Bringing Windows® SideShow™ content to everyday devices

They are having a signup for people to try the software to let iPhones, Windows mobile device, etc access  sideshow content.  Control Think ThinkRemote sets Windows SideShow content free, bringing SideShow gadgets to everyday electronic devices such as mobile phones, portable game consoles, and remote controls. With support for wired, wireless, and Internet-based connectivity, ThinkRemote keeps you connected to your […]

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CentOS 5.1: Flashed

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PCs = Noise.  No matter how you stack things up, it seems there is always something clicking, buzzing, humming, or whooshing in your ear.  Whether it is the fans keeping the system cool, the hard drive grinding away, or even the clicking of the keys and mouse, noise is ever present.  While there are many guides about reducing fan noise […]

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The Somewhat Daily Button – February 20th, 2008

Headline: HD DVD surrenders the high-def disc war. MissingRemote.com: Good, now where is our updated playback software and hardware? I really hope this speeds up development of a high def disc HTPC that is equivalent of a CE device. Along with Hauppauge’s and DirectTV announcement, this could be the year of the HTPC. HD DVD News: Amazon takes of 50% […]

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Convert Your HD DVDs to Blu-Ray

Got any "old" HD-DVDs sitting around?  Make them useful again. Wired By converting your movies to a more enduring format, you can ensure your movie collection survives the death of the machine that plays them. The process is simple in principle but excruciating in practice, thanks to the complexity of the technology, the myriad of applications needed and the predations […]

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CentOS 5.1: Stripped Install

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CentOS is the community based clone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.  Its stability and long release cycle make it perfect for building a home server or MythTV appliance.  Let’s walk through the process of installing a stripped down but very functional version of CentOS 5.1 which can be the basis for your next Linux project. Digg It! History   History […]

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First GeForce 9 series GPU to be launched on Feb 21

DigitTimes Nvidia is planning to launch its first GeForce 9 series graphics chip, the GeForce 9600 GT (G94), for the mid-range market on February 21, according to sources at graphics card makers. The pertinant details include a tidbit about hardware acceleration for the secondary video stream in PiP enabled Blu-ray and HD DVD titles: The 9600 GT adopts a 65nm […]

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Alan’s Build Log: Episode #4.5

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There wasn’t enough accomplished over vacation to call it a full point release, so here we are at #4.5 of my build log. I will break it down into categories so it is easier to follow. CableCARD As luck would have it, my replacement ATI OCUR arrived 30 minutes before I left on vacation. Think of the torture knowing I had […]

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