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  • The Media Center Show #271–MediaBrowser Remote Control

    The Media Center Show Podcast
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    This week I am talking to the developer behind MediaBrowser RC an iPhone/Android remote control application for MediaBrowser which is the the media library plugin for Windows Media Center. We are going to be talking about the features of the application and why the developer started the project. The MediaBrowser RC application is an open source application...
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  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Podcast: The Media Center Show #271–MediaBrowser Remote Control

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    This week I am talking to the developer behind MediaBrowser RC an iPhone/Android remote control application for MediaBrowser which is the the media library plugin for Windows Media Center. We are going to be talking about the features of the application...
  • The Media Center Show Podcast

    The Media Center Show #271–MediaBrowser Remote Control

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    This week I am talking to the developer behind MediaBrowser RC an iPhone/Android remote control application for MediaBrowser which is the the media library plugin for Windows Media Center. We are going to be talking about the features of the application...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Big Screen ‘by Remote’ v0.6c – Update Launched

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    Niall has a new version of Big Screen by Remote the remote scheduling application for Windows Media Center. The new version fixes bugs, enhanced Silverlight client and has some new functionality. Niall is also introducing a system called “Host Relay”...
  • Chris Oldroyd

    Windows Home Server Hell

    Posted 09-07-2010
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    Been having a few problems recently with my Windows Home Server, you know that small box that stores everything that’s important in your life like your media collection, home movies, photographs etc etc. It all started with the odd system freeze up on...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    DVBLogic open Client Side APIs to public use

    Posted 09-06-2010
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    DVBLogic have opened up their client side API for public use. This means that 3rd party developers can use the API to integrate virtual tuners in to their own applications.  They have provided sample code and should mean you could write an app to...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Using Zumocast to stream content to the web and iPad

    Posted 09-05-2010
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    I am always on the lookout for ways to get my content on to my mobile devices and I have found a new service that looks like it could be a winner. Zumocast is a services then enables you to stream video, music and pictures to any PC via the web and there...
  • The Ebook and Gadget blog

    E-reader and tablet update

    Posted 09-05-2010
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    Well the competition is hotting up with the bespoke e-readers all issuing new models and dropping prices to catch the public’s attention. Sony They have launched new models :- 1.The PRS 350-Pocket edition with it’s 5 inch screen and no wi...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Microsoft brings back Windows 7 Family Pack

    Posted 09-02-2010
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    If your still using Windows Vista and want to get on to Windows 7 but have been put off by the costs then the return of the Windows 7 Family Pack offer may be be good news. The offer is for three upgrade licenses of Windows 7 Home Premium for £150 which...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Podcast: The Media Center Show #270–The Drinking Game

    Posted 09-02-2010
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    Back from my break and I return with Garry and Andrew to talk new network based tuners from AverMedia. Boxee, MediaBrowser iPhone apps, hacking Media Center for unlimited tuners and Windows Phone 7 remote control apps Plus we have email and if your in...
  • The Media Center Show Podcast

    The Media Center Show #270–The Drinking Game

    Posted 09-02-2010
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    Back from my break and I return with Garry and Andrew to talk new network based tuners from AverMedia. Boxee, MediaBrowser iPhone apps, hacking Media Center for unlimited tuners and Windows Phone 7 remote control apps Plus we have email and if your in...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Underwhelmed by the new Apple TV?

