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Recordings on Comcast DVR

We havent looked at the recording on one of our Comcast DVRs for several months.  Last week, I decided to watch one of the shows on the dvr, but there were no recording in the recording list.  Also, the list of scheduled recordings was empty.  For some reason, the DVR decided to erase all of its settings.

I am annoyed, especially since we are paying Comcast for this box.  Since our Series3 works downstairs, maybe I will look in to replacing the Comcast DVR with a SlingBox/SlingCatcher or a Media Center/Extender combination

Continue Reading February 7th, 2008

links for 2008-01-29

• Skyfire browser for Windows Mobile is game changing, does Flash - Engadget
  (tags: browser cell internet mobile windows windowsmobile skyfire flash flashlite)

Continue Reading January 29th, 2008

TV Wall Mount accessories

Today, I saw these two posts (1, 2)that mention two helpful items when wall mounting a TV.

The PowerBridge is a kit that makes it easy to add a recessed outlet behind a wall mounted TV.  The kit includes all of the items needed, except for the romex wire.

APC offers a wall mounted power filter. This offers surge protection and noise filtering for tvs. The cool thing about is that it is hidden by the TV.

Continue Reading October 12th, 2007

links for 2007-07-11

• Commonality - Rethrowing Exceptions in C#
  (tags: c# programming exceptions)

Continue Reading July 11th, 2007

links for 2007-06-22

• The Little Known C# ?? Operator - SuperJason’s Personal Blog
  (tags: C# programming operator tip null)
• Notifications: Wake up to a YouTube video with ALARMD - Lifehacker
  (tags: alarm clock YouTube)

Continue Reading June 22nd, 2007