Kodi v15 Isengard released: PVR, playback and more

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Kodi Entertainment Center, formerly XBMC, has been updated to Kodi v15 Isengard. Kodi is a versatile media center which you can run in most platforms, with versions including Kodi for Windows and Kodi for Android. Kodi also serves as the basis for media center operating systems such as OpenELEC and … read more

NVIDIA SHIELD TV: An amazing option for your media center

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A major weak point of Android set-top boxes, especially for people with the knowledge and desire to set up the perfect HTPC under this operating system, is the frustrating fact that none of them offer 4k video output. This is the reason why, upon hearing about the NVIDIA SHIELD TV, … read more

CX-919 Android stick: Take your media center with you

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Most media center devices are thought of as a static, immovable shrines where to come relax with your favorite shows after a long day of work. Perhaps, this is why most devices tend to sacrifice compact sizes in favor of performance, but… what if you wanted to go exactly the … read more

Yatse vs Kore: a comparison to help you decide

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If you have an Android device, you are aware of the fact they can be turned into virtually anything if you download the right app for it (well, perhaps you cannot turn them into a toaster, but that is OK). You can turn your smartphone or tablet into a touchscreen … read more

Yatse: an android remote control app for Kodi

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Earlier we told you about Kore, the official Kodi remote app for Android. It is a nice option to consider if you want to control your HTPC from your couch, bringing comfort and convenience to your setup. Although it is officially supported by Kodi, it is still a relatively new … read more

Guide: How to install Kore remote app for Kodi?

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Some days ago we spoke to you about the new Kore official Android remote for Kodi. This remote is a great option when you are using XBMC/Kodi on your HTPC. Kodi has been one of the most reliable and known applications to run HTPCs, mainly because of the fact it … read more

How to Install SuperRepo on Kodi for easy addon installation?

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Kodi addons can provide a boost to your content and your media center. The installation of repositories and addons allows for a greatly customizable Kodi experience, in addition to things like skins for Kodi or keyboard and mouse remote controls, repositories are one of the things that make your Kodi … read more

CuBox TV: performance to the cube power for your HTPC

Cubox Tv Featured | Smarthomebeginner

Usually when you are browsing for a new device to act as your media center, you might have in mind certain parameters, such as wanting your new hardware to be fast, reliable, silent, and have low power consumption. All of these things are great, but it’s almost certain that you … read more

PiPO X8: an Android/Windows dual-boot touchscreen device

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Just when I thought technology couldn’t surprise me anymore, the guys at PiPO came up with a brilliant idea. Instead of producing just another iteration of their dual boot mini PC, they decided to mix it with other interesting things, and the result is the PIPO X8. The PiPO X8 … read more

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