Ah, what a great amount of time we invest in building the perfect media center. We have to select the right device for the things we want to do, then we want to select the right application, whether it is Emby, SPMC, Kodi or Plex; or perhaps any other. We … read more
In this post, we will see how to install VirtualBox on Windows operating system including Windows 7, Windows 8.X, and Windows 10. VirtualBox, originally developed by Sun MicroSystems and now owned by Oracle, can simulate a standalone computer. VirtualBox is a Type 2 hypervisor. Unlike a Type 1 hypervisor such … read more
For more than a decade, Windows Media Center presented its users with the option of enjoying a 10-foot interface which enabled them to play videos, music, browse photos or view them in a slideshow, and even recording live TV (provided you had the right accessories), or any other activity that … read more
The official XBMC remote app has been non-functional on Kodi, but that changed with the recent release of Kore: the official Kodi remote app. A key aspect to take into consideration when building your HTPC is, without a doubt, comfort. This desirable feature is an integral part of the media … read more
In this post, we will see how to install VirtualBox on Ubuntu and Debian Linux. If you are a newbie, you may have a few questions: What is VirtualBox? What does VirtualBox do? In short, VirtualBox, originally developed by Sun MicroSystems and now owned by Oracle, is a virtualization software … read more
Building our 20 best Kodi addons list, we now present 10 best Kodi Kids addons in 2015. You have already set up your HTPC using XBMC/Kodi, and you’re ready to watch the latest shows and movies on your big screen. You kick your shoes off, and relax on your couch, … 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
This post is a comparison of OpenELEC vs OSMC on the newly released Raspberry Pi 2 Model B. Many of you may be familiar with our previous comparison of Xbian, OpenELEC, and Raspbmc. Later in 2014, I compared OpenELEC vs Raspbmc and concluded that they both were neck-and-neck but with … read more
As we delve deeper into the interesting world of Home Theater PCs and take advantage of the many applications available, to enjoy our favorite content in the most comfortable ways, there is a growing aspect of it all that kind of defeats the purpose: the number of apps necessary to … read more