Tivo / PVR's (Personal Video Recorders) The newest and best way to record your favorite shows. In the past you had to get a VHS tape, put it in the VCR and push record as soon as the show started. With Tivo there is no extra tapes to buy, you can record hours of tv, pause, rewind, playback, and on top of all of that, Tivo can remember which types of shows you like just in case you forgot to record something. learn more