htpc

Not sure if should go under software or tablets... Anyways, I tried an app called MONECT which does an ok job but, remote desktop crashes and no single screen with keyboard and mouse you have to switch back/forth. What I'm looking for is a good/free app that I can install onto my Win7x64...

Hi people, my mother recently saved up and bought herself a 32" flat screen, a nice upgrade from a 27" CRT!! I thought it'd be nice to make her an HTPC to go along with that, but I have no experience in this field so I've come to you guys! So basically, I'm looking to build an inexpensive...

I have a asus k52f, when I was replacing my screen i accidently and stupidly touched metal without unplugging the battery, i know stupid. Well the bottom started smoking and i after taking it all apart i found that i blew 2 surface mount resistors. i can attach a photo if needed. I was going to...

Hey guys! So, I have a HTPC for all my media needs with my TV. And I'm planning on upgrading my sound system. I was thinking about getting this: http://amzn.to/1cz3LVx Would there be any point to me getting a soundcard for my HTPC with that? Also, is that even a good choice? Would an actual...

I'm currently using my TV (LG model 42CS560) as my monitor for my desktop and have been for about a year now. I'm running Windows 7 and through the Control Panel > Display where it asks me if I want to zoom the text I have it set to Larger 150%. This has been what I'm using and has been suiting...

Okay so I have heard of htpc's and media servers but I don't really know what they are except for some research I have done. I have 5 TV's in my house and I would like to be able to record and watch live (HD) tv without paying for cable and having the stupid set-top box is this possible? I think...

Our house is split in two, I'm on one floor, family upstairs. Problem we're having is that I run an HTPC, and converted everything I have to MP4/MKV and store all my originals in the basement, out of sight out of mind. Works great and saves me a LOT of shelf space. Problem is, can't watch my...

Hi All, I am setting up my first HTPC and I have run into a real fix now. I have  A Creative 2.1 Speaker system,  A Panasonic TH L42E6D Led TV,  My PC Windows 7, AMD Phenom II X3, 6GB RAM, Motherboard- BioStar...

Greeting- I got a powercolor 7990 their first model, i installed 13.9 amd drivers, i use media player to bitstream dts hd and truehd to my receiver using 7990's hdmi, i can listen to youtube music, winamp and play game like Castlevania the lord of shadow, lineage 2 and got sounds for them...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for suggestions on a budget HTPC Build around Intel Core i3-3225. Approximate Purchase Date: Immediate, will probably buy the parts as soon as I have the full list! :-) Where to buy: Amazon or Fry's Primary Use: As a Media Server connected to my 65" Samsung TV via...

Hi there, I currently have a HTPC that I watch my shows from but I want to reduce the footprint around my media center. Is it possible to stream video and audio content directly to my TV from my PC server (planning to build one and leave it in the office for this purpose). And it is possible...