Honest. It doesn’t get any easier than this. I’m talking about Winegard’s DISH Playmaker system. This is what I’m talking about: You put it down. You connect it to a receiver. You plug the receiver into AC power….
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They’re really serious this time. DIRECTV has said unequivocally that they’re ending all standard definition broadcasts in 2019. That means the round dish will be unusable, and you’ll need an HD dish for everything. Obviously this is…
If you own or operate an RV park you’re probably aware that satellite TV can be difficult. Attaching a satellite dish to an RV isn’t possible, since they shake and move too much. Dishes can be…
Sort of. Today’s HDTVs are much more global than televisions of previous generations. Still, while you may be able to plug it in and turn it on, there’s a possibility that there won’t be any content….
If you’re thinking of upgrading to the new 4K LNB for DIRECTV dishes, you’re probably thinking ahead. If this isn’t your first satellite project, you’re probably familiar with going into the Satellite Setup screens. This is where you tell…
Let’s say for a minute that you’ve got a large yacht. Let’s say that you put a KVH HD7 Marine Satellite system in. (Let’s also say I’m a little jealous.) By itself, it allows you to run 8…
You’re not going to like the answer. If you have a home office, you might have a lot of things plugged in at the same time. In addition to a computer, printer, router, monitor, desk…
It’s almost tailgating season and that means a lot of folks setting up satellite dishes to watch the game. Solid Signal makes it easy with kits designed to provide you with everything you’ll need. You just need…
Streamers know there’s always something going on at Netflix. This week, we have some excellent news regarding two of the biggest hits for the streaming service. Stranger Things Bigger Than Game of Thrones (Duh!) I…
It’s this unassuming little thing. Maybe you hadn’t thought about this, but all those new soda machines that can read your card? They all need to communicate. ATMs, too. Every time you’re swiping, inserting, or waving…
Warning: Radical, artsy-fartsy film analysis theory about Stranger Things to follow! Are you Stranger Things fan who’s left wondering about the origins of the Monster, and why Barb had to die? I have some theories for you to consider….
DISH brings even more function to Hopper 3 DVRs with the introduction of the DPH42 multiswitch. This new switch will let you have two Hopper 3’s, each with six Joeys, from a single dish. It’s been…
I’m proud of this blog and the tens of thousands of tutorials you’ll find here. I’ll admit, though, that it will only take you so far. If you’re interested in truly taking things to the next…
Transparent monitor… very cool. The CEDIA Expo is a smaller and more manageable event than something like CES, and it’s a lot easier to get a feeling for what’s going on. The team made it through…
We’re here to help you get a solid signal. Most people dread calling tech support. They figure they’re lucky if they can get anyone at all and when they do they figure they are getting some…