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Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 Now Available
It’s been talked about for awhile but today Microsoft released Power Pack 3 for Windows Home Server. I won’t go into great detail on the process or the features since it has been covered everywhere. The big updates are with Windows 7 i...
Sky Player Launched Today for Windows Media Center
Sky Player for Windows Media Center is available today. While it is UK only it’s a great idea and I wish more service providers would look at this model. It allows you to stream on-demand, movies and live events straight to Windows Media Cen...
Bing Video with Hulu, ABC and YouTube
MSN Video has changed to Bing Video with some pretty nice features. It allows you to watch content from Hulu, ABC and YouTube. There are also movie trailers and music videos. According to the Bing Blog there are over 900 TV shows for you to watch...
Xbox 360 for $199.99 with $100 Gift Card at Amazon
Amazon is selling the Xbox 360 for $199.99 with $100 Gift Card. Walmart is also doing this offer starting today. If you have been waiting to get the Xbox 360 this is probably as cheap as your going to get. It’s only the arcade version but wh...
Is 64-bit Windows Right For You?
With the launch of Windows 7 just last week many people have questions of which version to get. Not only do you have to pick between Home Premium, Pro, Ultimate, etc. You have to pick between 32-bit and 64-bit. My recommendation would be 64-bit u...
New Apple Ad Targets Microsofts “Broken Promises”
It wasn’t enough for Apple to launch a bunch of new products the week Windows 7 was released. Their new ad called “Broken Promises” points out all the problems Microsoft has had with their OS since version 2. I wasn’t expec...
Pre-Order Windows 7 And Get It Tomorrow
There is still time to pre-order Windows 7 and receive it tomorrow. Not a bad deal if you have been putting off ordering it. Right now it says 4 hours remaining to take advantage of that. My guess is they have trucks throughout the country with W...
Live Mesh Updated for Snow Leopard
Microsoft updated Live Mesh to work with Snow Leopard. There are no new features so Leopard users don’t have to do anything. I still use Live Mesh occasionally and it’s nice to have the updated client. To upgrade to this new release, ...
Hulu Integration in Windows 7 Media Center
Hulu Desktop Integration does actually what it sounds like it does. It adds Hulu to the Windows Media Center menu. You have to have Hulu Desktop installed then you run the Hulu Desktop integration. It doesn’t work with extenders but it̵...
Family Guy Being Sponsored by Windows 7
I don’t watch a lot of Family Guy but I’ll probably watch the November 8th episode. The show will be commercial free and sponsored by Windows 7. The clip above is a little preview of the show. I’ll watch just to see how much Wind...
Video: Microsoft’s New Multi-Touch Mice
Microsoft is doing some really cool things lately. The video above shows five different multi-touch mice. Mice probably don’t seem that impressive but the way that we interact with a computer is changing. It’s cool to see some differen...
Microsoft Posted Digital CableCard FAQ
Microsoft posted a FAQ page on Digital Cable and Windows Media Center. SDV support will only work with Windows 7 but other enhancements will work in Windows Vista. The 1.19.12 firmware update will be available on October 22nd with the release of Wi...
Video: Microsoft Courier Tablet
Courier User Interface from Gizmodo on Vimeo. The Microsoft Courier Tablet looks to be a very interesting product. The video above calls it a infinite journal. More for note taking and scrapbook. Maybe there are too many Macs showing up in schools...
Video: How-To Record Live TV in Windows Media Center
Windows Videos has a few how-tos on using Windows 7 Media Center. The video above is recording live TV. It’s nice to see Microsoft getting Media Center into the public eye a little more. (via The Digital Lifestyle) Related Posts: Video: I...
How-To: Install Zune Software 4.0 on Windows Home Server
I posted about installing iTunes 9 on your Windows Home Server a few days back. I didn’t want to leave the new Zune HD fans out of the picture so I wanted to get a link up about installing Zune Software 4.0 on your Windows Home Server. The i...
Zune HD a Major Hit, Selling Out
It seems that Microsoft has a hit with the new Zune HD. Online stores are reporting that various models of the Zune HD are sold out and on back order. Even going to local electronics stores is hit or miss with getting the Zune HD. It doesn’t...
How-To: Install iTunes 9 on Windows Home Server
With the new iTunes Home Sharing it makes perfect sense to install iTunes 9 on your Windows Home Server. You can manage one copy of your tunes on the server and stream them to all the computers in your house. The problem is the install doesn’...
Students Can Buy Windows 7 for $29
Students can buy Windows 7 for a great price of $29. You need a valid University email, which even staff have. It isn’t available now but you can pre-order. It will be available for download on October 22nd. 1. Check that your PC can run W...
Video: Zune HD Commercial
Portable Perfection is the last shot in the new Zune HD Commercial. I don’t think perfection yet but Microsoft is to a good start. The commercial is not as flashy and catchy as the iPod commercials but it was alright. Related Posts: Zune HD ...
Zune HD vs iPod Touch
With the Zune HD launch today it was only a matter of time before someone put the two head to head to see which is better. Digital Trends has a nice comparison of the two. The winner after the break down is Microsoft’s Zune HD. I’m not...
HP Announces EX490 and EX495 Home Servers With Better Mac Support
HP announced the EX490 and EX495. The best part about these two models is the really nice integration with Mac. Mac Software Updates: * Full OS Backup and Restore * Automatic media collection includes Mac iPhoto, iTunes, and iMovie libraries...
Zune HD Promotional Video Shows 3D Gaming
The promotional video above shows the Zune HD playing Forza 3. It’s just a quick glimpse but it’s getting people exited that games might launch soon. With the launch just a few days away I’m sure we will find out soon. (via Gizm...
First Windows 7 Commercial
The first Windows 7 commercial is making its way around the internet. The video is embedded above. It still features a little kid and she talks about happy words. Not as memorable as the Apple Ads but I guess they are showing it’s so easy a ...
Windows 7 Hidden Startup Switches for Media Center
Using the hidden Media Center switches in Windows 7 will allow you to customize the way Media Center starts up. Some of the switches don’t seem that useful but there are a few that many will use. The list of switches is below. You can find o...
Windows 7 Supports Dolby Digital Plus
Good news for people using Windows 7 as their HTPC. Windows 7 is going to support Dolby Digital Plus. You have to have Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions to use it. The Plus offers higher bit rate and better so...
Video: Zune HD the Portable Media Center
Zune HD TV Interface Walkthrough from Gizmodo on Vimeo. I have been giving the Zune HD a lot of attention lately and that’s because I think it deserves it. With its slick UI and good price point I think it will be a great seller. Gizmodo did ...
Zune HD Available for Pre-Order
I posted about the Zune HD pricing and release date a couple of days ago. Well today you can pre-order through Amazon. The price is $220 for the 16GB model and $290 for the 32GB model. Not bad prices and a really nice UI. Release date is Septembe...
Zune HD Gets Pricing and Release Date
Best Buy inventory list the Zune HD 16GB for $220 and the 32GB for $290. Not bad on the prices. The release date is September 8th which is probably why new information is coming out. CNet also has a hands-on with the Zune HD web browser. There wa...
Video: Zune HD Appears Again
The new Zune HD was spyed at the gdgt launch party. Still looks like a pretty slick UI. The first video demo is posted here. It seems like a sure thing now. I wonder how long it will be until it’s out. Before Christmas? Related Posts: Vid...
Review: Windows 7 Media Center
EngadgetHD reviewed Windows 7 Media Center in a very nice write-up. I haven’t been using Windows Media Center for a few years since I switch to DirecTV but this update makes me want to play around again. I’m even thinking cable again bu...
