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NBC Olympics Coverage on Media Center, Zune and Xbox

15. August 2008

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NBC Olympics Coverage on Media Center, Zune and Xbox

You may remember my post regarding the NBC Olympic coverage in Vista Media Center.  I was originally unable to make use of this software because I am running Vista x64.  TVTonic released a 64-bit version, so I simply had to install it so that I could watch all the events I missed.

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Installation of the Vista Media Center RTM TV Pack

7. August 2008

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Installation of the Vista Media Center RTM TV Pack

Engadget HD got hold of the RTM build of "Fiji" (also known as the Windows Media Center TV Pack 2008) and have a brief review. It's not something we can talk about ourselves though right now ;-)

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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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How To: Play Media Stored On Your Playstation 3 With Windows Home Server and PVConnect/TwonkyMedia

25. July 2008

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How To: Play Media Stored On Your Playstation 3 With Windows Home Server and PVConnect/TwonkyMedia

Having problems playing back media on Windows Home Server with your Playstation 3. You went out and got TwonkyMedia didn't you, thinking that would solve it. Then that stopped working, right? Okay, let's fix it.

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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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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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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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