Guides, tutorials, tips, and tricks on home media, streaming, media players, and home theater devices. In addition, other relevant topics such as downloaders and library organizers are also covered.
Having reviewed the Logitech K830 backlit HPTC keyboard recently, it is time to present you with some of the best XBMC keyboard shortcuts that can come in handy. I use the $5 USB IR remote that is configured with Logitech Harmony remote to control my XBMC boxes. But many media … read more
You may or may not have heard of the Now TV Box available from the satellite TV company Sky. In the UK, these little boxes are available for the measly sum of £10 ($16.82) which makes it excellent value for money. The Now TV Box is backed by three subscription … read more
In April 2014, the Swiss device maker Logitech, introduced the Logitech K830, a backlit HTPC keyboard with touchpad. This backlit wireless keyboard is designed to enhance your connected-TV experience. It allows your to wirelessly control your computer when it is connected to the TV, and a great companion for your … read more
After extensive testing, we at htpcBeginner are big fans on OpenELEC. So it is with great enthusiasm that we are celebrating the release of OpenELEC 4.0 for several platforms including Raspberry Pi. OpenELEC 4 is based on XBMC 13 Gotham, which brought in huge improvements to the already awesome media … read more
XBMC buffering issues can be an annoyance while trying to watch a video on your HTPC. The problem amplifies if the video is of HD quality or if your HTPC has less available resources. Raspberry Pi, with only 512 MB of RAM and modest CPU power is prone to slow … read more
Note: If you already have the download password then you may download the eBook here. If you want to find out more about the book and how you can get it for free, then read on. We are proud to introduce to you our first eBook titled “Ultimate Guide to … read more
So you want to improve XBMC performance on Raspberry Pi. Understandable. Let’s face it Raspberry Pi’s modest hardware specs is significantly below a low-end HTPC. But it is by design and nothing can beat a Raspberry Pi when it comes to a low-power high definition media center (less than $3 … read more
Configuring OpenELEC Samba share allows you to remotely access your Raspberry Pi’s SD card and any attached USB drives over the network on other computers. This can come in handy if you want to transfer files between the devices over the network and without having to physically connect the drives. … read more
The default XBMC skin, Confluence, is great but let us take a look at a few good XBMC skins for Raspberry Pi. It is critical that you choose the right skin for Raspberry Pi or risk taking a performance hit on Pi’s modest hardware. This is even more important if … read more