Archive for September, 2005
The Slingbox crew just released version 1.05 (beta) of Sling Player, the PC desktop client for controlling and watching your video feed.
Jeremy Toeman, VP of Product Management, elaborates on the update:
The geniuses in our engineering department have figured out how to squeeze even more throughput out of your network connections, which results in streaming improvements by as much as 300%.
We’re bringing your remote TV experience to a whole new dimension with these easy-to-use, fully customizable buttons that let you set up your favorite channels right in the SlingPlayer UI.
For TiVo, Replay, Echostar, Motorola, Scientific Atlanta, UltimateTV and other cable/satellite receivers, we have improved our IR code libraries and virtual remote controls.
Play around with all the input settings, including brightness, contrast, audio volumes and even hue.
Download the SlingPlayer
source: eHomeUpgrade.com
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September 30th, 2005
If you buy a slingbox between today and the 24th of september from CompUSA you get two “Netgear XE102 Powerline Adapters” worth 120$ with your slingbox.
If you were looking for a great offer on the slingbox buy it from CompUSa now:
Buy the SlingBox here from compUSA
Update: This was for 2005 not 2006
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September 18th, 2005
We have opened a new section of the site:
SlingBox articles
This section is dedicated to all articles related to the slingbox.
At the moment you can also find articles telling you how to change the password on your slingbox and how to set up a wireless network with your slingbox.
The articles on the slingbox article section will be updated regularly.
Enjoy!
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September 18th, 2005
-Content provided by TechLore.com
Broadband Internet access is quickly becoming commonplace in many US homes. It is also common to find that each member of the family has his/her own desktop computer or laptop, which means that one Internet connection makes it inconvenient when multiple users are vying for access at the same time.
Networking computers together solves the problem of having multiple users and limited resources. In a computer network, all computers have the ability to share one Internet connection, which ends the conflicts of who gets to use the Internet at any given time. Networks also allow things like printers, files, music, and scanners to be available for anyone on the network to use. As an example, a home network would only need one printer, and everyone on the network can use it as if it were connected to his or her computer.
In days past, all computers were networked together with wired connections. Unfortunately, for many home users, stringing network cable from room to room can be extremely difficult, if not impossible. Today, computer networks can be created wirelessly (without cables) which means that a wireless network can be easily integrated into any home. Wireless also allows …
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September 15th, 2005
The Slingbox can be protected by password to keep out unwanted viewers. It is possible to set 2 different passwords into the Slingbox.
Administrator Password - Main password that allows the user to change or modify Slingbox settings. It is recommended to keep this password private.
Basic Password - Password allows user to connect and stream video from Slingbox, but not have access to change or modify Slingbox settings.
To set a password on the Slingbox, the easiest way is from within the SlingPlayer application. Follow these steps:
- Click on menu item “View –> Slingbox Directory”
- Highlight your Slingbox in the list and click “Edit Properties” on the right side of the screen.
- If prompted for a password, enter the admin password and click “Next”. Otherwise, if not prompted go on to step 4.
- Click on the tab titled “Slingbox Configuration”.
- Click the “Change” button in the box labled “Slingbox Settings”.
- Click “Next” to load your settings.
- Enter your administrator password if you are prompted to do so.
- You are prompted to name your Slingbox. If you are happy with the existing name, click “Next”. If not, enter a new name and click “Next”.
- You are now on the password set/change screen. The Slingbox uses two passwords. Enter the new password(s) …
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September 15th, 2005
Slingbox transports Broadband
Nashua Telegraph, NH - Sep 4, 2005
Yet that is all the Slingbox does: This $250 device from San Mateo, Calif., start-up Sling Media (www.slingmedia.com) essentially turns your Internet …
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September 4th, 2005
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September 1st, 2005