There comes a time in every Linux user’s life where it would be quite handy to administer the box remotely. Whether it is to tweak some Linux settings from a Windows box or to fiddle with the Linux server in the basement from the comfort of your desktop system upstairs, SSH (Secure SHell) can make your dreams come true. Today, […]
Read moreMaybe it’s time to finally pick up a cheap Mac Mini. 🙂 Life Hacker "Whether or not you’ve already transformed your old Xbox into a media Center with Xbox Media Center (XBMC), chances are you’ve seen what a killer media center application XBMC is. If you’ve ever wished you could bring the same saucy media center interface to your Mac, […]
Read moreAnother one bites the dust. Up until now, Netflix has been stocking both formats. But now they will be switching exclusively to Blu-ray. Reuters Netflix said that with such a clear signal from the industry, it will only buy Blu-ray discs going forward and will phase out stock of HD DVD by about the end of the year.
Read moreVista users with Netflix accounts can now rejoice. An MCML (beta) plugin was just released by Anthony Park (the MCEBrowser guy) that does all the stuff the old MyNetflix plugin did, plus it also handles "Watch Now"! And since it’s MCML it looks great too. This is one of the plugins I’ve been most excited about lately seeing as how […]
Read moreHi All, I just posted a guide on the SageTV forums on how to record 1080i HD component input in SageTV using a Blackmagic Decklink Intensity Pro and thought some here might find it useful. Enjoy! SageTV I spent over a year perfecting HD recording via component input on a Blackmagic Intensity Pro in SageTV. Of course, now that I’ve […]
Read moreCharlie Owen, a member of the Media Center Team, has posted a thread in the TGB forums requesting feedback on the Start Menu in VMC. Now I know everyone has an opinion on what they would like to see different. The Green Button My only complaints (and I suppose these have more to do with Recorded TV than Start) is […]
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The search for a great frontend has met its match today in the Antec Fusion Black. Sporting a black front panel, LCD with integrated IR receiver and a quiet design, what more could you need? Read on to find out. Intro Antec is a name that most have heard before. They have a number of great computer cases and […]
Read moreI will be heading out on vacation starting today. The rest of the gang will be filling for me in my absence. We shouldn’t see a slow down but you never know. We are all very busy people :). Thanks again for your readership and I look forward to getting back in the mix when I get back :). -Alan
Read moreToday’s tip of the day is an attempt to get more out of your 10′ music experience. A big WOW factor for a lot of setups is having a nicely organized jukebox either on your HTPC or on various touchscreens/clients through out the house. Browsing a large music collection on most 10′ Media Center applications can be a bit on […]
Read moreRather then buy multiple stand alone boxes, an HTPC can be a more modular setup. If you are only interested in TV add in a couple of tuner cards, or if you want to watch high def discs throw in a multi-format high-def drive. The basics of adding Blu-ray or HD DVD to your HTPC can be found in our guide […]
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