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2012.02.14 - New to the DIRECTV TiVO? Keep that old remote around!
The THR22 DIRECTV/TiVo has been a real hit at Solid Signal! There has been a lot of demand for these DVRs ever since they were first announced almost four years ago. Many users who missed the TiVo...
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2012.02.15 - Hands on with the NextGen Remote Extender, part 2
[CENTER] After two days of charging, I was ready to try the NextGen Remote Extender. The first step was to take the batteries out of the charger and put them in the remote. It was at this time that I...
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2012.02.16 - Are people really cutting the cord?
There's a lot of talk lately about "cutting the cord." Cutting the cord means turning off your cable or satellite service. It's one way to save about $1,200 every year on your household expenses. Even...
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2012.02.20 - Use the right GPS for the job!
GPS has revolutionized the way we get around. No more asking for directions, no more following maps... just get in and go. GPS is on our phones, it's in our cars, planes and boats. A GPS app for a...
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2012.02.21 - Diplexer? Splitter? Combiner? What are these things?
If you're not sure of the difference between a diplexer and a splitter, you're not alone. It's very confusing to know the difference between a splitter, a combiner, a tap, and a diplexer. To make...
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2012.02.21 - 30 days with the zBoost YX545, part 3: Outside Antenna
For part 1 of this series, click here. For part 2, click here. For part 4, click here. For part 5, click here. I'm beginning to get the feeling that the zBoost YX545 is as good as they say. All I did...
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2012.02.22 - What is Wi-Fi? What are all those letters and numbers anyway?
In 2002, wireless networking was very rare. Today it's almost everywhere. In the last ten years there have been different standards, different devices, and a lot of letters and numbers. How did we get...
View ArticleHelp! I'm not recieveing any VHF channel signals!
I ordered a RCA ANT111Z VHF/UHF antenna but I can't seem to get any VHF channels (PBS and NBC). Here is my TV Fool report. My local VHF channels are WNPT (channel 8) and WSMV (channel 10,virtual...
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2012.01.30 -To SWiM or not to SWiM... that is the question!
If you've had DIRECTV service for a while, chances are you are using what's called a "legacy" system. There are probably four wires coming from your dish, and if you have more than two DVRs (or one...
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2012.02.17 - Hands on with DIRECTV and Samsung's RVU solution!
Screen image simulated For an updated review, click here. RVU is here. At least for a few people. DIRECTV's HR34 is more than a 5-tuner DVR. It has a whole new technology called RVU that promises to...
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2012.02.20 - DIRECTV HD Guide Winter Update: What You Need To Know
DIRECTV's HD guide was very well received when it rolled out to consumers last fall. Now, the same guide has been refined with new features, and it's rolling out to commercial accounts as well. Here's...
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2012.02.23 - Get control with Parental Controls, part 1: Using your television
It's the law. Every television made after January 1, 2000, must have parental controls. They call it "the V-Chip" and the point is that you can lock programs out based on their ratings. Every program...
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2012.02.27 - 30 days with the zBoost YX545, part 4: Try this at home
Can I turn this ancient mess into something useful? For part 1 of of this series, click here. For part 2, click here. For part 3, click here. For part 5, click here. I know the zBoost YX545 works. Now...
View Article2012.02.27 - Get control with Parental Controls, part 2: DIRECTV Customers
Attachment 189 For part 1 of this series, click here. For part 3, click here. In part 1 of this series, we saw how easy it is to set parental controls on a TV. The problem is, those controls only work...
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2012.03.01 - Get control with Parental Controls, part 3: Dish Customers
Note: This article draws from content at mydish.com. For part 1 of this series, click here. For part 2, click here. Dish network users have a powerful set of parental controls as well. On Dish Network...
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2012.03.03 - 30 days with the zBoost YX545, part 5: Conclusion
For part 1 of this series, click here. For part 2, click here. For part 3, click here. For part 4, click here. It's been 30 days, and it's time to end our series on the zBoost YX545. I'll admit I came...
View Article2012.03.05 - Get control with Parental Controls, part 4: Netflix
In previous articles, we talked about how parental controls can be used to help control your children's viewing habits. Televisions have parental controls built in, as do satellite receivers and cable...
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2012.03.08 - Geezer vs. Weakling: Antenna Showdown, part 1
Can an antenna made in the Summer of Love beat one of our least expensive outdoor antennas? The year is 1968. A young family moves into a brand new upscale subdivision. As soon as the weather is clear...
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2012.03.12 - MoCA 101: Connect a computer anywhere you have a satellite cable
Wireless is great but sometimes it isn't enough. Sometimes you need a real, wired connection. The problem is, running ethernet cables costs money. On the other hand, you have high-quality network line...
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2012.03.12 - Updated:Hands on with DIRECTV's generation 2 DECA!
These are now in stock at SolidSignal! What do you do if you want to connect your older DIRECTV receiver to the internet? One option is to use the ethernet port built into all older DIRECTV receivers....
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