Using a TiVo Slide Remote with Windows Media Center

Apr 27, 2012 by Mark Terborg

Wouldn't the TiVo sliding keyboard remote be great if you could use it with Windows Media Center? Well now you can have all of that keyboard goodness and still use the best DVR on the planet: Windows Media Center. Let us show you step-by-step how to configure this keyboard + remote with Media Center.

PlayOn Adds HBO GO, My Media

Apr 26, 2012 by Richard Gunther

PlayOn, the service that streams many popular online media offerings around your home via DLNA, recently received some updates in its free version, PlayOn Lite: HBO GO and personal media streaming.

A Bright Future for Windows Media Center? Thanks to Xbox?

Apr 3, 2012 by Jon Deutsch

Microsoft's Windows Media Center has always struggled in the marketing arena. Does a new rumor suggest that Microsoft may be rethinking the marketing strategy?

TiVo Lowers Device, Subscription Prices

Apr 3, 2012 by Richard Gunther

With waning market share and increasing competition from providers and newer streaming devices, TiVo has announced price decreases for its lineup of Series 4 DVRs and corresponding monthly service fees.

The New Xbox Media Remote

Apr 2, 2012 by Brian Cothran

Microsoft's latest Xbox Media Remote may be missing the familiar green button, but it's a great upgrade to its predecessor, and at $19.99 it's a surprising bargain.

Dish Announces Hopper Pricing, Availability: Free, Now!

Mar 15, 2012 by Richard Gunther

The Hopper multi-room HD DVR solution introduced by Dish Network at CES is now available, and for some customers it's free!

The Perfect Home Theater Remote

Mar 12, 2012 by Ben Wade

Gone are the days of 6 different remotes for all the components in your home theater. Now we have universal remotes that control two or more of these components. But a lot of times we wish these remotes did more. This is a discussion on the ideal features of a practical home theater remote. A...

Apple Announces New iPad, Apple TV

Mar 8, 2012 by Richard Gunther

As expected, Apple yesterday announced the pending availability of a new iPad. But that wasn't all they had to offer. New Apple TV hardware, OS and cloud service updates, and apps rounded out Apple's product announcements.

Will 2012 Finally be the Year of the Smart Family Room?

Feb 21, 2012 by Jon Deutsch

The big consumer electronics and tech companies have been trying to deliver video to your living room and family room for over a decade now. Is 2012 the year that one (or more) of them will get it right?

Kinect for Windows Media Center Released, Masseuses Rejoice

Feb 16, 2012 by Ben Wade

A developer has combined Kinect for Windows and Windows Media Center to form Kinect for Windows Media Center; A gesture and voice command system for WMC.