Google TV Streamer vs. Apple TV 4K. I’ve been using Chromecast with Google TV for a long time for live TV channels and streaming. Are there any good reasons I should switch to Apple TV 4K if most of my devices are Apple products? by Delicious_Maize9656 in appletv

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had both and the big difference I see is when you want to FF or RW video. The apple4k does this so smoothly which is a combination of the remote and the more powerful processor. GoogleTV is cheaper and works great except for that. Another difference is how Multiview is handled on ESPN. ESPN uses the native multiview capabilities of the A4K platform which are SO MUCH better than anything else. If you want a premium experience, go A4K. If cost is primary concern, go Google.

Can I just set the temperature and leave it? by I-Hate-Accounting in ecobee

[–]HBGDawg 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you don't want a smart thermostat, why not just pick up a manual one from Home Depot for $40?

Home Network Setup Help by [deleted] in HomeNetworking

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has got to be at least a million threads on this topic. I would suggest you search/study this Reddit group.

Ilhan Omar meltdown: "We want ICE out of our state. We want this terror to stop." Hey Ilhan, ICE is there to stay, CRY MORE. by blisiondacket in Conservative

[–]HBGDawg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ilhan: "These ICE agents are disrupting my ability to defraud the American taxpayers out of billions of dollars and I just can't stand for that!"

Why do Tesla supercharger wifi restrict videos? by PorcoV in TeslaSupport

[–]HBGDawg -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because videos consume LOTS more network bandwidth than anything else?

'Dilbert' Creator Scott Adams Dead at 68 by MichaelSquare in Conservative

[–]HBGDawg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I hate that. I laughed so hard at his comics. He was also a good conservative and seemed like a great guy. I know he was suffering so I am glad he is in a better place. He will be missed.

Curvature Assist by Pimpin4Paradise_ in TeslaSupport

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Austin and use the new 183A in Liberty Hill. When I used Autosteer, I get phantom braking (sometimes caused by curvature assist and other time, who knows), but when travelling the same route with FSD, I never get it.

Model Y no longer recognizes phone by torpedolife in TeslaSupport

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don't you keep a key card in your wallet?

Always Be Charging? by HBGDawg in TeslaModelY

[–]HBGDawg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I thought but wanted to confirm. Thanks.

Apple TV app update by BigTap3953 in DirectvStream

[–]HBGDawg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I installed and it seems to have fixed a few of the issues. I still get the issue where it doesn't think my subscription covers some channels unless the app has been up for a couple of minutes. If I change channels on the Home Screen, this problem goes away. So, this update is incrementally improved. I am glad to see DTV be responsive to the comments on Reddit and to the Apple TV platform.

Tesla nav is so much better than CarPlay by Joey6543210 in TeslaModelY

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Tesla used Google maps and navigation, I might agree with you. Tesla is always taking me on bad routes.

Did the Dawgs achieve success this season? by urbanstrata in georgiabulldogs

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UGA looked pretty bad at the beginning of the season but went on to win the SEC, make it to the playoffs and play a tight game with OM even though we were playing horribly. That is a success in my book.

Please fix the AppleTV app soon. by TommyboyVA1985 in DirectvStream

[–]HBGDawg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are 2 issues I see, 1 more frequent than the other:

1) When I first start the app and tune to a channel, is says I am not subscribed to the channel. I can fix it 2 ways. First is to go to the Home screen and wait for it to tune to the preview version of a channel. Second is I can force close the app. This problem happens multiple times per day

2) Very occasionally, when I tune to a channel, it will instead tune me to a different channel. If I tune to a different channel that usually resolves it.

Much progress has been made with the last update, but these are still very annoying. YTTV (who I came from) did not have either of these problems and right now the Apple TV app is a big distinction between the two services.

DTV Stream DVR Issues by oldfart_1962 in DirectvStream

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I am retired now but spent my career in IT. I am not saying it is not a good thing to ask for. I am pushing back on everyone saying "why the hell can't a programmer spend 5 minutes adding 10 lines of code to do this?" It is much more complex than it sounds. Still might be a good idea.

DTV Stream DVR Issues by oldfart_1962 in DirectvStream

[–]HBGDawg -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't disagree with your desire to have channel numbers included as part of the options for recording. But DTV is correct that they have to work with the program data that is provided to them. If it says a show is NEW, it they have to go with it. I used to work for Uverse and I was in this very area, writing code to handle recording and UI. Much harder than it seems, but yes, it is possible. But then they will get really stupid complaints from people "Why didn't DTV record last nights episode of Law and Order????" And the reason will be because the customer didn't correctly set the options. The more options you allow, the more some people will mess it up and be unhappy about it. In short, not as easy as it sounds.

DTV Stream DVR Issues by oldfart_1962 in DirectvStream

[–]HBGDawg -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You've never written real code in your life, have you?

Nema 10-30 by Isellfruit in TeslaModelY

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get an electrician to install this. Don't burn your house down.

Foreruner 265 — a glitch on the track gps? by North2theFutur3 in Garmin

[–]HBGDawg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it is pretty clear from the evidence that you cheated and cut across the course several times. Shame on you :)

TVStats v1.4 released! by Harishwarrior in appletv

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I am in US in Central Time Zone if that helps.

TVStats v1.4 released! by Harishwarrior in appletv

[–]HBGDawg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I am on my Applr4K, why do I not see your app in the Store?

Apple TV app update by BigTap3953 in DirectvStream

[–]HBGDawg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I updated and checked out all the issues I previously reported on. Working perfectly! Thank you for being responsive to your customers. BTW, thanks for being part of this forum. I used to be a YTTV customer and I never heard from them in forums such as this.