If you’re a Home Theater PC enthusast or just trying to learn more about them, you’ll find this episode of the HTPCentric Podcast worth a listen. I joined some Media Center and SageTV users on a roundtable where we discussed and debated the merits ofthe two HTPC software programs throwing in many great things (and a few pet peeves) about […]
Read moreLee David Jones has a really great article up on TheDigitalLifestyle website that basically pits Media Portal HTPC Software (free) against the ever powerful Windows Media Center. I hadn’t used Media Portal in years, so it was great to see how much they’ve grown since then. To compare the two, I’d say that MediaPortal is on par, if not […]
Read moreJust what the doctor ordered to make SecondRun a whole lot more HTPC friendly! MCE Remote Integration! SecondRun is advancing rapidly in the user friendliness department! Good job. What is SecondRun.TV? In short, it is a free application meant to present web based TV in 10′ UI for W7 and Vista users. The long answer? Check out SecondRun.TV for the […]
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Plex, yet another XBMC offshoot, for Mac, has a little Pandora lovin coming your way. It is a little rough around the edges but should get the job done. Of course, over time function and form should improve. Blog Post
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One of the benefits of the installation of BoxeeTV on an AppleTV, is that XBMC (Xbox Media Center) HTPC Software is basically already installed onto your AppleTV. Remember that BoxeeTV is based on XBMC’s code, so it makes the install that much easier. If you are only interested in installing XMBC, there are a number of writeups like this . […]
Read moreA sad, sad tale of Geek Squad Home Theater hookup incompetence. For the princely sum of $325.11, the Geek Squad "expert" who showed up to do the work left her system in a worse state of disrepair than it had been before he arrived. Oh the cables were all neatly tucked away and she was certainly getting sound and […]
Read moreFound this on gizmodo. This thing could be so useful. I’m not sure, but I’m hoping that each plug is controlled independently which would be great to physically cut power to things like my TV and receiver without having to pull a plug that’s hard to get to and still maintain power to the HTPC 24/7. I’m sure it could […]
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EDIT 3/6 @ 3:30pm: Well that didn’t last long 🙁 Good thing this update has some cool new features besides Hulu! By now you have probably heard the news about Boxee releasing an update with a different way of approaching Hulu. While previously Boxee had an amazing integration with Hulu, that service had since been terminated due to unknown reasons […]
Read moreSome wonderful news from Boxee as they continue to develop even with the ridiculousness that is Hulu. Now they’re bringing in an app-store to offer even more, and seems to at least temporarily have solved the Hulu issue. we started boxee because there was an opportunity in the media center space for a product/company who put the user first, […]
Read moreBehold the MEGAREMOTE! Actually, roll onto it, because you can’t hold it: It’s made with two flexible Dance Dance Revolution mats for the PlayStation 2, hacked to control Windows Media Center with your feet. [Gizmodo]
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