Guides, tutorials, tips, and tricks on home media, streaming, media players, and home theater devices. In addition, other relevant topics such as downloaders and library organizers are also covered.
Kodi is one of the most popular home theatre PC (HTPC) offerings. The widely-used open-source media center is available as an app as well as operating system for select devices. Because Kodi often runs on gadgets like a Raspberry Pi or an HTPC, it’s normally at the center of a … read more
Kodi is an awesome open-source media center. The ultra-versatile media center is compatible with an array of devices. There’s a slew of legal Kodi boxes available for purchase including the Nvidia Shield TV, Android-based WeTek 2, and the Amazon Fire TV. Additionally, Amlogic streaming media players such as the Mecool … read more
The Nvidia Shield TV is a multi-faceted device. Because of its beefy hardware, the Nvidia Shield TV is one of the best Plex client devices available. Additionally, it’s suitable as a Plex server device. Since it runs Android TV OS, it’s a fantastic legal Kodi box. But the Nvidia Shield … read more
There’s no shortage of streaming set-top boxes. While Roku and Apple devices rank among the most popular, Android-based streamers are increasingly prevalent. Ranging from Android TV OS options such as the Nvidia Shield TV to Amlogic-based offerings like the Mecool BB2 Pro, Android presents a thriving landscape. The WeTek Play … read more
A new Amazon Fire TV downloader app recently debuted on the Amazon Fire TV app store by AFTVNEWS. It is simply named Downloader and offers an extremely easy way to sideload Android applications onto your Amazon Fire TV box. All that is required is an install of the Downloader application … read more
Torrenting sites fluctuate. It’s common for torrent websites to go offline either briefly or long term. But while many torrent sites come and go, some remain steadfast. With an increasing legal crackdown, sites including the massively popular ExtraTorrent.cc permanently shut down. However, many torrenting sites remain active. Notably, Usenet is … read more
TED Talks are videos and conferences from a small non-profit that started in 1984 and focused mainly on three aspects: technology, entertainment, and design. These talks have become very popular and their available topics have been increasing. Videos available via the Kodi TED Talks addon include inspirational talks, recent developments … read more
Linux operating systems come in a variety of flavors. Often, Linux distributions (distros) feature specializations. There are loads of Linux home server distros. Hannah Montanna Linux even exists, its original mission to make Linux accessible to a younger audience. With a bevy of Linux media center software options, Linux operating … read more
Linux offers a thriving desktop landscape. There are plenty of reasons to opt for a Linux operating system. Linux distributions (distro) are typically free. Because Linux distros are open-source, Linux OSes benefit from dedicated user communities. Often, Linux distros are increasingly lightweight when compared to their Windows and macOS counterparts. … read more