TIP: Keep a second remote around
Is there a device in your home that gets as much use as the remote? Your cell phone probably does, but if it goes out you probably have a land line or at the very least…
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WHITE PAPER: A Guide to Mounting
We specialize in carrying a diverse catalog of mounting hardware for any situation. We Sell Antenna Mounts for: Mounting hardware helps to get your antenna up high where signal is stronger. We carry one of…
What is Clear Motion Rate (or TrueMotion)?
Buying a TV today is hard. It’s even harder when you can’t find real answers. Samsung, Sony, Sharp, and other manufacturers have just started to walk away from publishing the refresh rate of their TVs and…
Why is 1080p/120 so Important?
Looking back at the first HDTVs, they weren’t that special. Sure, they looked better than old standard-definition models, but compared to today’s TVs, they weren’t anywhere near as sharp. Why? The difference is that most new…
What is IPv6?
It’s World IPv6 day. So what? So a bunch of transistorheads are having a party. Is that all there is to it? Actually today marks the biggest accomplishment since the internet came into being. As of…
TIP: Press and hold {INFO} to test your DIRECTV receiver
Do you suspect problems with your DIRECTV receiver? There’s a simple way to check that everything is ok, and it’s right under your thumb. Using the white DIRECTV remote, press and hold the {INFO} button…
Hands on With the Wi-Ex YXC-10K Commercial Cell Amplifier
If you have problems with cell service, you may have read our article series, 30 days with the YX545. The YX545 is the perfect choice for a small office or home office, but what if you…
Hands on with the Solid Signal Commercial Wall or TV mount for DIRECTV H25
The DIRECTV H25 receiver just begs to be wall mounted. DIRECTV knew this and they developed a plastic wall mount for its tiniest receiver. The problem is, it’s not well suited to commercial applications. If you’ve got a bar,…
AIM vs. BIRDOG: Meter Showdown
When it comes to a meter, you have a choice. SolidSignal.com offers several satellite meters, including the $389 Birdog USB Plus and the $499.99 Advanced Installation Meter. These two meters are different in price and features, and so we…
It’s not just you: YouTube isn’t working on DIRECTV DVRs
It’s not just you. YouTube isn’t working. DIRECTV staff have told us that YouTube videos on DIRECTV DVRs are not playing. They are aware of the issue and there is nothing you can do on your…
Is 4K right for you?
There’s been a lot of talk about 4K resolution lately and you may be wondering if it’s right for you. Let’s take a look at 4K and what it means to you today. What is…
A Brief History of Ad Skipping
With all of the hoopla over Dish’s Auto Hop feature, it seemed like a good time to review the history of ad skipping. If all you had was this week’s news, you might think that ad…
DIRECTV customers: Do your TVApps work?
If you’ve been a fan of DIRECTV’s TVApps, you might have noticed they’re not working so well lately. Numerous reports have been coming in all over the internet that TVApps return a message that the service…
AutoHop Explained
This is a transcript of the DISH instruction sheet on how to use AutoHop, the new technology that allows commercials in primetime programming to be skipped. Overview Autohop is a patented technology created by DISH…
TIP: Disable the Power Saver on DVRs
If you have a DVR in a public place, you may turn it on in the morning and turn it off in the evening. Unfortunately, DIRECTV has recently put power saving measures in the DVR…