I was recently looking at my development system and wanted to load Windows as a boot option to a system primarily running Linux. This got me to thinking. What if I did something that corrupted or overwrote the boot sector on my hard drive? What if I could no longer boot into Linux as I had intended? What if I […]
Read moreHappy Monday :). Not a whole lot going on in the MissingRemote.com labs right now. We are waiting for an HD-PVR and Avermedia’s new hybrid card to test. I have a small update to my ongoing build that I plan on writing up today or tomorrow. As well, I have roughed out what CPU tests we will be looking at […]
Read moreThere is the possibility that Showshifter / Mediaphoenix might go opensource! Take a look at this thread on the mediaphoenix forum: Forum Link Alan: I think Meedios and Showshifter would maker a great open source combo.
Read moreThis article outlines the testing methodology that MissingRemote.com uses. You will find, over time, that this document will change as we our test bench improves, our budget changes (hopefully for the better) and of course inpur from our readers. Our focus for these tests will be how the CPU performs in Media Center and digital media activities. Our goal will […]
Read moreNot much going on in the news world today ;). Here are a few tidbits plus some interesting forum discussions. Cell Phone News: Next gen iPhone to support 1080p H.264 @ Beyond3D Motherboard News: ECS A780GM-A Black Series Motherboard Review @ Elite Bastards Monitor News: 24" monitor roundup @ Anandtech Cooler News: Old CPU coolers tested on overclocked Yorkfield CPU […]
Read morePersonally, I think there is room in the Media Center world for a commercial movie library. I am not sure QUiiQ fits the bill as I just can’t much information regarding their product and how it works. They do offer try before you buy if you are interested in giving it a spin. Their latest update focuses on getting their […]
Read moreI hope everyone is having a great weekend 🙂 SageTV News: Biallo devloping a new mini-guide for SageMC Blu-ray News: Top selling Blu-ray discs for this week @ EngadgetHD Speaker News: JL Audio Fathom F-112 Subwoofer review @ Secrets of HIFI & HT Receiver News: Pioneer VSX-94TXH, 1800 MSRP, 7.1 A/V Receiver with HDMI 1.3a review @ Audioholics Display Device […]
Read moreWelcome to another edition of The Daily Button. Lots of VMC plugin news to report. As well, I am catching up on some news that has piled in the old inbox. VMC plugin News: ngRC remote control for use with PSP and iPhone @ The Green Button VMC Plugin News: Internet Radio – Shoutcast plugin @ The Green Button VMC […]
Read more
I must admit it wasn’t until I visited Microsoft this past month that I learned of these features that have been inside Vista Media Center since it was released! Shame on me, but hey, better late than never! The first is the ability to edit channels. Have you ever been perusing through the guide only to find some channels that […]
Read moreIt is hard to believe that I have been involved with various HTPC websites for almost 5 years and here at MissingRemote.com for almost two years. In that time, my goal has always been to provide a resource for folks to build a better media center PC. I like what we have accomplished so far with all the credit going […]
Read more