Trot back to the 16th century and corner famed prognosticating monk Nostradamus, and it’s quite likely that when posed the question: “Will those living ... a couple of media-center ...

The PS3 and the Xbox 360 both have media center capabilities built right in, so they're easy to set up. The Wii (and Wii U) don't have as much built-in, but have workarounds that can turn them ...

The Mac mini is one of the best small computers you can buy thanks to its small yet mighty footprint and value for money.

I took a chance on a used Mac mini for this very purpose and in the process discovered a few things I wish I’d have known ...

By Ina Fried Staff Writer, CNET News.com Microsoft has made significant inroads with the latest version of its Windows Media Center ... a permanent seat in the living room. After selling just ...

Controlling your Mac mini from your cellphone is an elegant solution for your living room media center, and inexpensive if you've already got a device supported by the software. It is not a true ...

Windows Media Center and the hardware devices that it powered were supposed to usher in a new age in computing. Last decade Microsoft had this idea that the living room could also be dominated by ...

The living room? The family room ... and is where any sort of entertainment or media center—including gaming equipment—typically lives. First, a few caveats—starting with the fact that ...

a living room device able to bridge the gap between the Internet and the TV and serve up games, movies, TV, music and more. At this year’s CES, the Media Center PC will once again get a starring ...