Why upgrade to DIRECTV Genie?
If you’re still on the sidelines, this is definitely the time to look at the DIRECTV Genie system. If you’re still holding onto hardware from 2010 because you think it’s better or easier to understand, the…
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Long-Term Update: Televes DigiNova Boss
OK, not too long term so far. It’s been a little over six months since my first review of the Televes DigiNova Boss, the apartment-friendly antenna with build quality far beyond budget antennas. It’s time to get caught up….
SOUND OFF SUNDAY: Leave a comment and you could win an antenna!
It’s contest time again! Every week we will be giving away a free antenna to someone who comments here or on one of our other social outlets. Antennas will be provided by Antop and every…
STREAMING SATURDAY: Netflix Strong Despite Fewer Shows and Crash
Netflix has half the shows it did four years ago, and one of its most popular original series might’ve crashed its system. Believe it or not, these are good things for the streaming service giant. Netflix…
FUN FRIDAY: Fan Films
I geek out about Star Wars, but then there’s a whole other level where you make your own stormtrooper armor then shoot your own fan films. What you see above you is just one of them, talking…
Mobile DVR service with a DIRECTV HR24? Don’t count on it
Let’s set the record straight. A few other enthusiast sites have reported that it’s possible to use DIRECTV’s Mobile DVR service with an HR24 DVR. The results are said to be pretty bad, but at least you…
BIG HBO/CINEMAX FREE PREVIEW this weekend!
It’s that time again… Get ready to fire up those DVRs as HBO and Cinemax are free all weekend for DIRECTV subscribers! If you’ve ever been curious about Game of Thrones, Veep, or Vice Principals, this is your time to…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Intel iPad?
It’s one of those stories that is destined to float around for years. Of course we all know that there were tablets in movies before Apple invented their iPad, and there were tablets in real life. You may…
Introducing Antop Antennas!
At Solid Signal we’re all about choice. That’s why we’ve taken on the line of Antop antennas. Antop antennas are designed to give maximum amplification as well as LTE filtering at a reasonable price. They’re built by…
PERFECT TIMING: MLB Network free preview now… through the weekend
Hail the lords of offseason baseball because all of you, even those without MLB Network in your programming packages, will get the chance to see the playoff games. The network is offering a free preview across…
DIRECTV launches two Hurricane Matthew channels
Be safe out there. DIRECTV has launched two severe weather channels for those looking for information on Hurricane Matthew. Here are the details from their press release: The Severe Weather Mix on 361-1 (Replacing the…
Is all DIRECTV equipment refurbished?
Definitely not… although it might seem like it. About ten years ago, DIRECTV adopted a lease model for all its receivers and DVRs. Before that, you went to your local electronics store or satellite dealer and…
OPINION: DIRECTV by any other name?
At some point, I suppose it could happen. The DIRECTV name could go away, in favor of “AT&T Entertainment.” I was pretty confident a year ago that the DIRECTV name would survive in the short term, and…
NICE AND EASY: Explain what a DECA is?
It’s confusing. You hear this all the time with DIRECTV folks, “DECA this, DECA that, DECA DECA DECA.” We’ve tried to make it easy with our Guide to Coax Networking, and a few years ago I made…
DIRECTV adds Estrella TV nationally
Who says DIRECTV isn’t adding HD channels? OK, so maybe they’re not adding the ones you want… but just today DIRECTV turned on Estrella TV for those who have the En Español package. It’s on channel 442. It’s…