Since this particular HTPC is designed to connect to your clients' already-existing home theater system, there&'s no need to spec out speakers, video displays, receivers/amplifiers, or input devices ...

HTPCs pioneered modern media options with a PC-TV combo. HTPCs were too expensive and complicated. The rise of software like the Xbox media player apps led to the decline of dedicated HTPCs. The HTPC ...

I have an aged computer that I built probably 11 years ago, and Ubuntu 25.04 seems to be usable on it. I would like to potentially repurpose it as a HTPC. My needs are pretty minimal. I don't watch ...

Over the past few years Plex has largely become a media streaming company, offering thousands of ad-supported movies and TV shows that you can stream to a smart TV, mobile device, or a computer. But ...

Plus: The very metal PC-case and power maker could be the last maker of HTPC cases standing. I have been a technology journalist for 30-plus years and have covered just about every kind of computer ...

While it's a good choice because of the onboard sound, there are plenty of other boards out there with good onboard 5.1 sound, so there's really nothing to distinguish Nforce when it comes to HTPCs.

The computer age has brought with it technological advancements almost too numerous to count. And yes, many of those advancements have been tagged with acronyms that don't exactly convey what the heck ...

Building a home-theater PC (HTPC) to emulate the boffo of the big-screen experience doesn't have to be a daunting task. In fact, from unpacking to installing the drivers, all you need is two hours.