I'm looking for a new desktop that I can do video editing on. I've found one that has 802.11, a TV tuner and HDMI output. I've already got a new flatscreen hidden downstairs for Christmas, so there will be a ton of room behind it in the entertainment center.
I'm thinking I might put the new desktop down in the living room. If I want to work on the laptop on the couch while someone is watching TV, would I be able to communicate directly with the desktop system, or will I have to connect through the router?