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- OnTech installs, integrates and educates consumers on smart home devices, home networking and entertainment systems from top brands
- OnTech technicians are professionally trained and insured
- OnTech can deliver and install products as soon as the same day
- OnTech launches initially in 11 markets offering products and services to all consumers
DISH launches OnTech Smart Services, a new direct-to-consumer smart home solutions brand
- OnTech installs, integrates and educates consumers on smart home devices, home networking and entertainment systems from top brands
- OnTech technicians are professionally trained and insured
- OnTech can deliver and install products as soon as the same day
- OnTech launches initially in 11 markets offering products and services to all consumers
DISH launches OnTech Smart Services, a new direct-to-consumer smart home solutions brand
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I recommend ESET over Norton these days. You might think about checking it out sometime
I used and recommended ESET for years and was always happy with it. Since Windows 10 came along with Windows Defender now being so robust I see no need for a third party anti virus anymore. Besides that Windows doesn't seem to like third party AV software much anymore either.
I used and recommended ESET for years and was always happy with it. Since Windows 10 came along with Windows Defender now being so robust I see no need for a third party anti virus anymore. Besides that Windows doesn't seem to like third party AV software much anymore either.
I would still recommend a third party anti-virus and malware suite for a corporate environment, though
I don't have any issues with ESET + Windows 10 Professional
I would still recommend a third party anti-virus and malware suite for a corporate environment, though
I don't have any issues with ESET + Windows 10 Professional
I use Windows 10 Pro as well and it seems that every time there's an update or problem the first thing they tell you is to remove all third party AV software.
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Malware is real threat today, along with (Spear) Phishing, phony CA's and 3rd party sites that inject code that can be malicious (reputable sites that run reputable ads, fonts, etc. carrying the malicious code to your device that the 3rd party is unaware they have been hacked to send out the malicious code), so always use an add-on like uBlockOrigin that have other benifits and protections, and many more privacy and security add-ons. Really good and well known ad-ons provide better security consisitanlty than any 3rd party AV in several regards.
I think it was reported that simply NOT running Windows as an Administrator, but only as a Limtied User, solves about 98% of your problems, as well as running a really sucure browser, almost anything other than any version of Internet Explorer (although MS Edge--offered with Windows 10--is the first truly sufficienlty secure browser from Micrsoft EVER!). Chrome is still the most secure (but they are SNOOPY), so Firefox is a good alternative (they offer privacy) and with recent updates and more big changes to come, Firefox could be eqaully as secure as Chrome by the end of the tranformation.
Advice FWIW:
*Just use Windows Defender.
*Don't use Internet Explorer at all.
*Log on Windows as Limited User.
*Use a good malware scanner regularly like Malwarbytes, etc. (but not in "Real Time Mode" because that is invasive like an AV and could provide an attack surface).
*Don't click on any links in email unless you are EXPECTING such a link from a safe source (like a friend). Otherwise NEVER clink on any link even from what appears to be a reputable company with whom you have a realtionship, but instead go to the site yourself using your browser.
**Those are the threats today, not so much viruses.
There is more to add, but the point is that one really should NOT be using a 3rd party AV today. There are documented cases where 3rd party AV's have caused problems and NOT provided the security we are told they provide. It's the 2010's, not the 1990's. Threats and hackers have evolved.
FWIW, Windows Defender was rated the HIGHEST among AV impressively beating every other AV (I belive with no false positives and detected everything thrown at it); Defender is all I use, and it has NO ADDITIONAL COST. Also, any AV, especially 3rd party AV is another attack surface regarding security, and frankly, today is a higher risk running 3rd party AV than the supposed protection it provides. AV's are also snoopy and DO TRACK and gather personal data on everything you do--and sell that data becasue that is how they offer it for FREE--becase they are inspecting everything to provide the supposed protection. Some FREE versions now have such disclaimers while others do not, but do, in fact, track and gathre data--because that is why it is FREE, and we can only hope they tell the truth when they claim that PAID versions do not track nor gather personal information. Further, the OS's are making near impossible for AV's to truly do their job or provide the security they claim to provide because the OS's MUST close the SAME holes that 3rd party AV uses that are also used by malicious actors in order to protect users--and better, absolute protection by closing those holes instead of HOPING a 3rd party AV can detect someting malicious (or false positive) since every AV scored lower than Defender.I use Windows 10 Pro as well and it seems that every time there's an update or problem the first thing they tell you is to remove all third party AV software.
