I use a Pentium 4 computer with 5 TV inputs, 2 Off-The-Air HDTV tuners and, 3 cable tuners as my DVR, I use a program call 'Beyond TV" to manage my tuners and set up recordings up to two weeks in advance.
!. Game of Thrones (HBO)
2. The Mentalist (CBS)
3. Person of Interest (CBS)
4. Anything "UFC" automatically recorded.
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