Media Center Quick Tip – Finding Protected Recorded TV Files

May 12, 2012 by

This Windows Media Center Quick Tip shows you how to easily find out which of your Recorded TV shows are copy-protected.

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The Path to Windows 8 Media Center

May 4, 2012 by

The path to getting Windows Media Center on Windows 8 hasn't been particularly clear, especially on computers that come with the standard version of Windows 8. Microsoft detailed how Windows Media Center can be added to any machine running Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro. Did they clear the path with their announcement? Not exactly, but we're here to clear up all of the details.

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Ceton Announces Extender and App Betas

Apr 30, 2012 by

Today Ceton announced plans to release their companion apps to a public beta. The apps would also be available to all Windows 7 Media Center users. In addition to the companion app beta they provided more details about an opportunity to beta test their forthcoming Ceton Extender.

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Media Center Quick Tip – Syncing Windows Phone Camera Roll to Media Ce...

Apr 28, 2012 by

Use SkyDrive on your Media Center PC to view photographs that are automatically uploaded from your Windows Phone.

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Using a TiVo Slide Remote with Windows Media Center

Apr 27, 2012 by

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.

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PlayOn Adds HBO GO, My Media

Apr 26, 2012 by

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.

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An Open Letter to Windows Media Center Users: Show Microsoft the Money

Apr 17, 2012 by

Microsoft has decided to make Media Center a paid add-on in Windows 8 Professional. This may upset some, and may discourage others, but Jon Deutsch think it's the best outcome.

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

Apr 3, 2012 by

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?

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The New Xbox Media Remote

Apr 2, 2012 by

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.

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Kinect Controlled Media Center App from Amulet Devices

Mar 23, 2012 by

Amulet Devices has released a free app to control your Windows Media Center easily from the comfort of your couch.

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Microsoft Should Cut Windows Media Center from Windows 8

Feb 21, 2012 by

One of the DMZ's newest writers throws down the gauntlet, suggesting that Microsoft should kill Windows Media Center as we know it. Keep reading...it's not as crazy an idea as you might think!

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Kinect for Windows Media Center Released, Masseuses Rejoice

Feb 16, 2012 by

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.

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