The journal
Practical reading about streaming, devices and the decisions behind a better prepared setup.
Sling’s paid-subscription DVR recordings still expire after nine months with Unlimited DVR. Locking a recording protects against space-related deletion rather than extending its lifetime.
Sling Replays requires opt-in and uses category-specific availability windows. The published sports Replay window is three days, distinct from an individually recorded paid-subscription DVR item.
DIRECTV’s sports help limits team recordings to DIRECTV channels, excluding third-party subscriptions. Its automatic sports-extension feature also has league and service conditions.
A Hoopla collective daily limit applies across the library’s users. It can block a new checkout even when your own monthly allowance has not been exhausted.
filmfriend distinguishes KJF age recommendations from age-rating search filters. It also describes age-based access controls linked to library borrowing privileges and an optional PIN.
Neon’s download help tells users to delete downloads before reinstalling the app or removing a device from the account, because downloads can otherwise remain linked to that device.
