Archive for the ‘Media Center’ Category
Netflix Streaming for Mac now Official
Netflix has officially released their “Watch Instantly” streaming feature for all Mac users!
Requirements:
Intel Mac with 1GB+ RAM running Tiger 10.4.8+ or Leopard 10.5.0+
Microsoft Silverlight (4mb)
Firefox 2+ or Safari 3+
Netflix account (duh)
There’s a catch, however - it checks to see if you’re running a Mac-supported Intel CPU. If you haven’t properly edited your Hackintosh system to reflect [...]
Asus EEE Box inches Closer to Perfection
Asus just announced two new EEE Box updates, the B204 and B206. Specs include a single-core 1.6ghz Atom N270 CPU, 1GB RAM, a 256mb ATI Radeon HD 3400 GPU, 160GB SATA Hard Drive, Card Reader, 802.11n Wifi, Gigabit Ethernet, 4 USB ports, S/PDIF output a DVI connector, and an HDMI connector. The B204 model also [...]
Want Netflix “Watch Instantly” on your Mac?
Got Netflix? Want to watch all of that great “Watch Instantly” content on your Mac? Good news, you can! You’ll need a Netflix account and the Silverlight plugin, then you too can be enjoying this beautiful scene:
First, you’ll need to opt-in to the Netflix Beta Program:
http://www.netflix.com/silverlightoptin
Second, you’ll need a special version of Silverlight 2.0 that [...]
The Mother of all Remote Controls
If you’re looking for the a remote control with the highest Cool Factor, look no further than the diNovo Mini from Logitech. This compact unit is similar to a T-Mobile Sidekick cell phone, except with the sole purpose of being a wireless keyboard and trackpad. It works off Bluetooth and has a range of approximately [...]
EyeTV: Tivo for your Mac
Wouldn’t bit be great if you could record TV on your Mac without paying the monthly Tivo fee? With Elgato’s EyeTV, you can! EyeTV turns your Mac into both a television and a DVR, allowing you to both watch and record TV shows at your leisure. In addition to recording TV, the EyeTV adapters can [...]
Got Tivo? Get these apps!
If you have a Tivo, there are two pieces of software you should definitely check out: TiVoDecode Manager and the NowPlaying Widget. TivoDecode Manager is an awesome piece of free software that not only allows you to transfer recorded shows from your Tivo, but also transcode them into a Mac-compatible format such as MPEG-2 and [...]
One Remote App to Rule them All
If you’ve been looking for the ultimate Remote Control app, your search is over: IOSpirit’s Remote Buddy software ($26) is your one-stop-shop for all things remote-related.
In a nutshell, Remote buddy is the middleman between your computer applications and the remote of your choice. It supports a ridiculous variety of remote controls, including:
Apple Remote, iPhone, and iPod [...]
Howto: Using the Wiimote as a Remote Control
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could use a Wii Remote from your Nintendo Wii as a remote control for your Mac? Good news, now you can! First, you’ll need a Nintendo Wii Remote. These run about $40 online at places such as Newegg, but you can also find them locally at Toys R Us, [...]
Mira, Mira on the Wall
Want to use the Apple Remote on your Hackintosh?
Twisted Melon has the solution: the Mantra IR Receiver for Mac ($20). The Mantra is a receiver designed to work natively with the Apple Remote; it also supports universal remotes, such as the Logitech Harmony series (setup instructions are available on the Plex Wiki).
Although the Mantra receiver [...]
ATI Remote Wonder Support
ATI makes several wireless Remote Controls in their Remote Wonder line. The two main features are (1) they have multiple, programmable buttons and (2) the wireless signal is RF-based, which doesn’t require line-of-sight and works through walls. This means it works great as a remote for iTunes, Front Row, and Plex.
Pictured are the ATI Remote [...]