How to install a Windows Media Center Theme

Installing a Windows Media Center theme can instantly transform the look of Windows Media Center, but most people don’t know that it can be done let alone how to so lets take a look at how this is done.

Although now unsupported you will need to install Windows Media Center Studio, because the original creators site is now dead you will need to get your copy from Hack7MC. Instructions for installation are also on that page but if you would rather read it here I also have some instructions

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2012 Nettop HTPC Comparison

My previous post comparing the range of nettops on the market has been a popular read so I thought it was time to update you with the latest choices available to us today. I will talk about the good and bad sides of each. While this is mainly written towards the HTPC geeks out there it should also be relevant to anyone else looking at these style of machines.

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Large ATX HTPC Cases

If you are creating your HTPC using an old unused machine that you have collecting dust in the attic to build your HTPC rig you may find that the full size ATX motherboard can restrict the amount of cases that you have to choose from. If your using an old PC, chances are your after a budget build.

Here are 5 cases that will fit a full size ATX motherboard for under £150. Read more…

HPTC Nettop – All In One Place

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Nettop HTPC Comparison

With nettops becoming much more popular and affordable they are becoming a viable option for using as a dedicated HTPC.

A nettop in basic talk is a relatively cheap small PC with a low power consumption, which is perfect for a HTPC. This allow you to hide it away out of sight or place on display under the screen. It also means that you aren’t going to run up a large electricity bill by having it on all the time.

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