Daily Giz Wiz 560: VCR Plus
Episode 560 of the podcast
| Subject: | Review of VCR Plus |
| Released: | Friday 2 May 2008 |
| Length: | about 20 minutes |
| Download file: | dgw0560.mp3 (9.4 MB) |
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Detailed information
Link: VCR Plus
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.[play video]
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.
(source: insidedgw.vox.com)
