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Do I need DLNA or UPNP?

I'm confused about the difference between the two. If I got a UPNP storage device, what am I missing that DLNA provides, or vice versa?
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What’s a simple & inexpensive receiver/amplifier I can use to connect unpowered stereo speakers to my PC?

Hello! I have two unpowered stereo speakers on my porch that I'd like to connect to my computer somehow. I understand I need a receiver/amp to power and convert the signals from …
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No Click DVD - EventGhost script fails with IndexError

This question is regarding the EventGhost script posted in this answer as part of a solution for automated DVD ripping This is exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks so much. …
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Convert DVD Movie to MPEG and view on PS3 via Windows Media Server 12

I think Apollo spacecraft missions to the moon were easier than this! I have tried dozens of DVD ripping software and media servers and have had limited success in trying to conve …
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Why are speaker connections black and red?

Is there a reason why speaker connections, like binding posts, are black and red?
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Is it possible to get a ‘lite’ version of Windows 7 for HTPC use?

While Windows 7 is slimmer than Vista, it still includes a lot of content not needed on an HTPC. Is it possible to create a 'lite' version of Windows pared down to the essentials?
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VGA to S-Video conversion

What kind of equipment would I need to connect my computer to my TV? - the TV only accepts SCART or S-VIDEO and the computer only has a VGA out and I can't put a card in the comput …
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When will the Boxee box be available outside the US?

I like the idea of the Boxee box, but I can't find out when it will be released in the UK. Anyone know the score?
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How well do SONOS products perform?

I've lusted after a SONOS setup for years but the prices have always put me off. Are they worth the premium money being asked? What kind of range is there with their wireless te …
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Streaming Amazon Unbox Videos to Other Computers

I have several seasons of shows that I have downloaded to Amazon Unbox running on Windows 7. I can stream those shows to my Xbox 360 and my media center but not to any of my laptop …
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What Home Automation works well for Home Theatre?

My main focus is Home Theatre, and I'm looking for a package that will allow me to automate the common tasks without costing a fortune or me spending the rest of my life trying to …
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Will the Boxee Box remote work with other HTPC applications?

I saw that the Boxee remote will work with Boxee running on normal HTPCs as well as the Boxee box, but could I use it with another HTPC application like Media Center?
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How does Ogg Theora compare to H.264?

How does the quality of Ogg Theora compare to H.264? I'd like to use an open standard if possible, but principles only go so far. If the quality is comparable I'm fine but I'd like …
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No-click DVD ripping?

I want to be able to drop a DVD into the drive and rip it automatically to my library. Are there any tools that will let me do this?
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Visual indicators of HD content on media centres

Do any Media Centre sofware (Boxee, XBMC, Media Center...) have an indicator to show what content is in HD without going into the detailed summary. I'd like to be able to glance a …

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