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Part II of this book shows you how to connect your home entertainment

systems to your computer. In Chapter 5, you’ll control your computer with

a remote control, enabling you to switch MP3s without getting off the

couch. In Chapter 6, you’ll do just the opposite—you’ll turn your computer

into the ultimate programmable remote control. In Chapters 7 and 8, you’ll

build your own personal video recorder (a device like a TiVo) using either

Windows or Linux. In Chapter 9, you’ll extend TiVo-like capabilities to

your FM radio, enabling you to pause, rewind, and fast-forward live radio

while still listening through your current radio. In Chapter 10, you’ll make

your MP3 collection accessible from the Web, so that you can listen to your

favorite digital music at work without investing in an iPod.

Part I: Home Entertainment

II

In this part

Chapter 5, Remotely Control Your

Computer

Chapter 6, Control Your Home

Theater

Chapter 7, Build a Windows-Based

Home Theater PC

Chapter 8, Build a Linux-Based

Home Theater PC

Chapter 9, Create Time-Shifted FM

Radio

Chapter 10, Access Your Entire Media

Collection Over the Internet

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