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 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 ...

A note on terminology: we refer to the “high-end” setup as the Hot Rod and the “low-end” setup as the Budget Box, just as we do in the normal Ars System Guide. The Hot Rod HTPC and Budget HTPC are not ...

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’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 ...

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 ...

The Wi-Key does well as HTPC keyboard-cum-mouse. While it’s not as sleek or showy as some of the Logitech options, it costs a lot less too, and offers decent bang for buck. It doesn’t make sense for ...

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 ...

Moneual Labs is no stranger to unusual PC cases – their I*magine HTPC grabbed a CES Innovation award back in 2008 – and while the new Dual Screen PC (DSPC) case might have a more traditional basic ...

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 ...