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What’s the best way to keep something you’ve recorded on your DVR?
Or, is there really even a “best way” to do this?
How do I stretch the content to fit the screen? (DIRECTV Genie)
This new tutorial brings you up to speed!
TIP: Press the GUIDE button twice to see what you want to see
DIRECTV’s menus have confused more than a few people. Let us help you find what you need!
NICE AND EASY: What model of DIRECTV box do I have?
This easy tip can save you money.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Broadcasting in the Year 2000
A scanned magazine from the past could hold the key to our future.
How do old TV shows look so good in high definition? (And why don’t all of them look good?)
How can a show from 70 years ago look like it was shot in high-definition?
Why don’t some old TV shows fill the screen?
Take a look back at the old days of TV.
Should you upgrade your DIRECTV equipment?
This might be the perfect time to get rid of that old silver DVR.
Why are hotel TVs different from other TVs?
They look the same as the ones at home, but are they the same?
Can you turn off the wireless radios in a Genie 2 (HS17)?
Everyone loves efficiency, but at what cost?
COMMUNICATIONS PIONEERS: Lucille Ball
The most powerful woman of the 20th century? Maybe.
Can you use multiple TVs with a DIRECTV receiver?
The answer’s changed recently.
What remote codes are used for DIRECTV receivers?
If you like your old remote, you don’t have to give it up.
UPDATED: Record a series on just one channel (DIRECTV Genie/Gemini)
This is a lot easier than it used to be.