Get the real deal: get a scanner!
The world, as it’s happening. Isn’t that why we go to the internet, to news aggregators and Twitter? Those are all great for national and world news, but in case you haven’t noticed it’s sometimes easier…
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STREAMING SATURDAY: My problems with “The OA”
A couple of weeks ago, I challenged the young and optimistic Jake Buckler to talk about one of Netflix’s newest series, The OA. He and I are both watching the show, which has proven so dense that it’s practically…
The surprising rebound of Windows PCs
One of the surprising winners of 2016 was a company who had been nearly written off for dead: Microsoft. Back in 2012 I called their latest operating system a “day 1 fail” and called Microsoft’s hardware “doomed.” Well, you can…
Will Dodgers fans ever be able to watch on DIRECTV?
It’s not looking good. Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking at a third straight season without home games on TV, and it’s beginning to get old. Famed broadcaster Vin Scully has now retired, and…
FUN FRIDAY: Bug or Feature?
Going way off topic this week, apparently scientist have discovered what may be a completely different species of insect from anything that has ever been seen before. Aethiocarenus burmanicus is unlike anything you (or science) has ever seen….
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nielsen thought they could do it
Sad to say, not a lot has changed in four years. In 2013 I reported that Nielsen was finally ready to start tracking online viewing. (Sadly that article has been lost.) If you look at their web site,…
A marine rated cell booster?
Yes, I mean a real, beginning-to-end marine-rated cell booster. This Super Halo from Shakespeare is completely designed for marine needs. It will help you get great reception from further than you ever thought possible. Land-based cell towers…
DIRECTV to show Pebble Beach Tournament in 4K
This is going to be gorgeous. If you have a 4K TV and a DIRECTV system capable of showing 4K, get ready to enjoy golf as you never have before. Starting tomorrow DIRECTV will be showing…
Are US TV antennas the same as European ones?
This is our Televes DAT790 Mix antenna. It’s made especially for the US market and picks up both UHF and VHF signals. It also filters out LTE signals used in US cell phone service and includes a…
Did you know Solid Signal sells hand tools?
And not just gloves. Yeah, sometimes our interns get too literal when we ask for things like “pictures of hand tools.” I mean, we do sell these gloves and they’re pretty good gloves too. But, they’re…
New FCC Commissioner says DIRECTV NOW is safe
Boys and girls, here’s a lesson on how politics affects your life. The former FCC Chair, Tom Wheeler, became a strong advocate for net neutrality after he was scolded for his views on the subject. He…
What is Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth Smart)?
When everything in your home is internet connected, chances are most of it will be done through Bluetooth. Bluetooth is designed to be a low-speed, short-range technology for connecting things like headphones, but it’s also a…
STREAMING SATURDAY: Amazon, Netflix Spend Big at Sundance
Streaming services Amazon and Netflix spent the most to acquire new films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. According to an article on Mashable, Amazon and Netflix outspent traditional studios for the rights to movies that debuted…
FUN FRIDAY: Bird with a Pearl Earring
If you haven’t visited Worth1000.com, you’re missing a lot. The site has been running Photoshop contents for nigh on a decade that combine the truly artistic with the oddly laughable. Their recent contest had participants recreating…
Will the DIRECTV Genie Remote control my TV?
Probably. DIRECTV’s latest Genie Remote comes packed with tons of codes for practically any device out there. But how can you know for sure? Unfortunately there’s not a published list of devices that are supported. Because…