Entertainment

Hacking the HTC Hero running Droid 2.1

Posted by Ryan on July 3, 2010 in Entertainment

was running 2.27.651.6
Must downgrade to 2.27.651.5, per http://dc250.4shared.com/download/2uQunBaV/RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2276515_R_si.exe?tsid=20100703-172327-a52ab322
how to: install drivers (ADB doesnt install) – Install HTC sync software, it includes the drivers (well at least for Windows 7 x86) http://www.htc.com/hero/m/files/downloads/HTCsync.zip
Run RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2.27.651.5_R_signed_release.exe and follow the prompts.
Follow the wonderful walkthrough guide at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572

Mythtv asx stream port change

Posted by Ryan on January 23, 2010 in ComputerInfo, Entertainment, Linux

I run mythweb on a different port (other than 80) and this change seems to have made the asx stream function just about worthless.  When clicking on the asx link from the browser, it still sends out the asx stream file as port 80.  (you can check this by opening the asx file with a [...]

Upgraded MythTV setup!

Posted by Ryan on October 5, 2009 in ComputerInfo, Entertainment, Linux

The hardware in my MythTV setup I previously mentioned is no more!  Why?  Well two reasons really:
I kept finding myself processor bound when trying to watch HD, let alone recording SD or HD at the same time (that was a lost cause)
AND
I was getting very odd I/O errors in the mysql/mythtv logs.  I found many [...]

Creating my first animation with Blender.

Posted by Ryan on September 3, 2009 in Entertainment

Ok I’ve been spending some time playing with Blender.  Blender is a free opensource 3d Animation program.  So far with my experince it is great for making 3d stills and 3d animations… of course mine are pretty basic as I’ve only just begun.  Check out what I’ve done so far with only about 4 hours [...]

MythTV, Mythdora, HVR-1600 installation and walkthrough guide

Posted by Ryan on March 25, 2009 in ComputerInfo, Entertainment, Linux

This is based on my experience, I’m sure there are probably other ways to accomplish this though. Let me know if there are any questions out there.
My hardware is:
AMD 3000+ 64bit
1.5 GB RAM
2x 1TB SATA
Nvidia Geforce 6200
Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1600 ATSC/ClearQAM/NTSC TV Tuner PCI w/Remote 1178 PCI Interface – Retail
HTPC CASE NMEDIAPC|HTPC 6000B BK RT
A Few [...]

Fun Fun Websites

Posted by Ryan on February 11, 2008 in Entertainment

The name says it all, this is a list of websites that will help you pass some time. All are good light-hearted fun, give them a try!

Wrigleys site full of all sorts of fun games revolving around their candy products – www.candystand.com

Not sure what organization owns this site, but it has provided a bunch [...]

Online TV stations

Posted by Ryan on February 11, 2008 in Entertainment

This one is a reader submission!
Here is a cool website for viewing TV stations from around the world. All you need is a browser with a Realplayer or Media player plugin.  Thanks again for the suggestion!  http://wwitv.com/portal.htm

Online Radio Stations

Posted by Ryan on August 30, 2007 in Entertainment

Looking for music online? I’m putting together a list of good streaming radio stations…let me know if you have any to add!
www.pandora.com – Any genre you’re looking for! (Plays music by the artist you specify and music by other similar artists)
www.radioparadise.com – 80’s, 90’s, 00’s (You never know what their gonna play on this [...]