Quick PowerLead Ptox P1030 review: Windows 10 in a can

Powerlead Ptox P1030 Review Device

In this PowerLead Ptox P1030 review we take a look at a small device with a unique form factor. This form might put some customers off the idea of buying it, but is interesting nevertheless. A cylinder, almost like a beverage can, which challenges the very notion of what a Windows media … read more

Plex Server 1.0 Release: upgrade your Plex server

Plex Server 1.0

Plex is an application useful to set up and manage your own media center, and connecting several devices within your network (or outside of it) to your home server, to stream media and enjoy your content wherever you are. In this regard it is similar to Emby, and you could … read more

Guide: How to install Kodi SoundCloud addon

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Kodi is not just movies and TV shows. You can get lots of content with the best Kodi movies addons. You can also get many hours of entertainment with these 10 best Kodi live TV addons. However, Kodi is not just about video. Some addons enable you to get access to … read more

NVIDIA SHIELD TV update brings great improvements and fixes

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If you’re the happy owner of an NVIDIA SHIELD TV then you’re in luck, as an update to the firmware of this great media streamer is available now. Several improvements are being implemented in the NVIDIA SHIELD TV update, and we will take a look at them in this article. … read more

Android Nougat 7.0 will bring multi-window to your setup

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A distinct advantage that Kodi for Windows offers to users that is not possible yet in Kodi for Android is the fact that you can run Kodi windowed, and share the screen with another app. This is not a widely used feature for media viewing, however, it’s useful if you … read more

Guide: How to install Emby SoundCloud Plugin

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As you may know by now, your HTPC device is not only limited to playing video. Nowadays, a more integral entertainment experience is sought, where you integrate music, gaming, tv and movies in one device. This is achieved greatly with Kodi and some of the best Kodi addons available. For … read more

Quick Vensmile W10 Review: Thin Windows HTPC Box

Vensmile W10 Review Featured | Smarthomebeginner

When looking at the device in this Vensmile W10 review, you might be misled to think it is a tablet. However, upon closer inspection, you will notice it is a thin Windows mini PC. Don’t let its width fool you into thinking this is not an useful Windows HTPC box. … read more

Guide: Easy Kodi VPN Ubuntu setup with IPVanish

Kodi Vpn Ubuntu Featured | Smarthomebeginner

If you have been reading our latest tutorials, then you know by now that you can easily install a Kodi VPN Windows connection or configure an Android VPN for Kodi for your media center by using the encryption apps provided by paid services such as IPVanish. There are also other more complex methods … read more

Guide: Easy Kodi VPN Android setup with IPVanish

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If you use an Android device to access your Kodi streams, and have found trouble with geolocked content, then this tutorial is for you. We have seen in past guides what is a VPN and how to use OpenVPN on Windows, but we haven’t seen how to use VPN on … read more

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