Just a few weeks ago, we considered combo NAS / media streaming set-top boxes, but what about those like our friend Matthew, looking for a HTPC that can function by itself as a NAS server without the ...

I'm currently debating on whether or not I should invest in building an HTPC. I just recently bought a HD direct view TV and I'm still trying to make up my mind on what to build around it. One of the ...

I got tired of retracing steps and rewriting config files every time I wanted to try out a new linux distro on my HTPC, so I'm documenting it this time. This is mainly for personal reference, but ...

htpc This is an Ansible Galaxy meta-role of sorts to install and manage a sample Home Theatre PC (HTPC) setup. The goal of this project is to demonstrate how one could use Ansible to wire together the ...

I’m getting old. Not in the sense that I battle with my hearing or that I have to start wearing glasses though. No, I’m talking about that point in your life when you’d much rather stay in and smash ...

Although Home Theater PCs have been around for quite some time, they are still somewhat tough to define. For some, the term HTPC conjures up images of an ultra small form factor, low-power system that ...

I'm considering a setup to do Internet/computer stuff to the TV... I think that's called an HTPC or a set-top box (or are they actually the same thing)? I don't think I'd be using it a lot, but my ...

In the 21st century, entertainment has become the cornerstone of our lifestyle. Each and every one of us spends a significant amount of time in front of our TV’s enjoying our favorite shows, watching ...

Looking at replacing my WDTV box which I stream to from my PC with a dedicated HTPC. I'm primarily looking to manage and view my vast collection of blu rays and DVD's and use something like XBMC to ...

We love HD movies, but we also love HTPCs, and bringing the two together would make us very happy. But the problem is we demand the ultimate experience -- or at least the best we out there. While it ...

On the outside, the LC11 comes with four USB ports on the front panel of the case. From a HTPC perspective, where you typically would not have a mouse and keyboard connected at all times, the front ...

The Wireless HTPC Keyboard is the latest gadget from the guys over at Brando, and I have to admit this is one of the cooler ones we have seen from them. This cool looking Wireless HTPC Keyboard ...