Malware is real threat today, along with (Spear) Phishing, phony CA's and 3rd party sites that inject code that can be malicious (reputable sites that run reputable ads, fonts, etc. carrying the malicious code to your device that the 3rd party is unaware they have been hacked to send out the malicious code), so always use an add-on like uBlockOrigin that have other benifits and protections, and many more privacy and security add-ons. Really good and well known ad-ons provide better security consisitanlty than any 3rd party AV in several regards.
I think it was reported that simply NOT running Windows as an Administrator, but only as a Limtied User, solves about 98% of your problems, as well as running a really sucure browser, almost anything other than any version of Internet Explorer (although MS Edge--offered with Windows 10--is the first truly sufficienlty secure browser from Micrsoft EVER!). Chrome is still the most secure (but they are SNOOPY), so Firefox is a good alternative (they offer privacy) and with recent updates and more big changes to come, Firefox could be eqaully as secure as Chrome by the end of the tranformation.
Advice FWIW:
*Just use Windows Defender.
*Don't use Internet Explorer at all.
*Log on Windows as Limited User.
*Use a good malware scanner regularly like Malwarbytes, etc. (but not in "Real Time Mode" because that is invasive like an AV and could provide an attack surface).
*Don't click on any links in email unless you are EXPECTING such a link from a safe source (like a friend). Otherwise NEVER clink on any link even from what appears to be a reputable company with whom you have a realtionship, but instead go to the site yourself using your browser.
**Those are the threats today, not so much viruses.
There is more to add, but the point is that one really should NOT be using a 3rd party AV today. There are documented cases where 3rd party AV's have caused problems and NOT provided the security we are told they provide. It's the 2010's, not the 1990's. Threats and hackers have evolved.
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Thanks to Fitch Ratings ( who gives the ratings on Credit and debt, as approved by the SEC, so they have accurate numbers) we have the totals.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
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Recently came back to DirectTV Satellite service and have two boxes, Gemini and a main HR54.
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I feel like this was discussed in another thread, but I can't find it. I have T-Mobile and my last iPhone upgrade was in 2020. I want to get a new iPhone, but what is the best way to go about doing it? Should I order the iPhone from T-Mobile directly, or should I buy from the Apple Store? I feel like there are pros/cons to each option.
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I have a Hopper with Sling. (Don't know exact model.) A couple nights ago, I went into the DVR screen, and noted that it was recording three programs. Yet I was able to view live TV (that was not one of the channels being recorded.) Did something change? In the past, it would only let me watch one of the channels being recorded, or any recording in the DVR menu. Maybe it was streaming, although there was no indication of that?
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJjxjYvmQ8s
Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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WANTED DirecTV LCC
Anyone have a DirecTV Local Channel Connector that you'd like to get rid of at a reasonable price? DirecTV is currently in a contract dispute with owner of my local ABC affiliate.
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I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
Could be out of them I guess ... I'd keep trying, every 3-4 days.I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
If they are not out of them as them WHY you can't get one, seeing Your in a Dispute. Thats what they are for.
I would make them give you a real answer, don't let them off the hook.
I had one, and it worked well, but I believe I gave it to another D* friend (also had a AM21), I know I gave them away ...
According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
I'm not sure your going to find any Refurbished ones as D* doesn't ask for them back.According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
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Did anyone have a price increase today on their equipment? I own my VIP211k's, and they have been $5.00. My bill that I received last week shows the "add-ons" as being $5.00. However, I just logged into my Dish account, and my "add-ons" are now $10.00. Did the additional receivers go up by $5.00 recently?
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
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Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm trying to solve problem I'm having with Dish bonus view channels. When I'm watching the bonus view channels then I switch back to regular dish channels, after few minutes the screen flips to black and after 30 seconds flips back to regular channels and continues to flip back and forth until I turn off TV. After I wait 30 minutes and turn back on , I can use regular channels again. So, its after I switch from bonus view channels to regular dish channels the problem starts. Been trying to fix this for a month, but no luck
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
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House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, premieres on HBO Max on 8/21. I will be warching
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'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon' fires up release date at HBO, drops new character pics
The wait’s felt a little like watching for a dragon egg to hatch, but HBO’s hugely anticipated Game of Thrones prequel series finally has a release date. House of the Dragon will debut the first of its initial 10-episode season this summer, the network revealed today in a series of tweets that...
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