If you have multiple Kodi devices at home, learning how to clone kodi devices can come in very handy. The reality today is if you are into Kodi, most have more than just one Kodi device. (including your phone). In my case, I have 8 Kodi boxes around the house: … read more
Few months back, we launched smarthomebeginner.com as a separate resource site for beginners and enthusiasts new to home automation topics and news. However, over the last few weeks I realized that htpcbeginner.com and smarthomebeginner.com are more similar than not. Therefore, after much thought, it makes logical sense to bring htpcBeginner … read more
Linux operating systems for Kodi-embedded have always been very popular in the world of open source media centers. Of the many that have come and gone, there are four big ones everyone has heard of or used today: OpenELEC – ELEC stands for Embedded Linux Entertainment Center LibreELEC – formerly … read more
Install Kodi on Amazon Fire TV and learn how to use Kodi on Fire Stick with its many features and the many articles posted here and with our famous Beginner Blueprint Guides. This article will tell you how to use Kodi on Amazon Fire TV by installing it connected to … read more
There is no better way to enjoy and access your media than a home server. The time has come to piece together a streaming media setup and htpcBeginner has a quick-start guide to get a do-it-yourself (DIY) home media server ready right now. What is a Home Server? A home server can … read more
To have Ubuntu boot to Kodi, you must either use a Kodi standalone service or autostart Kodi. The latter option usually goes along with disabling the login screen or prompt, launching and running Kodi in full-screen. Though there are many different ways to accomplish direct boot to Kodi in either … read more
Here at htpcBeginner, we’re huge Plex fans. Ever since discovering Plex, my journey into cord cutting began. Though it’s best known as a do-it-yourself (DIY) Netflix or Spotify, Plex far surpasses mere media server software. Rather, it’s an entire home theatre PC (HTPC) experiance. Enhancements include DVR and live TV … read more
YouTube rapidly rose to prominence as a streaming service. Now, YouTube competes with the top cable replacement streaming services with its YouTube TV. Interested in using YouTube TV as a cable alternative? Learn more in this YouTube TV review! Cord cutting with YouTube TV Starting at $35, YouTube TV is … read more
Cutting the cord is a feasible venture. However, after shedding the shackles of traditional pay TV cable or satellite providers, content delivery comes via over-the-air (OTA) sources or streaming. While many streaming outlets including Netflix and Amazon Prime offer on-demand content, cable replacement services like Hulu TV yield live TV … read more