I recently came across a post from C|Net regarding Microsoft’s Windows Media Center, calling it one of the decades 25 biggest flops in technology. Here’s the excerpt: Windows Media Center Edition was the enhanced version of Windows XP that featured multimedia extras and a special user interface optimized for viewing on a TV screen. It never really took off. Solution: […]
Read moreLooks like another good episode from the new HD Nation gang of Robert and Patrick. I thoroughly enjoyed the first episode and am downloading this one as we speak. If you have enjoyed the crew from past TechTV shows, no doubt you will enjoy this show (of course, being HTPC geeks helps as well). Revision3 This week’s Final Pick is […]
Read more
Moneual has been manufacturing HTPC cases for a while, but I have no experience with them. However, my past luck with slim height chassis has been…interesting. Takes specific parts and some tweaking. Maybe life is easier these days with so much of your needs being on-board…maybe no need for riser cards anymore! TheDigitalLifestyle.com Inside there is room for the […]
Read moreJust a preparation if you were planning on visiting Media Center forum TheGreenButton.com tomorrow (Tuesday, the 21st) that it will be down for site maintenance as the site receives a long overdue upgrade. The site was taken over by Microsoft last year, but this is the first upgrade it will receive. Hopefully search is improved 🙂 Site is expected to […]
Read moreI’m a big fan of Ian Dixon and what he’s already brought to Media Center in general (I know you all listen to his weekly podcasts!). Never letting himself be bored, Ian has designed an application with some pretty clever creativity. The idea works great if you have properly dated photographs. I could just imagine the laughs if I had […]
Read more
Alan started this and I’d like to bring it back. If only to remind me what new flicks I need to add to the top of my Netflix queue! Every week I will post the Blu-ray releases for the week and post links to purchase them if you so choose. The links provided lead to Amazon. You can support MissingRemote.com […]
Read moreNot the most traditional case when one thinks of a HTPC, however many people prefer the tower for all the benefits it brings, and if you have a closet or place to hide it out of place (or maybe it matches your subwoofer) then the only thing that matters is that it’s quiet. Antec has always been rock solid and […]
Read more
Reader Alert–this is not a retail product…so try to digest the fact that the remote’s MSRP is just under $1,500! Pretty cool remote, but it takes a lot of programming which is why this is a dealer/installer-only product. Start saving pennies! CrunchGear URC has thrown down the gauntlet and let loose the sexy MX-5000 universal remote. Look at that thing. […]
Read moreIs anyone truly surprised by this? I remember being offended the first time I played Madden and saw advertisements within them. Now though, I don’t even care. The end result is the important thing–if nothing changes, then yes it sucks. However, if this results in lower cost hardware or games, then bring it on. I have a hunch nothing is […]
Read more
I think this is more gimmick than anything, but it’s interesting to see how creative some of these companies are getting…from online shopping of clothes in movies to now this. Not sure how effective any of this is though. Do you really want to pull out your iPhone during a blu-ray movie instead of just using the remote? Engadget At […]
Read more