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- About HSIHome System Integration was born out of the desire to share and learn new ways of connecting the different technologies many of us have throughout the home. From connecting a game console to a surround sound receiver to setting up a streaming media server, there seems to be a multitude of way in accomplishing these tasks. The crew at Home System Integration (HSI), being a group of IT professionals with an affinity for home theater and home technology, thought this would be a great place to share what we know in hopes that the rest of the world will share what they know in return! That idea has evolved into creating something bigger. This isn’t just a website with reviews and articles, this is meant to be interactive! This is about creating a community where no matter what your skill level, no matter how obscure the question, there will be someone here that can answer it! So please, come visit often! Share your opinions, knowledge, and especially your “lessons learned” about how to create something technologically stunning in your homes! Home System Integration Team Member Bio’s Tom Abell (a.k.a. Billy) – Editor in Chief Put simply, Tom loves technology! He’s…
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Google TV | Logitech jumps in the game
4As we mentioned in our recent post, Logitech has jumped on the Google band wagon in a recent partnership to support Google TV. Shortly after Logitech joined Google on stage along with Sony, Intel, Best Buy, DISH Network and Adobe for the announcement of Google …
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The Internet: Coming to a Google TV near you!
As if practical domination of the internet and a rapidly increasing presence in the smartphone industry were not enough, the giant Google is making a move for your TV too! Since Google will begin invading televisions throughout the world as soon as this fall, we …
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Windows Home Server | “Vail” beta now available!
On April 26th, Microsoft unveiled “Vail” (yes, I meant that!), the second iteration of the Windows Home Server series. Built on the Windows Server 2008 R2 platform, the primary enhancements focus on: Extending media streaming outside the home or office Improvements in multi-PC backup and …
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Windows Home Server | An introduction to Windows Home Server
“So what exactly IS Windows Home Server and why would I want (or even need) a ‘server’ in my home or small office? “ Great Question! As our lives have become more and more digitized in the way we create and store files, music, photos, …
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Media Streaming | Hulu plans to charge for service
In a move that the entertainment and cable industries are watching closely, Hulu has announced that it is making plans on becoming a paid service in the near future. While there is a lot of speculation on whether the consumer will pay for this type …
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Integrating Home Technology
Home System Integration…what are we all about? Ever since I spent my first year here in California working in the home automation industry, I’ve had a particular affinity towards this stuff. Being an IT guy for many years now, I obviously have a fair amount …
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