Plex Updates Roku Channel

Plex Server

Plex Server recently announced a new interface for the Roku media center device.  With that announcement I decided to jump back into the world of Plex and give it another round of testing.  Plex is a media streaming device with client interfaces on a number of good platforms including some LG Smart TVs on the market.  The one I use most is the Roku of course.  I hope someday they get … [Read more...]

Acer’s HTPC the Revo RL100

Acer Revo RL100

The Revo RL100 by Acer is a unique take on the home theater PC.  It is a highly stylized design closer to a DVD player than a computer.  It has a slide out touch-based keyboard and mouse, a blu-ray DVD option and a powerful AMD Athlon II neo- Dual Core processor to boot.  It won Best Choice and Design & Innovation awards at Computex 2011.  That is pretty impressive, but so is the price tag … [Read more...]

The XBMC Page is Open for Business

XBMC Interface

I have started the review process of the XBMC Open Source Media Center application.  You can get to the page by going to Guide in the menu bar and choosing XBMC.  Keep an eye out for new articles in the coming weeks. You can access the guide here   … [Read more...]

Getting to know the Home Theater PC

Windows Media Center

There are a ton of “media center” applications out there.    Most are of quality with plenty of options and merit.   The first thing you need to know when making your decision: don’t pay for anything, at least not yet.    There is plenty of hardware out there to enhance your TV watching experience but let’s see what we can do with the PC you already own first by getting a feel for … [Read more...]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Hulu

Hulu Plus

On the surface Hulu Plus is a fantastic idea; a central source of television entertainment in an easy to user, remote control friendly environment.  Simply install the Hulu desktop application on your desktop computer, media center device, home theater PC or now even your Playstation 3.  Once installed create an account through the Hulu Plus website.   They will even throw in a free 1 week … [Read more...]