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Manually Configuring Your Xbox Networking Setting to get a Static IP
Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:51 PM

I made a video not too long ago on how to fix connection problems in Xbox Live . You forwarded ports to your Xbox so the you could obtain a open NAT type and be able to play with anyone. This works very well but your Xbox needs to have the same IP address for this to work. The best way is to reserve the IP in the router and I showed you how to do that in the... Read More...

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Filed under: live, xbox, connection, address, prolems, static, ip

Rivet – Stream Media from your Mac to your Xbox or PS3
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 1:23 PM

There are a couple applications out there that allow your Mac to stream media directly to your Xbox. One of them which I have written about is called Connect360 . A great little application that I have been using for some time now. One I have recently become aware of is called Rivet. Rivet allows streaming of your music, pictures, and videos right to your Xbox... Read More...

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Filed under: video, pictures, xbox, media, streaming, ps3

Xbox 360 - Project Natal – How did I miss this?
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:41 PM

I was watching a video about Project Natal, which is a controller less xbox 360 technology that will allow you to use your body movements in the video game. It has a little device that sits in front of the TV and maps your movements. You can then control the game elements by your motions. It also has face recognition and voice controls. I think Project Natal... Read More...

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Use Your Xbox 360 Controller like a Gamepad with your Mac
Monday, August 17, 2009 1:46 PM

The other day I was wondering if you could use an Xbox 360 controller with your Mac to play games like a gamepad. Well I thought perhaps the controller could be synced with the computer via Bluetooth. I then discovered that xbox controllers are not Bluetooth but a special RF controller. So how do you use your xbox controller with your Mac? You have to have two... Read More...

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Filed under: Mac, xbox, gampad, controller

Xbox Live Update August 11th - The New Features
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:37 PM

So Xbox live just got an update care to know what they changed? Well let’s start with Netflix because it has all the changes I’m really excited. Netflix got some really great additions in this Xbox live update. Among the changes is a new feature called Party Watch which allows you’re Xbox live party to watch a movie together. You can only watch supported titles... Read More...

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How to Fix Xbox Live Connection Problems
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 1:51 PM

Sometimes when you’re on Xbox Live you will get error messages saying you can’t play with certain people. I had some friends that Xbox Live wouldn’t allow me to play online with for whatever reason. The problem is that the ports needed to communicate on Xbox live aren’t making it to the Xbox console. So what you need to do is forward those ports so the Xbox can... Read More...

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How to Make your Xbox Wireless for Less - create a wireless bridge
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:52 AM

I have always wanted my router near my xbox because I like to be able to plug it into the router so I don’t have to buy that $100 Xbox wireless adapter. For some people this is not an option so you have to spend the $100 bucks on the adapter. Well all you need to do this without buying the adapter is an old wireless router and a little know how. What You will... Read More...

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Filed under: xbox, bridge, wireless

Connecting your Xbox 360 to Your Mac to Stream Music and Video
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 5:07 PM

Connecting your Xbox 360 to Your Mac So I don’t know why this is the case but when you read information on the Xbox media center it tells you that you have to have Windows Media Center version for XP to connect to the Xbox. Well that is not true you can use Windows Media Center or just a regular version of XP. Something they don’t tell you is that you can watch... Read More...

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Netflix coming to xBox Live Gold members for free
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 5:25 PM

So it shouldn't be long before Netflix releases there instant watch to Xbox Gold members. This new relationship between Netflix and Xbox will allow Xbox Gold members to stream and watch instantly all the content on the netflix's instant watch section of their website. This will be great for the Xbox gold members that don't have Netflix. Apparently... Read More...

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Filed under: netflix, live, instant, plugin, watch, xbox