One very good use is you can Stream recorded SD/HD programming in full resolution from your DVR to your PC. If you install the software on your computer, you will be able to watch shows on your PC while live or recorded programming is being watched on your TV with the same DIRECTV interface and feeling.
Download the app here:
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPageNR.jsp?assetId=P4920044