Category: technology

  • Removing Tivo encryption without Sonic software

    I bought a Tivo about 6 months ago knowing that Tivo was planning on releasing the Tivo ToGo feature sometime during 2004. Well, as it turns out, it took until early 2005 to release this software update so you could transfer the shows/movies/programs you record on your Tivo to your home computer. I had actually…

  • How To Fix the Azureus “File Close Fails” Errors

    I occasionally use Azureus (a bit torrent manager) to find episodes of TV shows I missed (which I promptly delete) or to download open source programs (I never use it for anything illegal of course ;). Anyway, a few weeks ago I downloaded a few torrents and started them in Azureus. I was headed out…

  • Checking the signal level on your Toshiba Cable Modem (PCX2200)

    I’ve had RoadRunner high speed internet access for nearly a year now (7/2004-5/2004), and for 6 months of that year, I have experienced intermittent signal loss. What this means is that I lose my connection to the internet at random times and for no apparent reason (e.g., webpages don’t load, IM doesn’t work, downloads don’t…