FUN FRIDAY: DC’s new logo
OK, hold on a second. I know you’re thinking this has absolutely nothing to do with the products at SolidSignal.com and on the face of it you’re right. But DC is a powerhouse. It’s not only…
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DIRECTV goes 4K for US Open
Golf and 4K go together like… OK I’ll admit that golf isn’t my first thought when I think of 4K video. But hey, no judgment here. If it’s the sport you like to watch, you’ll be…
DISH actually asks for binding arbitration in fight with Tribune
This may be the first time this has happened. Although many outsiders (myself included) have called for binding arbitration between content providers and pay-TV companies, this may be the first time that a pay-TV company is…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Blockbuster employees (finally) speak out
It’s a little embarrassing to admit it now but back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Blockbuster Video was really cool. It was a quantum leap past mom-and-pop video stores and it seemed unstoppable at one point….
Do you REALLY need a Slimline-5 dish?
Chances are, you don’t. Chances are, you’d be better off with a Reverse Band 3 dish that will futureproof you and let you get 4K programming when it moves to its new satellite location (probably this fall.) In…
NEW VIDEO: Unboxing the Televes V-ZENIT UHF
There’s a new antenna in town… and we’re the first to bring you an exclusive unboxing! The V Zenit UHF from Televes may not have the catchiest name, but it’s still a name you should know. This new…
Cut the Cord, Keep the DVR
Cord cutters cannot depend upon the Xbox One as a DVR device. The good news is that Solid Signal has a DVR solution for every cord cutter out there. Microsoft really blew it with this one!…
DISH forced to black out Tribune Stations
It looks like it’s going to be a long, frustrating summer if this is the way it starts. According to a press release from DISH, Tribune is asking DISH to carry the low-rated WGN America channel in…
Free Movie Friday: Prophecy
In the mood for a free movie? I have one I recommend and it might just scare the living daylights out of you! Like most of the free movies I watch, this one is found in…
Why spend $50 on movie tickets? DIRECTV Cinema is better!
Yeah, it’s the summer. And the powers that be are hoping you’ll drop $15 a ticket and $10 more for popcorn just to see the latest films in the theater. But why would you, when there’s…
Before you head out to the beach…. there are a few chores
All over the country, kids are finishing up school and families are scooting to beaches and amusement parks for the yearly vacation. Before you go, there’s a small matter of the chores you promised to do…
Netflix Announces 58 New Originals for Streaming!
Good news for cord cutters who love streaming movies – Netflix has committed to nearly 60 new original shows! This means great streaming opportunities for you and your entire family! For those with streaming devices, Netflix…
Spectrum? Nearly Killed ’em!
If you currently have Time Warner Cable, Charter or Bright House, you’ll be seeing a lot of this logo. The new combined company has adopted “spectrum” as the name for all their video and internet services…
Cut the Cord: Streaming and TV Antennas
Are you ready for Orange is the New Black? The fourth season of this smash hit Netflix series airs on June 17, 2016. True fans will likely binge watch the entire season over the course of…
BACK TO BASICS:DIRECTV IR Universal Remote
Before you head to the big box store and buy a $20 remote that you don’t know how to program… stop! We know that our competitors sell outdated versions of the DIRECTV remote for over $20….