HTPC
GlideTV Navigator Remote Review
I have been somewhat critical of the GlideTV Remote since it was announced. There have been a few reviews that have made me rethink the remote. Brent from GeekTonic reviewed the remote and did a great job at it. Pretty much anything you wanted to know about the remote is in the [...]
Xbox to HTPC Hacks
If you’re like me you still have a old Xbox laying around. I don’t use it but after reading over the Xbox to HTPC hacks at hackaday, I’m thinking I need to do something with it. While XBMC isn’t going to give you everything in a media center, it will give you a [...]
Remotely Possible for iPhone to Control Your HTPC
Remotely Possible is a iPhone/iPod Touch that lets you control your Windows based computer including your HTPC. The app is $2.99 but seems like a really good deal for what it does. It can detect your Windows based computers on the network and auto-connect to them. It allows you to launch apps [...]
It’s Time To Get a HTPC
There are a whole lot of media streamers on the market but they can be limited in what they can do. It might be time to step up to a HTPC to cover your needs. The new Atom and ION chips make getting HTPC a lot cheaper and with more power. Gizmodo [...]
Deal: SiliconDust HDHomeRun HDHR
The SiliconDust HDHomeRun HDHR is on sale right now for only $124 with free shipping. The HDHomeRun is a dual qam network tuner. It works with Windows, Mac and Linux. I know a lot of people use these with MythTV, Windows Media Center or SageTv and absolutely love them. It does [...]
Could Be The Ultimate HTPC Remote
This awesome little wireless touchpad/keyboard would be perfect for a HTPC. It’s only $62 which makes up for its appearance. It’s made by USB Geek and requires just a small receiver on the computer.
# Features: Full-featured RF keyboard with Touchpad
# 48 keys QWERTY format handheld style keyboard
# 2.8″ (7cm) touchpad with [...]
Sky Player Launched Today for Windows Media Center
Sky Player for Windows Media Center is available today. While it is UK only it’s a great idea and I wish more service providers would look at this model. It allows you to stream on-demand, movies and live events straight to Windows Media Center. It doesn’t require a satellite or set-top box. [...]
Build a Cheap Boxee Box Now
Even though Boxee is going to announce details about a Boxee Box on December 7th, you can still build a cheap Boxee Box now. Lifehacker has come through again with a great how-to on building a Boxee Box for $350. That’s $150 more than the XBMC build they posted about but it is [...]
Another option for Netflix on Windows Media Center
I posted about Anthony Park’s Netflix plug-in for Windows Media Center. Now there is a second option to get Netflix on the media center. Click here for more information on the new plug-in. There is a video below of the plug-in in use.
Video: Linksys DMA2200 setup
Below is a 2 part video of unboxing and setup of the Linksys DMA2200. The DMA2200 is the one that includes the upconvert DVD player. I still haven’t broken down and bought an extender yet. But they sure look nice.
Part 1:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud2Zzo9KapY&rel=1″>
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