FUN FRIDAY: Movies in Space
Although most of us would love to go to space, it’s fair to say that life up there has its share of inconveniences. There’s the whole space toilet thing, and let’s not get in to that….
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: DIRECTV and DISH Rumors
About three and a half years ago, long before DIRECTV merged with AT&T, I decided to address the long-persistent rumor that DIRECTV and DISH would merge. This is something that had been coming up like clockwork…
DIRECTV covers the 2016 Open at Royal Troon
OK, cards on the table, I’m not a golf fan and I don’t even know for sure what a “Troon” is. But hey, if golf is your thing, you’ll love DIRECTV’s coverage of the 2016 British…
DISH Voice Remote Finally (Almost) Available
Think all the way back to DISH’s booth at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show. That’s not a typo, I said 2015. Check out my report from then. Or, if you prefer, think all the way back to 2009,…
Is it ever ok to feed a SWM with a different power inserter?
Residential DIRECTV installers know that if you’re feeding an external multiswitch, you’ll need a PI-29Z power inserter. It’s important to put enough voltage on the line so you can power the dish and the SWM, and the…
Get Free Hulu for Two Months!
Are you a cord cutter who’s considering streaming? If you act before July 18, you could get two free months of the popular Hulu streaming service. Hulu is one of the three streaming service options available…
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: A fool and his money
Used to be, money was money. Rich people had it, and when they paid for things, they gave you cash. Sure, there was credit but not really like we think of it today. By the mid-20th…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DAT790 LR Mix Antenna
It’s big. It’s powerful. It’s the one you really want. And only Solid Signal has it. It’s the Televes DAT790 LR Mix antenna. It combines ultra-powerful amplification with the strongest antenna gain, in a modern package that filters…
Televes’ Yagi BIII Beats Antennas Direct C5 in independent testing
Why pay more? An independent engineer tested our Televes Yagi BIII VHF antenna against the much more expensive Antennas Direct Clearstream C5. Solid Signal sells both antennas so I knew we’d win either way. What I didn’t expect was…
Warner Bros. Movies Coming to Amazon Prime Video
If you’re a cord cutter who enjoys streaming Amazon Prime Video, we have some good news. Warner Brothers just gave you 33 more reasons to enjoy Amazon Prime streaming. Variety reports that Amazon has signed a deal…
Netflix Founder Joins MoviePass
Are you a cord cutter who’s tired of waiting for Netflix to release new movies? The company’s subscription service lets you see as many new movies as you want for $30 per month. Two decades after…
How does your DVR really work?
It sits there all day, just waiting for you to push a button. It’s one of the defining pieces of technology of the last four years, one of the gadgets we just can’t live without. But…
More Sports Streaming Services?
Cord cutting and live sports have come closer to being a reality! Some recent news from Disney offers some promise for live Major League Baseball and other sports streaming services. Cord cutters, would you enjoy a…
Announcing the NEW SignalConnect.com!
Did you know that we have a commercial division? Signal Connect serves commercial and high-end customers with a “concierge” experience that goes far beyond the self-service web site we offer at SolidSignal.com. If you need system…
OPINION: Tipping point for Netflix?
My first media streaming device was basically a Netflix machine. I don’t recall using any other streaming service on it, and in fact, I’m pretty sure there was no other streaming service available for it. But…