April 2016



DirecTV: Keeping The “Country” Green

On Monday, most Americans lamented the giving up of green (Tax Day). On Wednesday, some folks celebrated a different type of green (possibly to mellow them out from Monday, but we won’t talk about that…


How can you align the DIRECTV Reverse Band 3 LNB?

DIRECTV’s new LNBs are really cool in everything they do, but you’ll need some special equipment to aim them. If you really want the professional experience, there’s only one meter to use: DIRECTV’s own Advanced Installation Meter…


The Ultimate Guide to DIRECTV 4K

DIRECTV 4K is here! If you’re just getting started, you’ll appreciate this guide to some of the most helpful articles about DIRECTV’s new 4K service. We’ll be updating this guide as more information becomes available! About…





DISH reports a mixed bag of results

It’s a big day for DISH, as first quarter results are announced to the world. Shareholders should be happy, as both revenue and net income are up. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), a common measurement in…


Tablo updates, adds apps

Love antennas and local TV but can’t live without a DVR? I can’t blame you. One of the best options, especially for millennials, is the Tablo, which takes the signal from your antenna and streams it out…



THAT TIME AGAIN: DISH Conference Call tomorrow

Ah, who doesn’t like earnings season? It’s our chance to look at the companies we love and really get an idea where they are headed. DISH had a busy first quarter, releasing its first 4K capable…



FUN FRIDAY: Superhero movies, ranked

Will we ever run out of superheroes to make movies about? If the first few months of 2016 are any indication, the answer is no. Deadpool once again rewrote the book on super flicks and even thought Batman v…