Remember when there would actually be more than one new release every week? It’s been a while, so I don’t blame you if you don’t either. Either way, there are some good older movies this week. Also of note, I can’t remember a week with this many titles that won’t be available initially through Netflix…just a notice. MissingRemote’s Pick of […]
Read moreVery detailed step by step instructions for using a digital tuning adapter within Media Center for those in need. Many cable operators around the country are reclaiming analog space (separate from the over the air digital transition). If you have a cable set top box, nothing should change. If you connect coax out of the wall to an old analog […]
Read moreAlthough not the most comprehensive review I’ve ever read this article might peak the interests of those looking for a low profile heatsink for their HTPC. Be forewarned this item is on the pricey side however. Prolimatech has been able to effectively shrink down their award winning designs, into something that will cater for the low-profile market. The Samuel 17 is […]
Read moreWow, I hadn’t even heard of this remote but here’s a solid review of Logitech’s low priced (only $30!) remote from the Harmony line. Great way to get your feet wet and get rid of the remote control jumble! This is where Logitech’s new remote the Harmony 300i comes along. In hopes of simplifying a great device, Logitech has released […]
Read moreHere are the podcasts from this week, lots to choose from. Enjoy! This week I have the audio from the 2nd UK Media Center/WHS user group event last month. At the end of the event we had a Q&A session with a great panel including The Green Button’s Pete Brown, Andrew Cherry, Andrew Edney, Garry Whittaker, Simon May,Mark Lawson from […]
Read moreMinor update, Hauppauge added another registry key so the version being released will be 1.0.28190. The only change is that the FlushOnChannelChange registry was split into two settings, FlushOnChannelChange and PauseOnChannelChange. We were lucky enough to get early access to a forthcoming updated beta driver, 1.0.28188, from Hauppauge for their HD PVR support for Windows Media Center. Normally we […]
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If you have been a loyal ArcSoft user like many of us have for the past few years, you may have noticed the amount of logos on their splash screen continuing to increase. It has come to the point where when you want to play a Blu-ray movie you are forced to stare at these logos while it loads. Well […]
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Vidabox Wireless RF Keyboard Your wireless keyboard is the connection between you and your Home Theater PC. From extensive system configuration, to daily web browsing and media playback, to quick trouble shooting when your remote craps out your choice of keyboard can dramatically impact your user experience. Vidabox has updated their wireless keyboard offering so just click through to take […]
Read moreUpdate: As promised a newsletter was sent and it is good news. See a copy after the break. It isn’t much but if you, like us, are anxiously awaiting your Ceton InfiniTV 4 Jeremy Hammer [VP Systems Integration, Ceton Corporation] gave us some hope of a July release. We will make sure to update when the newsletter is […]
Read moreHrmm…can your iPhone do this? Pretty cool little app I caught thanks to Ian at TheDigitalLifestyle . Click over the link for a youtube video of it in action. It’s like a sideshow device….about 4 years later. The video gives a short demo of the integrated experience this Windows Media Center remote control application provides, including some gestures, how media […]
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