Sorry for lack of Daily Buttons this week. I have been kind of slacking and truth be told enjoying some down time. I was about as untechy as I could get last night. I read a book and listened to my alarm clock FM radio. I was pretty dang close to grunting and starting fires by using flint. It was […]
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Dipping your toes into the MythTV/Linux waters can be a daunting outlook. However, with some patience you too can enjoy a Media Center based around everyone’s favorite open source software. Since even the Linux noobs laugh at my Linux knowledge, I let John, our Myth expert, supply me with a few links to get you started. Have any other helpful […]
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If you happen to have a collection of ROMs that you are itching to play on your spiffy new Media Center PC, there are a couple of solutions available to you in VMC and one availble in Sage. First up is EMUCenter. TGB Thread It is a bit fiddly to setup but works quite well and is programmed with MCML. […]
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After getting all of your media setup, your users in place, and your backups going, you may wonder what is next for your WHS install. The next step I took is to get your personal website going. I will get into this a bit more in my future building log episodes. The website will allow you to remote in to […]
Read moreThird party product could bring the expected functionality between WHS and MCE that most users feel should already be there. Ehomeupgrade If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s to never assume anything. For instance, don’t assume that because the same company built two products that they’ll work well together. This is doubly true when speaking about Microsoft. Specifically, Windows Home […]
Read moreHere’s a review of an ATSC/QAM HD USB tuner made by a company that I am not yet familiar with. Check it out. Overclockers Club I was excited when I received the OnAir Solution GT because there have been times I wish I could have recorded a TV show digitally and watched it on my laptop while traveling for business. […]
Read moreApparently someone out there claims to be leaking pictures and video of Windows 7, and what makes it interesting Media Center news is that their newest video appears to show off some "new" VMC features. Unfortunatly, as with most leaks, this video is (intentionally?) very blurry, so its hard to tell exactly whats going on. Engadget And we do have to say, […]
Read moreI am much to sick to be witty and cheerful today. How about we cut to the news instead? Deal? Ok. Video Card News: AMD Radeon HD 3870 X2 review at The Tech Report and Hardocp Video Card News: Display port replacing DVI @ Tom’s hardware Home Automation News: Home Automation for the MAC finally arrives @ Ehomeupgrade MP3 […]
Read moreIf you are thinking of getting into the CableCard game, here are a few resources that should help you on your way. Thanks to Chris Lanier for his hardwork in gathering a lot of this information and support on the TGB forums. Dell XPS 420 CAbleCard Q&A General Vista Media Center CableCard FAQ @ Chris L’s Blog Don’t take "NO" […]
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Some people really like teh default Sage skin due to its simplicity. It is straightforward and very easy to use. Those wanting a little more, say folks pining for a Media Portal’esque skin, look no further then the latest SageMC version. This verions brings the abilty due use and import .layout files that brings a certain level of easy skinability. […]
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