Articles by Stuart Sweet


OPINION: Rich people have rights, I guess

Right off the bat, I want to tell you that my thoughts here come from reading an article at Jezebel where they report on the petition signed by 180 recording artists asking for some reforms of the Digital Millennium…




New Review: Televes V Zenit UHF Antenna

It’s the best-built budget antenna you’ll find. Our new review shows you Televes’ V Zenit UHF antenna, which gives you the superior build quality of Televes at the best price. It does away with the fancy…




FUN FRIDAY: DC’s new logo

OK, hold on a second. I know you’re thinking this has absolutely nothing to do with the products at SolidSignal.com and on the face of it you’re right. But DC is a powerhouse. It’s not only…


DIRECTV goes 4K for US Open

Golf and 4K go together like… OK I’ll admit that golf isn’t my first thought when I think of 4K video. But hey, no judgment here. If it’s the sport you like to watch, you’ll be…




Do you REALLY need a Slimline-5 dish?

Chances are, you don’t. Chances are, you’d be better off with a Reverse Band 3 dish that will futureproof you and let you get 4K programming when it moves to its new satellite location (probably this fall.) In…


NEW VIDEO: Unboxing the Televes V-ZENIT UHF

There’s a new antenna in town… and we’re the first to bring you an exclusive unboxing! The V Zenit UHF from Televes may not have the catchiest name, but it’s still a name you should know. This new…


DISH forced to black out Tribune Stations

It looks like it’s going to be a long, frustrating summer if this is the way it starts. According to a press release from DISH, Tribune is asking DISH to carry the low-rated WGN America channel in…