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Can the Human Eye Really See in 8K and 120FPS?

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 13 May 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy9 May 2026

Modern TVs, gaming monitors and smartphones are constantly pushing higher resolutions and faster refresh rates. Manufacturers promote 4K, 8K, 120Hz and even 240Hz displays as the next big leap in picture quality. But this raises an interesting question: how much … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged 120hz tv, 4k vs human eye, 8k tv, can humans see 120fps, can humans see 8k, cinema frame rate, frame rate explained, gaming fps, human eye fps, human eye resolution, human eyesight, motion smoothing, satellite tv technology, tv technology, ultra hd, video frame rates | Leave a reply

What Is “Albert Certified” on UK TV? Explained

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 12 May 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy9 May 2026

If you’ve watched UK television recently—whether it’s drama, sport, or documentaries—you may have noticed a small logo at the end of the credits saying “albert certified production.” It flashes up quickly, often alongside other production logos, and many viewers are … Continue reading →

Posted in Programmes | Tagged albert certified, albert scheme UK, BBC sustainability, Channel 4 sustainability, film and TV green initiatives, ITV production standards, Sky TV environment, sustainable television, TV carbon footprint, UK TV production | Leave a reply

Sky HD Box Showing “There Is A Technical Fault With This Channel”? Here’s What It Usually Means

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 11 May 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy8 May 2026

If your Sky+ HD Box suddenly displays the message “There is a technical fault with this channel”, then the good news is that it does not always mean the box itself has failed. In many cases, especially after bad weather, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sky | Tagged sky box reboot, sky channels not working, sky dish rain issues, Sky hd box, sky hd box fault, sky hd hard drive fault, sky rain fade, sky satellite signal loss, sky satellite tv spain, sky signal problems, sky technical fault with this channel, sky tv problems in spain | Leave a reply

New Manhattan S4-R Freesat Box User Guide

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 10 May 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy9 May 2026

The new Manhattan S4-R Freesat recorder is beginning to attract attention amongst UK satellite TV viewers looking for a modern alternative to subscription television services. Designed for the Freesat platform, the new receiver combines free-to-air satellite TV with recording features, … Continue reading →

Posted in Freesat | Tagged cord cutting uk, freesat 4k box, freesat channels, freesat recorder, freesat recorder 2026, freesat review, freesat s4-r, freesat setup, freesat uk, manhattan freesat, manhattan s4-r, manhattan tv, satellite tv uk, sky q alternative, uk satellite tv | Leave a reply


What You Actually Get With Channels+ On Freely

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 9 May 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy9 May 2026

For many people setting up a new Freely box, one feature immediately raises questions — Channels+.

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Posted in Freely | Tagged british tv, channels, channels plus explained, freely app, freely box, freely channels, freely channels plus, freely explained, freely guide, freely review, freely tv, freely uk, internet tv uk, netgem, netgem pleio, netgem puck, streaming tv, tv technology, uk television, uk tv | Leave a reply

The History of Satellite TV Piracy in the UK

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 7 May 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy7 May 2026

The History of Satellite TV Piracy in the UK: From VideoCrypt to IPTV For more than 30 years, television piracy in the UK has evolved alongside the technology used to deliver pay-TV services. What began with modified analogue satellite decoders … Continue reading →

Posted in piracy, Satellites, Sky | Tagged anti-piracy, broadcasting security, cardsharing, conditional access, d2mac, digital satellite tv, dreambox, eurocrypt, freesat history, iptv piracy, iptv uk, mediaguard, nds videoguard, pay-TV piracy, pirate sky cards, satellite hacking, satellite television history, satellite tv piracy, seca, sky cardsharing, sky digital, sky piracy, sky smart cards, softcam, sports piracy, television piracy, tv encryption, tv streaming piracy, uk satellite tv, videocrypt | Leave a reply

F1 Extends Sky Deal to 2034 in £1bn deal

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 6 May 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy6 May 2026

F1 Locks In Sky Deal Until 2034 – What It Means for Fans, Apple, and Streaming Formula 1 has secured its long-term broadcasting future in the UK and Ireland after agreeing a major extension with Sky Sports, keeping the sport … Continue reading →

Posted in Sky, Sport | Tagged apple f1 rights, apple sports streaming, f1 2034 deal, f1 media rights, f1 rights deal, f1 streaming uk, f1 tv pro uk, f1 tv uk, formula 1, formula 1 news, formula one broadcasting, now tv f1, sky sports contract, sky sports f1, sports broadcasting uk | Leave a reply

CNN UK Satellite Signal Now Encrypted

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 6 May 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy6 May 2026

