Posts Tagged Apple TV
HDhomerun and Elgato EyeTV walkthough
Posted by Jordan Patterson in General, Review, Tutorial, Walkthrough on January 25th, 2010
Media Center Walkthrough
Posted by Jordan Patterson in General, Walkthrough on January 19th, 2010
Apple TV version 3.0 on a 4:3 SD TV
Posted by Jordan Patterson in Tutorial on November 4th, 2009
In this video I attempt to answer the multiple questions I received regarding the trick to get an Apple TV to display in color on an SD tv via a composite cable. This trick does still work as I show with very poor video quality (sorry about that) If you have any more questions please let me know.
Prevent the Apple TV from dropping out of iTunes
Posted by Jordan Patterson in Tutorial on September 23rd, 2009
Apple TV 2.4 software update
Posted by Jordan Patterson in Review, Tutorial on June 30th, 2009
In this video I discuss the recent 2.4 Apple TV software update. I talk about the added functionality coupled with the remote app for the iPhone. I also talk about the compatibility with the popular apple TV hacks that are available.
Update: In addition to ATVFlash Patchstick.ca has also released an update to their software to work with the 2.4 update.
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Patchstick.ca Simple Apple TV Hacking
Posted by Jordan Patterson in Review, Tutorial on June 16th, 2009
In this video I review Patchstick.ca’s commercial patchstick product for hacking the Apple TV. I can certainly say that this is the best hacking product available for the Apple TV today. Its simple, unobtrusive, and makes managing individual plugins a breeze plus updating plugins doesn’t require you to re hack the entire system, updates are handled within the menu system. Check their product out at http://www.Patchstick.ca and see hoe easy it is to add additional functionality to the Apple TV.
Update: I have conformation now that the open VPN service does have a connection available in the UK for BBC iPlayer access.
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Rowmote Pro, Taking iPhone computer control to the next level.
Posted by Jordan Patterson in General on June 8th, 2009
In this video I demo and review Rowmote Pro. This application takes the wonderful functionality of Rowmote, an iPhone Apple remote, and adds the best wireless track pad and keyboard support available on the iPhone.
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Hacking Your Apple TV
Posted by Jordan Patterson in Review, Tutorial on May 18th, 2009
In this video I demo how to hack your Apple TV and talk about the three main software solutions that enable this hacking. Finally I share my thoughts on the paid versions versus the free versions.
Creating your own media server out of an old computer, part 1
Posted by Jordan Patterson in Tutorial on April 21st, 2009
In this video I detail the initial steps in creating a media server out of an old computer. This is a great solution for people who have multiple computers and need a central location for all their files. The best part it can be completely free and use some old hardware you have in the closet collecting dust.
Creating dual resolution files in iTunes the easy way.
Posted by Jordan Patterson in Tutorial on March 29th, 2009
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