How can I record my daytime shows while I am at work and watch them later .

[pixieisred]

What kind of box do I need to record and playback

 

[COLGeek]

Do you have cable service or do you get over the air?

 

[americanaudiophile]

For over the air you can get a tuner with PVR capability.
http/www.epvision.com/HDTVSTB/phdvrx2main.htm
For cable/sat a DVR cable/sat box is the only simple way.