I love my PC. I use it for gaming, and have a spare home theatre PC in my living room for everything else I could ever want. The one problem I've had is finding a good way to control my HTPC from the couch. The Steam Controller has finally solved this for me -- and not just for gaming.
Video game consoles aren't just for gaming. They also make great set-top boxes that stream video and music into our living rooms, and the upcoming Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are no different. Each console brings a little something different to the table, so let's take a look at how those new consoles will bring entertainment other than video games to your living room.
Windows/Mac/Linux: If you've built the media centre of your dreams and download your entertainment, you probably want an easy way to manage it all from another computer. HTPC Manager controls almost every function of your HTPC in one easy-to-use interface.
When you've spent the week getting things done, it's nice to enjoy a little entertainment over the weekend. If you've yet to set up your ultimate home theatre, here's everything you need to know to make it a reality.
The best thing about owning a media centre is that you're in control and can watch whatever you want at a time that suits you. Unfortunately, you also end up with the hassle of troubleshooting your system when plug-ins break, files won't play, and nothing seems to work properly. Here's how to take an home theatre PC (HTPC) that's driving you crazy and whip it back into shape so you can enjoy the show.
