Tivo Hacks

Author : Raffi Krikorian
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596552411

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TiVo Hacks by Raffi Krikorian Pdf

TiVo Hacks helps you get the most out of your TiVo personal video recorder. Armed with just a screwdriver and basic understanding of PC hardware (or willingness to learn), preeminent hackability awaits. This book includes hacks for changing the order of recorded programs, activating the 30-second skip to blaze through commercials, upgrading TiVo's hard drive for more hours of recording, use of TiVo's Home Media Option to remotely schedule a recording via the Web, log in to the serial port for command-line access to programming data, log files, closed-captioning data, display graphics on the TiVo screen, and even play MP3s.Readers who use advanced hacks to put TiVo on their home network via the serial port, Ethernet, USB, or wireless (with 802.11b WiFi) will watch a whole new world open up. By installing various open source software packages, you can use TiVo for mail, instant messaging, caller-ID, and more. It's also easy to run a web server on TiVo to schedule recordings, access lists of recorded shows, and even display them on a web site. While TiVo gives viewers personalized control of their TVs, TiVo Hacks gives users personalized control of TiVo.Note: Not all TiVos are the same. The original TiVo, the Series 1, is the most hackable TiVo out there; it's a box thrown together with commodity parts and the TiVo code is running on open hardware. The Series 2 TiVo, the most commonly sold TiVo today, is not open. You won't see hacks in this book that involve modifying Series 2 software.

Author : Brett McLaughlin
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004-11-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596007041

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Home Theater Hacks by Brett McLaughlin Pdf

Provides a variety of tips on home theater installation, covering such topics as video components, speakers and wiring, cable connections, calibration, remote controls, and TiVo.

Author : Andy Rathbone
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780764572968

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TiVo For Dummies by Andy Rathbone Pdf

Did it about kill you when “Cheers” went off the air? Want to make sure you don’t miss an appointment with Dr. Phil? Want to see anything and everything with Jessica Lange, Kate Winslet, or Clint Eastwood? Are your kids really into SpongeBob SquarePants, judo, gorillas, or the Civil War? TiVo to the rescue. TiVo lets you watch what you want when you want to. You can pause live TV, replay missed high points, skip commercials, and even get TiVo to find and record stuff you’ll be interested in! TiVo For Dummies shows you how, even if you’re one of the millions whose VCR clock is only right twice a day! You’ll discover how to: Choose the right TiVo for your needs and your TV service Get an “instant replay” with the click of a button Use a Season Pass to get TiVo to seek out and record all episodes of a favorite TV show, no matter when they air Create a WishList so you can turn on whatever turns you on; TiVo will find and record specified TV shows, movie titles, and programs with your favorite actors or directors Expand your WishList to include topics such as sports (there are 93 subcategories to choose from), opera, car repair, volcanoes, or whatever, and TiVo will record related programming Use TiVo’s Home Media Option (HMO) to play yourMP3 music files and view digital photos Fast-forward through commercials, sometimes cutting an hour show to 40 minutes Use Parental Controls to lock out specific channels or filter individual shows based on content TiVo For Dummies was written by Andy Rathbone, possibly the bestselling technology ever, and the author of thirty-five For Dummies books. It takes you from setting up TiVo to fine-tuning it to troubleshooting it with all kinds of info and aids including: A diagram of the TiVo remote with call-outs and descriptions of what all 26 buttons do Button shortcuts, live TV shortcuts, Now Playing screen shortcuts, and text entry shortcuts Suggestions about additional software you may want for TiVo HMO, including MoodLogic that becomes your personal disc jockey Web sites that give all kinds of TiVo information A glossary TiVo puts you in control of your TV viewing, and TiVo For Dummies puts you in control of TiVo!

Author : Scott Fullam
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596003142

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Hardware Hacking Projects for Geeks by Scott Fullam Pdf

A collection of unusual projects for computer hardware geeks of all ages explains how to create such projects as a personal Lojack system, Web-enabled coffee machine, cubicle intrusion detection systems, and a laptop battery extender.

Author : Jeff Keegan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015058111405

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Hacking TiVo by Jeff Keegan Pdf

Written by an avid TiVo hacker, and active TiVo community member, "Hacking TiVo appeals to both experienced tweakers and curious observers alike by walking them through the steps needed to do everything from increasing the storage capacity of their TiVos to connecting them to the internet. After completing this book, readers will enjoy being able to say that they have enhanced their TiVo, that they have larger TiVos than can be purchased, and that they have features that don' t exist for others. They will also know where to look for the latest developments, and know enough to start some serious tinkering on their own.Topics covered include: Secret TiVo backdoor codesIncreasing recording time with larger hard drivesGetting access to the TiVo operating systemTransferring files to and from your PCControlling your Tivo from the InternetAdding sports scores, stocks and weather featuresDisplaying your own photos and graphi cs on your TVHooking AOL Instant Messenger into your TiVoSeeing who is calling you on your TV screenReceiving your email from your TiVoDistributing TiVo video throughout your entire house

Author : William Von Hagen
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015060034678

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Hacking the TiVo by William Von Hagen Pdf

"Hacking the TiVo" provides a central, readable, and detailed guide to upgrading, maintaining, and enhancing TiVo systems. It clearly explains how to expand and upgrade the capabilities of both Series 1 and Series 2 TiVos from any Linux, Macintosh, or Windows PC.

