I have one of those Multimedia HDD's that plug into the TV and enable TV (DVB-T, in my case) viewing/recording/timeshifting, playback of videos, and WLAN ...

I have some time this upcoming weekend and want to delve into the Linux world. I'm a long-time Microsoft user and professional (development, admin, etc). I have previously installed some linux distros ...

So what have we learnt? Our Linux-powered Ion machine is small and played everything we threw at it. Ubuntu and Boxee take some getting used to, but once set up with the latest Nvidia drivers it's a ...

Build your own HTPC with a Mini PC and Linux for total content control of your media library and a commercial-free viewing experience. A Raspberry Pi is enough to get started on a budget, but for ...

Mythbuntu was a customizable Linux distro built around MythTV for HTPC use. Discontinued due to developer attrition and the rise of alternative media streaming options. You can still recreate a ...

Over the past few years Plex has largely become a media streaming company, offering thousands of ad-supported movies and TV shows that you can stream to a smart TV, mobile device, or a computer. But ...