New Favorite Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter Alternative

New Favorite Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter Alternative by Brandon Wirtz

So I used to like Ethernet over Power Adapters for an Alternative to the Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter, but I have a new favorite.
The Hawking HWREN1.  Just hook it to your PC via the enclosed Ethernet Cable, Follow the Setup Wizard, and once it is set up it will not only serve as a Wireless [...]

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How To Set Up a Wired or Wireless Home Network Using Windows

by Brandon Wirtz

The variety of options for home networking can make buying decisions difficult. Before you decide what hardware to get, you should decide what type of network technology (the way computers in a network connect to or communicate with one another) to use. This article describes and compares the most common network technologies and lists hardware [...]

Filed under : Computers, PCs, and Macs

How to Install Helios Linux on PlayStation 3 (PS3)

by Brandon Wirtz

Helios Linux is a free Linux OS for the PlayStation 3.  Helios Linux is designed to be a high performance PDF and Image server for Mac, Windows and Unix Web Clients.  The Playstation 3 makes a great platform for Helios Linux, as it supports Sata Hard disk, and Gigabit Ethernet, so it can easily handle [...]

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Guide to Installing IPCop Firewall on Linux

Guide to Installing IPCop Firewall on Linux by Brandon Wirtz

This Guide will walk you through how to install a firewall on linux using IPCop
 
What is IPCop
The IPCop project is a GNU/GPL open source project that offers an exceptional feature packed 
stand alone firewall to the internet community.  Its comprehensive web interface, well documented 
administration guides, and its involved and helpful user/administrative [...]

Filed under : How To, Technical

Directv2PC Watching DVR from your PC (and some trouble shooting hints)

Directv2PC Watching DVR from your PC (and some trouble shooting hints) by Brandon Wirtz

So I got DirecTV2PC working on almost all of the computers in my house, but not with out some effort, so I thought I'd quickly crank out a review.
DirecTV2PC is a media extender which talks to your DirecTV HD DVR unit.  You can watch any show which is already recorded or being recorded, but not [...]

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Alternatives to the WIFI adapter for Xbox 360, PS2, Wii, PS3, Tivo, and Media Extenders

Alternatives to the WIFI adapter for Xbox 360, PS2, Wii, PS3, Tivo, and Media Extenders by Brandon Wirtz

I love the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter (802.11A, 802.11b,802.11g) , but I'm apparently a minority. Some people dislike it for the price ($99), some people because they don't trust Wi-fi, and some people because they just don't want to be locked in to a Microsoft device. With that in Mind let me recommend some [...]

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Sneaky Shot of the White PS3

Sneaky Shot of the White PS3 by Brandon Wirtz

At an event this week I managed to snap a shot with my cell phone (I will likely not get invited again…)of the soon to be announced White PS3.  Jokingly called the "Brute" by the guys in the Sony booth, officially "Gloss White" , this is Sony's answer to the Xbox Elite, this new version of the PS3 sports a [...]

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