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TiVo is a device which allows users to record television shows and then watch them at a later time. Since TiVo was first released in March of 1999, a number of hacks have been created to allow users to enhance or change the functionality of their TiVo devices. These hacks allow users to add more storage to their TiVos and enhance their networking experiences.
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Fast Facts
- Hacks are available for TiVo; not all hacks support all TiVo platforms
- Hacking your TiVo could result in a loss of functionality
- Popular hacks include expanding recording time and skipping commercialsSatellite Sweeper: Hacking TiVo: 23 Tips to Turbocharge Your DVR
- Many hacks are programming related using the TiVo remote control
- Some hacks require pulling or exchanging the TiVo hard drive
- A TiVo hack is available to recover lost recorded programs or dataSatellite Sweeper: Hacking TiVo: 23 Tips to Turbocharge Your DVR
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Easy Hacks
In May 2007, blogger Dave Zatz published his top five beginner-level hacks. Zatz explains that by programming a TiVo remote control, a 30-second commercial skip. To do this, play back a recording on TiVo—when you reach a commercial break, hit Select, Play, Select, 3, 0 and Select. This will allow you to breeze through the commercials as you watch your recorded programs.Zatz Not Funny: Top 5 TiVo Hacks (for non-hackers) (May 10, 2007)Another hack described by Zatz involves expanding the storage on your TiVo device by upgrading an internal hard drive. Zatz also details how to transfer video from a home computer onto a TiVo box. Directions are provided for both PC and Mac users. Instructions are also provided on how to stream AAC, WMA, and OGG Vorbis files to TiVo.Zatz Not Funny: Top 5 TiVo Hacks (for non-hackers) (May 10, 2007)
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View All TiVo Hacks Questions (134) | Ask a QuestionHow do you make your old TiVo work as a DVR? (5 Answers)Depending on the version of the TiVo, it is possible to hack the PROM and install a version of Linux on it. I don't think you will be that happy ... read moreHow can I hook up an old Phillips DTV TiVo thats been inactivated? I still have DTV service. (2 Answers)I believe you will have to call them and they will have to activate the DVR, they will charge you 5 dollars a month for the second unit. Your current ... read moreWhat kind of troubles has your Cable Company had with your #cablecard? (3 Answers)I had 3 major problems when I ordered the cards for my Tivo: 1. The person taking the order had no idea what I was talking about, they sent me ... read more
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