2012.12.11 - My DIRECTV bill just went up $3. Thanks, Lakers.
Californians with DIRECTV may as well watch the Lakers on TWC Sportsnet. You're paying for it. According to today's Los Angeles Times DIRECTV has instituted a $3 per month surcharge on customers with...
View Article2012.12.11 - FUN FRIDAY: The TiVo that started it all
This is the TiVo HDR110. If you were lucky enough in 1999, and you had a thousand bucks in your pocket, you could own this revolutionary DVR. It was a fairly large beast, but not a whole lot larger...
View Article2012.12.16 - A return to designer colors?
Say "Green Appliances" and most people think of energy savings. That wasn't true forty years ago when avocado green was a hot color for the kitchen and laundry room. It didn't take long for the...
View Article2012.12.23 - TIP: Use the color buttons on your DIRECTV remote
It's another feature you weren't really aware of. Those four colored buttons on the remote. A lot of remotes have colored buttons on them. In Europe they've been the rage for decades, and they've been...
View ArticleTime for an HR54?
One of my HR21Pros went belly-up over the weekend (Ethernet port blinks, but NO lights on front panel, no picture from HDMI) and I'm thinking maybe it's time I upgrade instead of replace... Assuming I...
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View Article2012.09.17 - TIP - A better way to connect your SWM 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...
View Article2013.02.16 - Best of the Blog 2012: Volume 6
Since our relaunch in February 2012, we've seen explosive growth! We're really proud of what we've built here, with thousands of visitors every day and over 7,900 registered members. (Are you one of...
View Article2013.03.10 - Best of the Blog 2012: Volume 7
Since our relaunch in February 2012, we've seen explosive growth! We're really proud of what we've built here, with thousands of visitors every day and over 8,200 registered members. (Are you one of...
View Article2012.04.20 - Best of the Blog 2012: Volume 8
Since our relaunch in February 2012, we've seen explosive growth! We're really proud of what we've built here, with thousands of visitors every day and over 8,500 registered members. (Are you one of...
View Article2013.05.20 - Best of the Blog 2012: Volume 9
Since our relaunch in February 2012, we've seen explosive growth! We're really proud of what we've built here, with thousands of visitors every day and over 8,800 registered members. (Are you one of...
View ArticleAdding a DIRECT TV Genie client question...
Hi, I currently have the HR54 DVR Genie system with 3 C51 clients looking to add a fourth C51 to the system. Right now, my splitter is full so I know I will have to replace it with the 8way Direct Tv...
View ArticleArticle: Why can't King Quest satellite dishes get HD on DIRECTV?
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View ArticleArticle: NEW VIDEO: Show SD channels on DIRECTV (new Genie GUI)
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View ArticleDirecTv H25 HDMI Issue after 0B87 firmware
We are noticing that firmware 0x0B87 (0b87) is causing HDMI connectivity issues with certain Vizio TVs. All these TVs worked fine prior to the 12/7/17 firmware update. As a workaround, we have to turn...
View ArticleC61K Firmware (0xfba) Update PROBLEM
I recently (12/5/17) upgraded to the HS17 Genie 2 and one C61K Genie Mini for my Home Theater. The DIRECTV Mini video-out signal is fed through the proper 4K capable HDMI cable to a Marantz SR6011 AVR...
View ArticleDirectTV Unleashes its 4K and HDR Live Coverage
DirectTV, a well-known satellite TV service, is now a part of AT&T and it will be launching its 4K HDR coverage with NHL Network broadcast of live coverage and Direct TV will also deliver a...
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View Article1 Million Subscribers for DirectTV Now!
AT&T recently reported the fact that DirectTV Now has improved its services and has reached the 1 million subscriber mark which is a huge achievement. Due to its incredible performance, DirectTV...
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