Tag: htpc

Setup Plex on Cloud for Channel Streaming

Setup Plex on Cloud for Channel Streaming

I was looking at setting up a Plex Media Server on the cloud for a couple of reasons. It allows me to have my Plex server permanently on, and not having to leave my computer on all the time at home. The other reason was to access US-based content as Plex would be running on …

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INTEL wants to put a full Windows PC in your Pocket

INTEL wants to put a full Windows PC in your Pocket

How about bringing your work home in your pocket instead of lugging a laptop home? Intel takes a leaf from the China gizmo manufacturers with their latest Intel Compute Stick, their take on the mini TV stick. The Intel Compute Stick sports a familiar looking design, with the HDMI port, and micro USB connection for …

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Logitech K400R Review: For Couch Surfers

Logitech K400R Review: For Couch Surfers

I bought the Logitech K400R keyboard from Amazon – a bit of an impulse buy really, in order to make up the Free Shipping requirements for US$125. Here’s my quick thoughts on the keyboard. The Logitech K400R keyboard combines both the keyboard and mouse functions into one here, and is primarily designed for use as …

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Android Mini PC MK908 Cooling Mod

Android Mini PC MK908 Cooling Mod

The Android Mini PC is a pretty handy device, but there’s a problem of it frequently overheating especially on the T428, MK908 and newer model Android sticks which run on the faster chip RK3188. I started off 2014 with a little spring cleaning and found an old CPU Heatsink that I thought I could hook …

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2013: Quad Core Android Mini PCs and Tablets

2013: Quad Core Android Mini PCs and Tablets

The RK3188 Rockchip Quad-Core Processor is set to replace 2012’s model, the RK3066 dual-core processor which was used in many popular low cost China tablets and Mini PC sticks like the MK808. It is now available in a few tablet models and is expected to make its appearance in mini PC computers soon.

Ultimate Home Theatre? 84LM9600, 84" Ultra HD Goodness

Ultimate Home Theatre? 84LM9600, 84" Ultra HD Goodness

If you are considering the ultimate home theatre experience, the biggest attraction and main draw would be the screen. For the screen, size and image quality is always a key factor. LG Electronics recently showcased the 84LM9600, at the LG Live Store at Marina Bay Sands, The Shoppes. The TV offered a whole new level …

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Miracast Adapter for the Nexus 4

Miracast Adapter for the Nexus 4

Miracast is Google’s answer to Airplay, promising a simple and common platform to share your Nexus 4 device screen with TVs and projectors. There weren’t any Miracast device for the Nexus 4 at launch but an answer has appeared on the market.