Category Archives: DirecTV

DirecTV Launches DIRECTV2PC Beta With CyberLink

Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 by MegaZone

DirecTV is launching a beta of DIRECTV2PC using software from CyberLink. This feature allows you to stream content from a DirecTV Plus HD DVR (HR20/21/22) to a Windows PC over a LAN. Unfortunately, while the page indicates the software is … Continue reading →

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Be The First To Find Out About TiVo’s DirecTV Progress

Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 by MegaZone

If you’re one of the people eagerly awaiting the fruits of TiVo’s recent reunion with DirecTV, or you’re just a curious sort, you can sign up at TiVo’s website to be notified via email of any updates. Via TiVo Blog.

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Control Your DirecTV Receiver From Your DVR Via USB

Posted on Sunday, September 7, 2008 by MegaZone

Early DirecTV receivers had serial ports which allowed TiVo, ReplayTV, and other DVRs to control them without using IR blasters. Serial provides a more reliable control connection as there is no chance of interference or having the IR emitters moved … Continue reading →

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TiVo And DirecTV Reunited, And It Feels So Good

Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 by MegaZone

It has been rumored for a long, long time now that TiVo and DirecTV would reconcile and bring a new DirecTiVo to market. They’d been close partners until News Corp picked up a controlling share of DirecTV back in 2005. … Continue reading →

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All 1080p Content Is Not The Same

Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 by MegaZone

I’ve said it before, and I will probably say it again, all 1080p content is not the same. There is more to picture quality than lines of resolution or pixel count, bit rate is equally important, if not more so. … Continue reading →

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