Plex is really great media center software that runs right on top of Mac OS X. Step 2) Download and Install Plex Media Center Software Your cable requirements are going to vary from machine to machine, so determine which output adapter is needed for your Mac. The new 2010 Mac Mini supports direct HDMI output with no additional cables at all, so you’d only need an HDMI cable. For instance, my MacBook Pro 2010 model only needs a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and a standard HDMI cable, because it supports full HDMI output. Newer Mac’s support full HDMI out with audio and video carried over the same cable, but on many models you’ll still need an adapter. So first things first, get your cable situation squared away.

Step 1) Get the proper Video Output Adapters It’s got a beautiful interface, vast media support, and is free to download. Plex – Plex is arguably the best media center software solution and runs right on top of Mac OS X as an application.

Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse – these are optional but highly recommended if you want to browse the web and play games on your media center.

HDMI cable (and/or other appropriate cables if your Mac doesn’t support direct HDMI out).

Mac that supports video/audio output (newer Mac models that support full HDMI highly recommended, the New Mac Mini is perfect).

Here’s what you’ll need to setup a media center with your Mac:

When you are finished with this article, you will be able to have a complete Mac Media Center hooked up to your TV, creating an awesome home theater, and you’ll be able to control the whole thing wirelessly from your couch. For the purpose of this article, we are going to assume you have an HDTV that supports HDMI input, and, preferably a Mac that supports HDMI output with audio (for Mac’s that don’t support direct HDMI output with audio, read on anyway there is a solution for you too).

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