Archive for the 'Electronics/Video' Category

DISH Network Going After Satellite TV Pirates

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Satellite TV piracy has been going on since HBO first scrambled their C-band broadcast back in the early 1980’s. More recently the hot topic is the use of FTA satellite equipment, designed to receive free, unscrambled broadcasts, modified to receive DISH Network paid programming. This new age of DBS satellite piracy has spurred […]

The VCR is Dead, So Says C|Net

Thursday, June 23rd, 2005

With Walmart’s decision to stop selling VCR’s and VHS tapes shortly after Christmas this year, many feel the antiquated technology is finally dead. If you are looking for a suitable replacement C|Net has some recommendations for you. My goal is to find a good TiVo like DVR for my mom that doesn’t require […]