Windstream changes from DISH to DIRECTV
It’s ok of you haven’t heard of Windstream. As an internet service provider, they’re not as big as Comcast or Charter, but they are very big in the southeast. In the past they’ve offered DISH…
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In Depth: Is DIRECTV Satellite Going Away?
The web is abuzz with articles like this one at FierceCable after AT&T reported earnings for the fourth quarter. There have been a lot of naysayers out there who assume that satellite TV is a “dead…
DIRECTV Gives You 4K Olympics
You wanted it, you’ll get it. DIRECTV will be showing even more Olympics in 4k — more than any other provider, on channel 106. This is the best 4K coverage you can get and although…
TIP: Watch two programs at the same time with DIRECTV
If you’re an old TiVo fan, you know it used to be very easy to switch between two channels. It’s a little harder with DIRECTV but it’s still possible. Suppose you want to watch Extra and your…
TIP: A better way to connect your DIRECTV Power Inserter
DIRECTV SWM systems use a power inserter to make sure there is enough power for all the electronics down the line. Older systems relied on the receivers themselves to power the dish, but SWM equipment does…
Best of the Blog 2017, Volume 8
The best stuff from 6 months ago!
AT&T Announces Financial Results
Things are looking rosy over at AT&T. Not only did they net out another 4.1 million wireless customers, but they grew their video business, which I am fairly sure none of their competitors managed to…
DIRECTV MLB Extra Innings Pricing Announced
It’s looking good for baseball this spring, especially if you have DIRECTV. The 2018 pricing has just been announced, and it’s a pleasant surprise when you look at the fact that pretty much everything else…
Here’s the latest 4K Schedule from DIRECTV
DIRECTV continues to add more and more 4K content. It’s almost too much to keep up with. They actually posted the latest schedule four days ago, but with issues relating to the blog switchover, I’m…
Hot Deals for the Week of January 29, 2018
Take a look… these deals can’t be beat!
How to stream the Super Bowl for free
Great news for people who love sports but hate couches, I guess. NBC has announced that they will be live streaming the Super Bowl this Sunday at nbc.com, nbcsports.com, and using the NBC Sports app…
TIP: How to use slow motion on a DIRECTV receiver
Most people don’t even know that DIRECTV offers slow motion on its DVRs. For some reason, DIRECTV chose not to include a dedicated slow motion button on its original remotes, and its new Genie Remotes have even fewer…
Compression connectors: Your solution for heat problems?
Stuff gets hot. that’s just a simple fact. And here’s another simple fact: heat kills electronics. That’s why the devices we own have big fans and big heat sinks. There’s another solution, though: improve airflow. One…
A flat satellite cable? Could it be?
Hundreds of uses. This Eagle Aspen flat RG6 cable solves so many problems that it’s hard to know where to use it first. it’s suitable for cable, satellite, antenna, even cell booster use and it will give…
NICE AND EASY: How hot should your SWM16 get?
This hot. DIRECTV’s SWM16 multiswitch is a miracle of modern technology, but it’s not a miracle of thermal engineering. It runs hot, too hot to touch in some cases, and that’s perfectly normal. It can run 10-15 degrees…