How-To: Building a Home Theater PC using the Mac mini – Part 1 (Hardware)

How-To: Building a Home Theater PC using the Mac mini – Part 1 (Hardware)

February 15, 2010 in How-To by Bob

If you had high hopes when Apple first released the AppleTV and using it as your HTPC or media center, you’ve probably been disappointed. There’s been much talk about using the Mac Mini, but how do you do that and what components do you need? I’ll discuss both the hardware and software that will turn your Mac mini into the ultimate HTPC.

How-To: Recording HDTV Video Streams on Your Mac

How-To: Recording HDTV Video Streams on Your Mac

December 22, 2009 in How-To by Bob

Would you like to record HDTV video streams directly on your Mac without having to jump through hoops? Well, using a handy little utility and a Firewire cable, along with having a properly equipped cable box you can do just that and get full HD quality video captures.