Best of the Blog 2012, Volume 2
Here’s even more of the great stuff we found from a few years ago.
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Are batteries obsolete?
Hope so. The one thing that has held back technology more than anything is the battery. Hybrid cars need half a ton of them and just hauling them around takes a lot of energy. They add…
Hands on with the YX550 Verizon Data Booster, part 4: Conclusion (WITH VIDEO)
It’s amazing how quickly things change. All of a sudden, as more people get 4G smartphones, it’s both faster and easier to just use 4G instead of Wi-Fi. Businesses that might have invested heavily in extra…
Is it really time for a smart watch?
It’s becoming a story too big to ignore, even though for the most part the products don’t exist yet. We’re talking about smart watches, which are supposedly the next big thing. Everyone is talking about them,…
How do all your clocks set themselves for Daylight Saving Time?
Spoiler alert: it’s GPS. You know all those self-setting clocks in your weather stations and cell phones? They’re the reason that you don’t have to run around like (as much of) a crazy person on days…
Proper use of a Band Stop Filter (Residential customers)
If there’s any piece of equipment that is more misunderstood than the lowly band stop filter, I can’t think of it. The band stop filter has one purpose in life. It lets your satellite signal in but…
Ten biggest Genie myths (and two facts)
DIRECTV’s Genie system is still fairly new so there are a few myths that are out there that just aren’t true. Let’s take a look at the biggest myths, things people think are true but aren’t….
Best of the Blog 2012, Volume 1
Take a look at the great stuff we found from a few years ago.
FINALLY: DIRECTV releases Android Tablet App
It must seem like an eternity if you’re a Galaxy Tab or other Android Tablet user. How long have you been sitting there watching DIRECTV release update after update for its awesome iPad app while you waited. Wait…
Hands on with the YX550 Verizon Data Booster, part 3: upgrade kit
Maybe you already have a cell booster. Those of us who got in early on the cell booster craze have already installed our voice and data boosters, but of course that was before LTE, before cellular…
Will “six strikes” make a difference?
Last week, several major internet service providers rolled out “The Copyright Alert System,” which is supposed to be a self-governing method of keeping people from spreading pirated material. The details are really kind of sketchy, even…
The proper way to hook up a SWM-D2 diplexer
Sonora’s SWM-D2 diplexer is a great piece of technology to have around. Whether you are a commercial installer looking to put broadcast TV on the same line as DIRECTV service or a DIY’er who wants to use…
TIP: No need to force a download on DIRECTV receivers
It used to be considered a common solution. Back in the 2000s DIRECTV was developing new software for their receivers at a breakneck pace. Technologies like DVRs, HDTVs and HDMI cables were all very new back…
PlugCam problems? Try these tips
The PlugCam is cool. It uses your home powerlines to create a security system that needs no wiring and doesn’t even rely on your wi-fi. It’s easy to configure and easy to use. But what if it doesn’t…
Nielsen ratings to include streaming
Our habits have changed. It’s been two generations since everyone sat down in front of the family’s only television every night to watch something from the major networks. We all got multiple TVs, then computers, then…