Home Media Data Center Project: VMC + WHS Combined

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CIie1ZISMo] If you're the DIY type who likes to build their own HTPC and home media server, you might be interested in what James has created. Basically, he's combined Windows Vista Media Center and Windows Home Server systems inside one PC enclosure powered by two separate Micro-ATX motherboards. In his setup, James also stashed in an [...]

ATI Radeon HD 4550 and ATI Radeon HD 4350 Graphics Cards Load Up Compelling Gaming and Multimedia Features

ATI Radeon HD 4550AMD today announced the introduction of the ATI Radeon™ HD 4550 and ATI Radeon™ HD 4350 graphics cards, the latest additions to the award-winning ATI Radeon™ HD 4000 series graphics line up. These feature-rich graphics cards deliver exceptional gaming and HD multimedia performance at value prices. Both cards are based on the same technology found [...]

NETGEAR Family of New Energy-Efficient Wireless-N Routers, Modem Routers and Kits Makes It Even Easier to Upgrade Wireless Networks and Computers to High Performance Wireless-N

Netgear WNB2100NETGEAR®, Inc., a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking solutions, today launched its new family of Wireless-N networking solutions to make it even simpler for consumers to upgrade their home networks to enjoy the performance, security and range provided by Wireless-N technology. The new NETGEAR Wireless-N Router (WNR2000) and Wireless-N Router with Built-in DSL [...]

San Francisco, Miami and Los Angeles are the Most Connected Cities, Based on Home Networking Adoption, According to MultiMedia Intelligence

Among the top designated marketing areas (DMAs), San Francisco, Miami and Los Angeles are the most connected cities, based on home networking adoption, according to new research from MultiMedia Intelligence. A wired or wireless home network allows consumers to connect multiple PCs and printers, and to share Internet access among computers. "Our research identified significant variations [...]

Sprint XOHM WiMAX Has Got it Going On with Its “Pick 2″ Program

Sprint XOHM Modem / Data CardsWow! It appears that Sprint XOHM service is setting itself up to be a true competitor to traditional cable, DSL, and cellular data service providers. According to the company's marketing material, subscribers can opt for the “Pick 2” program for only $50/mo (limited time offer) and get WiMAX service for two device types (i.e. home [...]

New Must-Have Add-In for Windows Vista Media Center: clipShow

clipShow ScreenshotEver wish you could show off all your digital camera's video clips as easily as you do your photos on VMC? Well, guess what? chandler72 has released a free Beta app called clipShow on Microsoft's CodePlex that does just that. What's more, users can create playlists, play clips by date / tags, or set clipShow [...]

Intelliremote 1.1 iPhone Client Adds Virtual Keyboard and Mouse Functionality

Melloware Intelliphone Keyboard and Mouse ScreenshotsLooks like Intelliremote got a bit more intelligent. The developer of Intelliphone has, as you can see in the screenshots, added virtual keyboard and mouse functionality to his app that I'm sure many people will appreciate. Sure, it's cool to have all the MCE and Universal Remote buttons available to you via your iPhone / [...]

VidaBox Releases RoomClientHD Extender – Able to Stream Blu-ray Movies in Full 1080p

VidaBox RoomClientHD GraphicHere's another reason to look at VidaBox's line of Digital Home products when you're considering making your next purchase. The guys at VidaBox have custom built a mini, near silent extender client for their VidaBox Server called RoomClientHD. The funny thing is that it's really a mini Windows Vista PC running Home Premium. However, what's [...]