Real, live TV on your mobile device with no data usage. It’s what we thought we’d all get when we bought those portable TVs that were such common stocking stuffers in the past few years. The…
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The PlugCAM just keeps getting better. It’s inexpensive, sets up quickly, and has a simple mobile app. What else would you need for a killer security system? How about a super-powered FREE PC application? It’s a little hard…
Why is it so hard to get a simple replacement for a VCR? It wasn’t that long ago that if you saw something you liked, you popped in a tape and pressed “Record.” Today’s DVRs are…
Friends, take a minute to lament the recently departed DIRECTV News Mix. That’s right, DIRECTV’s interactive news mix, formerly on channels 102 and 352, is no more. The interactive channel debuted with DIRECTV’s D10 receivers back…
We can’t stop talking about the PlugCAM. Our spokesmodel Charlotte (shown here hard at work) is always anxious to show off the picture quality of this inexpensive yet powerful security system. It works as a security DVR…
Portable TV… TV on the go. Two generations ago it was a dream. A generation ago it was common. Now, today, it’s almost unheard of. You can blame DVDs and smartphones, but the real reason no…
Why bring back with SWM-5 when the SWM-8 is better?
It’s an instant security system. What’s even better is that you can use it anywhere. It’s the PlugCAM, and it’s the subject of out latest “Hands On” series of reviews. Let’s look at the mobile apps and…
DIRECTV continues to lead with more international programming! It’s not for everyone but if you live in a market where there is a large Vietnamese population, you should know about increased channel selection from DIRECTV….
If you’ve read part one of our series on the PlugCAM, you’re probably curious about how it connects. The PlugCAM doesn’t use Wi-Fi to connect. It uses a technology called powerline networking. Powerline networking is a very…
Still thinking of going out and getting that brand new Microsoft Surface RT? Before you do, take a look at gizmodo’s gallery of every Microsoft hardware product ever. Some of them, like the mouse shown above,…
Why spend $1,000 on a security system and then pay someone to install it? That’s the question posed by the makers of the PLUGCAM. It’s a security system in a box that does everything you need for…
It’s all about what you need. We’ve tested several satellite meters here and each one has its strengths. Perfect Vision brought us the Birdog USB Plus, which gives a wide variety of satellite choices and a simple…
This is the Perfect Vision PVS22K satellite finder. At just under $14 it seems like a great deal. If you are hooking up older, round satellite dish it just might help you get things moving a little faster….
We often get requests for more information on DISH equipment. Solid Signal is a DISH dealer as well as being a DIRECTV dealer,and there’s a lot to learn no matter whose satellite service you’ve chosen. If…