Hardware finally! This week BYOB covers Haswell, Tonido Plug, and an iStar Server chassis. As a bonus We’ll discuss MediaBrowser3. Tonido Plug – Wah Wah Waaahh Sad trombone for the Tonido Plug. Rack That Chassis – iStar 2U D-213-MATX For $45 this was an good buy. Despite arriving half built. For the listed $85 it’s [...]
I had a chance to speak with ADATA at CES 2013 and was impressed at some of their offerings. Specifically, with a little box that could charge a phone and stream video at the same time. I knew I wanted to get my hands on one! This thing can do it all. You can use [...]
This week on the BYOB Podcast Samsung Series 5 Laptop, Slingbox 500, and the Roku3. Samsung Series 5 – Slow at First Mike bought a new Samsung Series 5 laptop since his old one became a hotplate. While not impressed at first an SSD upgrade dramatically improved the experience. Samsung Ultrabook NP540U3C-A02UB 13.3″ Touch-Screen Laptop, [...]
This week we are joined by Chris Lux to finish off the media series and talk about Windows Media Center and Vudu. We talk about the PS4, Chromebook Pixel, and Media Browser 3 Chromebook Pixel Media Browser 3 Vudu A special thanks to Chris Lux for taking the time to discuss media with us [...]
This week we discuss SurfacePRO and XBMC with our guest Adam Snell from androidandi.com on this episode of the BYOB Podcast. SurfacePRO Michael reviews the SurfacePRO XBMC – XBOX Media Center Michael Reviews XBMC as a possible replacement platform for WMC Adam Snell – AndroidAndI.com Adam joins us to discuss more XBMC and portable android [...]
XBOX E3 hardware/compatibility updates, more server Issues, Windows on a laptop Mike gives us his experience. Thunderbolt comes to PC hardware, Cheap butt kicking HTPC, Server 12 first impressions. Another info packed show on this weeks BYOB Podcast. Windows 8 – The Struggle Within Mike install win8 on his laptop and had a few issues. [...]
A couple of years ago I tried using PlayOn to stream media to my my devices. I always thought the concept was good but back then, I had many issues getting things to work correctly. I do not remember all the details only that it would consistently disconnect, lock up my system, and was generally [...]
Logitech Link, iOS5, Corsair has more new gear, and answer the question: rack or not? While helping a listener with his huge home build. AMD Bulldozer does it push Intel out of the top slot? It’s a big fat one on this weeks BYOB Podcast. Sponsor: GoToMeeting with HD Faces makes it easy to collaborate [...]
That title will make any Media Center owner do a double take. Ahhhh, but here is the heartbreak. A Mac is required. The new Elgato powered HDHomeRun is compatible with Media Center but you can only stream to the iPad or iPhone if you’re running EyeTV software for Mac. It’s also a tad pricier than [...]
Rip it, Stream it, Store it! We go over some ripping options and everything surrounding DVD storage and streaming. News as usual and a big announcement about a new opportunity. Don’t miss it! MSE beta 2 works on whs2011? MyMovies for WHS 2011 Microsoft Security Scanner A journey from v2 to WHS 2011 HD Sentinel [...]
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