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How to Install a Proper Codec for My TiVo

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A codec assists in the transfer and replay of recorded files to your PC. Although most of the TiVo boxes come equipped with a compatible codec, there are certain old versions that do not have them. To upgrade these, it is necessary to install an ... more »

How to Make the Most of Your DVR

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Digital video recorders (DVRs) have become extremely popular within the last few years. Most cable or satellite companies offer DVR box rentals or you can purchase a TiVo brand DVR on your own. DVRs can greatly enhance your television viewing ... more »

How to Transfer TV shows from your TiVo to Your Computer

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Wouldn't it be cool to be able to watch your favorite Tivo'ed shows on your laptop? Here's how to give it a thumbs-up using "TiVotoGo"..... more »

How to Use TiVo

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TiVo is a cross between a smart VCR, and a computer. TiVo not only allows you to record your favorite programming, but it also allows you to pause live TV in case of emergencies... more »

How to enable the 30 second skip feature on your Tivo

By Larry Fitzgibbon

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One of the hidden features on a Tivo is the ability to enable the advance button to skip ahead 30 seconds at a time. This will allow you to easily skip commercials and not miss any part of your favorite shows... more »

How to Compare TiVo Models

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With TiVo, you won’t miss out on your favorite show, no matter how far away you are from your TV set. By comparing the TiVo models, you can make an educated and well-thought out decision. Let’s start with the basics. TiVo offers four TiVo boxes ... more »

How to record one channel (station) & watch another with your VCR or DVD recorder

By Ron Auerbach

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Many cable and sattelite TV subscribers are unable to record one station while watching another. This article will show you how to solve this problem. And I'll walk you through each and every step in plain English... more »

How to watch re-runs of Beverly Hills 90210

By Audie Metcalf

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Pay close attention, pets--this is serious stuff. Kids crying? Forget 'em. Bills piling up? Ignore 'em. Legs hairy? Let 'em go. This is 90's night-soaps, people--nothing could be more important. So buckle down and show me your priorities... more »

How to Replace TiVo With an Old Computer

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With the right software and components, you may be able to replace TiVo with your old computer. As long as your computer can run a stripped-down version of Windows XP, you can hook your old computer up to your TV and toss TiVo out the door... more »

How to Watch a Football Game Without Commercials

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Football has been one of the most watched sporting events on live television. The television broadcasting stations are well away of the popularity of this sport, and they in turn chock each game so full of commercial ads that one could easily ... more »

How to Evaluate a TV Commercial

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You watch television. You see commercials. You may actually pay attention to some and Tivo right through others. But do you really know what you're looking at? If your typical reaction to a commercial you like is "it's cute", read ... more »

How to Find a Codec for My TiVo

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A codec is any technology that compresses and decompresses data. TiVo uses this technology to replay the video files stored on the TiVo DVR on your PC. Typically, a codec comes pre-installed in the software or the hardware. However, it can also ... more »

How to Use TiVo Transfers

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TiVo can record TV programs based on a preset schedule. But, what if you were travelling for a few days without much time for TV and still you can’t bear to miss your favorite reality show? With the new TiVo ToGo, you can transfer programs from ... more »

How to Find the Media Access Key for My TiVo

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The Media Access Key is a specific 10-digit number assigned to every TiVo account holder to ensure safe transfers and replay to his or her PC. The Media Access key is an important component for the installation of the TiVoToGo software. Once you ... more »

How to Connect to TiVo Service

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TiVo is an amazing Digital Video Recording (DVR) technology that allows you to keep up with all your favorite shows when you are too busy to watch TV. All you need are a TiVo box (equipment) and a subscription to the TiVo service to start ... more »

How to Install TiVo ToGo

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With TiVo ToGo, you can transfer your shows from your TiVo to your PC and take it wherever you go. This way you don’t have to get home and turn on your TV to watch your recorded shows. The TiVo ToGo feature is a service now available to all ... more »

How to Program Your TiVo Remote to Skip 30-Second Commercials

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Most commercials are about 30 seconds, and although TiVo won't tell you this trick, there's a way to get your DVR to skip them. Here's how to turn your advance button into a commercial skipping button... more »

How to Purchase a Codec For TiVo

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TiVo uses a technology known as codec for the compression and decompression of the programs that have been recorded, transferred and replayed on your PC. Only a compatible codec installed on your system will allow the playback of your transferred ... more »

How to Use a TiVoToGo Media Access Key

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The Media Access Key is a ten digit number allotted to all TiVo subscribers. The key ensures that the TiVo files transferred will not be played outside the home network. It is an important step in the installation process of the TiVo Desktop ... more »

How to Build a TiVo

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TiVo is one of several brands of digital video recorders (DVRs). The technology of DVR allows you to record TV shows as they air, and play them back later. A DVR has all the features of VCRs, but it can also pause live TV, set up recurring ... more »

How to Choose Number of Recording Hours for TiVo

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With so many TiVo models around, choosing the model with the right number of recording hours can get a little tricky. Here are a few steps that will help you in selecting the model for you... more »

How to Connect TiVo to a WiFi Network

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One drawback of TiVo is the pesky phone updates. Your system must always stay connected to the phone line in case of updates, which can cause problems if you don't have a land line or your TV isn't near the phone jack. Thankfully, there's another ... more »

How to Mute Sounds on TiVo

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TiVo is handy, convenient and incredibly helpful. You will never miss your favorite show again. However, the fancy sounds and varying volume can be a pain if you don't have remote control super powers. Computers can be temperamental, and TiVos ... more »

How to Program Tivo From Yahoo TV

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TiVo has taken the market by storm, giving TV viewers many more options for watching TV when and how they want to. Now TiVo allows you to record a single episode or an entire season of a specific show. You can also record any performance of a ... more »

How to Purchase TiVo Service

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You want to buy TiVo. The next big questions are how and where to get your TiVo service. It's not hard to find a good deal. Before you start, you should know which TiVo box, payment plan and contract you like best... more »

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