Sky channel swap : Alibi and W to swap channel numbes

UK TV channel Alibi is moving up the Sky channel list from Monday 28 March

Alibi will move to Sky channel 109 in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In Wales, Sky viewers will be able to see the channel on

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/03/25/sky-channel-swap-alibi-and-w-to-swap-channel-numbes/

Four of the BBC’s biggest dramas to return for a second series

Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer has announced the return of four top-rated BBC drama’s from the past year – The Tourist, The Responder, Vigil and Time.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/03/22/four-of-the-bbcs-biggest-dramas-to-return-for-a-second-series/

How to quickly check if your remote control is working.

You can quickly check to see if your remote control is functioning.

Although you may think the remote control is not working, it may be working fine, and the issue is with your device.

All you need for this check is the camera on your remote control.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/03/19/how-to-quickly-check-if-your-remote-control-is-working/

UKTVs "W" channel to go free to air next week

UKTV groups "W" channel will go free to air this coming week.

W channel will no longer be fully part of a Sky subscription, as confirmed by Sky this week, ahead of a free-to-air relaunch of the channel.

It is expected to join UKTVs other free to air channels, Dave, Drama and Yesterday, on Freesat (on satellite), and Freeview (in the UK via a TV aerial), shortly afterwards. Freesat and Freeview channel numbers

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/03/19/uktvs-w-channel-to-go-free-to-air-next-week/

Netflix account sharing update

Netflix is looking at ways of clamping down on account sharing, or at least make some more money from it, according to recent reports.

Netflix accounts should, according to their terms and conditions, only be shared with within their household.

However Netflix currently testing plans that will allow users to share their accounts and password more easily and securely, at a price.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/03/19/netflix-account-sharing-update/

ITV to launch ITVX replacing ITVHub

ITV today announced the launch of ITVX - the UK’s first integrated advertising and subscription funded (AVOD/SVOD) platform.

Although calling the service ITVX making it sound like ITV maybe moving into porn, ITVX is actually a service to to replace ITVHub.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/03/03/itv-to-launch-itvx-replacing-itvhub/

Satellite TV Solar Outage Time Again - March 2022

Satellite Solar Outage Time Again - October 2021

It is that time of year again when the Sun / Solar Outage can affect the power of satellite signals your satellite dish is receiving, resulting in a loss of some of the more weaker UK TV channels.

This is information for people who may be experiencing this for the first time, and a nice reminder for those that have lived here before

This occurrence happens in March and October for a couple of weeks every year, around the time of the Spring and Autumn equinox. In the northern hemisphere, sun outages occur before the March equinox (February, March) and after the September equinox (September and October).

This "satellite solar outage" happens at around 10.30 - 11.30 am and can last for upto 20 minutes.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/03/02/satellite-tv-solar-outage-time-again-march-2022/

Satellite Signals and Big Satellite Dishes vs Spiders

Many people still use a large 1.8m or 2.4m satellite dish systems as their preferred method for receiving their UK TV channels.

Using a satellite dish is still the most popular method of watching UK TV here in Spain. It provides live UK TV, direct from the broadcasters, available in full HD and with Dolby Digital audio.

But sometimes they can fail to get a signal, causing a loss of channels.

One of the main reasons for this loss of signal can be down to the actions of a small insect.

Spiders.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/02/25/satellite-signals-big-dish-spiders/

ITV to broadcast EFL highlights from next season

ITV will show highlights of the Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet League One, Sky Bet League Two, Carabao Cup and the Papa John’s Trophy from the 2022/23 season after the broadcaster entered into a two-season partnership with the EFL.

ITV take over the broadcaster of the ELF highlight from Quest.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/02/23/itv-to-broadcast-efl-highlights-from-next-season/

Humax Freesat Guide and Recording Problems

It appears that there are problems today with Humax Freesat boxes, from missing guide data and missed recordings and recordings missed from their planner.

Several clients have mentioned this evening that their Humax Freesat boxes have been behaving strangely during the day.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/02/14/humax-freesat-guide-and-recording-problems/