Video: Set OpenELEC Time Zone on Raspberry Pi 1 and 2

Set Openelec Correct Time

OpenELEC for whatever reason does has incorrect time on setting up. This can be quite annoying. But it is actually quite easy to fix. This video shows how to set OpenELEC time zone on Raspberry Pi 2.0 Model B. This method also works on Raspberry Pi 1.0. Set OpenELEC Time … read more

Install OpenELEC on Raspberry Pi 2 Mobel B on Windows

Raspberry Pi 2 Openelec Ft | Smarthomebeginner

Install OpenELEC on Raspberry Pi 2 Model B and take your Kodi media center to the next level. Raspberry Pi 2 Model B was released earlier this year with a quad-core CPU and 1 GB RAM. In our previous comparisons on Raspberry Pi 1, OpenELEC was one of the top … read more

Run Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi 2 with Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu On Raspberry Pi 2

Several geeks have been eager to run Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi from the day it was released. But the original Raspberry Pi was limited in power and hardware resources to support a full operating system without compromising user experience. The release of the new Raspberry Pi 2 changed this predicament. … read more

How to block Fire TV updates (unrooted)?

Stop Amazon Fire Tv From Auto Updating

What can you do to ensure your custom mods continue to work – block Fire TV updates. The primary reason to disable Fire TV auto updates is to ensure that your rooted Amazon Fire TV stays rooted as software updates typically tend to wipe out root. However, there is another … read more

AtoMiC ToolKit – Automate your Media Center

Atomic Toolkit From Htpcbeginner.com

We are glad to launch AtoMiC ToolKit, a set of bash scripts that will automate installation of home server, NAS, and HTPC related software on Ubuntu Linux (including 15.05 Vivid Vervet) and its variants. You may have used our All-in-one PVR script or our AtoMiC installation scripts for Transmission WebUI, … read more

PIPO X7S Mini PC can dual boot Windows 8.1 & Android 4.4

Pipo X7S Ft | Smarthomebeginner

Pipo X7 has finally been upgraded to Pipo X7S to offer dual boot capabilities. This tiny PC can now run Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4 operating systems. This smart box is cheap, silent and nicely built. It is available for just $129.99 from GeekBuying, with free 1-year subscription to Office … read more

6 Best Kodi skins in 2015 to enhance your media center

Amber Skin For Xbmc On Raspberry Pi

In this post, we present the 5 best Kodi skins in 2015 for a stunning media center. Let us face it one of the biggest benefits of having an amazing skin is showing off and impressing your friends. Previously, we presented 5 best XBMC skins for Raspberry Pi, which has … read more

NAS4Free: Another reliable NAS / Home Server software

Nasfree Interface Ft | Smarthomebeginner

Recently, we presented 7 great home server software options and NAS4Free, which we left out, should have been 4th or 5th on that list. Geek homes are usually cluttered with a variety of gadgets, from multiple computers to handheld devices; from media players to gaming consoles; and from notebooks to … read more

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