Do you need a LOCKPICK?
The nanny state says that there are things you can’t do while you’re driving For some reason it’s perfectly legal in most states to set a new destination on your GPS while you’re driving, as long…
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You need a good digital signage system when the weather is bad.
Ok, I admit it… I geek out over digital signage. Why? because it’s really cool, at least to me. There’s practically nothing you can’t do with a digital signage player and a little time. It’s a…
Should you unplug the wireless video bridge if you’re not going to use it for a while?
DIRECTV’s C41W Wireless Genie Mini answers so many questions for you. For example, what if you want a receiver you can move from room to room? What if you don’t really need TV in the guest…
The ultimate guide to DIRECTV Genie and RVU
DIRECTV’s Genie System is the biggest news to come out of the company since the introduction of the HR20 in 2006. Even though the hardware doesn’t look very different, it includes a completely different technology called…
TIP: Program your Genie Remote for your DIRECTV Ready (RVU) TV
With DIRECTV’s Genie DVR and a late model Sony, Samsung, LG or Toshiba TV, you can have an almost wire-free experience. The new are built to be “DIRECTV Ready,” meaning that you don’t even need a client…
What file format is better for digital signage?
So you’re making the jump. You’ve decided to join the 21st century, get rid of that chalkboard, and embrace the world of digital signage. Maybe you got a player from SolidSignal.com (I hope so) but one…
DISH: How can the 2nd TV remote still control the receiver?
For many years, DISH receivers have been able to accomplish a little trick that most DIRECTV receivers can’t: the ability to watch two different channels with one receiver. If you have had a DISH receiver or DVR…
Should you use a DIRECTV-Ready TV or just a client behind the TV?
When DIRECTV launched its RVU TV initiative in 2011, the results were decidedly mixed. Trust me, I had one of those 2011 models and it was a little bit tough trying to use it to watch…
Do you really need the DIRECTV RC72 Genie Remote?
DIRECTV’s new Genie Remote is actually two different Genie Remotes. When you order our Genie Remote, we tell you that you could receive model RC71 or model RC72. Should you care which one you get? Probably not….
YES YOU CAN: Build a wireless network over 8 miles long
OK, not everyone needs this… but that doesn’t mean it isn’t cool. Wireless, secure network communication between two points 15 kilometers apart. It’s not only possible, it’s easy using Ubiquiti’s Nanostation M5 adapters. Put one where your network…
What is eSATAp?
Does it seem like this alphabet soup is out of control? Because SATA was hard enough to swallow. If you trace the origins of this acronym all the way back, you’ll learn that the middle “AT”…
Can’t find the right satellite on your SATLOOKLITE? Here’s the solution
It’s the best solution for the price. Our SATLOOKLITE meter will help you align your DIRECTV SWM or non-SWM and DISH Western Arc dish, and it can point at dozens of different satellites in the sky. Occasionally…
Will you need a new dish to get the signal off DIRECTV’s latest satellite?
Maybe. Possibly. Possibly not. Well, when an article starts like that, you have to wonder what you’re going to get. But to quote one of my favorite puppets, “Always in motion is the future.” DIRECTV’s latest…
Is a cheap wireless router worth what you pay for it?
Our TP-Link Wireless-N router is one of the least expensive on the market… but is it worth the money? A router that doesn’t work isn’t worth any amount of money. The first thing you need to know…
Don’t forget that USB charger!
If you’re considering our HDX Amplifier, It’s a good choice to add some “oomph” to your indoor antenna when used properly. There is one thing you need to know, though — In order for the amplifier to…