DIRECTV vs. VIACOM: Is ESPN really to blame?
DIRECTV subscribers may lose 26 channels tonight and the real culprit might be… Disney? Of course that doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense but it’s one way of looking at the problem. Disney is…
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EXCLUSIVE: The best way to share programming throughout your home
Too many TVs. You can never have too many TVs. DIRECTV gives you the best options for having multiple TVs with multiple receivers. In fact, unlike other providers there is no limit to the number…
DIRECTV Residential Experience makes hotel TVs cool again.
DIRECTV Residential Experience. The name says it all. It’s a simple idea… DIRECTV service in your hotel room. If you liked it at home, you’ll like it on the road. It’s not a simulation of DIRECTV…
What is Clear Motion Rate (or TrueMotion)?
Buying a TV today is hard. It’s even harder when you can’t find real answers. Samsung, Sony, Sharp, and other manufacturers have just started to walk away from publishing the refresh rate of their TVs and…
Why is 1080p/120 so Important?
Looking back at the first HDTVs, they weren’t that special. Sure, they looked better than old standard-definition models, but compared to today’s TVs, they weren’t anywhere near as sharp. Why? The difference is that most new…
TIP: Press and hold {INFO} to test your DIRECTV receiver
Do you suspect problems with your DIRECTV receiver? There’s a simple way to check that everything is ok, and it’s right under your thumb. Using the white DIRECTV remote, press and hold the {INFO} button…
Hands on with the Solid Signal Commercial Wall or TV mount for DIRECTV H25
The DIRECTV H25 receiver just begs to be wall mounted. DIRECTV knew this and they developed a plastic wall mount for its tiniest receiver. The problem is, it’s not well suited to commercial applications. If you’ve got a bar,…
Hopper and Joey reviewed by Engadget
In case you didn’t get enough with our unboxing and review of Hopper, Engadget.com has published their own review of the new Super DVR from DISH. It’s a great review; Ben Drawbaugh always does a great job and…
UPDATED: DIRECTV and Samsung’s RVU solution
For the original “Hands On” review of Samsung’s RVU-capable TV, click here. It’s been a little over two months since my initial review of the Samsung Smart TV with DIRECTV RVU support. In the meantime, Samsung…
TIP: Use advanced searching tools on DIRECTV receivers
Smart Search on DIRECTV receivers is pretty smart. It can predict what you want as you’re typing and even suggest likely matches. Did you know it’s even smarter than that? What if you could use…
TIP: Mark and Delete
Here’s a quick tip for today, if you’re a DIRECTV DVR user: Have you ever wanted to delete a whole bunch of stuff at one time? You can, with Mark and Delete! To start, press…
Hands on with the DIRECTV HR34 with HD Menus
Note: Please download the PDF to see the graphics which originally accompanied this article. DIRECTV’s HR34 is the top of the heap. There’s no other consumer DVR that lets you record any 5 HD channels any…
Samsung Smart TVs – Don’t Upgrade to 1028 yet
Samsung Smart TVs how have access to software version 1028 through the internet. Direct download is available now. As with other Samsung upgrades, it hasn’t shown up on their web site yet. It probably will…
TIP: Skip forward 15 minutes with your DIRECTV receiver
Skipping through a program on DIRECTV has never been easier. You have the choice of four speeds of fast forward, but if that’s not fast enough, you can skip forward 15 minutes at a time….
Hopper/Joey Exclusive Unboxing
You won’t see it anywhere else… take a look at the exclusive unboxing video for the Hopper and Joey!