FUN FRIDAY: Top Ten Lost Films
The other day I came across a video that really made me think. It’s from YouTuber “Dark Corners Reviews” and it deals with something we really need to think about today: lost films. Here’s that video...
View ArticleNow available: “white glove” service for our marine customers
If you have a luxury yacht, you know the importance of having things “your way.” If you have a larger yacht, you probably have a captain who takes care of it. That captain’s busy with a lot of things,...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Enough game shows already
Summertime’s here, and that means very little scripted content on broadcast TV. In years past, you’d find reruns all summer. That’s still sort of true, but unscripted content has really taken over the...
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NICE AND EASY: How do you factory reset a Gemini Air?
Not that you should have to, but it’s possible to completely reset your Gemini Air to its original settings. This lets you set it up completely from scratch. That’s a good choice if you’re giving it...
View ArticleWill downloading new software solve your DIRECTV problem?
There was a once-common mantra that said DIRECTV receivers needed software updates early and often. Of course, it was also a once-common mantra to avoid wearing white after Labor Day. Look around and...
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UPDATED FOR ’24 AND BEYOND: What is the best Genie client?
DIRECTV satellite technology has gotten very stable. Although there have been changes over the last decade, overall the story is one of slow and steady growth and stability. When DIRECTV moved to...
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Should you use a “M2M” booster (IoT booster) for your connected devices?
When people think of cell phone signal boosters, they generally think of something that connects to their phones. That makes sense, of course. That’s how most people use cellular technology. But,...
View ArticleDo you need a new satellite system for your boat?
Life on the water is super fun. So fun, in fact, that you tend to forgive that it’s also super-expensive. Even if you’re not thinking about the day-to-day costs like fuel and supplies, you’ve got to...
View ArticleWhat’s so special about getting DISH in your RV?
Our RV customers love satellite TV, and I can see why. But one of the questions I often get asked is, should I pick DISH or DIRECTV? In the end it comes down to personal preference, but there are some...
View ArticleHow often should I refresh my DIRECTV receiver?
Are you having problems with the DIRECTV Guide? Is the receiver acting fishy? Are you getting strange error messages like “721?” Refreshing your receiver can fix a lot of problems. The best part is...
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How can you clean your boat’s satellite dish?
Live satellite TV on a yacht is a must-have, if you ask me. It’s great to sit on the deck and relax, but when the time comes for bed, it’s nice to have some TV to watch. It’s also a great way to spend...
View ArticleWhy would you want a big ugly antenna like this one?
Take a look at the antenna at the top of this article. It’s our Xtreme Signal HD8200XL, the biggest TV antenna made for consumer use. It’s also a bit time consuming to set up. I know, I did it for...
View ArticleShould you reuse old coaxial cable?
You know that somewhere, probably in your garage, you have a pile of old cables. And if you’ve been in the home theater hobby long enough, that probably includes 15-20 coaxial cables of different...
View ArticleWhere can you get a DIRECTV Local Channel Connector (LCC?)
Are you a TV antenna fan? I don’t blame you. Most areas have over 50 different channels available that are not carried by any satellite or cable service. Generally all it takes is a TV antenna to...
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Road Trip Hacks: Cell Phone Vehicle Signal Booster
This article is reprinted with permission from the weBoost blog. There’s nothing like heading out on a road trip. They promise freedom, discovery, and a break from the routine. Maintaining a constant...
View ArticleNICE AND EASY: Are indoor antennas affected by weather?
Not everyone has the luxury of putting up an outdoor antenna. Outdoor TV antennas are pretty amazing things. Considering that they are, in essence, metal sticks on poles, it’s just amazing that they...
View ArticleWhat’s the best satellite TV solution for a car?
“Hey, kids, let’s go on a road trip!” Seemed like a good idea at the time. Pile the fam in the car and let’s go see the world. Only one problem: bored kids locked in the back seat are going to...
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How to reset your Genie 2
The DIRECTV Genie 2 server is very reliable. It’s going to be very rare that you need to reboot it. Still, it is a computer, and no matter how reliable there are going to be cases when it’s necessary....
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