The beauty of XBMC is its ability to expand through the use of addons. Depending on what you are into there will always be a plugin which will help expand the feature set of your HTPC. These plugins enable you to build a real media powerhouse right in your living … read more
Setting up a self-hosted CDN can speedup WordPress by parallelizing downloads. Recently, I explained why I moved to the $5 VPS offering from Digital Ocean. I can tell you that I have been more than happy with the performance of my VPS server and my WordPress site. Until about a … read more
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
This post shows you how to install NzbDrone on Ubuntu, including 14.04 Trusty Tahr, as a SickBeard alternative. We have written numerous guides on SickBeard, including installation on Ubuntu and Windows, our famous 1-step installer, installation video, and Configuration. But NzbDrone (nka Sonarr) has been developing at a rapid pace … 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
This month, the Logitech K830 HTPC keyboard was introduced. It is an illuminated, auto light-sensing, customizable, rechargeable, wireless keyboard with a touchpad. For only about $99, it is a must have HTPC companion. But what if I say you could get it for free. That’s right, the folks at Logitech … read more