I think I've used a Mac once, so I'm more just posting this news for you Mac users interested, as there's an update to EyeTV, a current offering of a PVR software for the Mac. TV Squad  The update also includes support for satellite TV listings using TitantTV, Spanish and Italian language versions, and a progress bar that shows electronic […]
Read moreYou know, I'm kinda surprised to say this, but I completely disagree with this article. I think if anything, this is simply showing the maturity and growth of the Media Center platform as a whole. Originally, the thinking behind MCE's was that they had to look like other A/V Equipment and be connected directly. With so many Extender devices, it's […]
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The long waited OrigenAE S21T HTPC case with built in 12.1" touchscreen will finally be available in the US this week. PCAlchemy will be receiving a limited quanity of the case, so if you are interested you may want to act now! I will let you guys know once they hit PCAlchemy!
Read moreGood to see this time slowly coming, if still it's with Cable Lab's monopoly on the technology. Hopefully the wider distribution & usage of cable cards will increase awareness to the point where we actually have competition in the market…or at least a better product. Connected Home 2 Go  Motorola started commercial shipments of CableCARD set-tops this month and will […]
Read moreFirst off, I wanted to thank the MissingRemote.com team in doing a great job in my absence. Articles are still going up, news still gets posted, forums still are being handled. Give them a round of applause :). Second off, I wanted to let you all know that we have some great things coming down the pipe. MR will get […]
Read moreAnother month, another video card it seems like. Sure the gamers get all the love but what about the HTPC crowd? Well it looks like Nvidia has thrown a bone our way with the launch of the 8600 series of cards. 100 % of the video decode can be handled by the latest mid-end cards from Nvidia :). Of course, […]
Read moreOver at The Green Button, Jessica Zahn from the eHome team has posted a link to a survey which will put you in the pool to be selected for addition to the beta program for the next version of Media Center, which I anticipate will be pretty sweet. Many will fill out the survey, few will be selected (ok, i […]
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Tout all the hardware features you want, but we all know this is going to come down to software. TiVo & Slingbox are known as the best because of how seamless their software makes things. No screenshots here, but maybe we can convince them to send us a review unit to put through the ringer. Mobile Mag The Roaming […]
Read moreNot really that revolutionary a blog article, but a good refresher or beginner if you've never heard of MythTV, which is a fantastic open source HTPC software solution. Only problem it's on Linux, which is not the easiest thing in the world to learn. Electronic House For the average consumer not versed in the language of Linux, coding, and PC […]
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Radioshack 15-1892: Indoor Antenna w/ RF Remote Today I am taking a look at the Radioshack 15-1892 Indoor Antenna. This is one of the many antennas available at Radioshack. I'm hoping it can improve my reception quality in my first floor apartment. In an urban/suburban area distance to the towers isn't always the only issue, multipath rejection can play […]
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