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TiVo, Wii, and Xbox 360 Controllers: 8 Clever Tricks

You're probably familiar with the ability to skip ads on your TiVo--we'll fill you in on five more shortcuts. Also, your Wii Remote can control more than just the Wii itself. And why use a mouse to play games on your PC when you could be using your Xbox 360 controller instead? We'll show you how.

| Tip | Personal tech | 04/29/09 at 9:37 am |


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Western Digital unveils 1TB TiVo external drive

Western Digital Corp.'s TiVo-enabled My DVR Expander external hard drive is now available with a capacity of 1TB capacity.

| News | Personal tech | Storage | 04/22/09 at 12:20 pm |


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Blockbuster to announce partnership with Tivo

Move over Amazon On Demand, Blockbuster is getting into bed with Tivo, too. Let's hope there are enough covers for everyone.

| News | Business | Personal tech | 03/25/09 at 7:03 am |


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Program Your TiVo Via Text Message

I love all the cool things you can do with text messaging. One of my favorite free services is Kwiry. Say you're at dinner and you realize you forgot to record Battlestar Galactica. No worries: Just text "Tivo Battlestar Galactica" to KWIRY (59749) and you're all set. Kwiry, a will instruct your Internet-connected TiVo to record the next scheduled airing of the show.

| Tip | Personal tech | 01/15/09 at 9:35 am |


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