Working late in the office or stuck in weekend traffic and just realized you forgot to set your DVR to record “The Tudors?” Don’t fret, because that’s no longer a problem with free DIRECTV™ Mobile Apps.

DIRECTV™ DVR Scheduler Mobile Apps features include:

• Browsing shows by channel, or date and time

• Recording an episode or a whole series

• Searching for a TV show up to 14 days in advance

• Recording to any DIRECTV DVR in your home

The free DVR Scheduler Mobile App is available on almost any smartphone, including Android, Blackberry, Blackberry (touch), iPhone, iPod touch and Palm.

Missed who was voted off of “American Idol”’s live broadcast last night when it went over a few minutes and didn’t realize it until you watched today on DVR? Not with DIRECTV.

When you schedule your DIRECTV DVR to record a live broadcast, a prompt appears on the screen asking if you want to extend the recording time. Adding this extension extends the recording by 30 minutes by default, but it can be modified to as little as one minute or as long as three hours.

This feature is currently only available on DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR and DIRECTV Plus® DVR receivers. So be sure to contact your satellite TV provider if you don’t already have the service.

The end of summer means the coming of fall which in turn means more time inside. Avoid cabin fever by creating a wonderful space in your living room where family can spend time together. Everyone will appreciate this chance to stay entertained, regardless of the tempests that are brewing outside.

The first step is TV selection. A new HD screen will look great displaying all of the sports action of the NFL and NHL, along with action and science fiction movies. Prices have never been lower on these gorgeous high definition sets, so now is the time to pick one up at a steep discount. Add a decent speaker set-up, and you’ll have the home entertainment system you’ve always dreamed of.

From there, it’s time to decide on a programming provider. If you’re looking for great variety, reliability, and prices, there’s no better choice than DIRECTV. Satellite television has all of the best sports and movie packages, which will make sure that your family has something to watch all winter long.

Prepare for this fall by upgrading your home entertainment. With all of the options from DIRECTV, you can make sure that you and your family never has a dull moment inside.

Football enthusiasts everywhere are rejoicing with the new and improved NFL SUNDAY TICKET package now available on DIRECTV. One new feature that customers are excited about that comes out this September is an app by Apple. This app will let iPhone users watch this season’s NFL games live on their phone. Available through the AppStore, the new app definitely adds onto the DIRECTV package.

Most die-hard football fans would like to be at home or at a buddy’s house, watching the game on an HD flat screen TV, but sometimes that’s just not possible. Is your son or daughter playing on the soccer field? This new feature allows you to keep one eye on your iPhone and another on the game in front of you. You’ll be able to stay on top of all your must-see sporting events.

DIRECTV’s NFL SUNDAY TICKET package also gives customers access to up to 200 NFL games this season, and allows tracking on favorite players. This allows really interested and devoted fans to follow all the stats that they are craving. This is great insider information for anyone putting together a Fantasy Football team.

Also, there is the capability to watch up to eight games on one screen. From in-depth player stats to all sorts of general stats about the entire NFL league and team standings, there is no better source of information on all the specific details.

Keeping track of your favorite NFL team has never been easier. With the new and improved NFL SUNDAY TICKET available on DIRECTV, you’re just a few clicks away from all of the action.

Having a satellite TV service in one’s home is already a step up from the ordinary TV services that most folks have—measly cable subscriptions or worse.  Yet not all satellite television services are created equal, and you need to make sure that you are getting all the right packages and features.

DIRECTV has endless amounts of benefits and features with its program. First there is the HD DVR feature. Few gadgets can offer the ultimate customer satisfaction that a good DVR can offer at this point.  These tiny little devices have come a long way over the last few years, and it’s safe to say that by now there need be no misgivings about purchasing or ordering one (both are options).  For starters, viewers have the ability to store roughly 100 hours of HD video content—weeks and weeks of viewing material!  Also, DIRECTV has made it possible to schedule new recordings on your DVR via cell phone, or anywhere that has an internet connection.  That is the epitome of convenience, and no matter when a person happens to remember that they need or want to record a certain program, they will have the means to do so.

