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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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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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Digital Media Player Tips for Finding the Ideal Media Player for Your Home
Buying a Home Media Player for your home can be very challenging. There are a wide variety of formats, and discovering your missing a critical one after buying can be very disappointing. You als
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Upgrading FreeNAS™
Learn how to upgrade your FreeNAS 8 installation and prepare it for implementing a FreeNAS DLNA media server.
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Say Goodbye to Your Set-Top Box with Verizon Home Media Server
One of the largest wireless network operators in America, Verizon is coming up with a home media server product that removes the need for your set-top box.
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Lenovo’s Latest Home Theatre PC IdeaCenter Q180 as Big as Paperback Book
Check out the Lenovo IdeaCenter Q180 which could turn out to be the best HTPC option for your Media Center streaming needs!
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