QUICK REVIEW: DIRECTV TV Apps (2017)
Believe it or not it’s been four years since my review of DIRECTV’s then-new TV Apps. It’s tempting to say that not much has changed but actually there’s quite a bit. TV Apps started out as an…
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OPINION: We need to do something better with all these computers
So I finally got around to watching Hidden Figures. By now everyone knows what this movie is about, so I won’t rehash that. But look past the actors and the story and there’s another little bit there…
Best of the Blog 2016, Volume 2
Check out what we were doing back in early ’16.
Is it me, or is more stuff coming in different colors?
As long as we don’t go back to avocado green. Since the end of the “woodgrain era” of electronics, your stuff has generally come in one of two colors: black or silver. And, it’s mostly been…
Fall TV 2016/17: How did it fare?
Several months ago, I posted a rather bitter description of the new programs debuting on the broadcast networks. I cited the lack of imagination of the networks and their collective ability to actually provide much stuff…
Gigabit data on your cell phone… by the end of the year?
Super-fast cell data without waiting for 5G. Is it even possible? A recent article in engadget claims that by using an encoding scheme that’s currently used in cable television, it will be possible to get speeds up to 1000Mbps…
Does the HS17 Genie 2 need professional installation?
DIRECTV’s new Genie 2, codenamed HS17, is just now seeping into some markets, while other people are still locked out. So it’s time to ask questions that will help you decide whether or not to wait…
Has this been “the saddest ratings season ever?”
I am inspired to write this opinion piece by an article I read in Buzzfeed called “Here Are 5 Ratings Success Stories In The Saddest Network TV Season Ever.” I’m not going to pretend that Buzzfeed is a reliable industry news…
What is Televes T-Force Technology?
One of the most important improvements in this year’s Televes antennas is T-Force technology. T-Force is Televes’ brand name for its MMIC manufacturing process, which makes its amplifiers and other electronics even better, cleaner, and more…
How can I guarantee that I’ll get equipment with the new DIRECTV logo?
Of course you want the latest and greatest stuff. That’s why you shop at Solid Signal. And when you’re talking about DIRECTV equipment, it’s all got that new AT&T logo. So if you want the latest…
DISH gets voice control thanks to Alexa
So, ok. I’m still not convinced voice control is going to take off. Most of the people I know who got an Echo dot for the holidays used it a few times to ask stupid questions,…
Do you like us on Facebook?
First of all thank you for reading this blog. I realize you have a lot of choices when it comes to the information you look at and you’ve chosen to come here. That’s an incredible compliment….
Best of the Blog 2016, Volume 1
The new year brings great new articles at The Solid Signal Blog.
FUN FRIDAY: A better calculator
I just found this out and obviously my first question is, how did I not know this in 2010? Apparently you can backspace on the iPhone calculator. Like, if you make a mistake and you want to…
DIRECTV gives you even more 4K sports
DIRECTV brings on the 4K goodness like no one else can. No one else brings you three channels of 4K plus downloadable movies and special events. And right now, if you want to see major league…