CNN No Longer Free-to-Air in the UK: What the Change Means for Viewers A significant shift has taken place in the UK television landscape, as CNN International is no longer broadcast free-to-air via satellite. The move, implemented at the end … Continue reading →

Posted in Satellites, Sky | Tagged astra 1 19.2 east, astra satellite, broadcast changes 2026, cnn encryption, cnn europe, cnn international, cnn satellite, cnn uk, cord cutting uk, free to air europe, free to air tv uk, freesat uk, satellite news channels, satellite tv changes, sky tv uk, tv industry news, tv news uk, uk satellite tv, uk tv news, warner bros discovery | Leave a reply


Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Cast Revealed

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 2 May 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy2 May 2026

The BBC has officially lifted the lid on the hugely anticipated second series of The Celebrity Traitors, and it’s safe to say the line-up is bigger, bolder, and far more star-studded than ever before.

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Posted in Programmes | Tagged bbc traitors 2026, celebrity reality tv uk, celebrity traitors cast, celebrity traitors series 2, Claudia Winkleman, maya jama traitors, richard e grant traitors, romesh ranganathan traitors, traitors lineup, uk tv shows 2026 | Leave a reply

Spain IPTV Crackdown: Ringleader Jailed, €40M Fines

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 23 April 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy23 April 2026

Spain’s crackdown on illegal football streaming has reached a new level, with recent cases revealing prison sentences, multi-million euro fines, and the dismantling of large-scale piracy networks.

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Posted in piracy, Streaming | Tagged football streaming Spain, illegal streaming Spain, iptv crackdown, iptv legal issues, IPTV shutdown, iptv spain, LaLiga piracy, satellite tv spain, sports broadcasting, uk tv in spain | Leave a reply

BBC Axes Football Focus After 52 Years – End of an Era

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 23 April 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy23 April 2026

The announcement that Football Focus will be cancelled after more than five decades on air marks the end of one of British football broadcasting’s most recognisable institutions. First launched in 1974, the Saturday lunchtime show has been a staple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport | Tagged Alex Scott, bbc sport, football broadcasting, Football Focus, football news, match of the day, Premier League media, sports media, sports TV trends, TV cancellation | Leave a reply

Manhattan Launches New Freesat Recorder as 4K Boxes Disappear

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 18 April 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy27 April 2026

After weeks of speculation and empty shelves, the future of Freesat recording has finally become clear. A brand new recorder has officially launched — stepping in to replace the now-discontinued generation of Freesat 4K boxes.

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Posted in Freesat | Tagged cord cutting uk, freesat 4k box discontinued, freesat 4k recorder gone, freesat launch, freesat news 2026, freesat recorder, freesat recording box, freesat replacement, freesat review, freesat s4-r price, freesat update, humax freesat alternative, manhattan s4-r, new freesat box, pvr uk, satellite tv uk, tv recorder uk, uk tv tech | Leave a reply


Amazon Confirms Vega OS for Future Fire TV Sticks

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 17 April 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy21 April 2026

Amazon’s Fire TV platform is undergoing one of its biggest changes in years—and now we have official confirmation of where it’s heading.

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Posted in Firesticks | Tagged Amazon closed ecosystem, Amazon Fire TV changes, amazon fire tv update, Android TV sideloading, Android vs Fire TV, Downloader app Fire TV, Fire TV alternative devices, Fire TV APK install, Fire TV piracy apps, Fire TV sideloading, Fire TV Stick HD Vega OS, Fire TV Vega OS, Firestick jailbreak apps, streaming devices UK, Vega OS Fire Stick | Leave a reply

New Fire TV Stick HD Brings Speed but Less Freedom

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 15 April 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy15 April 2026

Amazon has quietly introduced a new entry-level streaming device, the Fire TV Stick HD – and while it brings some welcome improvements, it also signals a much bigger shift in how Fire TV devices will work going forward.

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Posted in Firesticks | Tagged amazon fire tv, amazon news, cord cutting, fire tv stick hd, firestick 2026, smart tv gadgets, streaming devices, streaming tech, vega os | Leave a reply

Chernobyl at 40: Skys Award-Winning Drama Comes to Free TV

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 15 April 2026 by The Sat and PC Guy15 April 2026

As the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster approaches, one of the most powerful TV dramas ever made is returning to screens—this time for free. The critically acclaimed miniseries Chernobyl is set to air on Sky Mix, opening it up … Continue reading →

Posted in Programmes, Sky | Tagged best tv dramas, chernobyl 40th anniversary, chernobyl drama, chernobyl series awards, emmy winning drama, hbo chernobyl, historical drama series, jared harris chernobyl, nuclear disaster tv shows, sky free to air, sky mix, sky mix channel, sky tv, sky uk viewing figures, tv news uk | Leave a reply

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