Category Archives: Applications

iPhone/iPod Touch As A Home Theater Remote Control

Posted on July 14, 2007 by mr. Obsession

I like to stream music from my office’s iMac to an Airport Express in my living room. Until today, I was using an RF ATI Remote Wonder (basically, a traditional remote control). But Remote Buddy’s amazing new interaction with the … Continue reading →

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EyeTV Software: State of The Union @ v2.4

Posted on June 1, 2007 by mr. Obsession

Well, it’s been almost a year since so many EyeTV users vented their frustrations about the (de?)evolution of the EyeTV software since they first rolled out a Full Screen interface. I was one of the most vocal and a mea … Continue reading →

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DisplayConfigX + VNC = Perfectly Sized Screen

Posted on February 9, 2007 by mr. Obsession

Ever since I plugged my Mini into our Phillips 32″ LCD’s HDMI port, I’ve been 99% loving the combination. Instant recognition…zero configuration…excellent HD picture…you get the idea. The only itch I couldn’t scratch was the cropping on the edges of … Continue reading →

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AppleTV…Why Not?

Posted on January 28, 2007 by mr. Obsession

When the AppleTV was announced last year, one red flag immediately flew up in the feature list… what about HDTV? Not “near-HD” quality or “DVD quality”, why wasn’t Apple talking up what was a rapidly-becoming-mainstream format? Because it’s not natively … Continue reading →

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EyeTV Hybrid Review @ MacWorld

Posted on November 15, 2006 by mr. Obsession

Macworld offers a pretty thorough review of the EyeTV Hybrid. I shied away from this model due to the USB connection and the reviewer doesn’t mention the 500 (which I use x2), so it’s not entirely complete from my POV. … Continue reading →

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