One product that Apple is sorely missing from it’s iTunes universe is a Home Media Server. There are some products out there that claim to “support” iTunes, however they only really stream music to other libraries. What most of us really want is a centralized repository that we can use to sync content to various devices. You might have an Apple TV, many iPods and multiple computers all with different libraries.

I was naively optimistic when I heard rumors that something like this would be announced at Macworld this year. In the absence of that announcement, or any suitable commercial substitute I setup my own solution.

Setting up the Server

I only recommend a PC cause you’ll certainly be able to find one cheaper. Get a clean install of XP if you can. Make sure you have some kind of remoting software like Remote Desktop or VNC. The PC just needs to be powerful enough to run iTunes.
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Hey folks, I’m Ben Kittrell from Kansas City, MO and I’m a new contributor to ATVJ.  I’m a programmer by day, however I’ve been spending my nights on various ATV projects and I thought ATVJ would be a great place to share.  My focus will be ATV related technology such as Home Theater and companion products, as well as general industry news.

Below is the list of new HD Rentals that have been added to Apple TV.

The Auteur
*Kiss of the Dragon

* As of this posting not yet available in the iTunes Store.

Head on over to the HD Rentals page to see this weeks entire list of new titles.