Can I use an HR20i DVR for anything?
This is the DIRECTV HR20i DVR. It looks just like any other HR20 or HR21 DVR. Some were silver and some black. The difference: If you look in the back, you’ll see no satellite input. The HR20i was…
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NICE AND EASY: DIRECTV On Demand with an H25 receiver?
DIRECTV’s on demand system does work a little differently from those used by cable operators. While cable companies also control the internet line coming into your home, and it’s usually the same cable that goes to…
STREAMING SATURDAY: Channels, Stations, and Stargate
This week in streaming is one of innovation.Here’s a look at the latest developments from some of the top streaming services. Amazon, DIRECTV NOW, and Hulu have made improvements to their streaming services. MGM has…
DISH realizes you want Netflix on more than 1 TV
Hey, DISH fans! Your Hopper 3 setup just got better with the addition of 4K Netflix programming throughout your Hopper 3 system. Previously, 4K Netflix was only available on the Hopper itself, but DISH is rolling out the…
Big HBO Free Preview NOW!
DIRECTV is holding a free preview weekend of HBO to celebrate the latest season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry David’s signature show (perhaps after Seinfeld) enters its ninth season, having started an amazing 17 years ago. The notoriously…
DIRECTV Adds Five HD Channels
DIRECTV just added five high-definition channels this week. I can’t believe I almost missed this satellite TV development! On Wednesday, DIRECTV added five new channels to its lineup of 200+ HD channels. I’m pleased to say…
So it looks like T-Mobile and Sprint will probably merge. (GROAN)
So apparently this is going to happen. Although I’ve spoken out against it over and over, It’s beginning to look more and more like perennial last-place contenders T-Mobile and Sprint are going to join forces to become…
SERIOUSLY? “Skinny” bundles are still too “fat?”
Well, uh… So let me back up a little bit. For most of the 1990s and 2000s, cable and satellite providers fought to provide ever larger groups of channels. DIRECTV’s rallying cry, in fact the…
NEW VIDEO: Does the weBoost Drive Sleek work?
Does it work? I put the weBoost Drive Sleek through its paces and recorded the results. Here’s what I did: I totally ignored the owner’s manual and installation instructions. The Drive Sleek comes with stickers on each part, as…
NEW UNBOXING VIDEO: weBoost Drive Sleek
It’s so good looking you might call it sexy. weBoost’s new Drive Sleek vehicle cellular signal booster is the best solution for one person who just needs better cell service in the car. It installs easily without drilling…
Insider Guide to the Best Stuff (part 2)
Welcome back for another round of customer service recommendations and the best online deals! Keep reading for tech deals on some great electronic products! Thomas Mattison Jr. In this week’s installment, we introduce you to…
Announcing the weBoost Drive Sleek
You’ve never seen a cell booster that looks like this. The weBoost Drive Sleek, just announced by our friends at weBoost, the company powered by the might of Wilson Electronics. The first thing you’ll see is that…
The end of phone numbers?
Quick. What’s your best friend’s phone number? You get points if you got it right. Still, you probably can’t give the phone numbers of your ten closest relatives. The odds are overwhelming that you can give…
UPDATED: The most current list of 4K DIRECTV-Ready TVs (for now)
DIRECTV recently published a new list of DIRECTV 4K Ready TVs on their site. It’s probably the simplest list I’ve seen, so I’m posting it here for you all to enjoy as well. DIRECTV 4K Ready…
INSTALLERS: You really need to use a band stop filter
Cheap insurance. That’s what I call it when I can get something that costs practically nothing and solves a ton of problems. Take a look at the band stop filter above. That’s the very definition of cheap insurance….