It’s “DIRECTV,” not “DTV.” Here’s why.
Yeah, we’ve all done it. Of all the sins one could commit, typing “DTV” when we really mean “DIRECTV” is probably one of the lesser ones. It’s not going to get you sent straight to the…
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How do you know if your hotel has the DIRECTV Residential Experience?
DIRECTV’s Residential Experience is awesome. I mean, who doesn’t want the same DIRECTV that you have at home? It’s easier for hotels to manage, it works super well, and the latest generation includes DVR function in…
NEW VIDEO: Installing the DigiNova Boss antenna
It’s super easy to mount the Televes DigiNova Boss antenna securely to any size mast. Our new video tells you everything you need to know!
FUN (creepy) FRIDAY: A stuffed animal that looks like your pet
Look, if this sounds good to you… I was recently reading an article on Lifehacker about Cuddle Clones, which are custom-made, $200 stuffed replicas of your pet. Now, it’s weird enough if you do this while your pet…
What remotes work with Genies in RF mode?
The answer is simple most of the time. If you have a model HR44 or HR54 Genie, and if your clients are model C41, C41W, C51, or C61K, the only RF-capable remote is the Genie Remote. No other remote…
If you still haven’t upgraded to SWM technology, why not?
It’s been the DIRECTV standard since 2011. SWM technology takes a step away from traditional satellite broadcasting in favor of a system where one wire can be split multiple times to feed multiple receivers, instead of…
New unboxing video: Televes DigiNova Boss
Our latest and greatest compact antenna is unboxed for all to see… and we go inside to show you the guts of what makes this antenna great. Over build quality is excellent and it’s clear…
OPINION: Blu-ray discs with SD Digital Copies
When I want to own a movie, I want the best possible quality. Today that’s Blu-ray disc, and soon it’s going to be 4K Blu-ray. Streaming and downloadable doesn’t come close, at least not yet. But…
DIRECTV COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS: You probably need more than one DECA
What you see above you is a Broadband DECA. Residential customers use it for all the fancy interactive features of DIRECTV DVRs, but commercial customers can use it too… so that the free Commercial App for iPad can control…
NICE AND EASY: Will an HR34 Genie let you use RF and IR Remotes at the same time?
Ah, the HR34 Genie. Hey, when this baby hit the market in late 2011 it was a masterpiece, a revelation, a herculean super DVR beyond compare. But, you know, things change. The world moved forward and…
OPINION: We’ll all have a 4K device soon, but it may not be a TV
Well this isn’t too much of a stretch, really. While the world has been waiting for 4K live linear TV to arrive (and honestly most people don’t care) the 4K revolution already started and is pretty…
The FCC wants to open up set-top-box competition. What does that mean to you?
Last week, the FCC voted to move forward with a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” that would, if implemented, require pay-TV companies to let third parties build cable boxes and decoders for their network. In other words,…
Tiny screen or massive screen… who wins?
We’re at an interesting place in entertainment right now. You can go into a discount store and pick up a television that’s larger than you ever thought you’d own, for less than you would have paid…
Have some fun with a “beater” tablet
Looking for cheap geeky fun? One of the ways I amuse myself is by getting cheap “beater” tablets. It’s pretty amazing how much sophistication you can get for $50, and with such choice! This is hardware…
What is it about DIRECTV and Yahama A/V receivers?
Seriously? OK, folks I have to rant a little here. It’s not that I have a love affair with Yamaha, really. But it so happens that back in 2003 I bought a Yamaha home-theater-in-a-box. It…