Portable TV… TV on the go. Two generations ago it was a dream. A generation ago it was common. Now, today, it’s almost unheard of. You can blame DVDs and smartphones, but the real reason no…
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It’s an instant security system. What’s even better is that you can use it anywhere. It’s the PlugCAM, and it’s the subject of out latest “Hands On” series of reviews. Let’s look at the mobile apps and…
DIRECTV continues to lead with more international programming! It’s not for everyone but if you live in a market where there is a large Vietnamese population, you should know about increased channel selection from DIRECTV….
If you’ve read part one of our series on the PlugCAM, you’re probably curious about how it connects. The PlugCAM doesn’t use Wi-Fi to connect. It uses a technology called powerline networking. Powerline networking is a very…
Still thinking of going out and getting that brand new Microsoft Surface RT? Before you do, take a look at gizmodo’s gallery of every Microsoft hardware product ever. Some of them, like the mouse shown above,…
Why spend $1,000 on a security system and then pay someone to install it? That’s the question posed by the makers of the PLUGCAM. It’s a security system in a box that does everything you need for…
It’s all about what you need. We’ve tested several satellite meters here and each one has its strengths. Perfect Vision brought us the Birdog USB Plus, which gives a wide variety of satellite choices and a simple…
This is the Perfect Vision PVS22K satellite finder. At just under $14 it seems like a great deal. If you are hooking up older, round satellite dish it just might help you get things moving a little faster….
We often get requests for more information on DISH equipment. Solid Signal is a DISH dealer as well as being a DIRECTV dealer,and there’s a lot to learn no matter whose satellite service you’ve chosen. If…
Did you know it was there all the time? DIRECTV produces and airs a never-ending stream of customer information videos on every DIRECTV receiver Tune to channel 1 and you’ll find them, and you don’t need…
Sure it sounds great. Just pay for the 15 or so channels you actually watch. In fact, take ouf the major networks and most people watch just a handful of channels. If you could pay for…
It’s the most common connection for TVs and it’s almost as popular for computers. But is it the best choice? HDMI’s history has been one of compromises and confusion, but today it’s everywhere and most of the time…
Does your DIRECTV receiver seem like a dinosaur? If it’s been a while since you looked at new satellite equipment, it’s time to look again. Even if it’s only been 5 years since you looked at…
DIRECTV gives you a choice. In many cases you can get even better picture quality by using your HD receiver’s native mode, but this may slow down channel changes a bit on older TVs or give…