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What will the impending release of Google TV mean for Windows Media Center? We have heard everything from set-top box killer to another Boxee to a complete failure. In short, it probably won't mean much to the Media Center community right off the bat. But, that could change as time goes by. And not just for Media Center users, but
Our relationship had always been so full of promise and fun. Being gone so much of the time due to my job was certainly a strain. Even so, when I was around, I didn’t make many demands. Something was coming between us. Lately I’ve been looking elsewhere and slowly began finding satisfaction on the Internet. The thought of divorce has
Onkyo, one of the world's leaders in A/V receivers, made a big announcement on June 29, 2010. Their new receivers, the TX-NR3008 and TX-NR5008, are now, not only DLNA certified, but also Compatible with Windows 7. This means they support the Windows Play To feature. So, what does all of this mean? In Microsoft's own words this is what it
For some time now I’ve been experimenting with different ways of getting Internet-based video to my widescreen LCD HD televisions. Often people think, why not simply hook up a regular desktop computer up to the TV. A desktop computer can be set up to play back virtually any video file type. The problem is, desktop and laptop computers are optimized
If you have been using Windows Media Center for a while then you may remember Big Screen EPG for Vista MC. If you aren't familiar with this program, let me first point out that EPG stands Electronic Program Guide. In a nutshell, this is the guide data that your DVR (in this case your PC) uses for shows, channels, times,
All of the recent buzz around Google TV has overshadowed a major Microsoft announcement regarding Windows 7 Embedded. And that's a shame for several reasons. First, Google TV, while useful, is little more than a glorified search. Yes, it's useful to be able to search for a show, not only through TV channels and on-demand, but also throughout the web.