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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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
Windows 7 Guided Tours
Microsoft has released some Apple Style guided tours for Windows 7. It’s a great way for consumers to see the new features in action. Not everyone downloads the betas or searches the Internet for the new features. (via istartedsomething) Rel...
Windows 7 up for Pre-Order
Amazon has Microsoft Windows 7 for pre-order. It’s a great price of only $49.99. The ship date is October 22nd so it will be some time before you get it but at that price you might want to plan ahead. Related Posts: Add Logos and Color Codin...
Add Logos and Color Coding in Windows Media Center 7
Windows 7 is making some nice improvements to Windows Media Center. Adding color coding is very easy to do. You just go to the Settings>TV>Guide Page Options. The channel logos is possible through a program called My Channel Logos. The program is...
Change Your Windows 7 Media Center Background
With this hack you can change the background image in Windows 7 Media Center. I didn’t even know it was possible. It does involve some work in the registry. The directions seem simple enough but make sure you backup your files and registry f...
