Manage Your Blockbuster Online or NetFlix Account With "Movie Rentals" on TiVo

By Yog-Sothoth on May 16, 2007 11:24 AM

Tired of late fees and inconvenient trips to your local brick and mortar movie rental store? Maybe you're one of those people who get that sudden urge to watch a great movie, but hate having... More »

Categories: Portable Devices (iPod, PSP, etc) | Article's Raw Score: over 187 thousand | 0  Comments

Update Your PTVnet-Networked HR10-250 to 6.3b Using the Slicer

By Yog-Sothoth on December 13, 2006 12:43 PM

DirecTV recently released yet another software update for the HR10-250, 6.3b. Version 6.3 (no letter) was released to give HR10-250 users the faster menus and groups (folders) that were available with non-HD boxes running version 6.2, but many users were unable to access all of the available satellites after the update to 6.3. 6.3a was released to fix that issue, but introduced its own set of problems, mainly audio dropout issues. The "b" version was released to alleviate the audio dropout issues noted with 6.3a. More »

Article's Raw Score: over 2 million | 47  Comments

Last Post: November 27, 2007 8:08 AM by pstgh

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

gotomydvr: Administer Your Hacked TiVo Remotely

By Yog-Sothoth on November 29, 2006 10:13 PM

"Gotomydvr" is a new [beta] service from DVRupgrade that allows you to connect to your TiVo remotely using TivoWebPlus. Using this method, there is no complicated port forwarding required, and you are connected to your TiVo via a secure session, so no user name or password are required in the tivoweb.cfg file (for security reasons). More »

Categories: TiVo Series 1 & 2 Building & Hacking | Article's Raw Score: over 3 million | 5  Comments

Last Post: March 5, 2007 5:56 PM by Stevin

A Home with Multiple TiVos

By Yog-Sothoth on October 31, 2006 10:39 PM

I see this question asked on various bulletin boards from time to time: "Why would anyone want more than one TiVo?" My response to them is usually "Why would you not want more than one?" The following will discuss all of the DirecTV TiVos I have in my home, with the location, purpose, and notes about each. More »

Article's Raw Score: over 1 million | 2  Comments

Last Post: March 13, 2007 7:17 PM by Yog-Sothoth

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

Tivoserver: Watch Videos That Reside on a PC

By Yog-Sothoth on October 23, 2006 7:23 PM

Have you ever wished you could watch videos (such as those "20-second clips") that reside on your PC, via your TiVo? With Tivoserver (and MRV), you can! The following instructions (for Windows XP) assume you have a Series 2 DirecTivo running 6.2 and hacked with the SuperPatch to disable encryption and enable MRV. One method of accomplishing this can be found here. More »

Article's Raw Score: over 1 million | 8  Comments

Last Post: November 6, 2008 9:23 AM by pstgh

Slingbox + TiVo: More Uses Than Just Watching Recorded Shows

By Yog-Sothoth on October 10, 2006 11:30 AM

I should begin with a brief introduction: I have been a DirecTV + TiVo user for well over a year. After a few months of only using a “stock” DirecTiVo, I decided to move to... More »

Categories: Placeshifting (Slingbox, Hava, etc) | Article's Raw Score: 63,313 | 0  Comments

Connecting a TiVo Directly to a PC

By Yog-Sothoth on June 13, 2006 1:32 PM

Do you only have one computer at home, but you would still like to connect to your TiVo? Contrary to what you may have heard, there is no need for a router (or even a high-speed internet connection) to do so. Read on to learn how!
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Categories: Standalone DVRs Integrated DVRs | Article's Raw Score: over 3 million | 8  Comments

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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

Streaming TiVo Programs to Your PC Using Vserver and TyShow

By Yog-Sothoth on April 29, 2006 11:08 AM

Have you ever wished you could watch shows that were recorded on your TiVo on your computer? With "vserver" (and a little configuration), you can! The following assumes you have already used PTVNet to enable networking and you know the internal IP address(es) of your TiVo(s). Read on to learn how... More »

Categories: Standalone DVRs Integrated DVRs | Article's Raw Score: over 3 million | 33  Comments

Last Post: June 2, 2011 10:24 PM by PaulWeb

Setting Up TiVoWebPlus for Remote Administration

By Yog-Sothoth on April 21, 2006 9:06 AM

Have you ever forgotten to set your TiVo to record a program? With the ability to administer TiVoWebPlus remotely, you'll never miss a recording again (assuming you have internet access away from home). The following assumes you have already used PTVNet to enable networking, you have a router, and you know the internal IP address(es) of your TiVo(s). More »

Categories: Standalone DVRs | Article's Raw Score: over 2 million | 6  Comments

Last Post: October 9, 2007 7:43 PM 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

Static DHCP: The Best of Both Worlds

By Yog-Sothoth on April 10, 2006 2:22 PM

"Static" DHCP enables devices on your network to always grab the same IP address from your router's DHCP server, with no complicated static IP settings needed on each individual device (you can plug in the MAC addresses and desired IP addresses into a setup screen in your router all at once). In order to use static DHCP, you need a router that supports it... More »

Categories: Standalone DVRs Integrated DVRs Homebrew & DIY Windows PC & Media Center | Article's Raw Score: over 2 million | 3  Comments

Last Post: September 20, 2006 11:11 AM by pstgh

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

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