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Hack Your Home Theater: Rip Movies, Fix Scratched DVDs, and Set Up XBMC!
Sunday, June 12th, 2011 – running time 09:29
In this episode, we return to the couch and figure out a better way to enjoy one of our favorite gadgets: the television. We'll learn how to fix a scratched DVD using a few common household items, rip a movie from a DVD or other media format, avoid overpaying for HDMI cables, and set up XBMC!
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In this episode, we return to the couch and figure out a better way to enjoy one of our favorite gadgets: the television. We'll learn how to fix a scratched DVD using a few common household items, rip a movie from a DVD or other media format, avoid overpaying for HDMI cables, and set up XBMC. Grab your popcorn and take a seat - This is Lifehacker, Episode 13.
Tip Tester: Fix a Scratched DVD
Whitson shows us how to fix a scratched DVD using a few common household items like Pledge and...toothpaste?
Survivalist: How to Rip a DVD
Adam shows us how to back up our movie collection onto a harddrive by ripping a DVD.
How to Set UP XBMC
Adam demonstrates how to set up XBMC on your TV at home and enjoy the best in digital entertainment.
Cheapskate: Cheap HDMI Cables
Kevin answers a question we've all asked: why are HDMI cables so damn expensive? The reality is, they aren't. Find out how to get cheap ones.
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