We heard a little while ago that DVD streaming maybe coming to VMC. Rather then wait around, an ambitous user is in the process of creating a plugin that should allow for extenders to pick up on the VOB files through the use of symbolic links. Confused? Yah, I’ll have to leave this one to the programmers, however, if it […]
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My Movies is well known to the Media Center crowd. However, its interface can feel a bit long in the tooth when compared to the MCML plugins that are now available. MC Organizer aims to help the situation out by releasing a plugin that allows you to play and organize your videos. It maybe worth checking out if you are […]
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Amazon’s unbox video and rental service is compatabile with Vista Media Center. However, they do not offer a 10′ VMC integrated interface. What do to? First off, download Unbox video player 2.0 onto your HTPC. Be sure to register your HTPC with your Unbox account. Easy enough! From any computer login to Amazonunbox and figure out which move you want […]
Read moreWe are starting a new series here at MissingRemote.com. As you guessed by the title, we will be having an HTPC tip of the day. With that said, don’t expect gobs of information or detailed guides. I might link to an interesting forum thread at TGB discussing a Media Center feature or a quick disucssion of hwo to configure a […]
Read moreDeputy-dog.com has a good article featuring ten fantastic sci-fi based home theaters. Deputy Dog as time goes by there seems to be a growing trend amongst those people lucky enough to afford it / mental enough to spend all available cash on it: home cinemas. huge screens, incredible sound systems and luxurious seats are popping up in seemingly spare rooms […]
Read moreIf implemented, the Wath Now plugin, would be a big hit for the VMC crowd. I haven’t personally seen what is on the Watch Now list but givent that it is a free feature you really can’t complain. I would also be happy to see an Amazon Unbox plugin :). Sometimes I just want to plunk down a few bucks […]
Read moreI don’t like to do this very often but I am going to add to the rumours that are already floating around. MissingRemote.com is in talks to be bought out by a major media news outlet. Digital media in your livingroom is the next evolutionary step in the entertainment world. Its big bucks and companies are willing to pay top […]
Read moreAMD unleashes the ATI Radeon HD 3400 and ATI Radeon HD 3600 series, delivering leading-edge graphics technology with full support for DirectX 10.1, PCI Express 2.0 and DisplayPort —Both next-generation series of graphics processors built on 55 nm process technology, available for under $100 SEP— SUNNYVALE, Calif. — January 23, 2008 — AMD today announced the introduction and availability of […]
Read moreI am lacking a bit on sleep, so no witty ramblings today :). Just news. Canadian Record Label News: We get no credit for not suing our fans @ Ars Technica (good read) America Record Label News: RIAA website hacked @ Slashdot OS News: Windows 7 to be released next year @ Slashdot High Def DVD News: Save HD […]
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Perhaps the sexiest mini-guide I have seen to date has made an appearance in the SageMC screenshots thread. Biallo ahs created a very nice peice of work that has a a nice zoom-in effect that pops up a small summary of the show. A picture says a thousand words. Come on Studio experts, help this guy out! SageTV Forums This […]
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