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I have an HP homeserver that has always shown up as HPSERVER under the list of computers (I'm using Windows 7). I was always able to connect by typing in \\hpserver but now for some reason this doesn't work. I now have to type in the IP address to connect to the server. This is a pain because...

Not sure if this is the right forum but here goes. I was in NYC this morning and got some airtime on the Today Show. They have the video online and I want to get a copy of it locally. Any idea on how to do this?

I see that CoreAVC 2.0 is out and have a couple of questions. Is it worth buying this if I have an ATI card in my HTPC? Also, if you had say 1.0 can you upgrade for free or do you have to pay another $10 to get 2.0?

Has anyone figured out how to get DXVA to work inside of Windows Media Center for Windows 7? I know you can get it working with MPC-HC but I really like the 7MC UI and not having to use a mouse/keyboard to navigate and open up videos. Edit: I take that back. It does work, but I have to...

I recently bought the anyware remote from newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16880121002) so that I could use the usb IR receiver instead of having my old pvr-250 act as a glorified ir receiver. The reason I wanted to get away from the PVR-250 is that the remote...

I have Vista MCE and sometime when I launch it via the remote or even sometimes the icon, the program fails to take focus. It's maximized but the task bar is showing and the colors are kind of off. I then have to grab the mouse and click somewhere in the window to get it to take focus. Very...

I want to setup my old rig but I don't have a case right now and I need to turn the power on so I can install an OS onto it. Are there power pins on the mobo that I can jumper so that when I turn power on via the psu it automatically turns the mobo on?

Does this exist in Vista? Would be nice if my 780g could take advantage of this particularly for live TV. Thanks in advance.

My current HTPC is getting outdated. I can't play back h264 mkv files without it being choppy and I most likely can't handle HD. I got a new copy of Vista for free through club.live.com and with Football season coming up I need to get into high gear. I'm going to need a cpu/motherboard/video...

I know you can do it with the older gen ipods, but can you do it with the latest ipod?

I have a Plextor 716SA DVD-RW drive, see rest of rig in sig. For some reason, when I put a cd or dvd in the drive and go to view it in explorer, all the files are shown as web pages (the ie icon). This goes for folders, txt files, etc. The files still open up correctly but it's really weird...

So I go to put in Kill Bill Vol 2 into my htpc which is running windows mce and purevideo and it loads up the FBI warning screens and then just gives me a blank screen and times out. All of my other DVD's work fine, it's just this one. I tried the DVD in my PS2 and it plays properly. Any idea...

I have a new TV coming in Tuesday (Sammy LNT4065F) and for the time being will be using an antenna to the TV to watch OTA HD. I have a couple of questions: 1. What is a good OTA HDTV card? 2. Will my current htpc cpu (2.6c P4) be able to record and playback OTA HDTV? If not, what is a...

So I'll prolly end up buying a new hdtv in the next couple of months and the big question remains: 1080p or 720p. The tv is going to be in the size of 40" to 46". I read a comment somewhere that at the smaller end (under 50") 1080p is not really that noticeable. Can anyone confirm this...

I have a Sony PCGA-AC19V7 ac adapter for certain sony vaio model laptops. This is a legit sony brand and not some knockoff. I have tested it and it does work. I'm looking to sell it for $20, it'll be shipping from CT just to give an idea on shipping costs. PM me if interested. I do have...

I need some earbuds to replace my broken ipod earbuds. Golden price range would be under $50 ($30 is ideal but I'd be willing to shell out $50). I bought the Sennheiser MX550 today from Circuit City and they have no bass whatsoever so they are getting returned tommorow. I'm not a bass freak...

How in god's name does one get 40 points BEFORE the x2 multiplier for winning as commander? No matter how many times I try I cannot manage to get 40 points. Is there some trick or easier way to do this cuz it's making me want to tear my hair out.

is there any difference between lets say, my ac97 spdif and an audigy 2 spdif? is it essentially just the same digital signal being sent?

Far Cry is on clearance at Target for 5 bux, I hadn't played this one yet and figured i couldn't go wrong for only 5 bones. As this is clearance B&M, YMMV.

So i'm getting tired of my loud and ugly htpc and since uncle sam was nice enough to give me money back this year i need SOMETHING to blow it on ;) Anywho, the rig will consist of the htpc in my sig. I need something that will provide good airflow and looks like it belongs on my home theater...

