A couple months back I gave you some tips on how to customize Windows Media Center, my onetime favorite Microsoft media management system. I’ll be honest: I’ve been thinking seriously about cutting ...

Windows Media Center doesn’t get as much attention as it should — it’s a very developed, smooth, and media-friendly product. It comes pre-installed in Windows Vista and 7, in the standard “Home ...

First let's review the Media Center system. The hardware includes two critical elements: a high-quality video card and a TV-tuner card that's certified for use with Microsoft Media Center Edition 2005 ...

Record live TV and schedule future programming, just like TiVo. Burn DVDs from live TV without disk caching, like running a VCR tape. Run MPEGs and TV signals all over a network. Send photos, videos, ...

What true techie hasn’t mused about how to get rid of CDs, DVDs, and all that media clutter in favor of an all-digital entertainment center? It’s been a fantasy for years, but it’s never really ...