About fifteen years ago I made a mistake. I put my internet connection in the room where the computer was. Remember, this was back when computers looked like this: and you couldn’t pick them up and…
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Some cord-cutting sources say that cord-cutters can access the NBC Olympics app. My reply to this is simple – Don’t believe the hype! My definition of cord-cutting is rather inclusive. I consider folks with cable Internet services and…
No matter where you are, if you have internet access, you can schedule recordings on your home DVR with DIRECTV. DIRECTV’s excellent app for smartphones and tablets isn’t just good for streaming, it’s not just good…
It’s the cheapest way to extend your wireless range. Wi-Fi repeaters, also called Wi-Fi extenders, create a second wireless network that automatically shuttles data back and forth from your phone or other device to your…
It sounds simple… one of the options for setting up a series link on a DIRECTV DVR is “Keep until I delete.” Yet, this option doesn’t work the way you expect. It could result in deleted…
What is cord-cutting, anyway? Cord-cutting, at its heart, is the practice of getting something for free instead of paying for it. Originally the term applied just to those people who got rid of their cable…
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This is the NAS STD-9501M diplexer. It’s an essential part of a DIRECTV Residential Experience (DRE) system. But, it’s also a misunderstood part. Let’s take a look at what a diplexer does and how you should be…
The cord-cutter’s dream scenario would be getting every program for free. Every sporting event, every one of the top 10 rated broadcast programs, every news show, every comedy. The truth is that you’re far closer to…
Residential DIRECTV installers know that if you’re feeding an external multiswitch, you’ll need a PI-29Z power inserter. It’s important to put enough voltage on the line so you can power the dish and the SWM, and the…
It sits there all day, just waiting for you to push a button. It’s one of the defining pieces of technology of the last four years, one of the gadgets we just can’t live without. But…
Yeah, you sit out in the sun, you rest, maybe you have a spa day. But let’s be honest here. Chances are the one thing you don’t do is unplug. You check your email, you play…
The antenna you’ve been waiting for. I’m talking about applying Televes’ awesome build quality and 21st century features to an antenna that picks up both UHF and VHF signals a whopping 75+ miles away. Don’t get…
Are you loving the new Genie Remote that came with your new 4K capable DVR? Do you love it so much that you want to use it for your older DIRECTV receivers as well? Here’s the good news:…
You’ve probably seen it at the drugstore or possibly a late-night infomercial. It’s the Rabbit TV, a chromed-up flash drive that promises to replace cable or satellite for just $10 a year. You might have thought,…