FEATURE REQUEST: “Mark Unwatched” on DIRECTV
It’s just such a little thing… and I’ve been hoping for it for a decade. DIRECTV’s DVRs don’t have a “Mark Unwatched” setting. To be fair, I don’t think any pay-TV DVRs do. So, if you…
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Even more cities added to our Cord-Cutter’s Guide!
It’s been so popular we couldn’t stop. We’ve created the ultimate resource for cord cutters, city by city, and we won’t stop until it’s done. There are plenty of places you can go to just find…
“Hopper 4” coming?
You’re starting to hear rumors. At the CEDIA Expo in September, DISH representatives let it leak that there will be a next-generation Hopper DVR. Not that it comes as much of a surprise, since there has…
STREAMING SATURDAY: Too Many Streaming Services Flooding the Market
As existing streaming providers continue to evolve, more companies are releasing their streaming services. But how much is too much streaming? Streaming is experiencing a population boom as of late. More companies are releasing brand…
FUN FRIDAY: Really? Most Watched Star Trek Episodes?
Maybe we’re in the Mirror Universe after all. A while back I ran into a list of “Most Rewatched Star Trek episodes on Netflix.” Apparently Netflix leaked this list to Business Insider who proceeded to give Netflix all sorts of…
AOL Instant Messenger shutting down, roughly 7 people are upset about that
In case your Facebook feed wasn’t littered with this news… yes it’s true. As of December 15, the pioneering messaging service will be no more. Despite my snarky headline, the truth is a lot of folks…
Free Preview of HD Extra Pack on DIRECTV now!
Time to fire up those DVRs again! DIRECTV is running a free preview of its HD Extra Pack today through October 11. The HD Extra Pack was originally created for channels that have no SD…
Will millennials ruin NFL football?
I bet most millennials don’t recognize Red Grange. It’s a bit of a game that we older folks play. We blame millennials for ruining things. We say, thanks to them it’s impossible to find a good…
Do you miss the headphone plug on your phone?
Not as much as I’d thought, honestly. About a year ago, Apple released its iPhone 7. It was the first mass-market phone in about a decade without a proper headphone jack. Before that, phones had proprietary…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: That time I didn’t think Wi-Fi Calling would amount to much
I love doing this blog. I’ve been writing and editing it for over a decade now, and it’s a real source of pride that I can say that millions of people have read it. What…
Insider Guide to the Best Stuff (Part 3)
Since this feature continues to prove popular with you readers, we’re back with more electronic product suggestions from our customer service team. This week, our featured product picks keep cord-cutters in mind. Ryan McDonnell This…
Why does DIRECTV ask for your Social Security number when you sign up?
Yeah, it seems a little questionable, that’s true. DIRECTV asks a lot of personal questions when you sign up, including your social security number. You might be asking yourself why, and we wouldn’t blame you. Identity…
Will DIRECTV ever replace the H24 receiver?
Ah, the venerable H24. First released in 2010 as a smaller and faster replacement for the old H21, it’s been on sale at Solid Signal ever since. Back in its day we marveled at the speed and size,…
Can I use an HR20i DVR for anything?
This is the DIRECTV HR20i DVR. It looks just like any other HR20 or HR21 DVR. Some were silver and some black. The difference: If you look in the back, you’ll see no satellite input. The HR20i was…
NICE AND EASY: DIRECTV On Demand with an H25 receiver?
DIRECTV’s on demand system does work a little differently from those used by cable operators. While cable companies also control the internet line coming into your home, and it’s usually the same cable that goes to…