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
Raspberry Pi has been the hallmark of single board credit card sized computers for a few years now. But more options have started arrive in the recent times. Previously, we presented few Raspberry Pi alternatives and then some more. Among the them, Banana Pi / Pro is a notable one. … read more
The age of the mini XBMC media players is here and Vero media player running OSMC could give others the run for their money. It may be a new entrant but it comes with the strengths of OSMC, which is evolving from Raspbmc, one of my favorite media center distros … read more
At first glance, this topic of Chromecast vs Apple TV seems straightforward. Android users tend to be drawn toward Chromecast while iPhone users look into Apple TV. It’s actually a bit more involved than that. Both devices have their own strengths and weaknesses. Purely from a sales perspective it seems … read more
Last month, UsenetServer announced another big upgrade to their service: Usenet with free VPN. the Usenet VPN free service runs alongside your Usenet access and provides a anonymity using a protective encryption tunner for your internet connection. According to UsenetServer team, this keeps your “online activity safe and anonymous from … read more
Raspbmc and Crystalbuntu are getting bigger and better and evolving into OSMC (Open Source Media Center). In my recent comparison of Raspbmc and OpenELEC, the two major OSes that bring XBMC to Raspberry Pi, my choice was Raspbmc. One of the exciting things about Raspbmc is whats coming in the … read more
XBMC, the most popular media center software for any platform, will become Kodi entertainment center starting version 14 (Helix). XBMC 14, scratch that, Kodi 14 of course will have the same if not better awesomeness. While the renaming was done to better reflect its current capabilities and to be able … read more