The Downside of Switching to a Digital TV Signal


Updated 01/09/09 3:27 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

The Downside to Digital TV Signal

The digital age is upon us, and whether you're on board or not, the old-timey analog TV signal will be switched off on Feb. 17, 2009. This is where I'd tell you to rush out and treat yourself to a new TV (but I think you might get a better price if you wait another week), 'cause that old box with rabbit ears won't do the job come February. Although the benefits of switching to a digital TV Read more

Do You Still Have Analog Cable?


Updated 04/15/08 7:43 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 24 comments

Mandated Shift from Analog to Digital Cable Will Affect Many

I can't even pinpoint when I switched to digital cable in my life — it just happened naturally (and probably when I moved), like tech evolution. So of course, like anyone else with digital cable already, I don't have to worry about how I'll be affected by the federally mandated shift from analog to digital cable. For people who aren't already on digital (or have a newer, digital TV) though, Read more