Articles by Jake Buckler

Is “Cable” Now a Dirty Word?

In its efforts to reinvent itself, the cable industry’s top lobbying organization confirms that “cable” a dirty word. The National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) recently announced it will be known as “NCTA – The Internet & Television…

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STREAMING SATURDAY: Netflix News

Streamers know there’s always something going on at Netflix. This week, we have some excellent news regarding two of the biggest hits for the streaming service. Stranger Things Bigger Than Game of Thrones (Duh!) I…


Left Behind Again!

Call your boss a “bitter old man” and he’ll punish you. How else can you explain Stuart Sweet going to Dallas with the rest of the blog team… just not me? The Custom Electronics Design &…


Netflix: September and Beyond

A new documentary heads up Netflix’s exciting September releases, as the streaming service is planning even more original content in 2017. Earlier this year, Netflix announced its $6 billion commitment to original content. The success…


Bluetooth Wristband Fitness Tracker

Tired of working out and not seeing results? Solid Signal has the Bluetooth-enabled device that keeps track of your progress. What’s the point of working out if you can’t share your stats on Facebook and…


September is National Cord-Cutting Month

We’ve officially named September “National Cord-Cutting Month.” It’s the best time for you to cut the cord on cable TV! Apparently, we like to declare a national holidays at Solid Signal. We once called September “National…



Stranger Things, Season Two Confirmed!

Netflix’s Stranger Things just got the green light for a second season! News this big just couldn’t wait for my regular Streaming Saturday post. Before I say another thing about Stranger Things, you have to watch the trailer for…


Keep Your Kids Safe on the Road

Do you have kids of driving age? Help them arrive safely at their destinations with a GPS navigation system. We have several fall birthdays in my wife’s family. Our son, Hunter, turns 19 this October. Our…


Fall TV Preview: A New Hope

Yesterday, Stuart Sweet told us that the fall TV schedule will be filled with the same old, same old. I think Stuart is a bitter old man who can’t see that the new TV season will be…



Cord-Cutters: Know Your Football Options

A partnership between ESPN and Campus Insiders will deliver the 2016 college football season to more streamers and cord-cutters. While this is great news, Solid Signal brings even more pro and college football to those who…


Back-to-School With Solid Signal

When it comes to back to school shopping, our parents did NOT have it harder than us. Ask any of today’s parents currently doing college shopping. When it came to school, my parents had a flair…


September is National Cookout Month

September is the perfect time for cookouts and BBQs. That’s why everyone here at Solid Signal has named it National Cookout Month. My kids and I love to go to the pool at our condo…