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Sometimes, you can’t be home to watch your favorite programs when they’re broadcast. In the past, you were forced to record your programs on your VCR, a task that confused even the most tech-savvy consumers. Today, the availability of services such as Tivo and DVR (Digital Video Recording) make the chore of recording programs nearly effortless. A job that used to involve reading a manual now only requires a couple of button clicks.
Dish Network has been providing its customers with DVR service for years. They combine the traditional DVR …
Gone are the days of watching television on a set with some aluminum foil strapped to the rabbit ears. Now watching television does not even have to involve an actual television. In a technological advancement that is almost as dramatic as the replacement of the analog signal, cell phone companies are once again reinventing themselves. Not only are cell phones an instrument to make phone calls. Now they are also a device for consumers to use to watch television.
AT&T Wireless Introduces MediaFLO
In an effort to keep …
YouTube has pushed past the herd to become the leading video archival and distribution website. Its competitors (including MySpace, DailyMotion, MetaCafe and even Google Video) lack the reach of its distribution and breadth of its content. Millions of websites and blogs syndicate videos that originate from YouTube’s inventory. But, downloading and saving YouTube videos presents a problem. The default format of their videos are often incompatible with today’s popular media and video players. But, there is a way you can download, save and play videos from YouTube. Here’s a quick …
Every service provider has customers (past and present) who are less-than-enthused about the service and the provider. Criticism is not new to them. However, Comcast has elevated the art of disappointing their customers to new levels. During the past several years, their treatment of those to whom they should offer the best service has steadily caused a small army of dissent to fester. Today, with the help of blogs, YouTube videos and other outlets, those who have grievances share them willingly with the entire world. Here are 10 reasons to …
Before cable television was available, people were limited to watching a few select channels on their TVs. When cable companies began to distribute their content across hundreds of premium channels, the public quickly subscribed. Today, millions of people pay monthly fees to have the option of watching hundreds of programs on their televisions. But, another shift in the landscape has recently happened. Software has emerged that allows you to watch and record live TV streams on your computer. Below, you’ll discover why more and more people are using this software, …
