Is your garage door open? Would you know? In this DIY smarthome project, Richard uses Insteon devices to monitor and notify him when his garage doors open or close.
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It is often a struggle setting up a wireless network that spans over multiple access points, or simply adding an access point to your existing network. If your access points are not setup correctly…
Microsoft will soon support the Hauppauge WinTV-955Q with the Xbox One for live TV in North America. In this video we show you how to set it up alongside an additional device in the console's HDMI…
While Microsoft seemed to do all they could to keep us from using Windows 8 as a home theater PC, we've found it much easier to make a Windows 8.1 PC boot right into Windows Media Center!
Google TV had a slow start, but now they can be had for under $100. Combine that with the ability to control them with an Android phone or tablet and you've got a compelling experience. We walk you…
Everyone who has a Windows Media Center home theater PC sitting under the TV probably knows that it can be launched on boot. What you may not know is that there's a bunch of slightly hidden launch…
![[UPDATED:] Using Pandora on an HTPC [Blocked]](http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-12-at-12.09.53-AM-300x200.png "[UPDATED:] Using Pandora on an HTPC [Blocked]")
Pandora recently released an HTML 10-foot interface for the Xbox 360. While it's not intended to work on other devices just yet, we have a workaround that will let you (finally) add Pandora to your…
It's easier than you might think to remove individual channels from your Media Center guide. No settings screens required!
It's a little known fact that Windows users can enjoy the benefits of Apple's Photo Stream and iCloud. In this quick tip, we'll show you how to add Photo Stream to your Windows Media Center…
If your New Year's resolution is to whip your home theater PC into shape, you're going to love this tip. This old easter egg gives Windows 8 users easy access to all settings in one folder.
Now that Comskip has released a beta with WTV support it's time to put it through its paces. Learn how to configure the new Comskip beta with Windows Media Center and DvrmsToolBox.
Using Windows 8 as a home theater PC is difficult if your remote control can't easily return you to the Metro-style Windows 8 Start screen. Here we show you how to easily remap a Windows Media Center…
