I was wondering if it is possible to connect my laptop to my DVR to get shows that are on my DVR onto my computer so I can burn them to DVD? My DVR has a USB port on it!
You can try the standard and free Windows Movie Maker (on your Win XP computer.
Or you can search for one.
Power Director I hear is pretty good though it usually runs about $80. For free ones http://labnol.blogspot.com/2007/01/free-video-editing-software-for.html