Adding More Storage to a DVR

If you're anything like me, you love your DVR. The only problem is, the internal hard drives on these fantastic little machines have a tendency to fill up quickly, especially when you record a lot of high definition programming. The good news is, many DVRs allow you to expand their recording capacity by adding an external hard drive.

Since every DVR is different, you'll want to check your manual to see if your model can accommodate an add-on hard drive. If it can, you'll find the connection process extremely easy. In most cases, it requires nothing more than running a cable from the drive to your DVR.

Some television service providers, including DirecTV and Dish Network, even have information about adding external drives on their Web sites.

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