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Converting a Linksys WRT54G/GS Into An Ethernet Bridge

By Yog-Sothoth on March 28, 2006 12:23 PM

There's no need to spend $90 for a wireless ethernet bridge (or wireless gaming adapter). Get a Linksys WRT54G router and convert it to an ethernet bridge (with four ports), and you can make one yourself. Check out this article for instructions on how to do this. Read on to learn more... More »

Article's Raw Score: over 27 million | 28 Comments

Last Post: September 3, 2012 3:55 PM by ssmorley

Hack Your Series 2 DirecTiVo Using the Zipper

By Yog-Sothoth on October 28, 2006 9:21 PM

The "Zipper" is one of several methods that can be used to enable certain networking features, such as telnet, FTP, MultiRoom Viewing (MRV), and Home Media Option (HMO), with a Series 2 DirecTiVo. The following assumes you are building a drive from scratch, you know how to enter a static IP address for your TiVo, you know how to and feel comfortable opening the case of your TiVo and computer, and that you are familiar with setting up the IDE connections in your computer. If you do not feel comfortable with those requirements, I recommend you send your TiVo to someone such as DVRupgrade to enable the networking features for you. More »

Categories: Integrated DVRs | Article's Raw Score: over 9 million | 27 Comments

Last Post: December 5, 2009 5:56 PM by m7a4r3k

Beginner's Guide to Extraction with a DirectTiVo (HD or non-HD)

By Yog-Sothoth on May 9, 2006 1:02 PM

Do you need a way to archive the recordings stored on your HR10-250 (HD) DirecTiVo or Series 2 DirecTiVo (running software version 6.2)? How about a way to burn them to DVD? You can learn how with this complete step-by-step guide. Read on to learn more. More »

Categories: Standalone DVRs Integrated DVRs | Article's Raw Score: over 7 million | 65 Comments

Last Post: September 21, 2007 2:40 PM by oldbenkenobi

HDHomeRun: Record OTA HD Programs without Installing a Tuner Card

By Yog-Sothoth on December 8, 2006 11:14 PM

Since the HDHomeRun plugs into your network, there is no opening of a computer case required, and there is minimal configuration of software required to use the unit. In other words, for the easiest method of recording OTA programming with your homebrew DVR, get this unit. If you need more than two tuners, you can simply add more HDHomeruns. More »

Article's Raw Score: over 5 million | 3 Comments

Last Post: December 10, 2006 2:10 AM by Yog-Sothoth

Enabling MRV and HMO with a DirecTiVo

By Yog-Sothoth on April 14, 2006 3:05 PM

Two things that make a TiVo stand out among DVRs: MRV and HMO. MRV (Multi-Room Viewing) allows programs recorded on one TiVo to be watched on another. HMO (Home Media Option) allows TiVos to view photos and listen to music that are stored on a computer. The following instructions assume you have already built a... More »

Categories: Integrated DVRs | Article's Raw Score: over 4 million | 83 Comments

Last Post: December 1, 2007 11:23 PM by speedo123

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