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  • July 19, 2018 | Should you shop at Solid Signal or Amazon?
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News July 19, 2018

Should you shop at Solid Signal or Amazon?

Sometimes it makes sense to pay for shipping, believe it or not.

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The history of AT&T, until 2002

Back when we thought the world ended in 2002.

Editorials July 19, 2018

The lesson of go90

Did you even know that go90 existed?

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Know Your Anodes, Boat Owners!

Know your marine anodes, boat owners.

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Best of the Blog 2017, Volume 2

There’s some surprisingly great stuff here!

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DIRECTV NOW is better now

A recent update may bring welcome relief to DIRECTV NOW users.

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What’s in the Box? July 18, 2018 Edition

This marine mystery product is something every boat owner needs!

Podcasts July 18, 2018

Ken ReidAndrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, KJ Apa and Skeet Ulrich

You definitely had a crush on one of these people at one time.

Podcasts July 17, 2018

Podcast #282: Time to check weatherproofing

Here’s your task for the week… if you choose to accept it.

Tutorials July 17, 2018

Why would you need a DIRECTV waiver?

This isn’t a service everyone needs, but when you need it… you NEED it.

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Is it worth it just to save a few dollars?

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    • The history of AT&T, until 2002
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    • Best of the Blog 2017, Volume 2
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    • What’s in the Box? July 18, 2018 Edition
    • Ken ReidAndrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, KJ Apa and Skeet Ulrich
    • Podcast #282: Time to check weatherproofing
    • Why would you need a DIRECTV waiver?
    • Should you worry if you don’t have a fancy meter?
    • What is the best way to ground an antenna?
    • The best streaming device for seniors?
    • DIY Home Tech Upgrades from Solid Signal!
    • Let’s face it – sports are better on satellite
    • Alexa Skill for DIRECTV DVRs goes 100% live
    • What kind of cord-cutter are you?
    • The best antenna articles, all in one place
    • HBO’s Sharp Objects is Actually Rather Dull
    • The geekiest thing you will see all week (guaranteed)
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    • Put down the phone: the features you need are on your DVR
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    • What’s in the Box? July 11, 2018 Edition
    • What is a feed horn?
    • Podcast #281: Can you make good TV that takes place in 2018?
    • How do you connect a SWM-30 to a Reverse Band dish?
    • Should you be worried about the DIRECTV NOW and Sling Cloud DVRs?
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    • Protect what’s yours with security products from Solid Signal!
    • DISH Adds Google Assistant to DVRs
    • Should you recycle old wall warts? (or other old stuff)
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    • How to reset your Genie 2
    • Sorry, Stuart! Netflix is King of Quality Content
    • NICE AND EASY: How far offshore will satellite signals go?
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    • Gray Television and Raycom Media Announce $3.6 Billion Merge
    • When DISH owned Blockbuster
    • Bluetooth keyboard dirty? Just get a new one
    • Join us at the 2018 Marine Conference and Expo!
    • Happy Independence Day from Solid Signal
    • Why do so many web sites want to know your location?
    • SOUND OFF AND WIN: How did you make your home “smart?”
    • Ken Reid, David Tennant and Billie Piper
    • Podcast #280: Independence Day
    • What’s in the Box? July 3, 2018 Edition
    • HTC is probably dead. Here’s why
    • What’s the longest cable you can attach to an antenna?
    • Celebrate the 4th Early at Solid Signal!
    • DON’T DO THIS: run a coaxial cable through a swimming pool?
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    • Best of the Blog 2018, Volume 1
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