Building your own DVR involves so many areas, that it would take me forever to write up all my favorite links. So here’s 50 of them in one shot! I give you the ultimate Build A DVR resource list!
Remotes
- Girder | Map your remote’s keys
- LM Remote KeyMap | Map your Firefly remote’s keys
- Remote Central Forums | Read reviews, talk with experts about HTPC remotes
Music
- Media Monkey | Free music organizer.
- iTunes | Apple’s behemoth.
- J. River Media Center | Commercial music organizer.
Video Players
- VLC | Very powerful free video player.
- Zoom Player | Commercial DVD player.
- TheaterTek | Commercial DVD player
- Power DVD | Another commercial DVD player
- Video Re Do| Edits commercials out
DVR Blogs
- PVR Wire | Recently retired, but still good info here.
- Brent Evan’s Geek Tonic
- PVR Blog
DVR Software
Utilities
- Tweak UI | Adjust hidden XP settings
- Powerstrip | Adjust nitty gritty graphics card settings.
Stores
Cases
- Silverstone
- Xoxide
- Build a plexi-glass case (tux.org)
- Dragon case mod (Extremetech.com)
- Living Room case mod (Makezine.com)
- Silent wooden case (Silentpcreview.com)
- How to paint your case (Linear1.org)
Apple
Forums
Linux
Graphics Cards
- Extreme Tech’s guide - HTPC specific
- Excerpt from Build The Ultimate Home Theater PC
- PC World’s guide
- Nice collection of reviews (Digital-Daily.com)
Build A DVR Guides
- Home Theater PC Guide (2cpu.com)
- Build A Quiet Efficient HTPC (ExtremeTech.com)
- Build an HD HTPC (ExtremeTech.com)
- Build an HD HTPC (Firingsquad.com)
- Build your own DVR (Lifehacker.com)
- Build a Practical HTPC (Engadget.com)
- Free Tivo (makezine.com)
Did I miss one? I’m sure I did! Shoot me a comment.
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