Alejandro
An open source alternative to the well-known media center software applications Plex and Kodi, Emby (which used to be called Media Browser 3) offers several options and capabilities that might come in handy for setting up your HTPC. This software application promises to enable you to bring all your media … read more
Ah, what a great amount of time we invest in building the perfect media center. We have to select the right device for the things we want to do, then we want to select the right application, whether it is Emby, SPMC, Kodi or Plex; or perhaps any other. We … read more
For more than a decade, Windows Media Center presented its users with the option of enjoying a 10-foot interface which enabled them to play videos, music, browse photos or view them in a slideshow, and even recording live TV (provided you had the right accessories), or any other activity that … read more
The official XBMC remote app has been non-functional on Kodi, but that changed with the recent release of Kore: the official Kodi remote app. A key aspect to take into consideration when building your HTPC is, without a doubt, comfort. This desirable feature is an integral part of the media … read more
Building our 20 best Kodi addons list, we now present 10 best Kodi Kids addons in 2015. You have already set up your HTPC using XBMC/Kodi, and you’re ready to watch the latest shows and movies on your big screen. You kick your shoes off, and relax on your couch, … read more
It is a rare occurrence when a new device truly surprises me. I could actually count these times with the fingers of one hand, in particular when it comes to media players. But, despite of the rare frequency of this, it was exactly what happened when I came across this … read more
I must admit that when I first read this name, it made me think back to my first language, Spanish. I was reminded of the word “rayo”, which sounds strikingly alike, and means “lightning”. I was once again reminded of that word when I felt a jolt of surprise and … read more
If you are looking for a free and open-source alternative that acts as a simple web interface for your XBMC/Kodi HTPC, providing you with a nice overview or front page, from which you can control many aspects of your install, then look no further. Maraschino frontend is a project developed … read more
The INTEL devices identified as NUC, which stands for Next Unit of Computing, are simple, bare bone computers with some key features that make them an excellent alternative to build any application in which a small computer can come in handy. They can be enhanced with parts and peripherals that … read more