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Hands on with Elgato’s eyeTV Mobile, part 3: iPhone app
It’s not a blast from the past, it’s the future. We’ve gotten used to so many handheld miracles in the past five years. We can literally find out anything from anywhere, it seems. Still, the simple…
Your choice: Genie or 3 HR24s?
Say you had a choice… Let’s say that you knew that recording five things at the same time was important to you. Say you were already an existing DIRECTV customer, and so none of the new…
USER REVIEW: DISH Approved Wall Mount
Learn all about the DISH-approved wall mount installation kit!
Hands on with Elgato’s eyeTV Mobile, part 2: iPad app
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…
Hands on with the PLUGCAM, part 4: PC Software
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…
The Channel Master CM-7400 HD DVR: Finally what we’ve been waiting for?
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…
Hands on with the PLUGCAM, part 5: 10 surprising uses
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…
Hands on with Elgato’s eyeTV Mobile, part 1: Unboxing
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…
Hands on with the PLUGCAM. part 3: Mobile app
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…
Hands on with the PLUGCAM, part 2: Attaching the powerline adapter
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…
Hands on with the PLUGCAM, part 1: Unboxing
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…
Introducing SATLOOKLITE, the simple meter
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…
Solid Signal Winter 2013 Buyers Guide
Does your DIRECTV receiver seem like a dinosaur? If it’s been a while since you looked at new satellite equipment, it’s time to look again. Even if it’s only been 5 years since you looked at…
Hands on with the Antennas Direct Clearstream 2V, Part 3: Outdoor Test
The Clearstream 2V works great, inside and outdoors!