Also, there is the NFL SUNDAY TICKET package, the flagship sports package of the moment.  There is simply nothing a football lover could be missing in this package: there’s the ability to get 14 games per week; to see up to 8 of them on the same screen simultaneously; to view them on one’s iPhone or computer when away from the TV; and to follow all the stats on players and teams that a football lover could ever conceive of.

Of course, these features are just the beginning of a broad universe of viewing treats…only available through DIRECTV.

Switching from cable to satellite television is simple! From the moment you pick up the phone to the moment you first pick up your new remote, you’ll enjoy the excellent service that makes this transition as easy as 1,2,3.

Room Selection: Decide where you’ll place each box. Take into consideration where you spend the most time watching TV.

Access to the Roof: Upon arrival at your home, your installation technician will decide the ideal spot for the satellite TV dish. Make sure that he or she is able to easily and safely reach the roof.

Speak with your Property Manager: If you live in a condo or apartment building, be sure to attain the manager’s approval before beginning installation. Some landlords require paperwork to be filled out prior to the setting up of hardware.

The installation process couldn’t be simpler. Your DIRECTV installer will arrive ready to get to work. Most installations take between two to four hours. This includes the installation of equipment both on the roof and inside of the home. At the end of the installation, you’ll be treated to a simple demonstration that explains how the system works. All that’s left after that is hours and hours of great satellite TV entertainment!

From the early days of television, researchers have derided the tube as a mindless piece of junk that corrupted children’s minds. Satellite TV turns that argument on its head by delivering an unbelievable selection of great content that can expand the brain, rather than contract it. Starting your child’s learning early with some of the wonderful educational content on DIRECTV is the perfect way to give them that extra boost needed to thrive in today’s competitive environment.

These programs, many of which are available in stunning high definition, take your children out of the living room and into the natural world for exploration into fields such as biology, astronomy, and chemistry. Future engineers will love the shows detailing the world’s natural wonders, while the surgeons of tomorrow can get a head start by viewing every kind of operation.

Of course, there’s a ton more than just science. History bluffs will love the non-stop action on the Biography Channel-a recent run down of the presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama was hailed as one of the best educational series ever.

Your kids’ education is precious, and there’s no reason to wait for September to kick it off. With satellite television by DIRECTV, the learning can begin today with a simple click of the remote.

Right now is the best time to take a positive step forward in your family’s home entertainment and happiness. DIRECTV is running so many great specials that make becoming a satellite TV subscriber very affordable. If you’ve been on the fence about, whether or not to drop your cable company’s poor selection of programming, now is the time to give yourself and the family a real treat!

They change their specials frequently, so check with online or call the toll free number to see wht kind of deals are available to you. Currently, there are DIRECTV packages starting as low as $29.99! That’s a huge savings and a major convenience for you. A certified DIRECTV installation technician will come out to your home and professionally install your satellite dish. You’ll be certain the dish is placed in the best possible place for to achieve the clearest signal to the southern sky, the tightest mounting brackets will be in place and the drilling will be kept to a minimum.

The DIRECTV deals don’t stop there – when you connect your satellite TV service, there are so many choice selections of programs to keep the family entertained, cutting movies and events out of the budget is a bit easier to take. With the selection of movies, sports, specialty programming and Pay-per-View events to choose from, your family won’t want to leave the house!

But when you do, there’s no need to miss out on any shows. DIRECTV Plus DVR allows you to watch programs on your schedule with a click of your remote. Forget to program the DVR before you left the house? No problem! Get online, log in to your account and set the schedule to record any show or series you want to see. You can even manage whether or not you want reruns recorded! DIRECTV creates an entertainment system that can revolve around your schedule and fit into your family budget.

In 2009 analog television will go off the air and all of the popular shows of today will be canceled—at least from the perspective of the non-subscribing viewer.  Cable audiences and satellite TV audiences have nothing to worry about, as they have already made the big switch to digital format.  Now as you stand ready to kiss the 2000-decade goodbye you may be faced with one perplexing question: should you order satellite TV or cable?  Based on a few innovative features, satellite TV is the clear choice.

