HTPC TV : Choose How To Connect
Part of having a HTPC is being able to connect your HTPC up to your TV. There are quite a few different sources for getting TV, and in this article we aim to cover these different sources, and explain how to connect each one up to your HTPC. Read more
The Best HTPC Video Card
A lot of people are lost when it comes to their HTPC and what video card to get.
To me there are a few requirements when it comes to buying a HTPC video card, which are:
1. Quiet (I don’t want to hear it from the couch)
2. Small (I want it to fit in my HTPC case, not have to buy a huge case just for the video card)
3. HDMI out, preferably with audio
4. Low Power Consumption (equals less heat and noise)
5. Powerful enough to play High Definition content and Blu-Ray DVDs Read more
HTPC Front End
There are two definitions for a HTPC front end. The first one is the software interface that you use to run your HTPC. This means the interface that makes it easy to play your movies, watch TV, access you photos and listen to music etc.
The 2nd definition of a HTPC front end is when you have networked PCs, and the front end is the computer or media extender you use the access the more powerful backend HTPC which runs everything.
In this article we will be using the first definition, and outlining some of the popular front end HTPC programs: Read more
Using the Wiimote to control the HTPC
I came across this great article on lifehacker about how you can control your HTPC with your wiimote!
The thing is, the wiimote (as well as the balance board that comes with wii fit) use Bluetooth, so you can connect them to your computer. Read more