2 posts tagged “cable box”
ZephIR
Home Theatre PC IR Remote Control
Link: thezephir.com
Turn-The-Tables-Tuesday
The ZephIR is a device that connects to your Mac's USB port, and allows you to remotely control your other home theatre devices through your Mac using infra-red, such as your DVD player, cable-box, the EyeTV 250 Plus (Episode 582), or the Pinnacle TV for Mac HD Mini Stick (Episode 777). It is Apple-scriptable and works with the EyeTV software on the Mac. The software allows you to create "desktop remotes" - windows or user interfaces on your Mac with clickable buttons that send IR signals to your devices. Windows and Linux versions will be available soon.
Calisto Pro
As usual, Leo bought another gadget "for Jennifer", the Calisto Pro (Episode 803). As usual, it's ended up with Leo, at the TWiT Cottage.
Shred It If You Can
Al Van Dyke (alvandyke on Twitter) from Burlington, Kentucky, has some information to share about Staples shredders (the last one being the 10-Sheet Micro Cut Shredder in Episode 808). Frank Abagnale, the subject of the film Catch Me If You Can, an ex-conman turned security consultant, was involved with Staples and the design of the shredders.
In 2006, Frank Abagnale also went on a tour organised by Staples called "Shred Across America" to raise awareness of identity theft, when Staples was releasing the MailMate Shredder (Episode 223). See the press release.
A MAD Parlay
Dick has put together 3 recent MAD issues which have been much sought after: the Obama "Yes We Can't" cover, the Obama "First 100 Days", and MAD 500, for $29.99. You can order from Dick's MAD Stuff.
Listen to Episode 822
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VCR Plus
TV Programme Code for VCR
Link: VCR Plus
Dick's Gadget Warehouse
VCR Plus, started by Henry Yuen of Gemstar, was a system of codes for recording individual TV programmes on your VCR. Each programme had its own code, so that you could just enter the code into the VCRPlus-supported VCR machine or remote control, and your VCR would start recording the appropriate channel at the right time. Watch this TV commercial from 1987.
Audible Jingle
Geoff Smith has made an "Audible Pick of the Week" jingle for TWiT. Check out his ringtones on thegeoffsmith.com/.
Keyboard Cleaning
Mike of Eagle River, Alaska took Leo's advice to heart and put his keyboard into the dishwasher, let it dry for a few days, and even put it in the oven. The result upon reconnection? Sparks flew.
Listen to Episode 560
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The Giz Wiz Home Page
Audible Jingle
Geoff Smith has made an "Audible Pick of the Week" jingle for TWiT. Check out his ringtones on thegeoffsmith.com/.
Keyboard Cleaning
Mike of Eagle River, Alaska took Leo's advice to heart and put his keyboard into the dishwasher, let it dry for a few days, and even put it in the oven. The result upon reconnection? Sparks flew.
Listen to Episode 560
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
