My Media Experience

Ultimate Guide to Plex Media Server for Windows 8

Tuukka — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:32:37 +0000

Plex Media Server represents the state of the art when it comes to managing and sharing your media library between various devices such as a home theater computer, media streamer, iPad, and mobile phone. In this complete guide, I will show you how to build a simple setup with Plex Media Server and Windows 8 Storage Spaces feature that will make all of your media easily accessible from almost any device.

15 Essential HTPC Tips for DIY Builders

Tuukka — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:23:45 +0000

In order to help you to get the most out of your custom Home Theater PC system, I have put together a list of 15 essential HTPC tips for you all do it yourself (DIY) builders. You will learn insider secrets from the experienced computer builders on how to keep your computer cool and silent.

Updated Home Theater PC Builds for 2013

Tuukka — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:15:35 +0000

Now it is a good time to start your home theater PC building project. I have just updated the optimal component recommendations for starter, budget, value and performance systems. I hope these recommendations will help you from wasting your time and money on tedious research. So, what are you waiting for, go building your own here.

How to Seamlessly Integrate Netflix and Hulu into XBMC

Tuukka — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:00:35 +0000

One common problem for the cord cutters is how to integrate XBMC, Netflix, Hulu and other premium content channels. In this practical guide, you will learn how to seamlessly use Netflix, Hulu, HBO Go, Amazon VOD, Pandora and more with XBMC Media Center. I will also reveal an easy way to get Netflix and Hulu working with the XBMC running on Linux-based computers such as OpenELEC HTPC and Raspberry Pi which has not been widely known before.

How to Customize XBMC 12 Frodo with All the Bells and Whistles

Tuukka — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:45:00 +0000

The latest XBMC version 12.0 (Codename Frodo) is a great media center software, but like many other open source projects, it is driven by very technical community, and it is not necessarily user friendly enough for the average person to customize and use. Fortunately, with a bit of time and the right skin, you can set things up properly and make XBMC very user-friendly and rock solid. Reading this article will take about 10 minutes. So, let’s dive right in...

Buying Guide: How To Buy The Perfect HTPC Hardware

Tuukka — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:39:47 +0000

Ready to buy components for your new HTPC? After reading my free eBook and determining the type of system you want, you probably have a clear idea of the configuration that is right for you. To narrow your choices further, follow this Home Theater PC Gear Buying Guide to get the top 3 recommendations for each component category. This is not yet another buying guide, but it is a comprehensive resource on everything you need to know about HTPC components to make a buying decision. I have spent tens of hours to build this guide, so it will definitely save you a lot of research time.

The State of Home Theater Computing

Tuukka — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 05:08:04 +0000

What is the state of today's home theater computing? Is it time to upgrade your HTPC? Throughout this article, I will summarize the recent releases and trends in the world of home theater computing. After reading this article, you will learn how popular home theater computers really are at the moment and which hardware and software you should be using.

How to Install XBMC Linux in 15 Minutes with OpenELEC

Tuukka — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:00:54 +0000

XBMC has been the favorite media center of advanced users for years, but thanks to the latest distribution OpenELEC 2.0, it is easier than ever to install XBMC on Linux. In fact, as OpenELEC advertises, I was able to install the complete operating system and media center in less than 15 minutes. In this guide, I will walk you through the steps I did to install and customize the OpenELEC 2.0 with the PVR support.

XBMC Remote Control Shootout

Tuukka — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:30:52 +0000

In this shootout, I will compare 8 different XBMC remote control alternatives to see which one is an ideal way to control your media center PC. The contenders are Motorola NYXBoard Hybrid, XBMC Constellation app for iPad, infrared PC remote control, keyboard remote, air mouse, Wiimote, HDMI CEC Adapter and Flirc. After testing each control device in the past months, I can say that the clear winner of this shootout is ...