The music library, a place where an HTPC application can live or die. Microsoft has managed to keep the music library in good health with a few needed tweaks but has failed to take it to the Olympic level. Let me start by saying I think Microsoft has really shined with their music library. All of the possible sorts […]
Read moreChris Lanier likes to stir the pot a bit, what I like to call a tough love for Windows Media Center. His opinion is centered around a perceived shift in Microsoft’s strategy to TV on the PC rather that whole home entertainment. It is a good read that raises a few interesting points. However, one has to be careful when […]
Read moreGBPVR may not be the sexiest in the world but for a free peice of software, they have a VERY stable PVR experience. Brent @ Geek Tonic has the scoop on the latest update. Below is a msall part of the change log. fixed a couple of problem with multi-record (recordings that could continue recording after they were supposed […]
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The wonderful world of HTPC’s can be very baffling to someone who has never dabbled in the confusing realm of codecs, drivers and programs. So I decided to dedicate part 2 of the HTPC basic series to helping people understand the wide world of HTPC’s. I will briefly cover several topics including software, hardware, audio/video codecs and other. Digg It! […]
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I normally like to wait until an application has been released before doing a review on it, but the few times I come across an app that my girlfriend loves I have to break that rule and take a closer look. Such is the case with Photato’s innovative design and creative interface into Facebook’s photos. Overview In simple terms, Photato […]
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iPhone is getting alot of love these days including a mobile app to navigate and control MediaPortal. This app does alot including view recordings, control and schedule recordings, plyabck music and other administrative fun :). Just be sure to have an unlimited plan availble Check out the discussion here: Donwload it here:
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iPhone is getting alot of love these days including a mobile app to navigate and control MediaPortal. This app does alot including view recordings, control and schedule recordings, plyabck music and other administrative fun :). Just be sure to have an unlimited plan availble Check out the discussion here: Donwload it here:
Read moreThe TV strip in Windows 7, while similar to Vista, did receive several tweaks that alter the appearance and functionality of viewing and recording TV. The major changes to your TV viewing experience will be the revamped details screen. This concept is applied throughout the program and allows for content specific interaction such as program info, actions and other […]
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I was hoping to see QAM enabled by default when using a Hauppauge 1600 and W7MC, however this is not the case. The good news is that a couple of quick fixes will have you on your way. First up, apply this registry key that is linked here. After that, install the latest drivers from Hauppauge’s website and you are […]
Read moreWhile setting up Windows 7, I am testing a few plugins that I have in my Vista production machine. Some are working out of the box and others are taking tweaks to function correctly and some are just downright refusing to work. Here is what I have tested so far: Movie Collectorz – Working great! vmcnetflix – Did not install […]
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