XHub Media Center for Mac

Quick overview

XHub Media Center brings media from your Mac to the TV, offering a Front Row–style experience with a similar feature set. Installation and setup are straightforward, and the interface makes it simple to start playback of many types of content.

Media it handles

• Music, including album browsing and specialized playback views
• Photo collections and slideshows
• DVDs for movie playback
• Radio streams and news feeds
• Other media formats and miscellaneous file types

Personalization and controls

• Enable special music views such as Cover Flow-style presentation
• Configure slideshow transitions and choose photo display styles
• Pick from a wide selection of visual themes (21 skins) and sound effects
• Adjust core options through System Preferences for centralized control

Stability and known issues

• The app can occasionally become unresponsive or freeze
• Initial startup may be slower than expected
• Some users experience incorrect video aspect ratios during playback

Recommended substitute

• VLC media player — Free

Final assessment

XHub Media Center is a solid option for streaming your Mac’s content to a television. It offers extensive customization and broad format support, but be aware of occasional performance hiccups. Overall, it’s a capable choice for turning your computer into a living-room media hub.