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Codecs For Windows Vista

29. July 2008

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Codecs For Windows Vista

There are many codec packages in the wild to fill the blanks that Microsoft leaves out from WMP and VMC.  If you have Vista and are in "codec hell", try this package out.

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MyMovies Media Center Plug-in

25. July 2008

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MyMovies Media Center Plug-in

There are a lot of plug-ins for MC out in the wild, but very few of them are actually useful on a day to day basis. MyMovies is one of the useful ones. James Quintin tells you why.

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The Beginners Guide to Windows Media Center - Part 4

25. July 2008

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The Beginners Guide to Windows Media Center - Part 4

I am finishing this series up by giving a (very) brief discussion of what I term the Competing Interests to Windows Media Center and how it effects the Average Consumer.

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How To: Play Blu-ray and HD DVD Movies from Vista Media Center

24. July 2008

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How To: Play Blu-ray and HD DVD Movies from Vista Media Center

Do you want to watch Blu-ray and HD DVD movies in Vista Media Center? Here's how.

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Backing Up Windows Home Server With Power Pack 1

24. July 2008

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Backing Up Windows Home Server With Power Pack 1

One of the new features included in PP1 is the ability to backup your shares on your WHS.  Here is the illustrated step by step method on how do it.

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Will Your Next Home Server Be An Appliance From Your Cable Company?

22. July 2008

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Will Your Next Home Server Be An Appliance From Your Cable Company?

Analysts are predicted the next big thing in home server hardware will be a consumer electronics device you rent from your cable company, just like a set top box. What do you think?

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The Beginners Guide to Windows Media Center: Part 3 - The Hardware

22. July 2008

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The Beginners Guide to Windows Media Center: Part 3 - The Hardware

Our Beginner's Guide to Windows Media Center continues with an overview othe hardware you need to run Media Center well within your digital home. 

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HP MediaSmart Server Update - PVConnect Doesn’t Play Nicely With SlimServer

22. July 2008

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HP MediaSmart Server Update - PVConnect Doesn’t Play Nicely With SlimServer

If you have Logitech's Squeezebox audio receivers running on your home network, upgrading to the latest HP MediaSmart Server software, with PVConnect will take them out of action. Have no fear, we've got the solution.

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How to: Convert VHS Tapes to a Digital Format

22. July 2008

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How to: Convert VHS Tapes to a Digital Format

We all know that Windows Home Server is great for backing up our digital memories - but what if they're on an old, obsolete format like VHS? Jim Clark takes us through converting his old VHS tapes to a digital format that can be easily backed up and stored on your home server.

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HP MediaSmart Server Update Now Available

21. July 2008

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HP MediaSmart Server Update Now Available

Hot on the heels of today's release of Windows Home Server Power Pack 1, HP have released their long-awaited update for the HP MediaSmart Server

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