An HTPC, or Home Theater PC, is a computer used in a home theater. It normally is used to record and play back media.
Questions tagged [htpc]
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is there a simple tool to determine if my combo of video card and TV is HDCP compatible?
I'm using Arcsoft TMT3 to play Blurays. It's been playing fine for a few years but all of a sudden TMT3 says that my system isn't HDCP compatible. No changes to anything in the system -- possibly a change to Win7, upgrade to SP1. The manufacturer of…
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HDMI Audio drops out when display enters powersave
I have a Windows 8 machine with an AMD APU attached to my Home Theater system through HDMI (HDMI routes through a Home Theater AMP, then into the TV).
Here's my problem, Whenever the display is interrupted, usually by the TV being turned off or into…
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Install unsigned drivers in Windows 7?
Possible Duplicate:
Use an unsigned driver in Windows 7 x64
This question was never answered. I ask again because I need a way install unsigned drivers on Windows 7 so I can use my IR remote. Does anyone know how to do this?
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What are some tweaks to Windows 7 that can be done for a HTPC?
I've built a HTPC and would like to optimize Windows 7 to dedicate as much of the resources to Media playback through the HTPC. I'll be using XBMC and Media Center (testing them out, and making a selection later). I'll also be playing full HD…
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How functional/practical is it to use an hdtv as a computer monitor?
My small (22") monitor went bad on the pc I use to watch hulu/netflix with... The kids like to use this computer to play online games. I am considering buying a HDTV (~32") to replace the smaller lcd. Is this a viable solution that will give…
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VGA resolution with Sony Bravia TV
I've just bought a Sony Bravia KDL40S5100 TV. Its VGA input is acting weird. I have a Gateway desktop with Windows 7 and Intel 945 graphics. I also have a laptop running Ubuntu 9.04.
The TV will not display the Gateway desktop when the resolution is…
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Using a computer monitor as a TV screen: is it possible / any reasons not to do it?
I am currently looking for a new TV screen since my current one is over 15 years old (about time, I guess).
I am seriously considering upgrading to a HTPC in the future (I am using a HDD recorder right now) mainly because of the improved flexibility…
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No digital audio output with Asus Xonar DG
I've purchased an Asus Xonar DG as replacement for faulty onboard audio in a Medion 8822 as it has an optical output which is all I really need to feed my HTPC.
I uninstalled the previous drivers/devices, switched the PC off, inserted the Asus card,…
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Htpc aka "Media Center": cheap and *silent*?
It may be me, or the place I live (Italy), but it seems pretty hard to get a build or a prebuilt nettop or a laptop that fits the need.
I need something
silent
able to playback all h.264 fullhd content without stuttering, and well (and not loosing…
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How do I build a cheap home theater pc?
I want to create a home theater pc. Currently I have a system with a cheap barebones pc and a PVR-150 capture card. But I need another and Im looking around.
About a month ago I found that its possible to create a mini-itx solution. I asked by email…
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Computer will not boot to BIOS
I have a custom-built HTPC with the following specs:
* Motherboard: Intel DG45ID
* CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 8300
* Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD (using HDMI)
* RAM: 8 GB OCZ
* OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
It was…
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Why does Windows Media Center make http requests for watched folders on a network drive?
I have a Linux server on my home LAN that has a filesystem shared via Samba (/export), where I store some older recorded TV (under /export/Recorded\ TV). The system is also a web server, running a couple web apps. Apache vhosts:
VirtualHost…
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What’s the best way to stream video from my computer to my TV? (preferably wirelessly)
Basically I have a bunch of AVI's and such sitting around. In the past I've used an svideo/5mm [computer side] to RCA [TV side] wire that basically makes the TV act as a monitor and uses the TV as speakers. Wondering if there's a better way. Like my…
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How to build a LGA1150 HTPC with HDMI CEC support?
Story: I decided to build myself powerful HTPC using top modern "bleeding-edge" hardware, I mean LGA1150 with Haswell (Desktop 4th Generation Intel Core Processor Family). And because an easy way of remote controlling is very important to me, I'm…
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Windows Media Center HDMI Capture Cards
I'm working on a new software application that utilizes windows media center to play recorded TV shows in the center of the screen. We can get this to work with standard coax or RCA input TV Tuner/Capture cards. My question is this...
Are there…
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