If you have a home theater PC or are considering getting or building one, you might be wondering what is the best way to hook it up to your TV. Many newer HDTVs come with PC inputs that are basically a DVI port, or you can choose to use your TVs HDMI ports. There are a few things that you should consider when making this decision as the answer might not be as clear as you think. Take moment to learn which connection is right for your HTPC and your TV. (more…)

One of the biggest problems with Home Theater PC setups is storage. Many times, you simply do not want to put a giant drive in a smaller machine or you cannot attach a large unwieldy external hard drive because it throws off the clean look of your setup. One of the best solutions is to set up a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) solution. This way, you can both backup your files and stream them to a number of devices, all without maintaining a hardline connection to your machine. (more…)