Today I want to spend some time talking about DVR. The first TiVo, the brand name that is virtually synonymous with DVR, shipped in 1999. In the last 15 years the DVR has become a staple of modern life. While the term TiVo has become a proprietary eponym for DVR, the TiVo company itself holds a very small share of the overall DVR market. The majority of households use the DVR that is provided by their cable/satellite company.
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Cut the Cord this Weekend : A Beginners Guide to Over the Air (OTA) and Internet Streaming Boxes (Part 2 of 2)
In part one we covered how to get crystal clear broadcast TV Over the Air using an antenna. In part two we’ll focus on expanding your programming options using an Internet connected set top box, or streaming box.
Is Cutting the Cord right for me?
In late 2003, my wife and I moved from a one bedroom apartment into a four bedroom house drastically changing our monthly housing expenses. By early 2004, we realized we were going to need to make some changes in our budget. We decided the cable bill was going to have to go.
Are you the 19%? Cord Cutting by the Numbers
What is Cord Cutting?
“Cutting the Cord” or “Cord Cutting” is a reference to cutting the cord that connects your TV to the cable or satellite company. According to Google Trends the terms began showing up on the internet in 2007 and have continued to grow in popularity since.
“Cut the Cord” Search Trend