Well, it appears we’re moving in the wrong direction as it relates to the NCAA tournament, and it’s availability for those of us that have “kicked out cable”. Unlike previous years where streaming was free for all, this year the NCAA has announced that tourney games will only be available to subscribers, and not even [...]
XBMC now “plays” with Apple TV 2
Apple TV 2 owners listen up! XBMC development has recently squared things away with the Apple TV 2 and iOS thru 6.1, bridging the ecosystem gap between Apple content and the rest of the world. Now, the fantastically easy to use interface of XBMC is available to your AppleTV, along with a plethora of additional [...]
FCC kills clear-QAM
The FCC just released an interesting Order in which they granted the cable operators the right to encrypt basic channel packages on digital systems, IF they comply with certain consumer-protection measures. Under the auspices of gaining provisioning efficiencies for the cable operators, the FCC goes on to point out that the ruling will have an [...]
OTA Subscription Free Dual Tuner HDTV DVR
Kicking out cable requires planning and preparation to really enjoy the effort. Part of this planning entails recording OTA (Over The Air) content at the time of broadcast. Viewing recorded content makes the most out of time spent watching the glowing rectangle. Given this, it’s logical that the DVR is an essential for every Cord [...]
Dish pushes for content de-bundling and Over The Top delivery
Last week, Bloomberg published an article stating that Dish was in talks with Viacom about licensing an Over The Top service, to deliver smaller packages at lower prices. They went on to say that Univision Communications and Scripps Networks Interactive were also involved in the negotiations. The big cable providers see the numbers. Just this [...]
How to watch NFL without cable
Football season can be very demanding for sports fans, so preparedness is crucial. A good game plan is required to ensure no action is missed. For a “cord cutter”, the inevitable question arises, how can I watch NFL without cable? No worries, I’ve listed out a few plays that will have you warmed up [...]
An Apple a Day Keeps Commercials Away!
While not directly related to Cutting the Cord, Apple’s latest patent work certainly moves towards giving you a little more control over your TV viewing experience. The Commercial Killing Patent explains a process to automatically switch between broadcast media and locally stored media. While the process description begins with discussing radio broadcast as subject example, [...]
AirPlay to Xbox
What is AirPlay? The Apple iOS/OS feature AirPlay allows users to stream video, audio and pictures from one device to another wirelessly, anywhere on the same network. Apple tweaked the existing AirTunes protocol in 2010 to include video and pictures in addition to audio, coinciding with the renaming of AirTunes to AirPlay. Apple has [...]
How to use a Mac Mini as a Media Server
What is a Media Server? A Media Server is a computer whose purpose in life is to stream your video, audio and pictures to you, on demand. Let’s say you’re on the road traveling, and you want to watch a football game you recorded two days ago. No problem with a Media Server. Just [...]
NFL Sunday Ticket 2012 on PS3
Play Station 3 get’s the NFL Sunday Ticket for 2012! Ohh sorry, that was 2011. Why are they making us wait! What about 2012? The internet is a-buzz with people everywhere looking for information on the 2012 NFL Sunday Ticket’s availability for the Play Station 3, similar to the 2011 arrangement For those of us [...]
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