Use temperature-monitoring apps such as SpeedFan to ensure you have enough cooling after finishing the build. SpeedFan is a hardware monitoring software that is able to change fan speeds according …
Set Automatic Login
In order to automatically sign in to Windows 10, you should disable the need to input a user name and password every time you log-in. I will show you a way to accomplish this without losing the …
Install Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 are the most common operating systems and they are often used in HTPCs. For most users, Windows 10 64-bit is the recommended operating system if you wish to watch …
Configure BIOS
So, you diagrammed your system, spent hours assembling the hardware for your HTPC, and spent an entire day putting the system together. Now, how do you make most out of it? Before you can start …
Plug Everything In
After you have installed all the components, it is time to plug in all the cables. Proper cable management improves internal airflow by reducing cable clutter to promote accelerated heat removal. …
Install Optical Disk Drive
Value HTPC Install and secure the optical drive onto the optical drive bracket Insert the SATA cable and power cable to the optical drive. Performance HTPC Mount the optical …