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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…
Build a Media Server and Stream Content from XBMC
0A while back, we reviewed a XBMC Ubuntu installation as an optional way to build a media server used to stream content for your HTPC. With it being an award winning FREE open source “media player and entertainment hub for digital media” as well as …
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How to install and use the XBMC Android Remote
Learn how to install the new Android XBMC Remote App to control your XBMC Media Server.
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DLNA and How It Helps You Access Your Media Files
Learn how DLNA creates media streaming bliss within the Connected Home and beyond.
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Kinect Effect to Change the World
Microsoft has waded through troubled waters and dealt with heavy criticism in the past as many behemoth sized companies do but their world altering innovation appears relentless. Not only has Microsoft invaded the lives of almost every desktop and laptop throughout the world with the …
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Asus WAVI Xtion to Hit the Market in October
Read up on the Asus WAVI Xtion that will launch in China next month bringing HD content streamed wirelessly with a wave of your hands via Asus Kinect technology
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GoogleTV Gets Life Support
Google TV offers an optional add-on that enhances the Android SDK, providing configuration options for Google TV. This should bring life to GoogleTV Android.
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The Blinding Effect of 3D
As 3D technology becomes more prevalent, research is showing how 3DTV glasses effects our bodies. Does 3DTV have a place in your Connected Home?
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Spotify captures the U.S.’s Eye
Spotify, a wildly popular music streaming service in Europe, is now available in the US! Get all the latest and check out how to get an invite to Spotify here.
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