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Follow these dvr tutorials to learn all about dvr with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Build your own HD DVR, Make a DVR or TiVo style server from an old computer, and Make a DVR from an old computer.

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How to build your own HD DVR

Build your own HD DVR

Tired of shelling out hard earned cash to download the program listings of your DVR? Want to backup your videos but don't want to deal with ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 4
Views 19,262

How to make a DVR or TiVo style server from an old computer

Make a DVR or TiVo style server from an old computer

This Tinkernut tutorial will get your living room in media center ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 6,128

How to make a DVR from an old computer

Make a DVR from an old computer

Turn an old computer into a DVR that you can use to watch TV and record shows from over the internet using a TV card and free software.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
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How to use a DVR unit for trans-communication

Use a DVR unit for trans-communication

Ronnie from the East Coast trans-communication organization explains how to use the group's DVR Unit and why it's so important to the team ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,535

How to connect a wireless camera receiver to a Cambox DVR

Connect a wireless camera receiver to a Cambox DVR

Have a Cambox portable/professional DVR? Well, if you're one of the ...more

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Curated 4 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 605

How to buy a digital video recorder, or a DVR

Buy a digital video recorder, or a DVR

Digital video recorders, or DVRs are changing the way people watch TV. Check out this comparison of the top DVRs on the market. Whether ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,561

How To Record From DVR to DVD

Record From DVR to DVD

Is your DVR full? Want to free up space or backup to DVD? If you have a DVD Recorder (DVDR) read this article for how to do it. A Digital ...more

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Written 2 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,190

How to connect a DirectTV set-top box or DVR to the Internet

Connect a DirectTV set-top box or DVR to the Internet

Learn how to connect a DirectTV set-top box or DVR to the Internet ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by lkirchman | Comments 0
Views 2,200

How To Use Your Older VCR, TiVo, or DVR With a DTV Converter Box

Use Your Older VCR, TiVo, or DVR With a DTV Converter Box

Beginning some time on June 12, 2009 most US TV broadcasts will no ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 228

How to build the perfect Windows Media Center PC

Build the perfect Windows Media Center PC

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to ...more

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Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 408

How to convert bittorrent tvr files to an iPod video

Convert bittorrent tvr files to an iPod video

Convert bittorrent dvr files to play on an iPod video. Use the data ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmouton | Comments 0
Views 513

How to cut a natural edge bowl with the Ci1 Easy Rougher

Cut a natural edge bowl with the Ci1 Easy Rougher

In this tutorial, you'll see how to rough out a natural edge bowl with ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 939

How to record TV on your PC

Record TV on your PC

If you've got a TV tuner card on your computer, it's time you started recording TV to your PC. Check out CNET's start-to-finish guide to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,762

How to convert DVD to .AVI files for free in FairUse Wizard

Convert DVD to .AVI  files for free in FairUse Wizard

Learn how to convert DVD to .AVI (DivX, Xvid) files for Free with ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 2,748

How To Install Satellite Coax Cable in a Home

Install Satellite Coax Cable in a Home

Install coaxial (coax) cable between your DirecTV (DTV) dish and receivers the way you want it run. Add an old receiver to the system ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,918

How To Throw a Super Bowl Commercial Watching Party

Throw a Super Bowl Commercial Watching Party

About 10 million of the people who watch the Super Bowl are tuning in just for the commercials and even many of those who watch the game ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Make a Schedule for Moving

Make a Schedule for Moving

Moving can be costly and stressful. There are many steps in planning and preparing for a move, and it doesn't happen over night. However ...more

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Written 2 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

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Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

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