[crowfan]

This is a common complaint with new TiVo users. The standard response that we give is that you will just end up recording everything, and watching it off the TiVo. Channel surfing will become a thing of the past. TiVo really does change the way you watch TV. But it does take time to get used to.

As dirtypacman mentioned, try using the Guide to see what is on other channels.

Enjoy!!