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…
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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…
Happy Birthday America!
Two hundred and forty years ago, on this day (give or take, because communication was a lot slower in those days) our country announced itself to the world with these words: In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776…
What do you REALLY do at luxury hotels?
Yeah, you sit out in the sun, you rest, maybe you have a spa day. But let’s be honest here. Chances are the one thing you don’t do is unplug. You check your email, you play…
DIRECTV adds its first PPV in 4K
Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ultra High Definition. You can almost hear a gruff-voiced announcer talking about it. If those two things sound good to you, you’ll want to set your calendar for July 9, because DIRECTV’s first…
FUN FRIDAY: Star Wars AGAIN?!?!?!?
OK, perhaps I need to get into a 12-step program for Star Wars addicts. But it’s not my fault! (I know, that’s what addicts say.) This is an exciting time to be in a galaxy far, far away…
New Review: Televes DAT790 LR Mix Long Range UHF/VHF antenna
When only the most powerful will do, you want the new Televes DAT790 LR Mix antenna. This new antenna was manufactured specifically for Solid Signal to provide UHF and VHF reception up to 75 miles in a reliable,…
DIRECTV adds GSN and FM in HD
It’s a move that’s sure to please at least one person. For those who have complained that DIRECTV isn’t adding HD channels like they used to, there’s some great news. DIRECTV turned on two HD channels…
Solid Signal’s HANDS ON REVIEW: Televes DAT790 LR Mix UHF/VHF Antenna
The big dog is here. The time has come to stop looking at antenna designs from the 20th century and step up to a new antenna that gets great reception on both UHF and VHF-High, and…
Cord Cutting, Binge Watching and Streaming… Oh My!
Netflix has announced the date for the debut of Marco Polo, season two! As I count the days, I’m reminded of the benefits of streaming, binge watching, TV antennas, and free HDTV. Marco Polo was a huge hit…
Go behind the scenes at DIRECTV
One of the coolest facilities in the country occasionally opens up its doors to show people just how cool it is. I’m talking about the DIRECTV Los Angeles Broadcast Center. I toured it several years ago…
NEW VIDEO: Unboxing the Televes DAT790 LR Mix
The antenna you’ve been waiting for. I’m talking about applying Televes’ awesome build quality and 21st century features to an antenna that picks up both UHF and VHF signals a whopping 75+ miles away. Don’t get…