Which HD BLADE antenna is for you?
There are so many if you search at SolidSignal.com… it’s hard to know which one is right for you. Let’s break it down by your main choices, rather than list all 65 or so. That might make…
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DIRECTV Customers: Control your family’s pay-per-view spending
It’s so easy. DIRECTV gives you a full set of parental controls that you can use to keep your kids from watching anything you don’t want them to watch, and that includes pay-per-view. If you’ve…
WHO NEEDS NETFLIX: Stream free movies from DIRECTV
Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of free movies, all available to stream. DIRECTV brings them to you on their app for smartphones and tablets, and it’s easier than ever to get them! The latest version gives…
The iView 3500STBII Revisited
In April 2014, I wrote a short, quick review of the iView 3500STBII in iView 3500STBII Quick Review. Since that time I’ve picked up a second iView 3500STBII and have been using it on a different…
One-line Guide on your DIRECTV DVR? it can be done!
You have the power to surf the guide without disturbing others! Sure, you have the DIRECTV app for smartphones and tablets, but The answer is already right in your hand. While you’re watching live TV, press…
SECRET USE for the DIRECTV GENIEGO 2
If you have the new generation GenieGO 2 there’s one trick you probably didn’t know it would do. You can put the GenieGO 2 in place of your DECA Broadband or Cinema Connection Kit and it will…
EDITORIAL: The singularity
Great, another thing to worry about. You know about global climate change, genetically modified food, and the threat posed by an ever-increasing number of Kardashians. Unless you’re very tech savvy, you may not know about the…
Why Protect Your Home with CCTV?
“It won’t happen to me!!” Famous last words, when it comes to home break in’s. Check out these eye opening facts… The U.S. leads the world in break-ins In 2010, there were an estimated 2,159,878 burglaries…
Can you use a WB68 in place of power passing splitters?
The following letter is printed with permission. I am an installer for a dtv hsp. I recently did a service call to a sports bar with 24 receivers (hd/sd mixed). Everything was connected properly….
Who needs digital signage?
You, that’s who. What would you do with a sign that really got noticed? What would you do if you could insert your own commercials into live TV? Digital signage has gone from ultra-expensive to…
No stop button on your new DIRECTV remote? Here’s what you do
Let’s say for a minute you’ve been with DIRECTV for a long time but you just upgraded to that sweet new HR44 Genie. The only problem is they gave you that new Genie Remote to go with it. You…
REALLY? You need a license to use handheld walkie-talkies?
Well, at least some of them. If you are using a walkie-talkie labeled “FRS/GMRS” or one labeled “GMRS” then yes, you do need an FCC license. FRS, or Family Radio Service, channels, are free to use,…
EDITORIAL: Enough stuff to charge already
Sure we’d love it if you would consider this cool charging station. But unless it’s going in an emergency kit, you have to be pretty hard core to need to charge 5 devices. But more and more…