This ultra-small tutorial explains how to watch dreambox satellite TV on your PC using the latest version of VLC. If you have problems getting it to work try the comments section, maybe I can help.   Setup:   Firefox 3.5.7 VLC 1.0.3 Dreambox 7000s / Enigma 1 / PLI JADE 2 (other setups not tested)   Parameters in my setup (will be different in yours!):   Dreambox IP : 192.168.1.200 VLC language = dutch   Note:... 

You want to know what video graphics card you have. So, besides opening your pc and looking at the card, there are two more ways for finding out plenty details about your videocard. Way 1: press windows key + R type dxdiag and press enter ( The Direct X diagnose window will open ) Click on the tab named DISPLAY   Way 2: download GPUZ from http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/ run GPUZ ( it gives you tons of information about your graphics... 

Help! My download won’t start? Is my ISP blocking torrent? Yes, that is quite possible. You are probably behind a NAT and maybe (on top) a firewall. Let’s find out: First, go get your internet IP number: Click on http://www.whatismyip.com/ and note (copy) the IP number it returns. (you’ll need it later). Now go to a dos box and enter IPCONFIG /ALL If the IP number of you network-adapter is the same as the one whatismyip... 

How to create a PC-based DVB-S2 satellite receiver and home theater? In the following weeks I will be building a new HTPC from scratch, using inexpensive and available hardware. During that time you may be interested in coming back often, to check on the progress. Eventually you’ll be able to build a perfect “do it yourself HTPC”. You can subscribe to this articles. There are many ways to get our HTPC working. What we need...