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What Is Kodi, and Should You Use It?
This open-source media player has been shrouded in controversy, but is it really just a tool for pirates? The truth may surprise you.

How I Turned My Old Xbox Controller Into a Remote for My Home Theater PC
Using a keyboard mouse combo for your HTPC feels clunky. An old game controller and a piece of shareware can change that.

Apple's Best Streaming Device Isn't the Apple TV, It's the Mac Mini
It's hard to justify an Apple TV 4K when you see what the Mac mini can do.

What I Learned Turning a Mac Mini Into a Media Center
Find out if the Mac mini is the media center you've been looking for.

How I Turned This Cheap Mac Mini Into My Dream Media Center Front-End
Apple's smallest computer can do it all.

How to Build an HTPC With Linux and a Mini PC
Want to build your own mini HTPC with Linux? This guide will get you started.

Online Bluray-Quality Video is Possible, But How Does It Work?
The ultimate online video quality, but at what cost?

Why Linux Is the Perfect OS for Your Mini PC
You're not getting the most out of your Mini PC without a little Linux.

You Should Learn Docker Before Buying a NAS (Here's How)
Docker can turn your NAS into your own cloud that can host your own apps and automate your home.

How to Use Plex Media Server Without Internet Access
Plex can work without an internet connection, but you'll want to set it up ahead of time.

How Does On-Wall vs. In-Wall Speakers for Home Theaters Compare?
Each of them brings something to your audio table.

Plex Library Looking Thin? Load It Up With Public Domain Movies
Need some more movies to watch on Plex? Try adding some free public domain movies!

How to Set Up a Kodi Media Center on Linux
Learn how to install and use Kodi on Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch Linux to take control of your media.