Rent Movies Using Your DVR
Sure, you can record movies and play movies using your HTPC, but did you know you can rent movies online too? Last night I tried Netflix’s new “Watch Instantly” feature using my DVR and enjoyed a tasty, downloadable treat.
Reviews
Defrag Your DVR
Shuffling all those huge files around makes your HTPC’s hard drive a real mess. It’s vital to defragment your disk regularly to keep things running smoothly, but is Windows XP’s built-in defragmenter up to the job?
MediaPortal - Software for your DVR
From Mediaportal, I can access my music, video games, DVD player, TV shows, pictures, and much more!
Beyond TV - Software for your DVR
Beyond TV has never let me down. While I’d love to use only free solutions, I need to know that my shows will be there when I get home!
Logitech X-530: Value HTPC speakers
The X-530’s are 5.1 computer speakers that retail for about $80 (check eBay, though). The sound is great and loud enough for an apartment.
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