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The Future of Home Theater Computers
Published on 2012-05-18 07:34:45
Welcome to the future of HTPCs. Now, it is time to take a look into the future to discuss how the home entertainment industry will be developing and how media centers fit into the big picture. Will home theater computers be all about streaming from the server to their clients? Front-end devices will get smaller and smaller or become embedded inside TVs, but you'll still need to stream the content from somewhere, so computers are still needed in the home theater ecosystem. I will also reveal how [..] > read more
What Are the Most Popular HTPC Components?
Published on 2012-05-01 12:30:40
The results are in! Each calendar quarter we take a look at what home theater computers, components and accessories have been popular with our readers last year (Q1 2011-Q1 2012). Read more about the winners. > read more
Poll Results for the Best HTPC Processor
Published on 2012-04-20 06:30:42
Here are the top 3 HTPC processors in 2012. We’ve tallied about 1,400 votes on the best home theater PC processor. Overwhelmingly, the Intel Core Sandy Bridge family still dominates the results while AMD Zacate E-350 is leading the budget processor category. Read more to see all the results. > read more
Top 8 Most Common HTPC Problems
Published on 2012-04-15 09:56:07
Since launching My Media Experience in 2009, I have received hundreds of interesting questions from my readers. There are surprisingly many similar challenges, so in this long and detailed post, I will try to provide an answer to the 8 most common HTPC problems. > read more
XBMC Eden 11 PVR Demonstration Video
Published on 2012-04-01 01:00:58
In this video, I will demonstrate the latest XBMC Eden 11.0 PVR edition which I am currently using with my home theater PC. This setup has pretty much all the bells and whistles you need to transform your computer into an all in one media center. > read more
List of the Best XBMC Addons
Published on 2012-03-31 03:30:08
So, you already installed XBMC Media Center, but you are looking for more ways to get video and music content? In this article, I will highlight the list of the best XBMC addons that will help you to get more out of your media experience. Check out if your favorites are included in the list. > read more
How JRiver Media Center Can Improve Your Audio Experience
Published on 2012-03-05 04:30:18
In this guest post, we will learn how JRiver Media Center can improve your audio experience. JRiver is fairly robust with the media and meta data management. It has even a theatre view, so it is suitable for the 10-foot experience. Continue reading to find out all the pros and cons. > read more
Four Steps to Becoming a Better Media PC Builder
Published on 2012-02-27 04:30:09
Building your own media PC is not as complicated as many people think. However, you can make the building process even smoother by following these four steps. In this article, you will learn to carefully plan components selection, use at least 6 months old components, use the right tools and pay attention to the cable management. > read more
This Is What I Learned from My 2012 HTPC Project (Updated)
Published on 2012-02-23 14:10:53
Updated: I have added a video and experiences about the Scythe Big Shuriken 2 CPU cooler. Here are the findings so far in my attempt to build an ultimate silent HTPC. This silence project means that I am attempting to set up a system that does not make any audible noise above the background noise levels. > read more
Readers Poll: Which Processor for the 2012 Home Theater PC Build?
Published on 2012-02-17 12:45:23
It is time for our annual poll for the ideal home theater PC components. The purpose of this poll is to find the optimal components for our recommended HTPC builds. To make our recommendations as useful as possible, I am hoping to do the research with the support of you, my dear readers. > read more
How to Choose Silent Home Theater PC Components
Published on 2012-02-12 05:16:15
In this ultimate guide, I will plan and build a custom home theater PC from start to finish. This guide is very practical (because I have purchased these recommended components for myself, too), so after reading this article you will feel much more comfortable in getting started with your own project. > read more
Can Network Blu-ray Player Substitute Media PC?
Published on 2012-01-29 11:30:53
Blu-ray disc players and Internet TVs have developed a lot in the recent years and there are more and more features to access online video and music content. In this article, we will have a look at the Sony BDP-S480 Blu-ray Disc Player to see whether it can replace a media PC. > read more
How to Avoid Common HTPC Building Pitfalls
Published on 2012-01-23 04:52:31
This guest post is by Rob de Maat. With the growing number of computers in my household, as well the growing digitization of media there came a point where I decided to invest in hardware and software to make things go easier. The whole project did not go as smoothly as I had expected, some challenges were nice, but there were a few lessons I learned. > read more
How to Install XBMC Eden 11 on ATV2
Published on 2012-01-16 04:56:27
In this guide you will learn how to jailbreak Apple TV 2 and install XBMC Eden 11 media center on it. > read more
Can Jailbroken Apple TV 2 Replace Your Home Theater PC?
Published on 2012-01-16 04:55:52
So, I decided to try Apple TV 2 out to see how well it would perform as a home theater computer. In this article, you will learn why my wife is currently using an ATV2 and why I still have another HTPC in our living room. > read more
New eBook Released: 5 Steps to a Successful Home Theater PC Project
Published on 2012-01-09 04:58:36
I have been working with this for months, and I am thrilled to announce that a new 4th edition of the “5 Steps to a Successful HTPC Project” -eBook has been released! It is much bigger (60-pages) and better than before. Many people who have read this new book are saying that I am crazy to give this eBook away for free. It is a truly unique eBook as there is no other such detailed guide available to cover all the steps from choosing components to configuring your media center. > read more
How to Build Your Own Home Media Server with FreeNAS
Published on 2012-01-01 05:40:02
Building a centralized storage for your media files does not necessarily need to be expensive. In this guide, you will learn how to build your own home media server with FreeNAS software by utilizing old computer parts. > read more