Satellite TV is premium television made possible by communications satellites.  This is in contrast to not only conventional analog television but also cable television, which broadcasts content by ground cables.  Most satellite TV providers offer upwards of 250 channels, including major networks (it is a common misconception that satellite TV cannot get network channels) basic channels (such as USA, Comedy Central, Spike) as well as premium movie channels (like HBO and Showtime).  However, in recent years, and in an effort to compete with cable providers, satellite TV has started offering additional packages beyond the most coveted channels.  For instance, Direct TV, one of the largest providers of satellite TV in America offers an NFL on-demand package, which lets viewers view all major games, watch several games on one screen, or even watch highlights of games on their laptop or cell phone.  There are similar features for all major sports leagues like Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.

Satellite TV promises its viewers better quality content, not just in a reduction of noise or downtime, but also thanks to its HD channels, which broadcasts series and movies in higher resolution.  Satellite TV is clearly the choice for viewers who want and have it all—all of the best channels broadcast on the most expensive LCD wide screen display.  Satellite TV has also contributed to its own success by creating edgy content exclusively for its viewers.  These include sports packages, original drama series, comedy series and even network series that premiere literally months earlier on satellite-only channels than they would on cable.

Like any cable package, satellite TV offers a great variety of adult programming and parental control features.  Satellite TV carries all premium and uncensored channels like HBO, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax, as well as adults-only networks like Playboy or Hustler TV.  (Besides Playboy, all the other adult channels are available per “block”, not by subscription)  Lastly, satellite TV offers the latest PPV movies that are just hitting the DVD shelves in retail stores.  Why pay a rental store to see Hellboy II once for $5.95 when you can buy it on Pay Per View and keep it as long as you want?

Other popular feature of satellite TV is the DVR system, which allows users to rewind their movies instantly as they watch them, record any and all shows, and even pause live television.  2009 may be remembered as the death of analog broadcasting, but it is a great opportunity to improve and expand your viewing experience.

Few companies are more on the cutting edge of technological development than DIRECTV. Their increasing number of satellites orbiting the planet, the increasing number of HD packages and sports packages, the increasingly powerful receiver/DVR combos and much more keep this company in the news.

One of the most recent developments in the arena is the long-anticipated DIRECTV2PC connection. This innovative offering will allow consumers to stream content from their DVR to their PC without issue. This ensures maximum enjoyment for everyone in the household. For instance, if the TV is occupied, content can be sent to any connected PC, ensuring that everyone has something interesting to watch. In addition, you get the same user interface, so there’s nothing new to memorize or learn how to use.

What equipment will you need? How much will the option cost? Cost and equipment requirements have not been announced yet, other than the need for a DIRECTV Plus DVR Receiver/DVR. Rumors circulate about the price, as well, but it could possibly be free, if current documentation is correct. That means you get an entirely new platform on which to watch your programming – at no charge to you!

Of course, you’ll need to have DIRECTV HD programming in place to watch HD content. Currently, the company has also not announced the coverage area, though the beta version does seem to have some geographic limitations. However, if the product development continues apace, your Vista-enabled PC will soon be able to watch, record and play all your favorite HD programs, channels and sports programming.

In a similar vein, the DIRECTV Windows Media Center PC Tuner is finally in the works. This device will allow you to watch, record and playback all your DIRECTV content directly on your computer. The device physically resembles a computer server more than anything else, though its sleek, black case is emblazoned with the DIRECTV logo.

As with the DIRECTV2PC connection, pricing information (or even release date) is not yet available, but the company assures the details are coming.

What do these advancements mean for customers? Simply put, it means that the seamless integration of PC and TV is not far off. If you will soon be able to stream DVR content to your PC, or tune into your satellite TV programming through your computer, how much longer could it possibly take until both devices are one and the same?

Apparently, it could take some time. DIRECTV has released no information about a single unit option, though rumors abound in the industry concerning prototypes and experimentation. While that may not mean that DIRECTV has Frankenstein’s monster in their basement, it certainly seems to imply the direction the industry is going and what form it may eventually take.

Of course, both of the options listed above are Windows-based applications. There is currently no word about Mac compatibility, though that is also a distinct possibility, but not at this point in development. Of course, the device does require Windows Media Center to operate, so Mac compatibility may be a moot point.