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When the Nest launched, it was one of the hottest (no pun intended) smart home products available. Plus, it was an early example of smart home tech. The connected device company persists in its chokehold on the climate control market, and recently launched the Nest E. Its E aims at … read more
Tech giant held an event on Tuesday, Sept. 12. As with many Apple events, this was highly anticipated. For home theatre gurus, it was a fantastic revelation as Apple unveiled a refreshed iteration of its flagship streaming device. Fitting with the trend of 4K content, the new Apple TV delivers … read more
TP-Link has long reigned supreme in connectivity with its Wi-Fi and networking devices. For instance, its smart plugs, range extenders, and Wi-Fi routers offer whole-home coverage. Now, TP-Link releases smart home camera Kasa Cam KC120. With this move, TP-Link further delves into the smart home space. [Read: Blink camera review … read more
The new Nest Thermostat E sports a visual overhaul. Complementing its refreshed exterior, the Thermostat E benefits from a lower price point. But despite the revamped device, the latest Nest delivers essentially the same specs as before. Learn more about the Nest Thermostat E and what it means for the … read more
Both Kodi and Plex are fantastic home theatre PC applications. Whereas both offer certain similar functionality, ultimately Plex and Kodi complement one another. Plex originated as a Kodi fork, but now features drastically different functionality. While Plex focuses on media server applications, Kodi concentrtes on streaming from addons as well … read more
PlayStation Vue stands as one of the top premium streaming services available. It’s a great pick as a PlayStation 4 streaming app and helps cord cutters shed the shackles of cable and satellite. Now, PS Vue comes to Kodi as an addon. Find out what a PlayStation Vue Kodi addon … read more
Thank you very much for your support and loyally following htpcbeginner.com. Over the last 7 years we have helped several million beginners and advanced users with our guides. I originally started htpcbeginner.com when I began exploring the world of Linux and setting up a server at home. I have always … read more
Some of you may know htpcbeginner.com, a leading HTPC and Home Server setup site that has helped millions over the last 7 years. I originally started htpcbeginner.com when I began exploring the world of Linux and setting up a server at home. I have always been a techie but I … read more
TVAddons shut down in the midst of the Kodi addon crackdown. As TorrentFreak reports, TVAddons was crushed sans trial. For years, TVAddons remained a prominent source of unofficial Kodi addons. Notably, this repository offered access to a bevy of sources for streaming media, both legal and illicit. Now, TVAddons returns. … read more