With a guide like this…who needs Hulu? 🙂 True a bit more work is involved, but absolutely no commercials with this method from Ben at Engadget. First we set our favorite BitTorrent program to automatically download our favorite shows using the magic of RSS. Then we query TheTVDB.com for the metadata for the recording which includes things like the […]
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If you remember the days of the initial Windows Media Center with that wonderfully never used Radio button, then you will be pleased to see that there’s a plugin created which aims to increase the power of that. Of course, as I hinted, I don’t know many people who have or ever use an actual FM tuner inside the Media […]
Read moreFirst review I’ve come across on the Logitech Harmony 1100 touchscreen remote–and the boys at Engadget aren’t pulling any punches. With an MSRP of $500, I would expect no less. The screen itself is bright and colorful, if a bit grainy, but its position means you’re stuck using a second hand to use most functions. Whether you’re selecting an […]
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News broke last week from both Boxee and Hulu camps that effective immediately, Boxee was no longer allowed to utilize Hulu’s offerings–arguably a large reason a lot of folks began using Boxee. Hulu integration on Boxee was way ahead of anyone else and allowed you to watch any and all Hulu TV shows streamed from your remote control. Some have […]
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One of the reasons I began this series was to expose the community to those smaller and less well known applications. The type that would be "must have’s" for 10 out of 100 people. I think MyDrinks would classify as that, so I hope you are all part of that 10, or if you’re more then we sure have a […]
Read moreSad, sad day…and has to make the developers of other Hulu plugins start to worry. My point i don’t understand, is why? What does Hulu lose by not having people use their website? I still have to watch the same annoying ad 4 times per episode…isn’t that their revenue stream? two weeks ago Hulu called and told us their […]
Read moreAnd the crowd…goes…wild. Seriously, I remember saying how bogus the Extras were going to be before Vista, and boy did Microsoft let everyone down there. Good to know they’re at least learning from their mistakes. Our new approach to planning and building Windows doesn’t have the capacity to continue to deliver features outside the regular release cycle. While our […]
Read moreAnother great show from Ian, tune into hear all about a bunch of things going on in Media Center world. This week I am talking Derek R. Flickinger of Interactive homes inc about how Media Center fits with Custom Integrators and enthusiast, integrators and Microsoft can learn from each. Derek and I will be launching The Custom Integrator Show […]
Read moreMusic is one of the features which Windows Media Center does really quite well–the layout is fun, easy to follow, useful and attractive. That being said, the features are quite minimal. You see the information which you provide via tags and little extra. Boxee adds a splash of innovation into their Music abilities, as you can see from the video […]
Read moreMost people that are aware of Boxee think it’s primarily used for television watching–mainly all the internet TV portals for watching full episodes on demand, which I covered a bit during my first impressions look. The Photos area of Boxee however is equally powerful. Again, if you have seen Boxee on AppleTV or other previous device, you will notice very […]
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