Cell boosters are the simple solution
Have you seen that Sprint ad? The one with the guy who use to be in the Verizon ad? He brings up a good point. There was a time when you pretty much assumed you were…
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Televes shows off amplifiers
Our friends at Televes show us their latest amplifier technology, the Nanokom. Nanokom is an advanced distribution amplifier system designed for indoor installation. This is an advanced peek at a product that’s not available in the…
REMINDER: There’s only one place to get NFL Sunday Ticket
Forget about anywhere else. If you’re a football fan you’re going to want DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket. It’s every game, every Sunday, no exceptions. Periods. There are no blackouts, no problems, no nothing. Just pure football….
FUN FRIDAY: VHS copies of today’s movies?
Now, there’s a lot in this world I don’t get. I’ll be honest, I don’t understand why anyone would play a vinyl record when they can play a lossless digital file. I don’t understand most of…
So long, Pivot TV. Another channel bites the dust.
After a lifespan of only two years, millennial-focused channel “Pivot” announced yesterday that they’ll be shutting down at the end of the year. It’s another failure driven by the fact that millennials just don’t watch as much linear…
Is there any reason to upgrade a dish that works well?
Think a second… when did you put that dish up on the roof? Was it last year? The year before that? Longer? Think for a second, who was President at the time? Both DIRECTV and DISH…
NICE AND EASY: What is a headend?
In old train jargon, a “headend” is where all the trains go to, and where they all come from. When it comes to television, a headend system is very much the same thing. Let’s take a…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Dieter Rams
Apple’s iPhone doesn’t stand alone anymore, but it’s still significant when it gets a refresh. The world has actually changed quite a bit since the iPhone 6 launch two years ago. Most of us aren’t on…
NICE AND EASY: Using On Demand with DIRECTV
You’ve probably seen the commercials… so you know that DIRECTV has over 10,000 on demand choices. You may not know what you need to do in order to get them, so here’s a quick guide. Do…
What’s the best source for 4K content?
So you went and bought a new 4K TV at the local big-box store. Most people looking for larger TVs are going this way now since there simply isn’t that much of a price difference between…
NICE AND EASY: Will a cell booster work if the towers are 50 miles away?
Probably not. Cellular signal boosters take a weak signal from a cell tower and amplify it so you can use it in your home or office. They work very well as long as you have at…
Why can’t you ever get max speed on wi-fi?
The latest wi-fi routers have a maximum rated speed of about 3,200Mbps. You need to know… you will NEVER EVER see that speed. In fact, you may never even see the 54Mbps speed that your 10-year-old…
Is 4K TV finally heating up?
Just 4 “short” years since 4K television was first demonstrated at CEDIA Expo, it seems like the format might finally be starting to get some momentum. If you’re a DIRECTV, DISH or Comcast subscriber, you might be enjoying…
Netflix letting you down? Try some real “comfort food TV!”
What ever happened to predictability? If you’re humming a theme song right now, you’re probably around the same age I am. If you’re not, that’s ok too but this article’s for the folks who really…
Televes shows new manufacturing method
My friends over at Televes are very proud of the technology they’ve pioneered. Their new manufacturing process lets them create smaller circuits than ever before using new methods. I’ll admit that it’s a little over my…