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Tutorials October 17, 2018

UPDATED: Why does DIRECTV ask you to return receivers (and why do they sometimes let you keep them?)

Really, a win-win. When you get a new receiver or DVR from Solid Signal and you deactivate an old one, you will generally get what DIRECTV calls a “Recovery Kit.” Most of the time this is…

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News October 17, 2018

What’s in the Box? October 17, 2018

Mount a TV in your RV with this week’s mystery product!


Podcasts October 17, 2018

Ken Reid and Agnes Obel

Get to know this interesting musician


Podcasts October 16, 2018

Podcast #295: Is it time to get with the program?

Longtime satellite TV fans, this one’s for you!


Tutorials October 16, 2018

What is “dry loop” internet?

Ever heard this term? The idea’s old but it’s more current than ever.


Tutorials October 16, 2018

Does a 4G booster also boost 3G signals?

If you’re still toiling with 3G internet, we have great news for you.


News October 15, 2018

Blowout Sale on Satellite Dishes!

The best deals are always at Solid Signal!


Tutorials October 15, 2018

Which is better, two HDB4X’s or one HDB8X?

Choose the right antenna and you’ll always get great reception.


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CONTROVERSY: How do you keep a wall bushing in place?

Do you know the right answer?


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Jake Buckler is a moron and doesn’t know how Netflix works

Stuart’s on a good rampage now.


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Stuart Sweet is an idiot who doesn’t know how Netflix works

Stuart’s theories about Netflix are all wrong!


Tutorials October 12, 2018

UPDATED: What’s the difference between a regular search and a “keyword” search?

If you’ve used DIRECTV’s “Smart Search” you’ve probably noticed that once you put in enough letters you are presented with the choice of a “keyword” search. You might have also noticed that you can press the…


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Robot Raptor. Yeah that’s smart.

It’s all fun and games until the AI uprising.


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How to watch the NLCS in 4K

Dodgers and Brewers… in uncompromisingly good quality.


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A Faster Future: What to Know about Gigabit Internet

Welcome Hilary Bird to The Solid Signal Blog!


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