OPINION: Passwords are broken and I don’t know how to fix them.
I know a guy, I won’t tell you his name, but for the last ten years, his username for everything has been his first name and his password has been his last name. If he’s at…
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YES YOU CAN: Control 4 DIRECTV receivers with one remote
And the funny thing is, you always could. If you’re looking to cut down on the number of remotes you use, you don’t need to buy a fancy universal remote or matrix switcher. You just…
Here’s the reason your cable bill is so high
You can blame the cable company if you want and they’re not completely blameless. But a recent study by the FCC has shown that retransmission fees have gone up a whopping 63% in the last year for which…
Looking for XM Radio? We have the best selection
It’s fair to say that most of the people who experience XM radio do so when they buy a new car. Most major manufacturers include a free trial XM subscription with every purchase. It’s a great…
Meet Ashley!
This article originally posted in late 2013. Ashley is still with us and so it seemed like a good time to post it again! Whether it’s on the phone, on e-mail or chat, your team…
Why upgrade to DIRECTV Genie?
If you’re still on the sidelines, this is definitely the time to look at the DIRECTV Genie system. If you’re still holding onto hardware from 2010 because you think it’s better or easier to understand, the…
Long-Term Update: Televes DigiNova Boss
OK, not too long term so far. It’s been a little over six months since my first review of the Televes DigiNova Boss, the apartment-friendly antenna with build quality far beyond budget antennas. It’s time to get caught up….
SOUND OFF SUNDAY: Leave a comment and you could win an antenna!
It’s contest time again! Every week we will be giving away a free antenna to someone who comments here or on one of our other social outlets. Antennas will be provided by Antop and every…
FUN FRIDAY: Fan Films
I geek out about Star Wars, but then there’s a whole other level where you make your own stormtrooper armor then shoot your own fan films. What you see above you is just one of them, talking…
Mobile DVR service with a DIRECTV HR24? Don’t count on it
Let’s set the record straight. A few other enthusiast sites have reported that it’s possible to use DIRECTV’s Mobile DVR service with an HR24 DVR. The results are said to be pretty bad, but at least you…
BIG HBO/CINEMAX FREE PREVIEW this weekend!
It’s that time again… Get ready to fire up those DVRs as HBO and Cinemax are free all weekend for DIRECTV subscribers! If you’ve ever been curious about Game of Thrones, Veep, or Vice Principals, this is your time to…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Intel iPad?
It’s one of those stories that is destined to float around for years. Of course we all know that there were tablets in movies before Apple invented their iPad, and there were tablets in real life. You may…
Introducing Antop Antennas!
At Solid Signal we’re all about choice. That’s why we’ve taken on the line of Antop antennas. Antop antennas are designed to give maximum amplification as well as LTE filtering at a reasonable price. They’re built by…
PERFECT TIMING: MLB Network free preview now… through the weekend
Hail the lords of offseason baseball because all of you, even those without MLB Network in your programming packages, will get the chance to see the playoff games. The network is offering a free preview across…
DIRECTV launches two Hurricane Matthew channels
Be safe out there. DIRECTV has launched two severe weather channels for those looking for information on Hurricane Matthew. Here are the details from their press release: The Severe Weather Mix on 361-1 (Replacing the…