The Ultimate Guide to the New Genie Menus
DIRECTV’s new Genie user interface is here! There has been a lot of confusion and we’ve published several guides to help make the transition easier. Take a look at this great content, and feel free to...
View ArticleSome commercials are worth watching
In this age where we skip as much advertising as possible, it’s hard to think that there was a time when great commercials entertained us and even gave us joy. Sure, for every “Mean Joe Greene” spot...
View ArticleThe best computer articles… all in one place!
The Solid Signal Blog is your place to go to find the answers! In the past several years we’ve given you over 300 articles about computers, networks, Wi-Fi, and everything having to do with computing....
View ArticleUPDATED FOR 2018: If I get a DIRECTV receiver from Solid Signal, do I own it?
There’s a lot of confusion about what happens when you get a DIRECTV or DISH receiver from Solid Signal. You’re paying for it, and in some cases you’re paying more than you would pay if you went...
View ArticleAirTV Local Channels DVR is here now
DISH recently announced that its AirTV Local Channels DVR is out of beta testing and available to all users. This DVR is accessible through Sling TV. It requires an external USB hard drive, which is...
View ArticleWill we see DIRECTV over home internet this year?
Ah, the rumor mill. Head on over to one of the longstanding enthusiast forums for a few minutes. You’ll hear stories of how DIRECTV’s full satellite lineup is coming to the internet. Not the...
View ArticleKen Reid and Anna Drezen
March 15-21, 1986 Today Ken welcomes writer, comedian, Anna Drezen to the show. Ken and Anna discuss Anna’s dog, duvet covers, fires, hand me downs, saucy buns, vomiting bright pink, the cultural...
View ArticleTurn your smart outlet into a smart extension cord
Have you spent all year making your home smart? You’re not alone. Smart home technology is the hands down winner for best new tech. It took a long time to get here but thanks to Amazon and Google,...
View ArticleIntroducing AirTV — the cord-cutter’s local channel solution
Take a good look at this little black box. It may not look like much but it’s the future of cord-cutting. It’s the AirTV, and while the name may sound familiar, this is a completely different box. It’s...
View ArticleWhat’s in the Box? September 25, 2018
Maybe you want to get DIRECTV at your summer home or vacation cottage, but don’t need a huge rooftop installation. You’re only there a few months out of the year, after all. Or maybe you live in an...
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