I’m a long-time HTPC user, and for the past couple of years, MediaPortal has been my go-to software for a reliable Windows based media player. After spending a good amount of time with it, I figured it was worth sharing a quick overview.
As you can see, I am hosting it on a HTPC thats integrated into our living room setup.
If you’re looking for a powerful and flexible media center solution, MediaPortal might be exactly what you need. It supports live TV playback, DVR functionality, video and audio playback, photo viewing, and offers a ton of user-supported plugins and skins to customize the experience.
It’s surprisingly capable especially for free, open-source software. If you’re building or upgrading your HTPC, I highly recommend checking out the MediaPortal site, browsing the forums, and seeing what it can do.
