Recent content by golono

After sending in the Infinitv 4 for repair, the cablecard is receiving validation. It sucked to spend $35 more but I couldn't return the used card because it had been over thirty days and the card was out of warranty. Still, it was at a lower cost than buying it new. For anyone who might have...

After two days of struggling with Linux, I decided to move to Windows 7. I was avoiding Windows because I knew that it would consume more resources. However using the InfiniTv 4 card on Linux is too problematic. The diagnostic tool on Windows works wonders with finding the source of a particular...

I've also heard that they work well but I haven't been able to get anywhere today. Xbmcbuntu has the same problem as openelec. I was hoping that I could somehow access the Ubuntu desktop and from there install the drivers but it seems that it isn't made for that purpose. I made a thread on the...

That sounds good. Hopefully I won't run into many issues. I got the HDD yesterday and after installing it and finalizing the cable management, I installed OpenELEC. It boots up fast and I thought it would be smooth sailing but nothing is ever that easy. I can't seem to figure out how to pair the...

Right. For a moment, I completely forgot that the HTPC needs to be kept on to record. I started the build and its pretty much done. I just need the HDD and RAM. I decided to leave the optical drive out because I got the Rosewill Fortress-750 PSU which takes up too much room to fit the optical...

Nice, I rarely watch TV but I know that if I can tune in from another room on my desktop, I'll probably watch a bit. I've been working on getting the hardware for the HTPC. I'm trying as best as I can to minimize the costs so I sort of set up a challenge for myself. So far, I have the Ceton...

Alright, that information has me feeling better about the software side of this. That's exactly what I was hoping to hear and achieve. Now to the hardware side of things. I looked around and for the motherboard I'm going with the GIGABYTE GA-B75M-D3H which is nearly identical to the one you...

I looked at their website and checked their equipment page and I made sure that they do rent the Cablecards. That was one thing that had me hesitant on using the G530. I was probably going to aim for a discrete gpu anyway. I read that integrated gpu on the weaker Intel processors can get choppy...

Background/Overview I am looking for a practical replacement to my cable TV box. I have been a customer of verizon for about four years and I have been on Verizon Fios for a little over two years now. I currently have a two-year contract for TV, Internet, and Home phone. When my last contract...