Still rockin’ that Spaun multiswitch? Time for an upgrade
One more last-ditch effort to get the faithful to let go of 2006 technology.
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COMMUNICATIONS PIONEERS: David Sarnoff
Do you know David Sarnoff? Television wouldn’t be the same without him. Learn about how it all started with the Titanic.
DIRECTV quietly switches to Music Choice
DIRECTV changes to a new music provider, and it’s a week before anyone notices.
Someone INVENTED It: Light Switch
You don’t even think about it… have you ever imagined life without it?
Someone INVENTED it: LCD display
Imagine life without this common technology.
Local TV Affiliates Drive Up Streaming Service Costs
What? A bonus Streaming Saturday? You’re so lucky,
Where did all the PDF tutorials go?
If you’re still getting used to the new blog format, it can be a little frustrating. I hear you.
How to Choose Your Cord-Cutting Priorities
Give a warm welcome to first-time guest blogger Alex Haslam, whose first post appears at The Solid Signal Blog today!
FUN FRIDAY: Satchel Paige is dead
Enjoy this video from just last year!
What is the best antenna for me?
At Solid Signal, we’re asked that question dozens of times every day. You know what, it would be so great to write this article with one definitive answer. The truth is that the answer is different…
TIP: Keep an old-school DIRECTV remote around
Believe it or not, it’s a good idea to keep an old-school DIRECTV remote around, even if you have a new Genie 2 or other fancy DIRECTV system. The older remote has a few buttons…
Wireless Charging from Solid Signal
Have you ever worn out the charging port on your cell phone and had to buy a new device? This port is one of the weakest parts of your phone or tablet. Plugging and unplugging…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: DIRECTV LA Broadcast Center
Back in 2012 I got invited on a tour of DIRECTV’s Los Angeles Broadcast Center. At the time it was the most advanced broadcast center in the world. It probably still is, but take a…
NBC’s Jennifer Salke to Head Amazon Studios
The former entertainment president of NBC is now heading to Amazon Studios. This could be good news for the streaming service provider. Last week, Amazon Prime Video announced its hiring of Jennifer Salke. She replaces…
Ken Reid and Susannah Breslin
Ken and Susannah discuss being tall, Berklee, the odd isolation of neighborhoods, being anti-establishment, intellectualism, Charlie’s Angels, hair goals, Farrah Fawcett, Jaqueline Smith, The Shazam Isis Hour, the original Saturday Night Live Not Ready for…