I have MCE2K5 and I'm using the nvidia nvdvd decoder (i'm talking pre-pure video stuff here) because it came free when i bought my 7800gtx for my main rig. anywho, when viewing a dvd through mce (play dvd) i see no subtitles (extremely annoying in movies like kill bill) and i also cannot tell...

I'm looking to buy Parappa the Rapper for PS1, Guilty Gear X2 and Marvel VS. Capcom for PS2. PM me with offers please and I'll get back to you if they are reasonable. Thanks!

is it possible to install a samba server on win xp pro? reason i ask is i want to share files on my network to just one other computer (my htpc) and i'm pretty sure that samba has permissions like this while windows requires a domain to get this functionality.

anybody have any tips on home theater cable management? like what cables are ok to be bunched together and what arent etc etc. I saw something a couple of weeks ago somewhere but i cant figure out where it was for the life of me.

need some major help here. trying to watch a certain movie that is using ac3. when i watch the movie with spdif passthrough i get a stutter about every couple of minutes, the video seems to speed up and jump while the audio just cuts out completely and then comes back in. VERY ANNOYING. any...

So I got a dvd burner/player for xmas and hooked it up to my computer. right now i have it set to spdif/passthrough so that my receiver decodes the signal, however, now I can't control the sound level by using my hauppauge remote, or by simply muting the audio in the sound control panel. Is...

I have a 6800gtoc in my htpc and figured I could sell it and get something cheaper as the only games I play on it are emulators (psx, mame, and snes). Would a 6200 suffice in this situation? I see that they are fanless which is a big plus and most of them have component out now which will be...

i'm in the market for an 8-port gigE switch for under 100$. i've been looking at this switch by netgear http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833122141 but want to know if theres something else i should be looking at and if this one is missing anything that others have. it also...

Figured this would belong here as I do plan on hooking my htpc up to it. So I can't really think of anything to ask for this X-Mas, so I figured it'd be a good time to get a new receiver. Trouble is, there's got to be a million out there so selecting just one is rather tough. Brand-wise I'm...

Hi, does anyone know how to get the hauppauge wintv pvr250 remote to work in mce?

I have my old rig sitting around doing nothing so i've decided to turn it into a htpc. now all that remains is purchasing a video capture card. at the moment i do NOT have hdtv but i do plan on getting hdtv in the future. do hdtv capture cards work with standard tv as well as hi def? also...

So I finally get my x2 today, and when looking at it in cpuz it shows me that my voltage is 1.248v. is this normal? did i get a good chip?

very strange thing happened today, i was using the ubuntu live cd to reformat one of my linux hard drives, when suddenly my monitor loses the feed. so i reboot, and it still has no feed. so i try another monitor. no dice. try another gfx card. no dice. i'd try another processor or even mobo...

Looking for 22$ plus shipping (will vary depending upon location) Wireless G USB Network Adapter D-Link DWL-G122 Used for about a week, save yourself a pci slot and plug it into a usb slot. Up to 54mbps transfer rates. Also has a little usb extension cord that has a base so you can plug...

I installed the latest set of 71.89's and have noticed that there is no refresh rate override function *gasp*. I know i can do the coolbits reg hack but I'd prefer to not mess with coolbits as i believe it messed up my ability to do fullscreen video with wmp (long story). so what i was...

How do i go about removing the front door that covers your drive bays etc etc. the case is on my right hand side and the door blocks everything, and i want to remove it for teh time being but want to have the ability to replace it if need be. its like a smaller version of the generic chieftec...

I need a banner for my clan's website. it needs to be about 800-900 pixels wide, and 200 pixels tall max. we play call of duty and cs:source so i guess if someone could implement those aspects into teh banner it would be good, but even a simple abstract design would be great. thanks. almost...

whats a resonable hard drive temp? i'm looking to move my hard drive tray thingy so i can improve airflow and to throw the hard drives into my 2x3.5" bay. will they get too hot or will they be just fine in there?

I cut out a blowhole to my comp about a month ago and noticed that not a lot of air was escaping through here and that it was prolly getting hogged by my more powerful 120 panaflo hi. Today i turned my rear 120 panaflo exhaust fan into an inhale, and now have 1 exhaust (the 120 blowhole). has...

i just did a blowhole mod and i need some c-shaped rubber molding/trim to hide the rough edges. what are some reccomendations for this stuff? i went to auto zone and they only had this clear stuff. the cheaper the better, and if its online, low shipping charges would be ideal.