Big MLB Extra Innings Free Preview Going On Now!
The All-Star Game is over and we’re into the half of the season that actually matters now. This is the time to pick up the excellent value of DIRECTV’s MLB Extra Innings package, to see if…
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DIRECTV covers the 2016 Open at Royal Troon
OK, cards on the table, I’m not a golf fan and I don’t even know for sure what a “Troon” is. But hey, if golf is your thing, you’ll love DIRECTV’s coverage of the 2016 British…
Is it ever ok to feed a SWM with a different power inserter?
Residential DIRECTV installers know that if you’re feeding an external multiswitch, you’ll need a PI-29Z power inserter. It’s important to put enough voltage on the line so you can power the dish and the SWM, and the…
DIRECTV adds its first PPV in 4K
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…
DIRECTV adds GSN and FM in HD
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…
Go behind the scenes at DIRECTV
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…
Use DIRECTV’s newest remote on any DIRECTV receiver or DVR!
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:…
DIRECTV goes 4K for US Open
Golf and 4K go together like… OK I’ll admit that golf isn’t my first thought when I think of 4K video. But hey, no judgment here. If it’s the sport you like to watch, you’ll be…
Do you REALLY need a Slimline-5 dish?
Chances are, you don’t. Chances are, you’d be better off with a Reverse Band 3 dish that will futureproof you and let you get 4K programming when it moves to its new satellite location (probably this fall.) In…
Why spend $50 on movie tickets? DIRECTV Cinema is better!
Yeah, it’s the summer. And the powers that be are hoping you’ll drop $15 a ticket and $10 more for popcorn just to see the latest films in the theater. But why would you, when there’s…
Is Wi-Fi good enough for DIRECTV receivers?
It’s so much easier than it was to connect your DIRECTV DVR to the internet. Of course you want to be connected, so you can get on demand programming, interactive features, faster searches, and all that…
DISH AWS-4 Press Release: What does it mean?
So yesterday, I get this press release. It’s entitled, “DISH Designates AWS-4 as Downlink; 3GPP Working Group Completes Band 70 to Integrate DISH Spectrum with AWS-3 Spectrum.” Maybe you read it elsewhere. I’m thinking, that’s not exactly…
What’s the best alternative to GenieGO?
For about 5 years DIRECTV sold a product called GenieGO. It never really lived up to its potential, but if you liked what it did, it was great. Quite simply, it put DIRECTV programs from your…
Why does a DIRECTV receiver get slower over time?
After all, it’s not like they have gears that get stuck. A DIRECTV receiver or DVR is basically a computer. In fact, they run a specialized version of Linux, the same operating system that runs…
NICE AND EASY: Are there “Easter Eggs” hidden in DIRECTV receivers?
If there are, I’ve never seen them in 13 years. You know what I’m talking about – often times there are hidden key combinations in software that reveal special information, tell you about the authors, or…