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Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Connection Speed and what you really need
This is part of an article published by GeekSquad.
Download Speeds
1-4 Mbps
Generally, this is the lowest level of service available in most areas. Email and most web site will load fine and most music streaming services will work without interruption. Internet phone services (VOIP) should have no trouble. But Standard Definition (SD) videos will buffer on occasion.
4-6 Mbps
According to the Federal Communications Commission, this is the minimum speed "generally required for using today's video rich broadband applications and services." Users at this speed should not have any trouble with streaming audio or video. Service at this speed will allow some file sharing and should work fine for streaming Internet TV (IP TV).
6-10 Mbps
For online gamers and heavy video-on-demand, this is the preferred speed. This speed delivers uninterupted online gaming and smooth on-demand video as long as only one device is using a high bandwidth service.
10-15 Mbps
Users at this speed say they do notice the increase in speed. Web sites drop right into the browser and your interaction with web-based applications and cloud services will be much quicker. Will help you interact with more complex online applications like remote education services, telemedicine and high definition Internet TV.
15-50 Mbps
If you have a number of devices connected to your network and want to use them at the same time without delays, this may be the speed for you. With the explosion of electronic products that can be connected to the Internet, keeping them all working at peak performance is going to be an increasing challenge. Multiple simultaneous connections will require this level of service.
50+ Mbps
Speed like this is not usually seen feeding home networks. The main reasons for such blazing download speed are commercial - video conferencing, real-time data collection and intense remote computing. But again, with the explosion of web-enabled devices in homes, speed like this may someday become the new normal. Remember, we used to access the Internet with dial-up modems.
If you are not getting the speeds of your internet package, the first thing you need to do is a Speedtest. Once through your home wireless network and one bypassing the router and plugged directly in with your modem. That is the easiest way to define if a problem is with the actual service or your home network connection. If it shows your connection is working as your ISP says it should but you're still not happy with your computer's performance, you have a number of options:
- Check your home network to make sure it is operating properly.
- Your computer may need a little a little work. You may need to clean it up a bit.
- You may need to upgrade your Internet service plan. To know what to expect by connection speed, see above.
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Easy DVR instructions
Depending on the DVR model you have, most DVRs can record up to 120
hours of standard-definition programming or up to 26 hours of high-definition
programming. Storage space varies based on the type of channel (digital, HD)
you are recording. Your DVR saves your recordings and allows you to view them whenever
you want. You can watch and record programs at the same time or watch only a
portion of your episode and view again later. With program notices and options
to guide you through the steps, playing and recording programs is very simple.
Record while watching
TV
1. Simply
press Record on your remote. A notice appears to indicate recording has begun.
*Tip
To record a
second program at the same time, tune directly to the program you want to
record. Your DVR will automatically swap to the available tuner.
Record from the Program Information screen
1. Press on
your remote to view the TV Listings.
2. Highlight
a program and press on your remote. The Program Information screen appears.
3. Press
Record on your remote or select the Record icon.
4. Press to
record the program as planned, or select the Recording Settings icon to modify
the recording settings.
Record a single program
1. Press on
your remote to view the TV Listings.
2. Highlight
the program you want to record.
3. Press the
Record button on your remote. A red dot appears next to the program title in
the grid so you know the program is scheduled to record.
Record a series program
1. Press on
your remote to view the TV Listings.
2. Highlight
the TV series you want to record and press Record twice to modify your settings
or press on your remote
and select
the Record icon from the Program Information screen.
3. Select
the Set up a series recording icon to specify your recording options.
4. Select
the Record series with these settings icon to schedule the recording, or select
the View all settings icon
to access
advanced setup features.
Watch a recording
1. Press the
DVR button on your remote or the icon from the Quick Menu, then select My
Recordings.
• You can
view and sort your recordings by title, date or channel. Use the right
arrow button to scroll through the
different
views.
2. Programs
recorded on your DVR are organized into folders. The number to the right of the
folder name indicates how many episodes are saved in that folder. Press on your
remote to open the folder to access your recorded programs. Highlight a program
you want to play back and press to view the Program Information screen.
3. Select a
playback option from the icons listed.
4. When the
program finishes, the transport bar will display with the Pause icon. If you
press while the transport bar
is
displayed, the Delete recording or Don’t delete recording message will appear.
*Tip
You can play back a previously
recorded program while you record two programs at the same time.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
NBC free access to SUPER BOWL XLIX!
NBC Universal announced that it will be offering an 11-hour free digital video stream of this year’s Super Bowl. In addition to the game itself, the free stream—which kicks off at noon ET of Feb. 1—will include Super Bowl XLIX pre- and post-game shows as well as NBC’s post-game presentation of The Blacklist.
While the stream is meant to promote NBC’s TV Everywhere campaign, the broadcast won’t exactly be “everywhere,” as the event will only be available via desktop computers and tablets. The NFL has given the exclusive rights to live stream on smartphones to Verizon Wireless.
Viewers will be able to tune into the stream through NBC.com, NBC Sports Live Extra, and the NBC Sports Live Extra app, without the added step of logging in and authenticating their pay TV subscription details. Click the link below to view!
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