DVArchive

Apr 27 2009

iTV

Watch video from all kinds of sources on you Mac with this weeks picks.

WatchIt

To remind yourself to watch or record you favorite programs, use this free application. List your channels and set reminders.

DVArchive

This OS X java port of a popular Windows program lets your Mac play from and record to your ReplayTV.This utility also imports other formats.

Vidi

Have a Formac Studio DV/TV converter? Then you’ll want Vidi to record TV on your Mac. This application also controls channels and adjusts picture. It can even record video in the background.

VLC

Here is a piece of freeware you can use regardless of your hardware. Also a port from Windows and Linux, VLC plays all kind of media including VCD and DivX video.

Now that you’ve got something to watch I’ll leave you to it. Until next week,

Brian

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Apr 27 2009

Build a Mac mini Media Server

When Steve unveiled the Mac mini, most people thought they were looking at the most inexpensive Mac Apple had ever turned out. For those of us used to beating the most out of our machines the Mac mini represents a whole new application for the best OS.

This week I’m featuring freeware that will help you in your quest to turn your Mac mini into a home media server.

First, there’s plenty of freeware that will allow your mini to interface with your video recorder of choice.

mu Build a Mac mini Media ServerDreamStream – For your Dreambox

mu Build a Mac mini Media ServerEyeTV Remote and eyetv RPM – For your EyeTV

mu Build a Mac mini Media ServerTiVo Desktop and TiVoFerkey – For your TiVo

mu Build a Mac mini Media ServerDVArchive – For Replay TV

mu Build a Mac mini Media ServerEarphoria

Remotely control iTunes via Rendezvous. Perfect for running a music server from another Mac on the network.

mu Build a Mac mini Media ServerRomeo

Use this Bluetooth app to turn your phone into a remote for your media mini.

mu Build a Mac mini Media ServerQT XList and ClipLinkViewer X

These solutions are different, but both will play a series of QuickTime files in a playlist fashion. Perfect for queuing up video clips.

mu Build a Mac mini Media ServerVLC Media Player

This Open Source media player will play just about anything, and is a must for your media server.

If you’ve read Apple’s documentation on the mini you should know that the mini will interface directly or via adapter with most new TV’s. Have fun!

Brian

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