Latest news on smart home automation, home server, Ubuntu/Linux, home theater, and operating system updates, releases, and upgrades.
Don’t panic. Yet. But a major security flaw, KRACK, compromised Wi-Fi routers worldwide. As CNET reports, KRACK could cripple smart home Wi-Fi networks, slamming them the most. [Read:…
WeTek, the awesome set-top box manufacturer, has revealed its plans to offer a gamepad. This is a large step for the Android streamer company. With a WeTek gamepad…
Plex, one of our favorite media server software options here at htpcBeginner, keeps improving. In a major update, Plex Live TV for Roku is now available. This is…
Sonos wants their speakers in people’s homes and they’re taking serious steps to make sure it happens. The Verge reports that the company announced a form of certification that…
Google has made it clear that it’s doing everything it can to work its way into the smart home market. The most recent update to the Google Home…
Here at htpcBeginner, the Nvidia Shield TV is our Editor’s choice for streaming devices. While it’s a top pick for media streaming, retro gaming, and cord cutting, the…
The Nvidia Shield TV is one of the best streaming Android TV boxes available. Now, the streaming devices further rounds out its feature sets as Google Assistant comes…
Earlier in 2017, Plex announced its acquisition of Watchup. A partnership remained a little vague, but now it’s clear what Plex snagging Watchup means. New to Plex, there’s…
Although it’s a rapidly growing space, the smart home realm isn’t without its pain points. Notably, security is a huge concern. That’s because of a few reasons. With…
The Pirate Bay is one of the best torrent sites for 2017. Or at least it was until it came to light that TPB hijacks browsers for cryptocurrency…
