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How to Program Media Center Remote

Alan McCloskeyJul 29, 2014July 29, 20140

By default, the VOL + and VOL - buttons on the remote control for Media Center PC control the system volume on your computer, and

HTPC vs Consoles, Boxee, XBMC, WMC?

Alan McCloskeyJun 15, 2013June 22, 20140

I love media streamers, and being an awesome technology journalist I get to review many different media streamers. Some are good and some are awful,

nMedia Wood HTPC 8000 Case Review

Alan McCloskeyNov 15, 2009June 23, 20140

Back in the day when computer modding was brand new, people came up with some of the most innovative PC cases. Some shoved their cases

GlacialTech Altair A381 Home Theater Case Review

Alan McCloskeyJan 16, 2009August 19, 20140

We review so many Home Theater PC cases that sometimes they all start to look alike. Many of them try to mimic the look of

GMC AVC-K1 Media PC Case Review

Alan McCloskeyDec 30, 2008August 14, 20140

The GMC Corporation (not to be confused with General Motors in the USA) is a Korean company that has produced some of the most innovative

nMedia 1000B Home Theater Case Review

Alan McCloskeyDec 30, 2008June 24, 20142

More people are trading in their complicated rack of home theater equipment in exchange for an Home Theater PC. Most HTPCs are all-in-one appliances that

Antec Veris Multimedia Station Premium Review

Alan McCloskeyDec 21, 2008August 14, 20140

We’ve reviewed many Home Theater cases over the years at OCmodshop. Some of them have multimedia features that are seamlessly integrated with the case, while

Thermaltake DH102 Home Theater PC Case Review

Alan McCloskeyDec 21, 2008August 19, 20140

Home Theater PCs have grown in popularity over the past decade. At first these were nice items built by nerds to experience cutting-edge home theater

X-Gene HTPC Case Review

Don HaynesSep 16, 2008August 7, 20140

Sometimes I get those new hardware for review, and my first thought is “what the Hell?”. This is one of those times. I bring to

GMC Noblesse AVC-S7 HTPC Case Review

Alan McCloskeyDec 19, 2007August 2, 20142

I love Home Theater PC cases. Several years ago there weren’t many to choose from, and many of them looked more like PC equipment rather

Ubuntu-Based PVR

Alan McCloskeySep 19, 2007June 27, 20140

Grant was looking into creating a Ubuntu-based PVR. Once it was configured I’m sure it would be pretty hard to break. Windows is rock-solid as

Figuring out a HTPC

John-ErikSep 4, 2007November 28, 20140

Yeah, now I just need to figure out HOW to do it. I also need to get the noise level to zero, and bypass all

Antec Minuet 300 Micro HTPC Case Review

Alan McCloskeyAug 31, 2006July 29, 20140

Whether it be for home theater, LAN parties, or simple space economics, a small PC case can fit your needs. Even though components are hotter

SilverStone LC10 HTPC Case Review

Alan McCloskeyFeb 27, 2005July 27, 20140

I have been a home theater enthusiast for many years (even before DVD became available) and have always been interested in the home theater PC