My first media streaming device was basically a Netflix machine. I don’t recall using any other streaming service on it, and in fact, I’m pretty sure there was no other streaming service available for it. But…
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Two hundred and forty years ago, on this day (give or take, because communication was a lot slower in those days) our country announced itself to the world with these words: In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776…
Yeah, you sit out in the sun, you rest, maybe you have a spa day. But let’s be honest here. Chances are the one thing you don’t do is unplug. You check your email, you play…
Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ultra High Definition. You can almost hear a gruff-voiced announcer talking about it. If those two things sound good to you, you’ll want to set your calendar for July 9, because DIRECTV’s first…
OK, perhaps I need to get into a 12-step program for Star Wars addicts. But it’s not my fault! (I know, that’s what addicts say.) This is an exciting time to be in a galaxy far, far away…
When only the most powerful will do, you want the new Televes DAT790 LR Mix antenna. This new antenna was manufactured specifically for Solid Signal to provide UHF and VHF reception up to 75 miles in a reliable,…
It’s a move that’s sure to please at least one person. For those who have complained that DIRECTV isn’t adding HD channels like they used to, there’s some great news. DIRECTV turned on two HD channels…
The big dog is here. The time has come to stop looking at antenna designs from the 20th century and step up to a new antenna that gets great reception on both UHF and VHF-High, and…
Netflix has announced the date for the debut of Marco Polo, season two! As I count the days, I’m reminded of the benefits of streaming, binge watching, TV antennas, and free HDTV. Marco Polo was a huge hit…
One of the coolest facilities in the country occasionally opens up its doors to show people just how cool it is. I’m talking about the DIRECTV Los Angeles Broadcast Center. I toured it several years ago…
The antenna you’ve been waiting for. I’m talking about applying Televes’ awesome build quality and 21st century features to an antenna that picks up both UHF and VHF signals a whopping 75+ miles away. Don’t get…
Are you loving the new Genie Remote that came with your new 4K capable DVR? Do you love it so much that you want to use it for your older DIRECTV receivers as well? Here’s the good news:…
OK that’s a little harsh. But put simply, the data doesn’t show that people have stopped watching live TV. In fact they show the opposite – that live TV is almost as strong as ever. Sure,…
Think back a generation and it was hard to imagine NBC being the number 6 broadcast network. At that point there weren’t even six major broadcast networks. Today, NBC has dropped about as low as it’s…
Yesterday, the Senate dropped its report on the cable and satellite industry and let’s be honest folks, it did not look good for Charter and Time Warner Cable. While DIRECTV, DISH, and surprisingly Comcast skated on…