Media Center

Windows 8 Upgrade Price - Includes FREE Media C...

MIcrosoft have announced that it's offering a special promotion for users of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 who want to upgrade to Windows 8.For those customers, the upgrade will be available beginning at the general availability of Windows 8,...

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XBMC Rewrite Includes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD M...

Fans of XBMC who've wanted their HTPCs to replace the higher end components of a home theater setup such as Blu-ray players and higher-end receivers are having their wishes fulfilled through a completely reworked sound system. AudioEngine, as it's call...

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Would You Like A Media Center With That?

In a blog post published on Monday, Microsoft announced three editions of its upcoming Windows 8 platform: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT.Windows 8 is the consumer SKU and it will include the updated Windows Explorer, Task Manager, better mult...

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Media Center Confirmed In Windows 8

For all those wondering whether Microsoft will include Media Center with Windows 8 - the answer is yes.Media Center will not be in the first pre-release Windows 8 builds, Sinofsky acknowledged. Neither will some other features and capabilities, includi...

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Can Windows 8 Really Do It All?

Microsoft’s latest demo of Windows 8 showed the company’s path to tablets, a unique user interface and a lot of promise. But Microsoft’s biggest risk with Windows 8 revolves around the familiar themes that always haunt the company: Reverse compatibilit...

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Google fixes the "broken" PC

It looks like Google wants to change the way we use our PCs. According to this article their new Chrome PC will eliminate the need for firewalls, anti-virus and updates.It all works on the PC only running what is basically a web browser (surprisingly C...

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Xtreamer Ultra Media Streamer / HTPC to Debut a...

Why settle for a high-powered media streamer like the Boxee Box when you can get one that can double as an HTPC as well? Well, that’s what Xtreamer is looking to offer with its new mini-ITX Xtreamer Ultra product, set to debut at CeBIT next month. Th...

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Advanced Windows Media Center Tips

Windows Media Center is a solid piece of software which works elegantly if you're sitting at your desk, and equally well if you're reclining on your sofa, waving a remote control and watching a movie.However, despite its many advantages and undeniable...

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Windows Set-Top Box Coming Soon?

It seems that Microsoft is poised to re-enter the TV market with the launch of a Windows based set-top-box. The set-top box will run on a stripped down version of Windows and will be suitable for connected TVs. According to a report by Seattle Times...

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