Using 2 or more remotes can quickly drop any sort of WAF you may have had to start out the project. After using a Harmony 880 for a couple of years now, its easy to see why an activity based remote makes life a lot simpler. It as easy as pressing "Watch TV" and everything turns on correctly and the […]
Read moreSometime ago, I had posted a blog about getting started in my new home. Well 6 months have passed since then and I have made some progress, but not a whole lot. Here is my original list. Finish home networking and phones Configure test bench Configure production/gaming machine (upgrade planned) Build new CableCard HTPC Install new HTPC in family room […]
Read moreMatt, with some help from the rest of us, dives into what makes a good graphics card for your HTPC. This guide is a part of a series of articles that will help newcomers and enthusiasts alike buy the best parts for their HTPC builds. As mentioned in the CPU article guide , this is a series of articles that […]
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Will Sage best Vista by getting their extender out the door first? Does it matter? Probably not, but Andy does have a few pictures posted up to keep you going until you can get your grubby paws on one. No further details were released. Price – $199 including SageTV Extender License Forum Link Pictures: Forum Link Price Announcement: Forum Link: Formats […]
Read moreIts that time of year, the Digital Lifestyle Media Center awards are upon us. It would be shameless of me to beg you all to vote for MissingRemote.com. However, as you already know, I am shameless. So pleeeeeeeeeeeeease.. vote for MissingRemote.com. Winning this will boost our confidence and put out even more great content for you guys. Mike even said […]
Read moreHere is an article from EH submitted by Chuck. Electronic House We’re pretty sure you and your loved ones will like these gifts, too. For example, fun-loving product editor Rachel Cericola yearns for real video game action and TV anywhere. Managing editor Arlen Schweiger is sizing up an affordable 1080p LCD TV and a robot to play tricks on. And […]
Read morePress Release Link The Amulet Media Center makes it easy to record and watch TV, listen to your favourite music, and view DVDs, videos and photos – all using simple voice commands. With modern cable and satellite systems offering hundreds of digital channels, finding what you want to watch can be difficult. With Amulet, you just say “Watch channel Discovery” […]
Read moreHome Automation can be a scary and expensive prospect. As with anything new, testing it out by dipping your big toe in the cold water is a good way to start. The Z-Wave group has decided this is a good idea and is offering up a holiday home automation bundle. The $130 kit comes with a master controller, two plugin […]
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Have you ever wanted to follow development of a Media Center program from the absolute start to to it’s alpha stages? Well head on over to Meedios.com for all the excruciating details. By heading on over to the general forums under the MeediOS category you can check out the latest progres reports by the developers. I have to say, these […]
Read moreI am quite surprised at how big the TGB is now! WOW! At any rate, I came across a thread from a Microsoft rep saying there will not be native QAM support before Christmas. As mentioned in the TGB thread linked below, you are more likely to see QAM support with a major update of Media Center. When will that […]
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