TV

I believe entertainment is an integral part of a fulfilling lifestyle. Many productivity gurus say that in order to save our precious time, we should watch less TV, read more books, blah blah blah. While I love reading, I think TV is also a good source of information and entertainment. Modern TV shows are so well written and produced that we can really learn a lot from them.

A couple of tips:
- automate the process of downloading TV shows. Personally I prefer Miro Player, which basically turns all your favourite TV shows into podcasts. The good thing is that you'll never miss a show once it's properly setup
- speed up the playback while watching TV shows by 20-30%, using softwares like PowerDVD. Try it out, you'll barely notice the difference in speed. (Note, not all media players can keep the pitch normal while the playback speed is increased, you have to check)
- I never use any subtitles, mostly because I want to train my listening skills. If you really want subtitles, try SubDownloader, which helps you find the appropriate subtitle and rename it correctly