UPDATE: If you try upgrading after this tutorial, it will cause the drivers to fail. This seems to be an issue with 64bit operating systems, and the ATI drivers. If you want a quick setup, use Ubuntu 12.04 32bit. If you really want 64bit, Install 10.04 64bit, then install using the CD’s until you reach the latest. If you hit… Read more →
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Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Nettop
So I couple of weeks ago I told you all that I’d ordered something new for the living room. My new toy is in fact a Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Nettop. The main reason for this purchase will be apparent to regular readers of my blog. For those who have just popped in to see what the fuss is about, have… Read more →
[TEASER] Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Nettop
For a while now I’ve been looking for a decent client that I can plug into the back of TV’s around the house to stream media and LiveTV without forking out a tonne of cash. I’ve looked at the Raspberry Pi, Apple TV 2 and 3, Boxee Box, Acer Revo and many many more small computing clients that claim to have this functionality.… Read more →

Playing around with XBMC Media Streaming
Sunday has become the day to play with technology. So expect more posts on Sundays now than normal. I’ve been playing around with XBMC this morning, and I’m really impressed with the functionality and smoothness of the application. I’m just in the process of testing how well streaming a DVD from my network storage across the wired network will work. I’m hoping… Read more →