Should you call DIRECTV for a service call?

Know when to say “when,” but it’s your choice. The nice thing I find about having satellite television is that there are a lot of troubleshooting steps you can take without having to call someone. That’s…


Solid Signal’s HANDS ON Review: HR54 Genie DVR

Special thanks to Signal Labs member hdtvfan0001 who graciously provided images to this review and to reviews at iamanedgecutter.com. DIRECTV’s newest DVR could be hiding a big secret. The HR54 Genie DVR looks an awful lot like an…







Should you unlock your cell phone?

It’s easier than ever to unlock your cell phone. New guidelines imposed on carriers now mean that a cell phone company has to let you unlock your cell phone, as long as you do actually own…



IT’S REALLY TIME: Upgrade to SWM Technology

If you haven’t upgraded to SWM technology, the clock is running out. The last of DIRECTV’s non-SWM-only products are beginning to dry up and that means that while your non-SWM system will still work, parts are…


What is the difference between a hub and a switch?

Well, other than the fact you can’t really find a network hub anymore. Once upon a time, network equipment was expensive. Of course today we have great product like our Datatronix Network Switch that’s very inexpensive and…