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Apple TV Hacks: The browser formerly known as Safari HD is now “Couch Surfer”

  • Bill · 1 year ago
    EPIC WIN, GJ! Does any1 know if the ADESSO WKB-4000US keyboard will work with Apple TV if the USB hack is used??

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item...
  • hunter · 1 year ago
    No keyboard working with Couch Surfer according to brandon

    Brandon says: "If you want to use a keyboard and mouse use firefox" :D
  • mojo · 1 year ago
    The new logo is not as good as the old/original one. I suggest an icon from http://www.iconfinder.net/index.php?q=internet&...
  • Bill · 1 year ago
    Has any1 figured out how to get the netflix watch it now to work? What about using the IE tab addon?
  • Travis Collins · 1 year ago
    Feature Suggestion: Use an iPhone has a keyboard and mouse

    Build a quick iPhone app that connects to the apple TV to act as a keyboard and mouse. :)
  • Even Holthe · 1 year ago
    @ Travis Collins:
    We need to get a vnc-server, to use the mouse and keyboard if you own an iPhone. Just look here: http://touchpadiphone.blogspot.com/

    Works like a charm!
  • What's the frequency, Kenneth? · 1 year ago
    What you all need is Azureus so you can share your flicks right at the TV. MacSurfer pointed to an article today for another brand device that has bittorrent software built in.

    Also, what might be cool is if the tiny new Apple bluetooth keyboard could be made to work with it, using a dongle.
  • MILE · 1 year ago
    Actually I was rooting for "SofaSurfer" but I guess couch is the more commonly used word in English... ;)
  • Marko Nesovic · 1 year ago
    Hello everyone. I got this thing working (the old one, I prefer the old name...)? Is there any way to increase the font size, my tv is not big enough for me to be able to read the text.... Also, how do you install flash?
  • Brandon Holland · 1 year ago
    FYI you can shrink and enlarge the font size by hold rewind or fast-foward in scroll mode. Rewind shrinks the font and fast-forward enlarges the font. Not sure if anyone had figured that out or not :)
  • Marko Nesovic · 1 year ago
    Thanks Brandon... I tried all sorts of different key combinations, but not holding the button for a longer time.... This is brilliant, I can use it now!
  • Alex C · 1 year ago
    Brilliant forum and concept!

    Is there a tutorial on how to install the new Couch Surfer? Do I use the USB stick patch method seen elsewhere?

    Thanks,

    Alex
  • JonG · 1 year ago
    What files did the original SafariHD install? and should I remove these (how?) before installing the Couch Surfer version?
  • craig · 1 year ago
    great work! how do you install flash or other plugins to work with it?
  • Scott · 1 year ago
    Fantastic Idea. . .problem is I'm a tech fan but new to mac. Can't figure out how to download this to the Apple TV. Directions were clearly above my skill set. Anyone willing to simplify, would be greatly appreciated.

    Scott
  • craig · 1 year ago
    If you've already upgraded to the new Apple TV software then you can follow the instructions at

    http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/Take_2_Full_Update
  • fellow canuck · 1 year ago
    I know this is a work in progress... (it's excellent so far)

    Is there a way (or is there a fix coming) to handle links which open a new browser window??? As it is now, with one screen obviously, Couch surfer can't handle HTML links which open a 2nd window it seems.
  • TopsideAcid · 1 year ago
    To get flash working copy the whole folder "/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/" to "/Users/frontrow/Library".
  • Neil · 1 month ago
    ok, seems to crash my ATV .. is there a 'uninstall' script?