Now that you’ve got all the hardware, it’s time to actually use that PVR or HTPC you built. Some people get by using the same software they are used to on their normal computer. But you’ll soon notice that this isn’t very optimized for usage from the couch on a big screen TV. So it’s very much recommended to install custom media center and PVR software.

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If you want to build your own personal video recorder (PVR), you will need most of the items on the HTPC shopping list and on top of that, you’ll need some way to tune to your TV channels and capture it. That’s what this article is all about.

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In this part of the guide, we’ll focus on existing media devices that you can just buy and start using. It might seem strange to talk about ready made commercial off-the-shelf products in a build your own guide. However, there are quite a few instances where building your own machine is probably not the best solution.
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If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the shops, it’s time to build your own. In this article, I’ll give you a short overview of all the components in a home theater PC (HTPC) and provide you with some good picks.

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Does it matter whether you call your personal media machine a PVR, DVR or HTPC? No, not at all, but knowing the slight, sometimes very subjective difference may help you in finding the right information and help.

So lets take a closer look.

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Connect your TV to XBMCbuntu with our latest tutorial.

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Need an idea for the weekend? Why not clean up your music collection?

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This component list is a flexible basis for any one.

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Most PVRs are on 24/7. Most home-built PVRs are full 350W+ electricity guzzling computers.

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Lifehacker’s guide is a great overview of how you can use DLNA and UPnP. It’s as simple as installing the right app on your smartphone and you’ve got full control over your media and playback on all your devices.
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