Preview: HD PVR for Windows Media Center

  I’ve added my initial thoughts and some screen shots, check it out via Read more below.   I’ve been e-mailing back and forth with Hauppauge support trying to get early access to the native Windows Media Center drivers.  No luck with early access but the latest e-mail stated I’d be able to download beta drivers today. As of 4:25 pm CT […]

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Six Core Capable ITX Motherboard Announced

For anyone looking to put some serious BHP in a small form factor (SFF) HTPC or WHS J&W has the board for you.  Cooling it will be a tough, but sometimes a good challenge makes it more fun.   J&W, the company that hides under the MINIX brand, has surprised us with one quite unique and feature packed ITX motherboard. […]

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Cool Sage V7 Main Menu Modification

PluckyHD of Sage Movie Wall fame (and soon Sage My Movies – which just might be my favorite UI import) just released a theme and main menu customization to get back some of the dynamic menu goodness that V6 had. I haven’t had a chance to install it yet, but the video looks really cool.     Plucky’s Menu Mod […]

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Where to Watch the World Cup Online and on Your Phone

The World Cup is THE most watched sporting event in the world, and only comes around every 4 years. (Seriously, it destroys the numbers from the Super Bowl) Unfortunately since it’s in South Africa, the times of the games are all over the map. Here’s a handy list of online resources for you to um…..take breaks at work and watch […]

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June 8th Blu-ray Releases

Not a ton to pick from this week. Caddyshack is of course a comedy classic but not sure the Blu-ray treatment is all that special for it–looking forward to finding out. The Illusionist was a good movie as well, but kinda old. So that leaves pretty much the only major new release… MissingRemote’s Pick of the Week Shutter Island I’m […]

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