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The Issues with Internet TV

Andy MarkenApr 9, 2008November 28, 20140

The world of content and entertainment is changing right before our eyes. People want their entertianment on their big screen, on their PC, on their

HDTV for Under $100

Andy MarkenApr 3, 2008August 3, 20140

When the kids went to college we were “a little shy” on two key items: room in each of their apartments for a big LCD

Cyberlink YouCam Adds Fun to IM

Andy MarkenFeb 23, 2008June 26, 20140

For our kids email is so yesterday. They’ve even gotten tired of text IMing (instant messaging). Now that they both have installed Skype they’d much

Record XM Radio on Media Center

Alan McCloskeyNov 20, 2007August 2, 20140

When XM Radio first came out, they featured a radio that connected directly to your PC. This wonder allowed you to capture the audio stream directly to

Sony VAIO VGP-XL1B3 Media Changer Review

Alan McCloskeyNov 14, 2007August 2, 20140

I have been looking for a cheap expandable storage method for Media Center for some time. After one of my recent rants about Media Center

Six Data Recovery Tools to Help Regain Your Data

Guest WriterNov 9, 2007July 18, 20260

I don’t think I have to say that data loss is everyone’s nightmare. At home, data loss could mean years worth of photos, videos, financials,

Never Enough Storage for Media Center

Alan McCloskeyNov 8, 2007June 27, 20140

I, like many Home Theater PC owners, simply don’t have enough storage. Even though Terabyte hard drives are available (and somewhat affordable), I still don’t

Pinnacle PCTV HD PCI Capture Card Review

Alan McCloskeyOct 31, 2007August 2, 20143

If you use a Home Theater PC, then you’re no doubt familiar with the many PVR and HDTV cards available. Although Windows Media Center supports

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

Convert Your VHS to DVD

Andy MarkenAug 29, 2007June 27, 20140

Remember the holidays from three…five…ten years ago? Birthdays? Family outings? The great times you had with your parents, grandparents or great grandparents? Aren’t you glad you captured all

Nero is annoyingly bloated

John-ErikAug 29, 2007August 29, 20141

Nero is an annoying bloated piece of software. I don’t need a CD burning package the size of Windows XP to burn CDs and DVDs.

Choosing a Portable MP3 Player

Guest WriterAug 20, 2007July 4, 20140

MP3 players are everywhere! It seems that the number of makes and models in this market is growing daily, with features and capabilities intended to

Setting Up Windows Home Theater PC

Alan McCloskeyMay 17, 2007August 1, 20140

Getting a Windows Home Theater PC to ran as simply and reliably as an appliance has always been the goal of any Media PC enthusiast.

HD Copy Protection

Alan McCloskeyJan 26, 2007June 3, 20110

It’s probably too little too late now. Many of the big studios probably have all their new authoring equipment. I hate it when studios do

Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD Players

Alan McCloskeyDec 19, 2006August 3, 20120

Although DVD as we know it today will be around for some time to come, the advent of high definition playback for consumers is now