Author : Raffi Krikorian
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0613912101

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Tivo Hacks by Raffi Krikorian Pdf

Krikorian offers 100 "industrial strength" tips and tools for using Tivo in this ultimate guide to the digital personal video recorder that's reinventing the way people view TV.

Author : Gareth Branwyn,Leo Laporte
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0789731959

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Leo Laporte's Guide to TiVO by Gareth Branwyn,Leo Laporte Pdf

Written by Leo Laporte, one of the most widely recognized voices in consumer technology today, along with Gareth Branwyn, a veteran "Wired" magazine writer, editor, and book author, this is a fun, lighthearted, easy-to-follow guide to all things TiVo. This book covers everything from the simplest remote control trickery, to upgrading hardware, to hacks that give you even more control over your television destiny.

Author : Todd W. Carter,Michael Bellomo
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004-10-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0072231408

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How to Do Everything with Your TiVo by Todd W. Carter,Michael Bellomo Pdf

Turn on your TV! This helpful resource helps you select the best TiVo service based on your needs, then shows you how to set up your TiVo, watch live television with your TiVo, record programs, hook TiVo up to your home network, remotely schedule programs to be recorded over the Internet, use multiple TiVos, and much more!

Author : Jack D. Herrington
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596100663

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Podcasting Hacks by Jack D. Herrington Pdf

Podcasting does for Internet audio listeners what TiVo does for television viewers--it puts you in charge of when you enjoy a program. Podcasting is a web-based broadcast medium that sends audio content (most commonly in the MP3 format) directly to an iPod or other digital audio player. You subscribe to audio feeds, receive new files automatically, and listen to them at your convenience. As you can imagine, podcasting is taking the "blogsphere" by storm. A podcast is a professional-quality Internet radio broadcast, and like blogging and HTML before it, this revolutionary new way of publishing to the Internet has become the new outlet for personal expression. If you've got Internet access and a copy of Podcasting Hacks, you can find out just how easy it is to listen to and create your own Internet audio programs. With Podcasting Hacks, Jack Herrington, a software engineer with 20 years of experience developing applications using a diverse set of languages and tools, delivers the ultimate how-to of podcasting for anyone looking to get the most out of this hot new medium. Since August 2004 (the month that iPodder.com editor Adam Curry considers the start of podcasting), audio blogging has exploded. Podcasts cover every conceivable topic, including sex, relationships, technology, religion, home brewing, recreational drugs, rock 'n roll, food, entertainment, politics, and much more. There were podcasts from the Democratic National Convention in Fall 2004, and some programs on Air America and NPR are also podcasts. Podcasting Hacks offers expert tips and tools for blogging out loud--for transmitting (and receiving) audio content worldwide with ease. This groundbreaking volume covers both entry-level and advanced topics perfect for aspiring and experienced podcasters. Herrington shows you how to get started, create quality sound, use the right software, develop a great show, distribute a podcast, and build an audience. More advanced topics include audio editing, podcasting on the go, and even videocasting.

Author : Mike Outmesguine
Publisher : Wiley Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2004-07-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015060395327

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Wi-Fi Toys by Mike Outmesguine Pdf

Provides instructions for fifteen projects using wireless technology, including a wi-fi antenna cable, a solar-powered wireless repeater, and a car-to-car wireless video link.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133517610

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Popular Science by Anonim Pdf

Author : Auri Rahimzadeh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : UCSC:32106018977188

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Hacking the PSP by Auri Rahimzadeh Pdf

Provides information on getting the most out of a PSP, covering such topics as playing multiplayer games wirelessly, reading the comics, changing game backgrounds, and finding free downloads.

Author : Kyle Rankin
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596100766

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Linux Multimedia Hacks by Kyle Rankin Pdf

Provides instructions for a variety of multimedia projects that can be done with Linux, including creating DVDs and VCDs, streaming audio and video over the Internet, and building a MythTV digital media hub.

Author : Brett McLaughlin
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004-11-22
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780596550622

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Home Theater Hacks by Brett McLaughlin Pdf

It might be the long lines at the theater, the $4.00 for a small bag of popcorn, or the cutting-edge technology that's now so readily available to the home market. Whatever the reason, the home theater market today is booming like the soundtrack to Star Wars! Want proof? A Google search for home theater reveals over three million results. Yikes! It's simply undeniable: More and more people prefer watching their favorite movies, television shows, and videos from the comfort of their own sofas and couches. What's also undeniable is the inexperience of most people who choose to install or upgrade their home theaters. Until now, the knowledge, technique, and experiences of those who've encountered similar conditions to yours could only be accessed through laborious web searches, stacks of magazines, and water cooler conversations. Home Theater Hacks from O'Reilly is the perfect remedy for this group. A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Home Theater Hacks covers home theater installation from start to finish, purchase to experience. Just imagine: no frustrating trial-and-error process and better yet, no expensive appointments with installation experts. Home Theater Hacks prevents both by imparting down-and-dirty technique not found anywhere else. The book begins with a quick glossary of terms so you can speak the lingo when you go shopping, and then dives right into hush-hush, insider tricks. It's all covered where to find the right audio and video components, how to deal with speakers and wiring, understanding cable connectivity, mastering remote controls, how to fully grasp TiVo, and so much more. And to top it off, each of these insider tips is presented in a concise yet delightfully entertaining style. Bringing the Jurassic Park dinosaurs into your living room has never been so easy! A seasoned veteran with numerous O'Reilly titles under his belt, author Brett McLaughlin leaves no stone unturned in helping you customize your home theater experience to your own personal environment.