General Media Center News
Who needs an expensive Sonos music control system if you've got a Media Center & a few of these things in each room! Again, loving the potential of SideShow, but I want to see some actual production units FOR SALE!!!! And prices! Ian Dixon The device can magnetically stick to your Fridge and talk wireless to a Vista […]
Read moreThursday, time for Ian's Media Center Show Podcast! This week up I'm extremely interested as Andrew Van Til joins Ian. Andrew's better known as Babgvant, and if you follow this site at all, know I'm a HUGE fan & supporter of his DVR-MS Toolbox software which allows you to skip commercials.Show Times: 00:50 Coming up this week 01:48 Email – […]
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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My friend & fellow MCE MVP Ian Dixon just announced a new book that's been published, entitled "Using Windows Vista Media Center." I've helped on other books, so I know just how much work this is, so if you're in the market for this type of book, please check it out & support Ian and all the tremendous work he's […]
Read moreI love competition, and this is a great example why. It forces companies to be innovative, and if they just rip off another company's idea, at least don't charge the consumer as much. Curious though, do you guys often find the need to record a show from your phone? TV Squad While Sprint and Verizon are charging for their services, […]
Read moreI've never posted a link to DL.TV, and that's really my fault so I apologize. I should show my loyalty considering I used to watch this often. The show features Patrick Norton, from the old Tech-TV glory days, and they often feature home theater programming. To those unaware, DL.TV is a twice-a-week vidcast where they go over hardware & news […]
Read moreLike clockwork, Thursday already, and Ian's got the latest podcast up. This week up, he's got Julie Jacobson, editor-in-charge at CE Pro. I've not always agreed with what they write, but still they do draw attention to HTPCs so I'm always for that. Show times 00:50 Coming up this week 01:18 Email – Dual Monitors 03:36 Want to beta test […]
Read moreI think I've used a Mac once, so I'm more just posting this news for you Mac users interested, as there's an update to EyeTV, a current offering of a PVR software for the Mac. TV Squad  The update also includes support for satellite TV listings using TitantTV, Spanish and Italian language versions, and a progress bar that shows electronic […]
Read moreYou know, I'm kinda surprised to say this, but I completely disagree with this article. I think if anything, this is simply showing the maturity and growth of the Media Center platform as a whole. Originally, the thinking behind MCE's was that they had to look like other A/V Equipment and be connected directly. With so many Extender devices, it's […]
Read moreOver at The Green Button, Jessica Zahn from the eHome team has posted a link to a survey which will put you in the pool to be selected for addition to the beta program for the next version of Media Center, which I anticipate will be pretty sweet. Many will fill out the survey, few will be selected (ok, i […]
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