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- Win7codecs 2.1 (Windows)
- When dealing with codecs, more does not equal better. Having the least amount on your system is the best configuration. This is exactly what these packages will do for you. You will no longer be restricted to using a specific player. Windows Media Player and Media Center will be able...
- Tags: Shark007, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows, Digital Music, Digital Media, Media Players, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center
- One fascinating detail almost got lost in the shuffle of last week's Windows 7 launch. Microsoft flipped the switch on some partner deals that turned its ho-hum Internet TV feature into something worth watching. I've got the details and a gallery of images to show what you get.. by Ed...
- Tags: Media Center PC, Internet TV, Microsoft Windows 7, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows, TVs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott
- Blog posts 2009-10-28
- Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center
- When Microsoft launched Windows 7 on October 22, it also flipped the switch on a new Internet TV feature. Here's what you'll find. by Ed Bott
- Tags: Media Center PC, Internet TV, Microsoft Windows 7, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows, TVs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Media Center, Ed Bott
- Image galleries 2009-10-28
- FastPictureViewer WIC Codec Pack 1.30 (Windows)
- A set of free 32-bit and 64-bit codecs that enable full support for raw image formats from 12 manufacturers, covering 300 digital cameras in Windows 7, Vista and XP. Provides thumbnail support in Windows Explorer, along with viewing and slideshows in Photo Gallery / Photo Viewer and Window 7's Media...
- Tags: Codec, Photograph, Axel Rietschin Software Developments, Microsoft Windows, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
- Software downloads 2009-10-20
- Hulu Desktop Integration 1.0 (Windows)
- Hulu Desktop Integration provides an easy way for users to go back and forth between Windows Media Center and Hulu Desktop. When clicking on HULU in Windows 7 Media Center, the software automatically closes Windows Media Center, Starts HULU Desktop Maximized in full screen. When you are done with HULU...
- Tags: Windows Media, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Integration, Teknowebworks, Hulu Desktop Integration, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-10-12
- DFX Audio Enhancer for J. River Media Center 9.2 (Windows)
- Give your digital music files more vibrancy with DFX audio enhancement for J. River Media Center. DFX enhances your music listening experience by improving the sound quality of MP3, internet radio, Windows Media and other music files. Renew stereo depth, add 3D surround sound, restore sound clarity, boost your audio...
- Tags: Media Center PC, Music, FXsound, DFX, Microsoft Windows, Media Center PCs, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
- Software downloads 2009-09-25
- TwitterMCE 2.0 (Windows)
- TwitterMCE is a Twitter program that will allow you to post tweets, view friends, followers, timelines, profiles and delete tweets within Microsoft Windows Media Center. The latest version adds a new video mode which allows you to tweet while watching TV. Other new features are going to full screen mode...
- Tags: Video, Mode, TwitterMCE, Corporate Communications, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Marketing, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-09-19
- Image Gallery: A walk around the Microsoft Zune HD
- Microsoft's latest generation Zune is arguably the greatest with multi-touch support, fast processor, slim form factor, and overall UI improvements. The 32GB Zune HD is now available to purchase for just under $300 and if you are looking for a powerful portable media center then this may be one to...
- Tags: Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., Zune Pass, Media Center PCs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, product photos, zune, microsoft, mp3 player, media center, Matthew Miller
- Image galleries 2009-09-16
- Media Center gives digital cable tuners a new lease on life
- Last week, I was prepared to write off digital cable support in Windows Media Center. The technology appeared to be on life support on the way to being declared dead. And then, last night at CEDIA, Microsoft made a trio of announcements that revived the technology. Here's why Media Center...
- Tags: Media Center PC, Media Center PCs, Cable, Network Technology, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Telecommunications, Networking, Ed Bott
- Blog posts 2009-09-10
- AVI Codec Pack Pro 2.4 (Windows)
- The AV Codec Pack features codecs, plug-ins, and filters for encoding/decoding a large variety of video/audio formats. Support for formats includes DivX 7.0 Pro, DivX Media, XviD, 3ivx, MP4, h.264, x264, AVC, Nero Digital, MPEG-2, AC3, DTS, AAC, APE, FLAC, MPC, OFR, TTA, OGG, Vorbis, WavPack, MP3, and ATRAC3. Support...
- Tags: DivXNetworks, AVI, Microsoft Windows, D-i-v-X, Media Center PCs, Digital Video, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-09-03
- Hulu Desktop 0.9.7 (Windows)
- Hulu Desktop is a lean-back viewing experience for your personal computer. It features a sleek new look that's optimized for use with standard Windows Media Center remote controls or Apple remote controls, allowing you to navigate Hulu's entire library with just six buttons. For users without remotes, the application is...
