Scanners for fun and for work
Ever been told something is on a “need to know basis?” That makes you want to know it even more. People like that crave a bigger, better look at the world, and there’s a perfect tool for them: the...
View ArticleSTREAMING SATURDAY: Aging streaming equipment is a drag
Friends, I got my first smart TV in 2011. I’d hoped at that time that it would be the only streaming device I would need. I soon learned, just like all of you did, that streaming TVs of that era...
View ArticleWhat’s the longest cable you can attach to an antenna?
Your antenna is on the roof. Your TV is all the way on the other side of the house. Is it going to be a problem? Unless you’re living in the old Aaron Spelling mansion, probably not. Let’s take a look...
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What happened to the good old RCA connector?
The venerable RCA connector, pictured above, was a staple of video equipment for decades. It was first used by the RCA corporation as a connection between radios and amplifiers in the 1930s. Its use...
View ArticleNEW Dual-Camera Borescope
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Is there a better dish to use with DISH TV?
A customer recently called us and asked if there was a better satellite dish to use for DISH Western Arc. They were not necessarily looking for something that pulled in more signal, they were looking...
View ArticleShould you be worried about a raw materials shortage for electronics?
We don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what our stuff is made of. Oh sure, Apple gets its fair share of attention every so often for a bonkers decision like making a phone out of titanium. (It’s...
View ArticleDisplayPort: The standard that just won’t die
Ask most people how they connect their computer monitors or TVs, and the answer will come back the same: HDMI. HDMI cables are the standard because they’re everywhere, the cables are cheap, and pretty...
View ArticleCan you use DIRECTV’s Gemini for Satellite with long network runs?
Even though it’s been with us for almost a year, people are still discovering DIRECTV’s Gemini for Satellite. DIRECTV has been hitting it out of the park with new products and services, and perhaps...
View ArticleHow worried should you be about old Wi-Fi equipment?
OK, fess up. You probably don’t have the latest wireless networking gear. Or, I should say, you might have some current stuff but you probably aren’t current with all of it. Even if you have a...
View ArticleHere’s the most important thing you need to know before putting Starlink in...
At this point do I even need to explain what Starlink is? It’s revolutionized the way that people connect to the internet when they’re away from major cities. It’s still not perfect compared to...
View ArticlePodcast #564: Introducing Wolfpack Matrix Switches
Signal Connect has partnered with Sports Bar World to offer the Wolfpack line of matrix switches. Listen in to find out why this is so important to the world of bars and restaurants. When you’re ready...
View ArticleAI in 2024: is it time to be afraid?
Without a doubt, the biggest non-Swift story in 2023 was the way that generative AI really broke out. While the technology has been around for a few years, ’23 was the year that the average person...
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Share your DIRECTV Signal Saver success stories!
Winter’s here. You probably didn’t need me to tell you that. Even if you live in a nice balmy climate, the year’s already seen its share of rough weather. And folks, it’s only February. Luckily,...
View ArticleWhere can you find a partner to help you upgrade your business’s IT...
See if this seems like a familiar scenario. You have a business, under 100 people. You started with just a few, and you’ve grown organically. Things are good, but you’re beginning to realize that you...
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Ken Reid and Jack Sholder
June 19 – 25, 1953 This week Ken welcomes professor, writer, producer and director Jack Solder (Nightmare on Elm St. 2, By Dawn’s Early Light, The Hidden, 12:01, Alone in the Dark) to the show. Ken...
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Introducing new video options for sports bars!
It’s not easy running a small business today. It’s even harder if your business relies on serving the public. Bar and restaurant owners have had it very rough the last few years, to be sure. I think...
View ArticleNICE AND EASY: What is a “riser?”
Tall buildings have tall problems. You don’t really think about stuff like this as a homeowner, but if you’re looking at a roof that’s 500 feet above street level, some things have to change. Your...
View ArticleAffordable Internet is for EVERYONE… just ask Signal Connect
Let’s just face it. You need internet service at home. You need it for schoolwork, work projects, and just to enjoy life. It’s one of those things that you feel like you just can’t live without. And...
View ArticleTHROWBACK THURSDAY: New York in 1911
Yeah, that’s quite a throwback for this Thursday. This recently found footage was shot in 1911 by “Svenska Biografteatern,” apparently a Swedish company specializing in documenting the world as it was...
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