Not too many years ago, getting into the home automation game was a cost prohibitive and something best left to the professional installers. I am not here to say you are going to duplicate a $10,000 custom install job. Well, let me say that I may not duplicate a custom $10,000 job, but based on some of the DIY jobs […]
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Recently I posted a blog about how my development/HD server system died on my after my UPS beeped briefly. Well, I decided that it was worth a quick look to see if it was the power supply or not. I knew it would be a quick test, so I came up with the following test rig. PSU Test Rig Believe […]
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It has been so long since I have seen channel logos that I am not sure if I miss them or not. Like a long lost love I suppose. Taking a look at the pic attached to this post does stir some "special feelings" ;). The program to insert the logos can be found here and the TGB discussion can […]
Read moreAnd the crowd…goes…wild. Seriously, I remember saying how bogus the Extras were going to be before Vista, and boy did Microsoft let everyone down there. Good to know they’re at least learning from their mistakes. Our new approach to planning and building Windows doesn’t have the capacity to continue to deliver features outside the regular release cycle. While our […]
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Courtesy of my brother, this article actually has an HTPC that every significant other will love. No worrying about cases here, just glue some comp parts to the bottom of a table and you are set :). Work Gallery
Read moreI still want one of these! The NVIDIA Ion Small Form Factor reference PC platform proved itself to be a powerful multimedia machine with top-notch HD video playback capability and even a bit of light duty gaming performance available as well. In standard desktop and productivity applications, the machine was about on par with similarly equipped Intel Atom-based products. […]
Read moreLooks like an alternative to the DiNovo mini with a little less functionality. For when you only need a keyboard? Essentially a credit cardesque Bluetooth keyboard, we’re not sure that we’d use it to type on our coordinating LG phone, but it’d be fantastic for text entry on the PS3, or just navigating a simple home theater PC menu. […]
Read moreThe WiMax wireless standard promises more robust wireless service, greater reliability and power. Will it deliver? Wireless Interoperability for Microwave Transmission, more commonly known as WiMax, is a technology based on the IEEE 802.16 standard used for wireless transmission of data. The 802.16 standard has been through a few evolutionary stages, with 802.16e the most recent updated form. The […]
Read moreAnother great show from Ian, tune into hear all about a bunch of things going on in Media Center world. This week I am talking Derek R. Flickinger of Interactive homes inc about how Media Center fits with Custom Integrators and enthusiast, integrators and Microsoft can learn from each. Derek and I will be launching The Custom Integrator Show […]
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With the analog to digital conversion coming in one month, many people who generally get most of their TV from Over The Air sources tend to question if their current antenna setup will be able to receive the new digital broadcasts. Today we will be demystifying the Black Magic that is antennas and how they work. Getting Free […]
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