About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com mention DirectTV in the context of home networking and Windows Media Center. Users report that DirectTV is not compatible with Windows Media Center for recording, and they explore alternatives such as over-the-air recording with TV tuner cards. In networking scenarios, DirectTV devices are part of a home network alongside Windows 8.1 and Linux systems, where users troubleshoot file sharing and connectivity issues. The tag covers practical experiences integrating DirectTV with Windows-based setups, focusing on limitations and workarounds.
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    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 and Linux Networking

    Windows 8.1 Networking I have the following home network configuration: Dell XPS27 with Win 8.1,Netgear WNDR4500v2 wireless router,Networked AVR, networked DirectTV, several android phones on WIFI, and a post XP laptop running Crunchbang Linux. Everything works fine. Networked music, internet...
    • Bill Garrison
    • Thread
    • directtv file sharing firewall homegroup linux netgear network samba windows 8.1 workgroup
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Windows Media Center - Which TV tuner adapter?

    I currently have Direct TV with Tivo. I understand that Windows Media Center does not work with Direct TV. What I really would like to do is give cable / satellite altogether and just record over the air using WMC. Believe it or not, I don't yet have and kind of HD receiver so I have no...
    • spinnaker
    • Thread
    • adapter backup plan broadcast cable cable card directtv hd receiver home theater media center over-the-air reception recording satellite tivo tuner tv tuner vios
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware