If you code it they will come. A few folks have banded together to create an Open Source Softsled solution. Their goals are admirable and I hope their dream of a mulit-platform computer client works :). I know there are a lot of people who are interested. If you are an able-bodied coder, head on over to SoftSled.net and see […]
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In my last Tip Of The Day I was scolded for not including Media Center Programs that are not part of the "Big 3 or 4" (SageTV, BeyondTV, VMC and Media Portal). These are the programs I am most familiar with and as such I visit their sites on a far more frequent basis. To make amends, the next few […]
Read morePVRWire is reporting that Snapstream has a new beta out with a few cool new features. There is user level access for TV programs, keyword based recording and some other features that will make its way into a future release. PVRWire There’s also a new keyword based recording feature that you can access using the Web administration feature. In other […]
Read moreWelcome to the social… It seems to me that MS is not taking advantage of the Media Center platform and the potential social aspects. I would love to see what the Top 10 recorded TV shows are and what other people’s opinions are etc. :). There is opportunity here and MS should capitalize on it. Perhaps they could be a […]
Read moreIn the Media Center world, just like the computer world, technology is ever changing. Sometimes it feels like a three-legged tortoise struggling through a molasses flood but the bright side is changes are coming around the corner for the better. In the capture world two significant changes SHOULD happen, for-the-love-of-all-that-is-recording-please-let-this-happen-or, this year. First to arrive on the scene, hopefully in […]
Read moreAnd there was one remote to rule them all! I have yet to get my hands on the One myself so I can’t be sure how the remote holds. It looks to me it is not a suitable replacement for the 880/890 series of remotes. Perhaps I am just in love with my 880, I am not sure. Without a […]
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Charlie Owen pointed out that you can watch the 2008 Super Bowl ads on InternetTV :).
Read moreSageTV, in their never ending quest to squish all bugs, have released another version :). What makes this one a little extra special is that this version will record online videos and add them to your library. Good work Sage :). Forum Thread You can now use the ‘Record’ command while watching an online video and then that video will […]
Read moreThis Tip Of The Day is more of a preview for Mike’s next Life With A Plugin Episode. However, since I am on vacation I thought it would be appropriate. Just because you are on vacation doesn’t mean you need to leave your Media Center behind. If you are like me, you are always wishing you set a recording for […]
Read moreThanks to Charlie H. for letting us know SageTV now has Netflix plugin :). Seems to be all the rage these days. SageTV Forum Thread! Features _______________________________________________________________________ Same basic features as original NetFlix plugin, plus more! Browse through movies that are listed in the many NetFlix RSS channels View movie descriptions, ratings, trailers and more Launch Watch It Now movies […]
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