XBMC Media Center (Xbox Media Center) is one of the most popular solutions for media center computer users. The experience of using XBMX is made considerably simpler with the use of a remote app. Team-XBMC has brought an official, full-featured app named XBMX Remote to the . It can install on any and features the controls a user would expect, as well as library browsing.
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Even though the Boxee app for iPhone is impressive in its own right, it still pales in comparison to Boxee for iPad, the own unique Boxee app. While the app is limited in its function to acting as a remote control, Boxee for iPad takes the tablet and turns it into another portal for users to access their media center computer. Videos can be streamed from the computer to the iPad at the press of a button. This includes streaming sources such as YouTube, but also extends to a user’s stored video collection.
The coolest part of Boxee for iPad might actually be in its ability to switch screens. Users of the the app can start watching a video on their iPad and switch to their TV at the press of a button. This function does require a , but for users who have one it’s an indispensable feature. Being able to switch screens seamlessly means no more arguing over the television. ()
All of these apps, combined with a media center computer and the best , help to make content more accessible. In the past, consumers who wanted to watch all the video that they wanted were forced to choose between paying a lot for satellite or cable TV or dealing with complicated computer-to-TV connections. These types of connections weren’t just complicated, but they were also complicated. With the apps that are available to turn smartphones and tablets into remotes and streaming centers, it’s now easier than ever to cut the cord.
Guest Post by EJ Parfitt who is a tech writer that has been writing for a short time now and has already picked up steam with several tech and sports sites . During his free time , you’re sure to catch him competing in local chess tournaments in downtown Fort Lauderdale FL.
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