My Media Experience

This Is What I Learned from My 2012 HTPC Project

Tuukka — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:00:53 +0000

Here is an update to 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.

Readers Poll: Which Processor for the 2012 Home Theater PC Build?

Tuukka — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:45:23 +0000

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.

How to Choose Silent Home Theater PC Components

Tuukka — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:16:15 +0000

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.

Can Network Blu-ray Player Substitute Media PC?

Tuukka — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:30:53 +0000

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.

How to Avoid Common HTPC Building Pitfalls

Tuukka — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:52:31 +0000

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.

How to Install XBMC Eden 11 on ATV2

Tuukka — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:56:27 +0000

In this guide you will learn how to jailbreak Apple TV 2 and install XBMC Eden 11 media center on it.

Can Jailbroken Apple TV 2 Replace Your Home Theater PC?

Tuukka — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:55:52 +0000

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.

New eBook Released: 5 Steps to a Successful Home Theater PC Project

Tuukka — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:58:36 +0000

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.

How to Build Your Own Home Media Server with FreeNAS

Tuukka — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:40:02 +0000

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.

Best of My Media Experience Tips in 2011

Tuukka — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:29:04 +0000

I wish happy and successful new year 2012 to all my readers at mymediaexperience.com. Thank you for being active supporters of the growth of this site. Below you will find the most popular posts published in 2011. Check them out to make sure you have not missed any.