BBC channels are changing. Are you prepared?

BBC channels are changing in 2023. Are you prepared?

In late 2022, the BBC announced that it will be changing its TV channels.

From the early 2023, the BBC will be closing down its Standard Definition (SD) channels.

And will be launching HD versions of their channels to take over from the closed SD channels. The BBC will be making available the HD versions of BBC One for the English regions, and making the BBC’s TV channels available in HD, including BBC Two Northern Ireland, BBC ALBA, BBC Parliament and the BBC Red Button channel.

At the same time, you will have the correct versions of BBC One and BBC Two for your region at the top of the Sky and Freesat EPGs.

For many viewers, this will simply mean that

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/06/bbc-channels-are-changing-are-you-prepared/

Missing the Smithsonian Channel?

The Smithsonian Channel is a popular free documentary channel dedicated to factual programming, covering space, history, science, nature and wildlife.

It was broadcast in the UK via satellite (by Freesat and Sky), Freeview and Virgin Media.

However, on the 6th January 2023, the Smithsonian Channel

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/05/missing-the-smithsonian-channel/

Manually Update the Software for your Freesat 4k Set Top Box

How to Manually Update the Firmware on your Freesat 4k Set Top Box (Dec 2022)
How to Manually Update the Software on your Freesat 4k Set Top Box (Dec 2022)

Freesat 4K set top boxes should automatically update whenever a new firmware is available.

With no “update firmware” option available

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/05/manually-update-the-software-for-your-freesat-4k-set-top-box/

20 cents on fuel discount to end 31st December 2022 - find the cheapest petrol station in your area here!

The 20 cents on fuel discount, brought in by Royal Decree-Law 6/2022 on 29 March 2023, as an urgent measure in response to the economic and social consequences of the war in Ukraine will end on 31st December 2022.

The discount of 20 cents was applied directly to your bill, in an attempt to help the "cost of living crisis" in Spain by reducing the cost of fuel.

But where can you find the cheapest petrol station to fill up your car?

This website,

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/12/30/20-cents-on-fuel-discount-to-end-31st-december-2022-find-the-cheapest-petrol-station-in-your-area-here/

Spain delays SD switch off on TDT

Spain has delayed the switch off of SD channel on TDT (Television Digital Terrestrial) that was due to start on the 1st January 2023.

(TDT - TV via the TV aerial).

The switch would have meant that all channels

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/12/30/spain-delays-sd-switch-off-on-tdt/

Channel Changes on Sky Guide - January 2023

A list of channel name changes, Sky channel number changes,  channel launches and channel closures on the Sky TV Guide for January 2023.

Sunday 1st January 2023

Sky Christmas (Satellite 303) renames to

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/12/28/channel-changes-on-sky-guide-january-2023/

How to add UK TV channels to a Strong (SRT 7009) satellite receiver

How to add UK TV channels to a Strong (SRT 7009) satellite receiver

How to add UK TV channels to a Strong (SRT 7009) satellite receiver.

Some people prefer to use a basic "free to air" satellite receiver rather than a Freesat set top box or Sky digibox.

This shows you the process to

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/12/24/how-to-add-uk-tv-channels-to-a-strong-srt-7009-satellite-receiver/

Reboot your Sky box using your Sky remote control

Reboot your Sky box using your Sky remote control

Sometimes you may find that your Sky remote control freezes and is blocked when trying to use it to change channels on your Sky receiver.

This can happen for a number of reasons and can be very frustrating.

But there are three quick ways

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/12/18/reboot-your-sky-box-using-your-sky-remote-control/

How to fix and reset a broken or frozen Sky remote control

How to fix and reset a broken or frozen Sky remote control

Sometimes you may find that your Sky remote control freezes and is blocked when trying to use it to change channels on your Sky receiver.

This can happen for a number of reasons and can be very frustrating.

But there are three

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/12/17/how-to-fix-and-reset-a-broken-or-frozen-sky-remote-control/

How to fix and reset a broken or frozen Sky remote control

How to fix and reset a broken or frozen Sky remote control

Sometimes you may find that your Sky remote control freezes and is blocked when trying to use it to change channels on your Sky receiver.

This can happen for a number of reasons and can be very frustrating.

But there are three

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2022/12/17/how-to-fix-and-reset-a-broken-or-frozen-sky-remote-control/