Big shakeup at DISH – Ergen takes a new role
This is Erik Carlson, the new CEO of DISH. Charlie Ergen, the driving force behind the company, will stay on as Chairman, but is giving up the post of CEO, according to the press release, “to…
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Forget about Exede and WildBlue – it’s just Viasat now
Satellite internet is great if you can’t get wired service. For example, if you’re on a boat at sea, or if you’re really really remote. For decades, Viasat, Exede and WildBlue have been three of the…
How do you change what programs show up in the playlist (DIRECTV Genie GUI)?
Power users seem to be having a tough time with the new menu system being rolled out for Genie DVRs. It’s pretty clear that in order to serve the needs of almost everyone else, those power-user-favored…
Can you turn an old tube TV into an HDTV?
Sad to say, it cannot be done. You can watch signals from most HD sources using a converter like this one but it’s still going to be in standard definition. The quality may look pretty good but when…
Wait, are the new DIRECTV menus grey or black?
If you’re trying to calibrate that new 4K Television, don’t use the new DIRECTV menus. They may look black, but the darkest portions are still dark grey. That means if you adjust the brightness and backlight…
STREAMING SATURDAY: What’s New at Hulu for December 2017
Do you use Hulu to stream your favorite shows and more? Here are three new Hulu updates and more for streamers like you! When it comes to covering streaming services, it’s been said that I neglect…
NEW VIDEO: Learn how to read antenna charts!
Thanks to a $10,000 spectrum analyzer from our friends at Televes USA, we’re able to measure antennas even more accurately than ever before! This video shows how to read the charts you’ll start to find with…
FUN FRIDAY: Jake and Stuart argue about Stranger Things 2
Did you like season two of Stranger Things? On this Fun Friday, The Solid Signal blog team argues the pros and cons of Netflix’s biggest streaming hit this year, Stranger Things. Jake Buckler:Let’s get one thing straight, Stuart…
Should you wait for the next big thing?
Because no one wants to end up with this old thing. Some would say there is an art to knowing when it’s time to get the next big thing, whether it’s a cell phone, a…