A. No. Only pre-built OEM PCs that have been approved by CableLabs will work with a CableCard tuner. ... more

Step 1 - Choose your case. While the availability of small form factor PC cases are becoming increasingly widespread, as is the availability of small form factor motherboards and components, the choices aren't as varied as standard size cases and ... more

• Know your own requirements. Do you want to use this HTPC as a stereo as well? Will it store your MP3 collection and act as a server? What other users can you dedicate to it? • Research and purchase hardware. While almost any modern PC will work, ... more

I just did this. I too, was confused the abundance of options. Decided on Vista Media Center, and am more than pleased. I will describe my setup, point out its pros and cons, and you can see if you might like something like this. HARDWARE: Anything ... more

Home Theater PCs (HTPCs) are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with an HDTV and home theater setup. Careful component selection allows the NinX HTPC to have superior performance and yet be virtually silent and energy efficient. HDMI ... more

". Ali, one of the first French htpc addicts, was promoting a piece of software called BorgTV (aka bTV) that allowed him to deinterlace analog sources with a level of quality unknown at this time. Thanks to threads like " Not so bad analog video ... more

A home theater PC (HTPC) is a home theatre system that is integrated with your personal computer. These can be purchased from retailers, or you can build them yourself. Building an HTPC gives you a greater degree of choice in the components involved. ... more

A personal video recorder (PVR) allows you to play, pause, rewind, and record television shows as they air. Most PVR services are subscription-based and include monthly fees, but it's one of the many features included with the HP Digital ... more