New Snapstream Beta

PVRWire 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 […]

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Facebook Meets Media Center

Welcome 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 […]

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Report: Toshiba to Abandon HD DVD

Has anyone seen this? DailyTech Reuters cites an NHK Japan source stating that Toshiba will be officially pulling the plug on HD DVD as early as next week. "We have entered the final stage of planning to make our exit from the next generation DVD business," said the source, who asked not to be identified.

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Wal-Mart Goes Blu-ray Only — The Format War Tipping Point?

Bentonville, Ark., Feb. 15, 2008 – Wal-Mart Stores, U.S. today announces that its 4,000 Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores will move forward this year with one hi-definition movie and hardware format: Blu-ray. The change will take place quickly over the next several months whereby the retailer will phase out HD DVD offerings and reorganize shelf space. By June, Wal-Mart stores, […]

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HTPC Tip Of The Day: Upcoming Technology Edition

In 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 […]

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SageTV V6.3.9 Release Candidate

SageTV, 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 […]

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The Media Center Show #144 – The Awards Show!

The time has come….did MissingRemote.com make the cut? Did your favorite MCE application win the prize? What about Chris Lanier…does he continue his reign of blog dominance?!?!? Listen in & find out!! Show Times: 01:12 Coming up this week 01:38 Would you like to see more live shows 01:56 Email -Extender and signal issues 03:18 Email – HDMI on the […]

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HTPC Tip Of The Day: Vacation Edition

This 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 […]

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