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SIMEREC Universal IR Remote Control IR Power Switch (PCS-2) Simerec has created a new product to fill a niche in the HTPC world.  The IR Remote Control Power Switch allows users to turn on their HTPC with the use of any IR remote control.  Gone are the days of getting up off that comfy coutch just to turn on your […]

Intel DG45ID mATX Motherboard Intel has always been known for developing some of the most stable motherboards to accompany their processors. With the DG45ID introduction they offered a solution for HTPC enthusiasts who desired a full featured board with stability as a focus yet the special needs an HTPC motherboard needs–including small form factor, HDMI and DVI video and 7.1 […]

Logitech Harmony 700 Remote Control Logitech has been really on top of its game recently with announcements of the Harmony One and 900 remote controls featuring all sorts of features and touch screens galore for your entertainment. All those features also bring about them a fairly high retail price, so Logitech decided to invest some effort into bringing a more […]

VIA NSD-7800 8-Drive NAS Storage Solution The popularity of Windows Home Server as a viable NAS competitor has spawned a number of solutions from HP and Acer, to name a few. Equally as popular however, has been the desire for enthusiasts to roll out and build their very own WHS Server boxes as well. The main restriction with the majority […]

Updated on 8/8: Added section on Flash Video and Windows7 Testing ASRock ION-330 Nettop Today we take a closer look at the ASRock ION-330 Nettop device–a small form factor system that comes almost complete out of the box and appears to be a great match on paper to other HTPC clients. Being low powered, low cost and seemingly capable, can […]

   With the release of the Atom processor, Intel revolutionized the low-power computing industry.  These days more and more netbooks are being sold with these inexpensive, low-power chips due to their ability to handle most day to day activities well while providing a long lasting battery life.  Today I bring to you a Mini-ITX motherboard based on the Atom N270.  […]

When Hulu started shutting down Boxee and other addins that utilized its service for a 10′ experience interface, people assumed one of the following–either the big content providers were uncomfortable blurring the line for television shows on their computers via a remote interface, or that they were working on something themselves and wanted the market to themselves. For better or […]

  With the change over to digital television coming ever closer in the US, it is important to be aware of some of the options out there for digital converter boxes.  Today we will have a look at an offering from Winegard.   Specifications For your viewing pleasure, we start off with a video of the unboxing of the converter […]

Battle of the HP WHS Boxes – EX475 vs the new EX487 If you are like me, you couldn’t wait to get your hands on the initial HP MediaSmart Windows Home Server system when they first came out last year. I received one and put it to the Battle of the Windows Home Servers , and it did wonderfully going […]

  With the change over to digital television coming ever closer in the US, it is important to be aware of some of the options out there for digital converter boxes.  Today we will have a look at an offering from Winegard.   Specifications For your viewing pleasure, we start off with a video of the unboxing of the converter […]