And in addition to there being a new version, I'm sure I'm not the only person who didn't know that Transcode360 has changed ownership. I think that's wonderful on Runtime360's part to allow the community to continue from the great work he started. So it's hosted on a new site now, so check it out if you use it. For […]
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I was feeling rather nostalgic today, so I decided to take some time to reminisce on the life of HTPCs and Media Centers. I've been around this since the inception, and it's always fun to take a step back and see where we've come from to get an idea of what the future holds. I have comprised my very own […]
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I just happened to be in need of scheduling some recordings at work, so was forced to use MSN's Remote Record (since I can't forward ports on the router to be able to use Webguide). But, I was so surprised & impressed with my experience I thought I would share. It seems the MSN TV guys have been working hard […]
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Some reviews from DenGuru guys on some nifty tri-LCD projection units, if you've got the space, and the money. Just in time for the playoffs! GearDigest  The three tri-LCD video projectors evaluated here performed very well. Any one of these projectors would make a fine compliment to an HD TV setup. Read the individual reviews to assure that […]
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Nial is working on some updates to Big Screen Photos, including some sexy MCML integration. He's even included a video of his work in progress, so make sure to check it out & give him some feedback on some of his great plugins. Nial Greensburg Big Screen Photos 2 is still a work in progress – but this […]
Read moreThursday! Means the week is almost over…but more importantly, Ian's weekly podcast is up! This week, Ian's got Anthony Park, my fellow Media Center MVP & developer of MCE Browser. 04:06 Email – Blank windows problem 06:00 Email – Using mceBackup 07:55 My book "Using Windows Vista Media Center"Â is ready to go 10:21 Update on "What features are missing from […]
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Woohoo, finally available for any Vista MCE users! Previously this type of offering was only available to users with ViiV hardware from Intel, so nice to see them offering it to more. Note though, you do need to be a Yahoo! Plus user to get the live stats, but I'm sure you already knew that. EHomeUpgrade  This new […]
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I don't know if this is a price mistake or just a clearout, but great price, and yet another piece for you to convince yourself that HD DVD is going to win the war 😛 Read the rest from Gizmodo .
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April 25th 2007, New York, NY – S1Digital, a leading builder of high-end Media Centers announced they will be introducing CableCARD (OCUR) enabled Media Centers and Servers in early May. Digital Cable Tuners are the “must have†technology of 2007 and will allow customers to watch and record digital cable programming, including premium HDTV channels, directly from their S1Digital Media […]
Read moreGreat discussion here. I'm dissapointed that this monopoly has been allowed for as long as it has. Hopefully at some point things change. Microsoft, love em or hate em, really are making strides here with OCUR, even if it is in a very limited capacity. Connected Home2Go I think we're looking at how different set-top business models are going to […]
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