Jeff Block Administrator

Member Since: February 22, 2006

Last Visit: March 6, 2008

About Me:

I'm always the one they drag out of the big tube maze at McDonald's. I'd love one of these in my back yard. And I'm all about jungle gyms, monkey bars, that spinny thing nobody knows the name of, and my DVR! So, why not be here ... playtimeshifting.

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: 06/08/1974

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Connecting with DVI

By Jeff Block on March 4, 2006 4:12 PM

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is the newer digital connector that is quickly replacing VGA connections for hooking up your average flat panel monitor to your PC. Projectors, HDTV's and other digital equipment are also making use of this new connection. However, the prospect of just going out and picking up a new DVI cable for... More »

Categories: Standalone DVRs Integrated DVRs Homebrew & DIY Windows PC & Media Center | Article's Raw Score: over 810 thousand | 5 Comments

Last Post: February 27, 2008 7:18 AM by DrBob

TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing Return!

Thread started by Jeff Block on September 17, 2007 12:07 PM

Originally, Series 3 and HD TiVos shipped without two key components... TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing (MRV). This November, the latest in TiVo's line will get them back. Check out this (lengthy) thread on the TiVo... More »

Categories: TiVo HD & Series 3 TiVo Home Media & TiVoToGo | Thread's Raw Score: over 331 thousand | 5 Comments | 988 Views

Last Post: October 31, 2007 10:15 AM by BruceS

What kind of DVR do you have?

Thread started by Jeff Block on June 6, 2007 12:46 PM

There are pretty much three kinds of DVR out there at this point - standalone units , integrated units and homebrew (DIY) units . In fact, a recent artcle series was published on the playground... More »

Categories: General Discussion | Thread's Raw Score: over 143 thousand | 5 Comments | 780 Views

Last Post: June 10, 2007 11:20 AM by BruceS

Why does my DirecTV TiVo hate my Vonage VoIP line?

Thread started by Jeff Block on March 8, 2006 11:29 AM

That pretty much says it, I guess. Here's what's happening... I own a Hughes DirecTV SDDVR40 TiVo. I got vonage and killed off my SBC landline. No more phone company ... I thought. ( Read... More »

Categories: Troubleshooting | Thread's Raw Score: over 112 thousand | 1 Comment | 1289 Views

Last Post: March 9, 2006 3:58 PM by Ross Johnson

What Al bought on eBay...

Thread started by Jeff Block on July 11, 2007 11:50 AM

ZOMG! I love *love* *LOVE* Weird Al Yankovic . The man's a genius. Period. His music videos are awesome; my favorite probably being White and Nerdy (below). But I recently found one of his older... More »

Categories: Off-Topic Discussion | Thread's Raw Score: 80,132 | 0 Comments | 1910 Views

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