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Ok, I've been messing around with alternative DVR software packages now that MCE is completely dead and so far I've been completely disappointed. Everything I've tried is lacking in some major way. 1. Emby - Every client is incomplete in some way. Some things you can only do in the server...

I've been itching to build a NAS for months, and I'll probably get around to it this weekend. The problem is, I'm trying to do it as cheap as possible. This means, using existing memory and a case. Because I have 4-5 drives that already have data on them (I just want the storage available...

I recently purchased a HP Envy Touchsmart M6-K025dx that originally came with just a 750GB hard drive. When I opened it up to upgrade the memory I noticed that it had a mSATA port, so I decided to get a 250GB mSATA 840 Pro as well. The problem comes with trying to convince the system to boot...

I have a Tenda w311M Wireless USB card that ubuntu won't remember on reboot. I've followed the instructions here to enable it, but because I'm new at this I'm not for sure if I'm doing the part about making it load every boot correctly. I tried typing in the command right after enabling it...

Well, it's time to retire the Opteron 175 and move on to something running DDR3 for future sake, and Microcenter's 20% off sale ends Saturday so its decision time on what to buy. Currently what I plan on buying is as follows. Athlon II X4 630 Asus M4A79XTD EVO (for the sb750 SB) 4GB...

I've pretty much decide on the the A64 in this situation, but im just testing the waters to make sure that im on the right track. Keep in mind that this is for an HTPC I highly doubt that I will use any of these pcs as my main machine as my XP at 2.3ghz is fine at the moment. Fry's has two...

Due to piss poor cableing in my house I may be forced to move my router to a very inconvenient part of my house to get a good signal for my cable modem. the issue with the location is that its a good 100 feet away from where I actually need the router to be to connect all of our 6-7 pcs upstairs...

This is just a shot in the dark, but i've been wondering this for a bit. You know how you can go and create serial devices such as ir receivers, or switches that use serial ports and such? has anyone engineered anything where you could use a USB port instead? Yes, im aware of the circuitry...