Media Center & Technology News

news & information from around the world - share your discoveries with our front page

The Ettamogah Pub

pull up a stool, order a beer and have a chat

Good Bad & Ugly

share your recommendations & warnings about anything

Buy, Sell or Trade

classifieds for buying & selling hardware, software & member services

Site Information & Feedback

community announcements, submitting site related problems or requests

Windows 8: Media Center & OS

windows 8 problem solving & discussion

Motherboards & CPUs - Windows 8

the core of your build, discuss your problems & solutions

Video & Audio (Cards) - Windows 8

choosing the right cards can be a challenge

Tuners - Windows 8

what works, what doesn't yet

Other Hardware - Windows 8

cases, PSUs, HDDs, cooling, remotes - the list goes on

Plugins & Addons - Windows 8

great ideas from leading developers & enthusiasts

[Archive] Windows 8 Consumer Preview

1. Windows 8: Media Center & OS,
2. Driver Compatibility - Windows 8,
3. Third Party Software, Plugins & Addons - Windows 8

Windows 7: Media Center & OS

1. Windows 7 MC - Embedded

windows 7 problem solving & discussion

Motherboards & CPUs - Windows 7

the core of your build, discuss your problems & solutions

Video & Audio (Cards) - Windows 7

choosing the right cards can be a challenge

Tuners - Windows 7

what works, what doesn't yet

Other Hardware - Windows 7

cases, PSUs, HDDs, cooling, remotes - the list goes on

Windows Vista: Media Center & OS

vista problem solving & discussion

Motherboards & CPUs - Vista

the core of your build, discuss your problems & solutions

Video & Audio (Cards) - Vista

getting it right - can we have too much gpu grunt?

Tuners - Vista

without these it's just another pc

Other Hardware - Vista

cases, PSUs, HDDs, cooling, remotes - the list goes on

Windows XP Media Center & OS

support and information for all things xpmce 2005

XP Media Center 2005 - The Hardware

1. Motherboards & CPUs (XPMCE),
2. Video & Audio (Cards) (XPMCE),
3. Tuners (XPMCE),
4. Other Hardware (XPMCE)

Windows Media Center Plugins & Addons

1. "Big Screen" Software,
2. Ceton Companion,
3. MCEBuddy,
4. Media Center Studio,
5. Crunchie,
6. The Hibernator,
7. Other Vista Addons

cool extras for your media center provided by developers & enthusiasts

Windows Home Server (WHS)

1. WHS - Plugins, Addons & Extensions

central storage & backup for the home environment

Windows Servers (Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2008)

same purpose - different OS

Build Your Own Media Center PC

describe your build - components used, what worked well and what didn't

Build Your Own Media Server/NAS

you know that it's your next project don't you?

Pre-built Branded Systems - Media Center & Home Server

talk about pre-built, off the shelf systems

Windows Networking Support (Wired & Wireless)

can't connect to the internet, home server or XBox360?

Pay TV Configuration - Foxtel : Optus : Austar

configure your Windows Media Center to receive pay TV

Windows TV Files - Conversion & Archiving

what to do with all those DVR-MS files clogging up your system

Media Portal - Discussion & Support

a credible and well supported Windows MC alternative

Online Content

it promised to be the next big thing - but is it?

Xbox 360

1. 360 Hardware,
2. 360 Software & Games

Other Media Center Extenders

taking your media center to the rest of cthe home

Linux Tutorials & Guides

resources for getting things done the Linux way

Linux - General Setup, Support & Discussion

general Linux set up, for specific MythTV back/front end support - see below

MythTV – Combined Front & Backend

detailed discussion & support for the Myth frontend or combined front/backends

MythTV – The Backend Only

for users needing an advanced setup

Linux/Myth Hardware

1. Motherboards & CPUs,
2. Video & Audio (Cards),
3. Tuners,
4. Other Hardware

what works & where are the drivers?

Linux EPG Support

options for setting up a linux based program guide

Linux Home Server

with or without a Myth backend - so many distros but which one?

Other Linux Server Functions

backups, remote access, email, proxy etc.

Linux Networking Support (Wired & Wireless)

samba, file sharing, media streaming

Other Linux Media Center Options

there are a few out there, let's check them out here

XBMC – Windows

is this the challenger to windows mc?

XBMC – Linux

the penguin's favourite front end

XBMC – Mac

appletv, plex & boxee - discussion and configuration

XBMC - Addons, Skins & Extended Configuration

Windows 7 EPG

as we attempt to get things going with W7 beta

Vista EPG

1. Bladerunner,
2. Oztivo,
3. EPG Archives

epg support for windows vista

IceTV - Discussion

please visit www.icetv.com.au for IceGuide technical support

Big Screen EPG

suggestions or problems? - speak directly to Niall

Freeview EPG

discussion, questions & comments about the Freeview EPG

PlayTV Discussion & Support

sony's media center candidate should not be taken lightly

All Other STBs & PVRs

including Tivo, Topfield, Beyonwiz, Freeview, Foxtel & OptusVision etc.

NAS & Media Streamers

music & video everywhere

Portable Media - MP3 Players, Smart Phones & PDAs

taking our content with us

Screens & Projectors

connecting your media center to larger displays & projectors

Audio Systems

external amps, speakers, cabling etc.

Remote Control Systems

all in one - but which one to handle it all?

Setting Up Your Entertainment Space

cabling, lighting, cabinets etc. - discuss the best options or problems here

Media Center Articles & Guides

from the software to the machines

Media Center Product Reviews

technical reviews & opinions by media center enthusiasts & everyday users