It’s once again time to have another MissingRemote contest. This time the prize is provided graciously by CyberEStore. To participate, simply browse the CyberEStore’s web site, pick three (3) items you wish you could have and post them in the forum contest thread. That’s it! Take some time to browse all the sections as they have a wide variety of […]
Read moreFrom the author of the vmcNetflix plugin. You’ll need the PlayOn digital media server software however, which after the 14 day trial runs out will cost you $40. vmcPlayIt is an add-in for Microsoft Windows Vista Media Center which provides a front-end interface to the PlayOn digital media server software for Vista Media Center PCs and Extenders. The PlayOn […]
Read moreBug fixes are always good, but what really sets this release is the integration with Media Center. As a Sage user, this get a bit of a ::yawn:: from me, but I know the Media Center folks will be pleased… of course, with some gripes about whatever MS hasn’t added yet. 😉 The great news is that new in […]
Read moreAlright, so the debate was not one side as the title seems but the title was too tempting to pass up. If you are looking for some alone time material on the throne, head on over to Boxee’s blog and print out this debate between Boxee and Mark Cuban. The debate at hand is the direction broadcasting is heading and […]
Read moreMSI is getting in on the HTPC/HDMI action. It’s not a silent card and so it has a small fan, which is hopefully nice and quiet. MSI’s R4600 HDMI’s entire series has native HDMI output to allow direct connection of your pc with hi-def TVs, monitors and projectors. Supporting full HD at a resolution of 1920×1080, this card presents […]
Read moreWhile these cases are too tall for my own taste, many people must like them, since there are a lot of similarly "large" HTPC cases. However, what immediately stole my attention was the 4 bay, hot swap, RAID cage on the front of the PC-C34F. Very interesting design choice. I’m wondering about cooling, vibration, and overall noise now. The […]
Read moreI for one have been waiting for this! Even tho I’m using a IR-BT adapter that an avsforum member made for the PS3 in the home theater, so my Harmony 1000 could control the PS3 too. However, it can’t turn on the PS3 when I hit Watch Movies (have to push the PS3 on/off button), nor it will turn it […]
Read moreIf you’re in the market for a new HTPC case, techspot did a roundup of some nice ones. One of the greatest challenges a HTPC faces is fitting in with the rest of your living room equipment, and this burden is placed at large on the case. Besides good looks, the case must operate at a reasonable volume and […]
Read moreAmazingly useful article if you’re considering an SSD as an OS drive for any application. I spent about three weeks working on my review of Intel’s X25-M SSD. Most of that was research and writing and re-writing to not only review the product but also to talk about the rest of the SSDs in the marketplace and their deficiencies. […]
Read moreI would like to take a minute to thank CyberEstore.com. Their continued support allows us to keep this website operational and deliver the best damn news and commentary the web has to offer. Artistic license aside, CyberEstore has a great selection of HTPC related goods including cases and tuner cards. Not only that they carry a wide range of other […]
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