Tips, guides & coastal know-how
Honest, jargon-free advice on getting the best from your TV, signal, security and WiFi on the West Coast.
5 signs your DStv dish needs re-aligning
Pixelation in the wind, channels dropping in light rain, or a creeping signal-loss error — here’s how to tell when your dish has drifted…
Setting up the holiday house for the season
Opening up your Yzerfontein weekend place? A simple checklist to get DStv, WiFi and CCTV all working before the family arrives.
Explora vs Ultra: which decoder is right for you?
Streaming, recording, on-demand and the DStv app — a plain-language look at the differences so you pick the right box.
Why coastal installs are different
Salt, wind and sun do a number on a careless installation. Here’s how we build dishes and cabling to last on the West Coast.
Killing WiFi dead-spots in an old beach house
Thick walls and long passages? Mesh WiFi and a couple of access points can finally get a strong signal into every room.
Do you really need CCTV at a holiday home?
Peace of mind when you’re hours away. What to cover, what to skip, and how remote viewing actually works on your phone.
DStv vs OpenView: which is right for your home?
Not everyone needs a full DStv package. An honest, jargon-free comparison to help you choose — and how to run both on one dish.