Is there any reason to upgrade a dish that works well?
Think a second… when did you put that dish up on the roof? Was it last year? The year before that? Longer? Think for a second, who was President at the time? Both DIRECTV and DISH…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Dieter Rams
Apple’s iPhone doesn’t stand alone anymore, but it’s still significant when it gets a refresh. The world has actually changed quite a bit since the iPhone 6 launch two years ago. Most of us aren’t on…
NICE AND EASY: Using On Demand with DIRECTV
You’ve probably seen the commercials… so you know that DIRECTV has over 10,000 on demand choices. You may not know what you need to do in order to get them, so here’s a quick guide. Do…
What’s the best source for 4K content?
So you went and bought a new 4K TV at the local big-box store. Most people looking for larger TVs are going this way now since there simply isn’t that much of a price difference between…
Is 4K TV finally heating up?
Just 4 “short” years since 4K television was first demonstrated at CEDIA Expo, it seems like the format might finally be starting to get some momentum. If you’re a DIRECTV, DISH or Comcast subscriber, you might be enjoying…
Televes shows new manufacturing method
My friends over at Televes are very proud of the technology they’ve pioneered. Their new manufacturing process lets them create smaller circuits than ever before using new methods. I’ll admit that it’s a little over my…
Meet Your Signal Pro: Eric Foreit
At Solid Signal, it’s our team that makes us the premier online destination for satellite TV, antenna, and cellular enthusiasts. Each of our Signal Pros answers calls, emails, and chats to help you find the product…
Will DIRECTV’s DVRs ever output 4K by themselves?
I know, I know. It seems like a bit of a pain that DIRECTV’s HR54 Genie DVR doesn’t actually output 4K even though it can receive and record it. To actually watch it, you’ll need a DIRECTV 4K Genie…
Is it the end of the “app culture?”
How many apps do you load into your phone in the average week? How about in the average month? Chances are unless you just got a new phone that number’s pretty small. I have been hearing…
Cord-Cutters, Are You Ready for Some Football?
Football season is almost here, cord-cutters! If you want to see more games than your TV antenna delivers, Solid Signal has the solution! When it comes to pro football, cord-cutters are pretty lucky. Many of your…
Marvel’s Luke Cage, Documentaries Coming to Netflix
Get ready for a bonus STREAMING SATURDAY! Luke Cage, the Marvel superhero from Harlem, is coming to Netflix. So are four documentaries that feature a variety of interesting and thought-provoking subjects. Based on the trailer,…
Amazon Video Update: Free & Discounted Content
Amazon is video is giving it away, or in some cases practically giving it away. If you want to try streaming on the cheap, this could be an option. Amazon recently announced its decision to…
The New Hulu: What to Expect
Thanks to Stuart Sweet’s clandestine and ubiquitous reportage, you already know that Hulu is axing its free streaming services. Here’s a little more about how the new paid Hulu will work. According to an article in Fortune…
TIP: Don’t use quad shield cable with Televes amps
I’m a big fan of Televes Amplifiers. They are designed to take multiple antennas and put them on a single line so you can feed multiple TVs. This is a much better option than a rotator which…
Just how big is cord-cutting anyway?
There’s no question it’s a bona fide phenomenon… but there’s a lot of question about how big that phenomenon is. I’m talking about cord-cutting, the trend of getting rid of your cable bill and getting all…