Brent Evans If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a large collection of MP3 music files on your hard drive(s). Some of my MP3s were acquired from places like iTunes and Amazon, while others were ripped from my CD collection. The end result is a pile of MP3s – some with album art, many without. At home … Read more
Rakesh from Snapstream has the latest scoop on Hauppauge’s soon-to-be-released HTPC HD PVR device that will encode high definition component input via a cable or satellite set-top box using H.264 at up to 25 Mbps: Includes Hauppauge’s IR blaster with code library It accepts component video up to 1080p The hardware is “basically done” and … Read more
When I host a Super Bowl party the things I usually worry about is having enough food, making sure my TV and audio are in working condition and there is enough seating. What else could go wrong? Picture this. You have a group of people coming over to watch the most watched game of the … Read more
I was shipping a few packages at the UPS Store and noticed two unrelated individuals in the store with XBox 360s on their way to be repaired. I asked them about it and they both said their XBox 360 quit working and they were experiencing the “Red Ring of Death.” Then the UPS guy behind … Read more
My primary means for surviving the writers strike has been to load up my home theater PC DVR with recorded shows to watch through Spring and Summer 2008. Additionally, I’ll continue renting movies from Netflix and catch up on movies and TV shows that I missed out on before. While I’m at it, I’ll also … Read more
Many Home Theater PC users have been clamoring for a silent, easy-to-setup media extender that can handle High Definition video – a plug & play box that lets users remotely access their HTPC content from any TV in their home. Today, SageTV is answering their customers desires by delivering a new HD Media Extender ($199) … Read more
Due to the writers strike, I’ve been keeping a running tab at how many television episodes remain and it’s beginning to look pretty grim. Here’s a rundown of the casualties and where a few favorite television shows stand: Season Canceled 24 was set to premier in January 2008. Fox wanted to air all 24 episodes … Read more
The latest SageTV beta version (v6.3.2) was released last week. Notable features included within this build: 125 new online services (check it out above) Hauppauge HVR-950, ElGato EyeTV Hybrid, and HDHomeRun support for Mac Various bug fixes & performance optimizations Enhancements included in beta v6.3.1 Remember, this is a beta where the kinks get worked … Read more