Streaming Media: Movies and Fun on Demand
When you think of home entertainment, you probably think about something beyond still images and music. Video content such as TV shows and movies is what most people really want, and you can use your home network to provide that type of entertainment, too.
In recent years, devices like Tivo and ReplayTV have become quite popular. These devices are called personal video recorders (PVR) and are popular for a number of reasons including
PVRs enable you to view TV shows when it's convenient for you.
PVRs enable you to pause or even rewind live TV.
PVRs enable you to instantly skip commercial breaks.
PVRs typically offer an onscreen guide that allows you to easily choose the shows you want to watch or record. ...
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