We Build 4 HDMI-Based HTPCs

Published on May 2, 2007 to Home Theater

Despite numerous gotchas and design conflicts, we manage to put together and test four different AMD and Intel CPU-based home theater PCs with HDMI capability. We're exhausted. You enjoy. Read more

Build Your Own XGA Projector II: Suitable TFT Monitors

Published on December 1, 2004 to Display Panels and Monitors

The conclusions from our first XGA projector story remain: fun and fascination are guaranteed when you build your own projector. However, some folks have told us they need help finding TFT monitors with panels that are well-suited to the project, so we felt it was time to update the topic and list suitable candidates. Read more

HP z556 Digital Entertainment Center: Why Build When You Can Buy?

Published on July 18, 2006 to Home Theater

Many "Media Center" PCs are little more than slightly beefier desktops with Windows MCE installed. But Mike Baggaley found that HP's z556 is a viable alternative to building your own HTPC. Read more

Supersize Your TV for $300: Build Your Own XGA Projector!

Published on November 13, 2004 to Networking

Have fun tinkering and save a boatload of money on a high-quality XGA projector. THG shows you, step by step, how to build an XGA projector with 3,500 ANSI lumens. A new video also provides additional inspiration, giving you an impression of the picture quality you can achieve. Read more

Reader How Tos: Build a PC for TV

Published on November 9, 2002 to Home Theater

Arild Skullerud talks about his experiences building a PC for his living room. Can a PC combine the features of a digital VCR, MP3 server, and Internet TV? Sure it can, but at what cost? Read more