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Although I think you should get a TiVo for more than just to watch the tube, there are some minor things I wish I could change about the player. For example, the status bar on the bottom of the screen — it takes forever to disappear! Now some of you may think I'm being overly dramatic, but really, it takes a while, no? So when you can't take it anymore, just enter this sequence on your remote: Read more
I've always loved being able to watch TiVoCasts — short video series like Diggnation — on my TiVo. TiVoCasts were of course derived from podcasts, which I still adore, audio-only aspect and all. (Current fave? The Engadget podcast hosted by Josh Topolsky.) And I just learned that you can get and listen to all your favorite podcasts on your TV through TiVo's Podcaster feature. This is great Read more
Did you know you can use your TiVo and an internet connection to download cool content from the web? TiVoCasts are short, cool features that only last about five to ten minutes, so they don't take up too much space on your TiVo's hard drive. My favorites are ThreadBanger (alternative craft and sewing projects), Ultra Kawaii (adorable pet videos — what? It's a guilty pleasure), The Onion, Read more
Finding the time to sit down and enjoy all your fave shows is difficult enough without having to spend crucial viewing time navigating your way through TiVo menu screens! Here are some navigation shortcuts to help you get to the important TiVo stuff easier and quicker. TiVo+TiVo = Now Playing List TiVo+0 = Plays the boot animation TiVo+1 = Season Pass Manager TiVo+2 = To Do List TiVo+3 = Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Has your budget sprung a leak? Nearly everyone has spending holes. And as with other kinds of leaks, you may have hardly noticed them. But those small drips can quickly add up to big bucks. The trick is to find the holes and plug them so you can keep more money in your pocket. That extra cash could be the ticket to finally Read more
