EDITORIAL: Why aren’t movies totally dead?
At this point it’s more than just a cliché to say that movies are a dying art form. We’ve heard about declining grosses for years now and how long has it been, seriously, since you hear…
Read MoreAt this point it’s more than just a cliché to say that movies are a dying art form. We’ve heard about declining grosses for years now and how long has it been, seriously, since you hear…
Read MoreThere’s no perfect solution but it is possible to extend a DIRECTV SWM line further than the traditional 200′ if you are willing to make compromises. We’ve given you the complete guide on DIRECTV cable lengths, and…
Do you record a lot? If you’re the sort who fills up your hard drive, you’ll probably notice that older shows are automatically deleted to free up space. Did you ever wish there was a way…
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has come down hard on Aereo’s ambitions, ruling in favor of broadcasters instead. This could be the end of Aereo, plain and simple. According…
Hey commercial installers… does it seem like the SWM32 is getting harder to find? It’s a big, heavy, expensive piece of equipment, but it does have its place in the commercial world. The problem is, SWM32s…
Don’t worry… your DIRECTV equipment has not suddenly turned into a power-sucking vampire. On the other hand, if you’re still with the cable company you could be paying $120 a year just to power the cable…
Well, not ANY program, not yet anyway. DIRECTV has been hard at work on a new technology that will let you start programs over from the beginning even if you tune in late. We’ve heard it…
It used to be so easy. When DIRECTV and DISH started, there was one satellite location. You pointed your dish at it, and you were done. Now DIRECTV has four primary locations and two secondary ones,…
oes your project call for more than just DIY? If you’ve gotten in over your head and you need a qualified installer in your area who will listen to you and do the install the way…
Because sometimes you really want to be in the middle of the action. As much as we all want a truly 3D immersive experience, the last thing we want are bulky virtual reality goggles. No one…
Well, you could, then you couldn’t, now you kind of can again. The image you see above comes from DIRECTV2PC, a late-2000s product of DIRECTV techology first shown at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las…
It’s not mandatory, no. You probably got an RF-capable remote with your DVR, but if you want to add another one, you don’t have to get the RF remote if you want to save money and…
We’ve been trying to ignore this story since it first surfaced for over six months ago, but now Bloomberg reports that Sprint (or possibly its parent company) is nearing a deal to buy 85% of T-Mobile. The resulting company would…
Let’s say it’s not impossible. When the US and other countries in North America wanted to change over to digital television in the 2000s, they turned to the non-profit Advanced Television Standards Committee to lay out the…
If you own an apartment building, senior living center, or any large multi-dwelling unit. you know that providing television service to your tenants is important. You could just let the cable company in to handle it,…