ShowFilter

How to Guide: Setting Up A Slingbox

2008-01-07T19:54:00.000-06:00

Recently, a member of Team ShowFilter ran into some a problem while setting up a Slingbox over a secure network. Since there was a lack of information on the web on how to overcome or workaround the issue we thought that we could help by sharing what we learned....

Normally, a new Slingbox is automatically detected on your wireless network after initial setup and software installation. The problem is that (at the time of writing) a Slingbox cannot connect to a secure wireless network with enabled with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) or WAP (Wi-Fi Protected Access).

There are a few ways to workaround this but by far the simplest method is to remove the password from your network/wireless network. After removing the password the Slingplayer software will automatically detect your Slingbox during setup on a computer connected to the same network (after setup you can connect it to a secured network).

You will want to consider having a separate unprotected network for your Sling-related devices for ease of use while keeping another secured for normal access and browsing.

And once you have your Slingbox up and running, remember to check out ShowFilter's free, personalized TV show recommendations!

How To Guide: ShowFilter Feature - Who's in the Room

2008-01-03T23:08:00.001-06:00

We at ShowFilter want to start a blog series called "How to Guide" where we post on how to use the innovative ShowFilter features as well as do some cool things on the web such as watch streaming shows online.

This post will focus on a ShowFilter feature called "Who's in the Room."

We all know ShowFilter can provide personalized recommendations for any user's tastes. But what if there are two or more people who want to watch the same TV? The team at ShowFilter has got you covered. Simply click the icon below, add each user (by user name or email address) as someone "in the room" and ShowFilter will recommend shows everyone can enjoy!

<--"Who's in the Room" icon

Look for posts in the "How to Guide" series in the coming weeks. The ShowFilter team wants to wish everyone a great 2008!

ShowFilter Goes Beta

2007-12-19T20:34:00.000-06:00

After some hard work by the team, ShowFilter went Beta on Sunday! In addition to Alpha features of:
1. Rate-Recommend Interface
2. Who's In The Room
3. Invite a Friend

Beta adds:
4. Watch Now (online) links
5. Get the DVD (amazon) links
6. A help section

We're also proud to announce we have both MySpace and Facebook pages for fans of ShowFilter.

Become a fan of ShowFilter on Facebook by clicking HERE and then add yourself as a fan.
Become a friend of ShowFilter on Myspace by searching for "ShowFilter" and then adding yourself.

Also, our "Watch Now" links have changed to the following:

Streaming Shows and Amazon Links

2007-12-09T15:59:00.000-06:00

The ShowFilter team has added links to watch TV shows live on the web and to purchase DVDs from Amazon.com directly from the Rate-Recommend Interface!

Just click this icon below within each show to watch it live on the web!
<--Watch now link

Just click this icon below within each show to purchase the DVD from Amazon.com!
<--Purchase DVD from Amazon link

This is what an item looks like in the Rate Recommend Interface with the new links added:

Watching TV Shows Online

2007-11-27T12:54:00.001-06:00

One of the drivers for the ShowFilter idea was the major television networks move to put more content online for viewing by consumers. To view complete episodes, all that is necessary is to navigate to the relevant network's web site and find the show you wish to watch.

The ShowFilter team is working on getting access to each streaming show straight from the ShowFilter Rate-Recommend Interface. Until then, please enjoy the direct links to online shows in the guide below.

Network: NBC offers seperate pages for each show they have listed and provide viewing via flash-based player.

30 Rock

Bionic Woman

Chuck

Friday Night Lights

Heroes

Journeyman

Las Vegas

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Life

My Name is Earl

Network: ABC offers one landing page for all online shows.

Big Shots

Brothers and Sisters

Carpoolers

Cavemen

Dancing with the Stars

Desperate Housewives

Dirty Sexy Money

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Grey's Anatomy

Lost

Men in Trees

Notes from the Underbelly

October Road

Private Practice

Pushing Daisies

Samantha Who?

The Bachelor

Ugly Betty

Check back for new ShowFilter features!

Alpha Launch a Success

2007-11-26T22:33:00.000-06:00

The Alpha version of ShowFilter, the premier TV show recommendation site on the web, launched on 11/22/07 at 3:33pm (1 day ahead of schedule). The team is currently limiting total user signups to 250 and is not actively promoting the site until Beta launch which is scheduled for 12/15/07.

The following features are available to current users:

-The Single Screen Rate-Recommend Interface: This is the first screen you see when you enter ShowFilter. The primary rating area is on the left and the recommendation area is on the right. As you rate, the recommendations will update in real-time!

-"Who's in the Room" (WITR): This feature is available by clicking the WITR icon on the toolbar within ShowFilter. It allows you to add other ShowFiltermembers to your room and see recommendations for an entire group of users.

-Invite a friend: Like ShowFilter? Recommend it to a friend by clicking the Invite a Friend icon on the toolbar. This will automatically send your friends an invitation email along with an optional personal message.

Enjoy the site!

-Showfilter Team

Schedule Finalized

2007-10-28T15:45:00.000-05:00

We have finalized our Launch Schedule.

The Alpha version of the site will be launched on 11/23/07. Beta, or full site release, will occur on 12/16/07.

We thank our potential users for their patience and excitement around Showfilter!

It Starts

2007-10-10T21:39:00.000-05:00

ShowFilter: Coming Fall 2007!