What is “local-into-local” or “LiL?”
Not one of those terms you hear much anymore, “local-into-local” is a term that was used a lot in the 2000s when local channels on satellite were a fairly new thing. It wasn’t until 2000 that...
View ArticleSTREAMING SATURDAY: Help me choose what to cancel
Well friends, it’s happened. Increases in streaming costs have pushed me over the edge. It seems like every service has raised rates by 15% or more, and it’s gotten to the point where I need to prune...
View ArticleWindows 12 is coming. Here’s what I’m hoping for
Is it really possible that Windows 11 came out over two years ago? Yes, it was all the way back in June 2021 that Microsoft started moving us all over to the centered start menu. I wrote about it back...
View ArticleFOOD FOR THOUGHT: They thought about grounding in 1749
Technology is a big part of our modern lives. We don’t give a thought to all these modern conveniences. Whether it’s our phones, our TVs, or our cars, we spend all day surrounded in the latest tech....
View ArticleCyber Monday begins now at Solid Signal!
Click here for exclusive Cyber Monday Deals! The post Cyber Monday begins now at Solid Signal! appeared first on The Solid Signal Blog.
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Your phone is more powerful than the PC you had in 2018. So why can’t you use...
There’s an app called Geekbench which works on practically every PC, Mac, and phone. It provides a good apples-to-apples comparison of the basic processor power of pretty much, well, anything. Here’s...
View ArticleDIRECTV Technical Support: Five Easy Fixes Part 2
DIRECTV residential customers want to unwind after a long day and enjoy their favorite TV programs. The last thing they need is a connection issue to keep them from their favorite shows. Though it’s...
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iOS 17 breaks field test mode, AGAIN
Come on, don’t pretend you weren’t expecting it. After all, I publish this article roughly once with every new version of iOS. (Don’t believe me? Here are the receipts.) Forget about any article that...
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TIP: Terminate those unused ports!
It makes a difference. When you see an open coaxial connector, think of it as a light you left on or a water spigot left running. It may not seem like it, but an open coaxial connection is really the...
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NICE AND EASY: What is an “STB?”
The other day, one of my coworkers asked me what an “STB” is. I was actually a little surprised until I realized that the term hasn’t really been used much in the last couple of years. The world of...
View ArticleCan you take your Gemini Air with you when you travel?
Friends, I’ve spent the last decade telling you that you can’t watch your DIRECTV content on the road if you have someone in the house who’s there watching it. That’s all part of your customer...
View ArticlePodcast #554: Is video quality dead? (Video Podcast!!)
You asked, I answered! Here’s a podcast showing my ugly mug. If you like what you see, leave a comment below and I might just do more like this. As always, shop at https://www.solidsignal.com or call...
View ArticleWhat is “fixed wireless” internet?
It’s a revolution in internet service. Everyone’s been talking about it for several years, and it looks like it’s finally happening. “Fixed wireless” means that your home or business gets internet...
View ArticleFive Free Bar Promotions for Bar Owners
There’s an old saying that states “Nothing in life is free.” This isn’t exactly true when it comes to bar promotions. There are things you can do to promote your bar without spending a dime. Keep...
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Ken Reid and Joe Pera
October 2-8, 1999 This week Ken welcomes certified comedy superstar, and man behind the new comedy special “Slow and Steady”, Joe Pera to the show. Ken and Joe discuss tiny computers, Wargames,...
View ArticleWhat are your options if you have no cell signal at all?
A while back, I was asked to do some cell signal readings at a very remote location. I’m talking 7 miles away from the closest highway, and a mile from the closest road of any kind. To make matters...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Personal Digital Assistants
I try not to think too much about how much tech I’ve bought and discarded over the years. I try to think even less about the fact that a very decent proportion of that tech is sitting in a landfill...
View ArticleDIRECTV Commercial Account Solutions
Here’s a typical Signal Connect success story. A DIRECTV commercial account was almost denied to a business. Signal Connect saved the day by providing the ideal DIRECTV dish mounting option! As an...
View ArticleTech Innovations Transforming Workplace Safety and Efficiency
In today’s workplace, technology isn’t just a tool; it’s a force that’s reshaping how work happens. Traditional printed standard operating procedures and in-person training have been replaced by...
View ArticleBusiness Internet from Signal Connect
Have you ever considered switching Internet providers for your business? Some business owners might ask, “Why would I want to do that?” Well, the answer is simple: Internet speed… or the lack of it....
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