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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Windows/OS X/Linux: If you've built the media center of your dreams and download your entertainment, you probably want an easy way to manage it all from another computer or when you're not home. HTPC ...

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 ...

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 ...