Media Center Plugins And Skins
Chris Lanier, our second favorite MVP, has a first look at the Internet TV plugin MS just released. It looks promising, of particular interest to me is the full length concerts that are available. I would be happy with just that if nothing else. Click through for some screen shots and more. Chris L. Content is actually pretty good for […]
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New in SageTV 6.2 is the ability for Sage to load UI graphics as a theme. While you can’t change the layout much, you can make some interesting new looks that people may prefer over the standard UI. Hot out of the gate is GKUsnick’s COG theme. LINK!
Read moreThis is fantastic news. I can’t offer enough congratulations to our friend Doug Berrett, who’s work on Webguide over the years really has pushed boundaries we thought wouldn’t be broken! Wish him nothing but the best! And as a result, he can now offer Webguide for 100% free, thanks to Microsoft. So if you haven’t already, go download it!! Webguide […]
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Everyonce in awhile I browse the ‘net to check out what is happening in the software world. Mostly to see if there are any software updates I have missed etc. Of course, I always stop in at the plugin/skin sections and see what is happening there :). While over at Media Portal, I noticed that Harley is at work on […]
Read moreSecurely protect your media files from prying eyes. Yeah, we all know this will probably just end up getting used to hide pr0n. Ehomeupgrade Squirrel Stash, which is designed for Windows Vista Premium/Ultimate, comes in two version: Free Edition (limited to securing 1GB of content) and Unlimited for $34.95 AUD.
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This was announced a while ago, and looked sexy back when Olcay showed some screenshots, and I must say, it does not dissapoint. MCEDev continues their streak of winning plugins for MCE…and oh yeah…it’s free! MCE Dev Ever wanted to edit and convert your recording right from your couch? Now you can! TV Toolbox is the youngest member in our […]
Read moreI’m not quite sure how this matches up to Transcode360, but looks like it has similar functionality, and even a little more. It’ll be interesting to see some tests between the two. Hopefully some competition will make for a better experience…at least until Extenders work with these files by default. eHomeUpgrade VME is a new application that allows you to […]
Read moreChris, MVP extraordinaire, has written up a very nice guide the explains the ins and outs of CODECs. Covered in his guide is container format, a link to a quality FFDShow build (hard to come by) and a few other useful tidbits. Chris Lanier Codecs installed by some third party programs like Nero Burning ROM work poorly in Vista Media […]
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As if you needed another reason. Well, you know that awesome little application for Media Center, that allows you to see & select which Decoder your system is using? Well, it doesn’t appear that it’s going to work with x64 Vista anytime soon. Media Center Expert The only problem is that my current 32 bit app is posting in the […]
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I feel ashamed for having as pathetic a music thumbnail library as I have, and more ashamed for not knowing about this program! If anyone else is like me & has half their music albums with either none or incorrect album covers, this may be your solution. Oh, and the best part…it’s free! Media Center Expert It basically scans all […]
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