- Tags: Remote Control, PC, Hulu, Hulu Desktop, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows, Keyboards, Desktops, Mice, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Peripherals, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-08-28
- Harry Potter and the search for a true Media Center experience
- After spending hours researching, learning and trying to understand media streaming over a wireless network, I took a bold move and bought a Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100 without entirely knowing what it would do, provide me, or even if it was what I wanted. I took...
- Tags: Potter Inc., Windows Media, Media Center PC, Network, PC, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Media Extender, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Media Center PCs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Zack Whittaker
- Blog posts 2009-08-21
- Any MP4 Video Converter 3.1.1 (Windows)
- Any MP4 Video Converter is a powerful and easy-to-use MP4 converter software which helps you convert AVI to MP4, MPEG to MP4, WMV to MP4, MP4 to MP3 easily and fast with simple settings. It can convert almost all video formats, e.g. DivX, XviD, AVI, WMV, MPEG, MP4, M4V, FLV,...
- Tags: Archos, MPEG, Microsoft Windows, AnyToDVD, Digital Video, Digital Media, Media Center PCs, Digital Music, PDAs, Media Players, Pocket PC, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Home Entertainment, Handhelds, Hardware
- Software downloads 2009-08-20
- Windows 7 customers still paying for Microsoft's Ultimate mistakes
- Over the past few years, I've criticized Microsoft for its "irrational" Windows pricing. That's especially true for Ultimate edition, which was your only choice if you wanted certain combinations of Windows Vista features, like Media Center and Complete PC Backup. Now, as Windows 7 approaches its official launch date, will...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Ed Bott
- Blog posts 2009-08-17
- All Video to MP4 Converter 1.7.9 (Windows)
- All Video to MP4 Converter is a powerful and easy to use MP4 converter Software which helps you convert AVI to MP4, MPEG to MP4, WMV to MP4, MP4 to MP3 easily and fast with simple settings.It can convert almost all video formats, e.g. DivX, XviD, AVI, WMV, MPG, MPEG,...
- Tags: Archos, Microsoft Windows, Video, Zealotsoft, Corporate Communications, Digital Video, Digital Media, Media Center PCs, Digital Music, Marketing, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Home Entertainment
- Software downloads 2009-07-29
- Family Media Center 3.97 (Windows)
- You may have a lot of media content like video or music files stored on your computer or CDs and DVDs scattered around your house. It is very frustrating for many users not to be able to find the right file or disc for desired movies or music. The solution...
- Tags: Multimedia, Media Center PC, Movie, Microsoft Windows, Entertainment, Degang Mu, Media Center PCs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
- Software downloads 2009-07-29
- XBMC 9.041 (Mac)
- XBMC is an award winning media center application for Linux, Mac OS X, Windows and XBox. The ultimate hub for all your media, XBMC is easy to use, looks slick, and has a large helpful community. Try it now! XBMC supports viewing and playing a vast library of audio,...
- Tags: Team, Apple Macintosh, Media Center PC, Media, Team XBMC, XBMC, Media Center PCs, Team Management, Apple Mac OS X, Advertising & Promotion, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Management, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Marketing
- Software downloads 2009-07-27
- SageTV 6.6.1 (Mac)
- SageTV lets you enjoy your favorite TV shows and YouTube video when you want, wherever you want ! Browse, search and watch all the latest YouTube video from from the comfort of your couch with SageTV Media Center for Mac. Enjoy the most popular online videos, news, movie...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Video, SageTV, Corporate Communications, Media Center PCs, Marketing, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
- Software downloads 2009-07-24
- Moovida Media Center 1.0.5 (Windows)
- Moovida offers you more: It reads movies, TV shows, music and pictures in all common file formats without having to "hassle" with additional codecs. It brings together all your movies, TV shows, songs and photos in one simple innovative interface.Automatically creating your own digital library you can browse from your...
- Tags: Movie, Microsoft Windows, Music, Fluendo Embedded, Media Center PCs, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
- Software downloads 2009-07-16
- Hulu Desktop 0.9.6 (Mac)
- Hulu Desktop is a lean-back viewing experience for your personal computer. It features a sleek new look that's optimized for use with standard Windows Media Center remote controls or Apple remote controls, allowing you to navigate Hulu's entire library with just six buttons. For users without remotes, the application is...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Remote Control, PC, Hulu, Hulu Desktop, Media Center PCs, Desktops, Keyboards, Mice, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, Peripherals, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-07-04
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