I currently have a tangle of external drives hooked to my HTPC. Serving that stuff via UPnP is
okay, but I'd like to move my files to a separate device that would then be able to make them available to a motley assortment of devices. Thing is, I'm woefully ignorant about networking and file sharing, having never so much as set up a shared Windows folder. I need help coming up with a game plan.
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posted by DirtyOldTown
on Mar 31, 2013 -
12 answers
If you could start your HTPC set up all over again, what would you choose? I'm gifting everything (from tv to htpc to router) to my partner and starting from scratch. Tips and suggestions are welcome!
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posted by Smegoid
on Jul 24, 2012 -
17 answers
Upgrading Ubuntu: I am planning to finally dist-upgrade my mythbuntu 10.10 box which has fallen out of official support. I probably will take 3 steps to get it up to 12.04 LTS, but this question is just about the first step. What happens during a dist-upgrade if I have a ppa-sourced package that is newer than the new distribution?
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posted by jozxyqk
on Apr 25, 2012 -
6 answers
Setting up a media PC for my television. Already have all the hardware set up, just wondering what kind of software people are using to have a "reasonable television-like experience" with mouse only or wireless xbox360 controller (currently looking in to getting one of these)
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posted by tehloki
on Jan 20, 2012 -
6 answers
What are the best ways to watch and record live, broadcast TV in a Windows environment without using Windows Media Center?
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posted by BobbyVan
on Jan 9, 2012 -
8 answers
Boxee is leaving the PC platform (Mac / Linux / OSX) after the current release (which drops a bunch of features). What should I migrate to?
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posted by jenkinsEar
on Dec 27, 2011 -
7 answers
Background music and effects are way louder than voices in XBMC, so much so that I have to get up and turn the volume down every time theme song or music comes on during TV shows or movies for fear of disturbing neighbors (not to mention that they're uncomfortably loud).
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posted by Strass
on Sep 28, 2011 -
12 answers
Is it possible to use the wireless connection from my laptop to connect my hacked XBox (not 360) running XBMC to the network using a Ethernet cable?
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posted by MCMikeNamara
on Jan 22, 2011 -
9 answers
My chip modded xbox classic is dying and i think the mod chip is part of the problem. If I buy a new-to-me used xbox classic can I soft mod it and use the HD that I installed in my current dying xbox? I would really like to be able to use my existing HD since it has all my media already on it (i do have a backup but it is a pain to transfer).
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posted by srboisvert
on Jul 22, 2010 -
5 answers
HTPC aficionados, I have a question about infrared remotes. Can a USB receiver be used by any other remote or is it "locked" to the one that came with it?
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posted by ChrisLSU
on May 24, 2010 -
4 answers
What is the best external storage option for a PC running XBMC?
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posted by zcow
on May 22, 2010 -
3 answers
I came into some hardware I have no other use for, so it's time to try some "media center" software! Yay! Difficulties: Spouse-friendliness is important, I don't know the media center scene very well, the hardware I have isn't all that fancy, and my patience for scouring all the different projects' forums to sort them out is somewhat limited. Can you help me sort out my options and pick something that's close to my requirements?
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posted by majick
on Mar 10, 2010 -
13 answers
XBMC on XBox Classic Users: It's been a long long time since I upgraded the XBMC on my XBOX. Is it worth it for me to upgrade to the latest t3ch version 2009-12-09? Any cool new features on the xbox build. I just can't bring myself to read through the change logs with every miniscule svn commit in it.
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posted by srboisvert
on Jan 2, 2010 -
5 answers
Looking to build/buy a (maybe) Linux-based media center. Requirements: HDMI, YPbPr, and (bonus) standard RCA output (not all at once), region-free DVD/Blu-ray playing (physical drive[s?]), some sort of remote control, automatic boot into media center interface, small size (not a tower), and (of course) lots and lots of codecs: Blu-ray rips, H.264 .avi, VIDEO_TS folders, the works. Need to know: cost, upkeep, storage options.
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posted by reductiondesign
on Oct 5, 2009 -
5 answers
Best/Cheapest way to stream video/audio from PC that also acts as HD backup? (wants: Codec support, cheap, netflix support)
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posted by bmilner
on Sep 14, 2009 -
6 answers
Going crazy trying to figure out my HTPC/media server options from scratch. Yes, I've been reading other threads but I'm a unique snowflake so there's
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posted by itesser
on Aug 10, 2009 -
11 answers
I have a 32" / 81cm enhanced definition widescreen CRT TV. I have an Xbox running XBMC connected via component to watch standard (ie not 720p) TV and DVD rips, letting the Xbox upscale to 720p. Will upgrading to an AppleTV and playing 720p rips dramatically improve the picture, or will I probably not notice any difference on such a small screen?
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posted by obiwanwasabi
on Mar 5, 2009 -
4 answers
What are the best video compression settings (codec, bitrate etc.) for ripping DVDs (that I own)? These files will sit on a NAS and be streamed over a wireless G network for viewing on a standard definition TV with XBMC.
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posted by Otis
on Feb 19, 2009 -
10 answers
Can an PS3/Xbox 360 perform most of the media functionality found on an original Xbox with XBMC?
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posted by drpynchon
on Feb 16, 2009 -
17 answers
Looking for a media center solution (not necessarily a Media Center solution), that will automount DVD images (ISO files) for playback.
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posted by Ritchie
on Jan 10, 2009 -
15 answers
Help make my own DVR. I have basic cable, an Xbox with XBMC, and an Xbox 360 in the living room, and a Windows Vista desktop machine in the bedroom. I want to be able to record shows on a schedule and watch in the living room. What's the best way to do it?
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posted by iamisaid
on Jan 5, 2009 -
7 answers
WirelessNeworkFilter: Please help me set up my home wireless network using two routers. Despite all the particulars of my situation, there must be an easy solution.
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posted by billtron
on Dec 19, 2008 -
7 answers
Can anyone recommend a cheap universal remote that can learn one task that involves two devices?
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posted by ranglin
on Nov 5, 2008 -
6 answers
What's the easiest way to use my Mac to mod an xbox and install XBMC? I don't have access to any of the old games, and don't really want to have to buy a USB to memory card convertor for this. Suggestions?
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posted by ranglin
on Oct 24, 2008 -
9 answers
HD-capable HTPC advice / help? I'm overwhelmed here... XBMC, Boxee, MythTV, Windows Media Center, CableCARDS, Popcorn Hour, Apple TV -- too many options!
What should I build to fit my needs within a reasonable cost?
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posted by twiggy
on Oct 2, 2008 -
16 answers
What's the best wireless solution for connecting an original X-Box with XBMC for streaming MPEG-2 video?
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posted by Otis
on Aug 6, 2008 -
9 answers
