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Hello. My name is Jon and I’m a Media Center addict.
I have a small audience over at my site, theHTPC.net, so you may recognize me from there. If not, that’s OK. You’ll become acquainted with me soon enough if you’re a regular of this site or like to read about some of the ins and outs of Media Center, Media Browser and other things related [...]
Read Article ›Windows 7 and 7MC…let’s get started.
Now that Windows 7 RTM versions (with real keys) are beginning to trickle their way into our HTPCs, I wanted to start compiling what you consider are the absolute “must haves” when it comes to utilities, tools, plugins and tweaks.
I have been doing some research for this on my own over the past week or [...]
CableCards and OEM? Not so fast, my friend!
I’m a day late, but it’s been hectic at work. Anyway, live from CEDIA in Atlanta, GA (near my home of Lawrenceville), Microsoft has officially announced that they have partnered with CableLabs to bring you OEM-free cablecard tuners for Windows 7…effectively breaking the ties that OEM providers previously had on them.
I’m not going to [...]
7MC to get native Netflix add-on.
Windows Media Center 7 will get an updated Netflix interface according to this article over at AppScout.com. There was quite a bit of excitement when it was introduced a few months ago for Vista, but lost a lot of its luster when it was found to not support extenders and, well, just not have [...]
Read Article ›Media Browser YouTube contest!
Taken directly from the Media Browser forums:
CONTEST: Create a Video of Media Browser in Action
Create a video of Media Browser in action, maybe show off your customizations. Or teach the new generation a thing of two about Media Browser and get your video posted on Media Browser’s homepage.
Prize
If selected your video will go up on [...]
Read Article ›Media Browser 2.1.3.0 (Phoenix) released!
It’s a couple of days earlier than its projected release date of the 22nd, but who’s complaining? Taken from the announcements section in the Media Browser forums, here’s the changes and newly added features:
CHANGES
Added: Parental Controls Facility
Can control media based on metadata rating, or conversely block everything
PINEntry, added support to match diamond [...]
