If you’re at the end of your rope and nothing has helped you with a misbehaving DIRECTV receiver, try doing a “Reset Everything.” Sure, this procedure will wipe out your recordings, torpedo your channel lists, and…
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Are you loving the RC71 Genie Remote that came with your HR44 Genie DVR or C41 Genie Mini Client? Do you love it so much that you want to use it for your older DIRECTV receivers as well? Here’s the…
Is there a distance requirement between the Genie and Wireless Video Bridge? The Genie DVR should never be more than 150 cable-feet away from any client or video bridge. However, the Genie should be at…
The cellular industry is full of “it.” So often, the marketing types take over and all of a sudden a perfectly usable, definable term gets thrown around until it’s meaningless. That’s what happened with “3G” and…
The Xtreme Signal HDB91X antenna from Solid Signal is a great combination of durability and performance. It’s the right antenna for you if you: Need an outdoor antenna for good reception Live more than 50 miles…
The problem is, they all kinda look alike, right? If you have decided to change your DIRECTV LNB you have several choices. Pick the right one and you will have reliable service for years to come….
The Xtreme Signal HDB8X antenna from Solid Signal is a great combination of durability and performance. It’s the right antenna for you if you: Need an outdoor antenna for good reception Live more than 50 miles…
Here’s a nice, easy diagram showing the most common install scenario for HR44 Genie DVRs. Do you have a specific installation need? Post it here and we’ll help!
As we all move from single-tuner and dual-tuner DVRs to new super DVRs like the DIRECTV HR34 Genie, our systems get more and more complex. Even if you’re not a hobbyist you might want to understand a…
Can you tell the difference between these two remotes? They look oddly similar. In fact, they look pretty much like every DIRECTV remote made in the last 10 years, right? Sure, these are backlit remotes, but…
A lot of folks want a simple answer: What does the HR44 have that the HR34 doesn’t? Here’s the quick and easy answer: External, user-replaceable power supply Internal Wi-Fi (for internet connection) RF compatibility with RC71…
Here’s a nice, easy diagram showing the most common install scenario for HR44 Genie DVRs. Do you have a specific installation need? Post it here and we’ll help!
I have never thought of myself as one of “those guys.” You know, the old greybeards who are too afraid of new technology to embrace it. I was the first person to embrace connected personal devices,…
In most cases, no. There are still a lot of people who think that fiber-based TV services like FiOS and U-Verse have better picture quality than cable. There was a time that was true… no more….
Believe it or not, what you see above you is a video tape recorder. You couldn’t call it a VCR since there’s no cassette. It wasn’t very user-friendly but it did the job. Video storage sure…