February 15, 2011
Turn the page. Your local newspaper surely lists the upcoming movie releases for the week. But wait, isn’t this the age when we reach for the mouse faster than we scan newsprint?It’s a good thing too as the web does a better job of looking into the future and keeping tabs on what new movies [...]
February 3, 2011
Get access to lots of live streams from across the web, all without picking up a keyboard. StreamFree is a Boxee plugin that aims to make live streaming more accessible from your couch. International news addicts no doubt already know about Boxee’s LiveStation plugin, which gives users access to a plethora of international news stations. [...]
February 3, 2011
Netflix is seriously the best thing since sliced bread. In addition to their outstanding collection of DVDs and Blu-Rays available via mail, they have an astounding selection of streamable movies. In fact, there are so many movies that it is hard to decide which one to watch. With so many choices, how can you get [...]
January 19, 2011
I have to say right up front that I’ve never really been into coupon sites, shopping sites, or any other website on the web that is set up primarily to sell something. I really only resort to shopping online during Christmas to avoid the crowds. I rarely really find any deals that I would consider “amazing” [...]
January 12, 2011
Whilst writing my recent article about XBMC, I came across a few quality Linux distributions aimed solely at providing media center capabilities. Many people have used Microsoft’s Windows Media Center at some point, either on their PC or Xbox 360. Personally I found it a frustrating experience, with my Xbox 360 not recognising my Windows 7 [...]
January 12, 2011
It is a really simple thing that gives a lot of pleasure to those of us crazy about movies. Film or movie quotes might be that one line dialog or two in an entire movie. But, just like a good scene, a memorable one-liner in a movie stays on. Some famous movie quotes even become [...]
January 11, 2011
Hardly any movie today does without visual or special effects. In fact, most movies are so far removed from reality, that almost the only thing that remains real and not tampered with are the actors – and you cannot even be sure about that. You should note that special and visual effects are not the [...]
January 10, 2011
The original Xbox Media Player was conceived to transform the media capabilities of first-generation Xbox consoles. Once your Xbox had been modified using a simple software hack, turning Microsoft’s demi-PC into a media centre was an absolute must. It worked a treat, give or take a few bugs and the odd crash. From this homebrewed [...]
January 9, 2011
The Gorillaz recently released their latest album, The Fall, accompanied by the announcement that the album was produced almost entirely using an iPad. While The Gorillaz did let a few traditional instruments in on the album, there have been a whole slew of artists, professional and amateur that have been showing just how far you [...]
January 5, 2011
Type any word, then sit back and watch a series of videos from YouTube. Then, if you want, download the videos you particularly like. It’s called MiniTube, and it’s a brand new YouTube experience. This lightweight Mac and Linux program is the perfect way to relax after a long day, because it feeds the best [...]
