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PodCapsule #6 - Getting Control of Your Gear

The TechLore Podcaster — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 23:49:06 GMT

Today, every electronic component you add to your home theater system, whether it be a TV, DVD player, DVR, cable box, or even game systems, all seem to come with their own remote control. Sooner or later, you may end up juggling eight or more remotes in order to operate your system. Tune in to PodCapsule #6 to get a better understanding of what a "universal" remote really is, how to set up a macro, how to finally conceal all your A/V components without limiting your ability to control them, and more! -hosted by Matt Whitlock Listen to The PodCapsule To save to your computer: Right click the download link and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..." Download WMA format optimized for Windows Media Player 9.3 MB Download AAC format for QuickTime, iTunes, and iPods 9.5 MB Download Universal MP3 format for all portable devices and PCs 9.2 MB Subscribe Click a badge below to subscribe to the TechLore PodCapsule. Don't forget to vote for the PodCapsule at your favorite podcast site! Show Summary, Segments, & Resources TechLore Time Machine - Do you know what the first wireless TV remote was? (3:00) Five Decades of Channel Surfing: History of the TV Remote Control 1955 ...

PodCapsule #5 - TV Shows On the Go

The TechLore Podcaster — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 21:44:28 GMT

Today it's easy to take your music with you wherever you go, but what about your favorite television shows? Listen to this PodCapsule and learn how to transfer videos to your PSP, why buying a handheld TV may not be a great idea, how to take your shows with you using TiVo ToGo, how to placeshift TV using the Slingbox with special guest Jeremy Toeman from Sling Media, and more. -hosted by Matt Whitlock Listen to The PodCapsule To save to your computer: Right click the download link and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..." Download WMA format optimized for Windows Media Player 10.9 MB Download AAC format for QuickTime, iTunes, and iPods 11.1 MB Download Universal MP3 format for all portable devices and PCs 10.8 MB Subscribe Click a badge below to subscribe to the TechLore PodCapsule. Don't forget to vote for the PodCapsule at your favorite podcast site! Show Summary, Segments, & Resources TechLore Time Machine - Do you know what the first portable television was? (2:20) Radiola Guy EarlyTelevision.com TechLore Qu ick Tip - Hear better in loud places. (4:09) Upgrade Headphones to Hear Better In Loud Places Get Going With TiVo ToGo - Learn ...

PodCapsule #4 - Getting More From Your DVR

The TechLore Podcaster — Tue, 16 May 2006 19:03:21 GMT

DVRs have made recording TV shows easier than ever, but are you getting the most from your TiVo, replay, or other DVR? Listen to this PodCapsule and learn how to get a phone or internet to your recorder from somewhere else in the home, whether or not your TiVo is spying on you, a way to always see the end of the big game, the inside scoop on upgrading your TiVo with special guest Lou Jacob, an early gadget adopters opinion of Akimbo, and more. -hosted by Matt Whitlock Listen to The PodCapsule To save to your computer: Right click the download link and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..." Download WMA format optimized for Windows Media Player 15.9 MB Download AAC format for QuickTime, iTunes, and iPods 16.2 MB Download Universal MP3 format for all portable devices and PCs 15.8 MB Subscribe Click a badge below to subscribe to the TechLore PodCapsule. Don't forget to vote for the PodCapsule at your favorite podcast site! Show Summary, Segments, & Resources TechLore Time Machine - Did you know that the DVR concept goes back further than 40 years? Ampex Corporation CED Magic.com TechLore Quick Tip - 30 Second Skip ...

PodCapsule #3 - Electronics in the Car

The TechLore Podcaster — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:40:40 GMT

Why spend thousands on devices specific to the car when many of the electronic gadgets you already own can do the job just fine? This capsule we discuss gettting full GPS navigation from a handheld device that you already own, different ways to connect an MP3 player to your car stereo, and more! It's the TechLore PodCapsule #3, and it's all about electronics in the car. -hosted by Matt Whitlock Listen to The PodCapsule To save to your computer: Right click the download link and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..." Download WMA format optimized for Windows Media Player 11.0 MB Download AAC format for QuickTime, iTunes, and iPods 11.0 MB Download Universal MP3 format for all portable devices and PCs 10.9 MB Subscribe Click a badge below to subscribe to the TechLore PodCapsule. Don't forget to vote for the PodCapsule at your favorite podcast site! Show Summary, Segments, & Resources TechLore Time Machine - Learn about the first commercially successful car radio, and how it came to be. 1930s Motorola History Highlights Car radio a golden-oldie idea: If you wanted tunes, you had to sing them Resurrecting an old PDA for Mobile GPS - Don't want to ...

PodCapsule #2 - 'Empowering' Your Portables

The TechLore Podcaster — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:34:01 GMT

A portable electronic device with a dead battery isn't much fun to use. Whether you have a digital still camera, MP3 player, or camcorder, there are some things you can do to keep it running for a longer period of time. It's all about the battery, so listen to PodCapsule #2, and learn how to 'Empower' your portable. -hosted by Matt Whitlock Listen to The PodCapsule To save to your computer: Right click the download link and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..." Download WMA format optimized for Windows Media Player 11.5 MB Download AAC format for QuickTime, iTunes, and iPods 11.6 MB Download Universal MP3 format for all portable devices and PCs 11.4 MB Show Summary, Segments, & Resources TechLore Time Machine - Do you know who made the alkaline battery the practical reality it is today? Corrosion-Doctors.org AllAboutBatteries.com TechLore Quick Tip - Squeeze a little more life from backlight devices. Conserving Battery Life For Your Portable Devices Cellboost - Instand Power on the Go - Learn how to give your cell phone, iPod, or PSP a jolt of juice when you need it most. Cellboost Editorial Review - Instant Power on the Go Cellboost.com Special Guest ...

PodCapsule #1 - Keeping Your TV Healthy

The TechLore Podcaster — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 20:55:59 GMT

Getting your TV home and set up properly is only the beginning, getting it to perform at its best for as long as you own it is another trick altogether. Listen to this Capsule for tips and tricks to keep your TV in tip-top health, and perform like new for a longer period of time. -hosted by Matt Whitlock Listen to The PodCapsule To save to your computer: Right click the download link and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..." Download WMA format optimized for Windows Media Player 10.9 MB Download AAC format for QuickTime, iTunes, and iPods 10.9 MB Download Universal MP3 format for all portable devices and PCs 10.8 MB Show Summary, Segments, & Resources TechLore Time Machine - Did you know that there was a color TV system before the version you've used for the last 50 years? www.TVHistory.tv How to Clean Your TV - Learn why cleaning your TV the wrong way could damage the screen and degrade performance. How to Clean Your TV Screen Going to Clean Your LCD Display? Read This First. Ask The Experts Question - Jim wants to know if turning a TV on and off quickly cause any damage ...