Tag Archives: Media Center

Powerline Adapters – I’m sold!

While Powerline Adapters always sound great the caveats –  based on your home wiring, performance may be reduced or non existent – have always made me wary. Since trying a pair of Netgear HDXB111’s last week I’ve became a complete … Continue reading

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How to optimize Windows Media Center on Vista

I’ve been using the Vista version of Windows Media Center for a little over a month now. Initially I was underwhelmed, but after a lot of tinkering, some media reorganization, and a small hardware purchase I feel everything is finally … Continue reading

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DMA 2100 – Close but no cigar.

I’ve been using my V2 Linksys Media Center extender for a few weeks now and thought I’d post some thoughts on the experience.   The form factor is great. It’s very small and utterly silent. Linksys include a set of … Continue reading

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Vista Media Center – So Far, So Not Good

I’ve put off upgrading my trusty Media Center 2005 box now for quite a while for a variety of reasons. However, since V2 extenders are imminent, and because I snagged some super-cheap copies of Vista Ultimate from the Microsoft Store, … Continue reading

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Musical Nirvana: Virgin Radio on Media Center! (and XBox 360?)

There was a heck of a lot of talk over the past week about how Virgin Radio (who I love) were now broadcasting to Wii and PS3 owners. Surely there had to be a way to get it working in … Continue reading

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Internet Radio Pack for Windows Media Center

Internet Radio Pack for Windows Media Center is a package for Windows Media Center 2004/2005/Vista that allows you easy access to popular Internet radio stations via the “Radio” menu in Media Center. The list of radio stations will grow over … Continue reading

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Five reasons to stay with MCE 2005

Now that Vista and its updated version of Media Center have been released I’m seeing people listing the benefits of upgrading from Media Center 2005. But what about the alternative? Are there reasons to stay with MCE 2005? I would say … Continue reading

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Media Center v XBox & Media Connect

Of all the cool things being unveiled this week at CES, the items really capturing my attention are those that relate to digital home entertainment. Windows Home Server surprised me. It has promise, but like Chris Lanier, I would have really liked … Continue reading

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Windows Media Center Stability Woes

I’m not sure what’s started the problems, but after 18 months of flawless service my Media Center PC has begun to act up in various ways. What’s puzzling is it’s dedicated solely to Media duties. Other than recording TV shows, and serving … Continue reading

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My dirty secret..

I watch Desperate Housewives. There, I’ve said it. My girlfriend told me that if anyone ever found out I could blame it on her, but there’s another reason. HDTV. The contrast and clarity of HDTV programming is stunning. Sometimes it’s enjoyable … Continue reading

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