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Screenshots of a successful weekend project -- a fully functional Media PC
One of the more popular, geek-friendly weekend projects available is the building of a functional Media PC. TechRepublic Senior Software Engineer Bryan Peabody recently spent a weekend creating a Media PC using Microsoft Windows Media Center as its operating system. Here are a few of his observations and some screenshots...
Tags: Desktops, Media PC, PC, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Media Center PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.
Image galleries 2007-05-16
A media PC - well sort of
I installed a Media PC during my week of vacation. Well,it's not a true Media PC, I decided to let the DVR I got from Insight handlethe television recording part of things. The PC does or will when I can getaround to ripping and burning house all of the music...
Tags: Network technology, cable, Media PC, PC
Blog posts 2006-07-05
Onward and upward – a Media PC
Now that I have the HD LCD Television and the DVR/Digital/HD server from Insightbb.com, I guess it is time to add a media PC to the mix. As part of this summer's project to upgrade the entertainment center at the Kaelin homestead, I am going to attempt the daunting task...
Tags: cartridge, CD, media-PC, PC
Blog posts 2006-06-23
Xbox plays starring role in Windows update
Microsoft is set to deliver new software that will more closely link its forthcoming Xbox 360 gaming console into the company's plans for delivering digital entertainment. As part of Microsoft’s update to Media Center Edition of Windows, it will add the capability to stream digital media--music, videos, photos television and...
Tags: media-PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Xbox, programming, software, Sonja Thompson, TV, update, windows, xbox
Discussion threads 2005-10-14
So what's the deal with …?
As part ofmy media PC for the home project see previous blog post I decided to install Linuxon one of my test boxes here in my work cubicle. (I currently have three test boxes and a production PC in here with me –Hmm toasty!) I havealways been under the impression...
Tags: Linux
Blog posts 2005-10-06
Hack your ride
http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-5889466.htmlHave you hacked your vehicle lately? What did you do and why? If you have pictures send them to us and we'll make a new photo gallery so all can see your geek prowess on display.Another opportunity to show my ignoranceWhat's "hacking my vehicle"? Is it anything like "pimping"?As...
Tags: Semiconductors, Stop
Discussion threads 2005-10-05
Of recycled PCs and dinosaurs
I wasreading through the responses in this discussionthread on TechRepublic about recycling personal computers and it struck achord with me and my past exploits with aging computer equipment. One sideeffect of being a hard core computer gamer is that you are always looking toupgrade to faster, better, stronger components....
Tags: Desktops, computer, PC, media-PC
Blog posts 2005-09-30

Additional Resources

Media Tick (exe)
Find all the media files on your PC. It even finds all the hidden media files that you don't even know are there, including temporary Internet files, cached files. Drag-n-drop to rearrange your media collection. You can also delete or rename the files that you find. Find out what media...
Tags: Media, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing
Software downloads 2007-03-31
Napster for Media Center (msi)
Napster for Media Center PC turns your Media Center PC into a next-generation jukebox with the power of a million tracks. Using your PC and remote control, you can search, browse and play Napster's massive music catalog as well as enjoy your own personal music collection. You can also watch...
Tags: Media Center PC, PC, Napster Inc., Media Center PCs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
Software downloads 2005-10-13
Media Maestro LSX (exe)
Media Maestro LSX Allows you to remotely control all the digital media stored in your PC library iTunes or Windows Media Player.Gives you the ability to instantly edit playlists, change tracks, adjust the volume and more, without having to walk to your PC or plug in your iPod. This version...
Tags: PC, Media, Harmony Solutions, Digital Media, Digital Music, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Media Players, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Software downloads 2008-05-30
TVedia (msi)
TVedia is the next generation networked Media Center PC software. It turns your ordinary PC into a feature packed media center with stunning graphics and powerful media library management functions. Using TVedia, you can access content on digital media server; you can play online photo slideshow on Flickr, stream online...
Tags: Media Center PC, TVedia, Media Center PCs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
Software downloads 2007-05-16
Easy Media Recorder (zip)
Easy Media Recorder is a tool for recording media files to your PC. Using Easy Media Recorder, you can save video and audio you find on the net to your PC. You can later view these files offline or copy them. The supported media files are: ASF, WMA, WMV, ASX,...
Tags: Recorder, PC, Media, Easy Media Recorder, Advertising & Promotion, Desktops, Marketing, Hardware
Software downloads 2006-05-19
How to Install Sony VAIO Media Server in a non Sony PC
I got a Sony Vaio Media Receiver witch is only compatible with Sony VAIO Media Server to stream media to the TV...It is possible to install Sony VAIO Media Server in a non Sony PC?There is a way to make understand the application instaler that non Sony PC in question...
Tags: Desktops, alecuba@..., Sony Vaio Media, Sony Corp., non-Sony PC, Sony VAIO Media Server, Sony Vaio, media server, server
Discussion threads 2007-07-23
Building a Great Media Center PC
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition is frequently updated with new features and capabilities that advance the way people experience rich media and entertainment in the home. When combined with optimal hardware components and applications, system manufacturers can deploy Media Center PCs that rival the performance and high-quality of consumer...
Tags: Media Center PC, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Media Center PCs, Desktops, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware
White papers 2005-04-01
Away Mode in Windows Vista
Away Mode is a Windows Vista feature that is designed for media PC scenarios. Away Mode enables the Windows Vista PC to appear off to the user, when the system is actually operational and processing background media tasks such as recording television content or streaming media to other devices. This...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Mode, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
White papers 2007-02-01
MyTV ToGo (zip)
Converts and copies television shows recorded on your Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition PC to your iPod, PSP, Windows Mobile based Pocket PC or Smartphone. MyTV ToGo converts and copies shows directly from Media Center or from any Windows XP machine connected to your Media Center PC through a home...
Tags: Media Center PC, PC, Roxio, Smartphone, MyTV ToGo, Media Center PCs, Pocket PC, Microsoft Windows, TVs, Desktops, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, Software
Software downloads 2006-02-06
Subtitles on Windws Media Player
HI everyone, this is probably a really simple thing, and I am being dense I apologise... but.. here goes... I have a media pc running windows media xp edition.. Problem is subtitles... every movie I watch has subtitles, through which ever player I use, Windows Media, GOM Player etc.. What...
Tags: Digital music, Digital media, jim.pritchard@...
Discussion threads 2007-11-09
Media Organizer (msi)
Media Organizer is a media organization and archiving tool providing 3 features. Media Organizer renames media files to the media title in the ID3 tag. Media Organizer eliminates redundant media files by checking the file names and eliminating redundancies restoring wasted disk space. Media Organizer, provided a target folder will...
Tags: Archiving, Media, Media Organizer, Advertising & Promotion, Business Intelligence, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
Software downloads 2007-01-25
Media Launcher (zip)
Control your whole PC from your Media Center remote. Just open Media Launcher, you can use any picture files as icons to launch your favorite programs. Once you open Media Center, Media Launcher will appear in more programs so you can have easy access to all your files. You can...
Tags: Program, Media Center PC, Media Center PCs, Keyboards, Mice, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, Peripherals
Software downloads 2006-04-03
FoneJoy for Windows Media Player (EXE)
Features: Handily transfer music to the handset via a user-friendly interface. Automatically connect to the handset whenever plugged into PC via USB. Receive notifications when software upgrades are available. Supports various handset models. Transfers media content to corresponding folders. Quick user installation guide. Right-click on FoneJoy, and select Change Handset...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, Handset, Microsoft Windows, Media Player, USB Cable, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
Software downloads 2006-05-31
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