    Posted 09-01-2010
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    I am sure there a tons of posts today about today’s Apple announcements so I am only going to give my first thoughts on the Apple TV as this is a device I have been playing around with lots recently. Oh and I did have a chuckle at Apple’s Ping social...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Amulet voice control Windows Media Center remote hits the FCC

    Posted 09-01-2010
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    Back at the Media Center user group event in June Eddy Carroll from Amulet Devices demonstrated their voice controlled remote control. I was really impressed with the remote and haven been keen to find out when it’s going to be available. The latest news...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    New XBMC Beta Adds New Features and Addon Framework

    Posted 08-31-2010
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    I know many readers of TDL like trying alternative media applications and one that is very popular is XBMC. The new Dharma Beta 1 brings a new add-on framework to XMBC along with hardware acceleration, improve skinning and a big list of playback enhancements...
  • TDL Mobile

    TDL Mobile #47

    Posted 08-28-2010
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    A ton of news in mobile over the past couple of weeks. Tons of device leaks/rumors/announcements from HTC, Samsung, LG and Sony Ericsson; Sheldon gives his impressions of WebOS compared against Android and iOS; and we wrap things up with a discussion...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Meteor Windows Phone 7 Media Center App in Action

    Posted 08-27-2010
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    One of the most interesting applications for Windows Phone 7 I have seen so far is the Meteor Media Center application. Meteor is an advanced remote control for Windows Phone 7 and integrates really well in to Media Center. The UI is fantastic example...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Review: Doxie Document Scanner

    Posted 08-27-2010
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    Something a bit different from the normal items I normally review. If I want to get a paper document or photo in to an electronic format then I normally go to my old HP Printer/Scanner and scan it in but it’s connected up to my server at home so not very...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    AverMedia Launch Networked TV Tuner

    Posted 08-26-2010
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    AverMedia have launched a network based TV Tuner called HD HomeFree , the tuner enables you to watch digital TV from any machine on your network. The solution is very much like the HD Homerun which I am currently using to get TV to my Media Center systems...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    New version of Boxee adds Movie Libraries

    Posted 08-26-2010
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    It’s interesting to watch Boxee develop and the latest build includes a number of new Movie Libraries.  The new build includes some free ad supported movies and there should be options for international users and not just content for US users. I...
  • TDL Mobile

    iPhone vs. Nexus One vs. Palm Pre

    Posted 08-25-2010
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    If you’re a regular listener to TDL Mobile on TheDigitalLifestyle.com, you’ll know that I’ve been pretty keen to get my hands on a WebOS device for  while.  Happy as I am with my current FroYo Nexus One, and as bigger fan as I am of the iPhone...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Update on MediaBrowser iPhone app

    Posted 08-24-2010
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    Yesterday I highlighted the new iPhone MediaBrowser app and the developer of the frontend (shitburg) wanted to me to let you know that there is a beta out http://code.google.com/p/mediabrowser-rc/   and that the app is called mediabrowser-rc. The...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Taking a second look at Apple TV (and hacking it)

    Posted 08-24-2010
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    I have had an Apple TV sitting in a cupboard for a while now and not had a lot of use of out if so having spent some time in the Apple world with the iPad I thought I would take a 2nd look at the box The last time I looked at my Apple TV I wasn’t...
  • TDL Mobile

    Securing your Mobile Device

    Posted 08-24-2010
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    I posted an article last week around my thoughts for using smartphones in business.  This is really a follow up post, or a companion to that, looking at some of the specific details around protecting your mobile device should it get lost or stolen...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Video: iPhone/Android frontend for Media Browser

    Posted 08-23-2010
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    The guys from the MediaBrowser.tv forums have a video of an iPhone frontend for Media Browser (the movie addin for Windows Media Center). There are two videos showing the browser and a remote control app The app looks great, you can browse the media library...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    Enable unlimited number of tuners in Windows 7 Media Center and Big Screen EPG

    Posted 08-23-2010
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    While I was away Niall released a guide to enable unlimited tuners with Windows 7 Media Center with Big Screen EPG. In fact Niall has had the feature hidden in his app for over a year and since the hack is out in the open he has publish how to get it...
  • Ian Dixon's Blog

    The Media Center Show #268–Garry and Andrew take over

    Posted 08-23-2010
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    I am on holiday so Garry Whittaker and Andrew Edney take over and host the show for me this week. They discuss the new EPG app for Windows Phone 7 from Niall Ginsbourg, remote controls for Media Center, Windows Home Server Vail, CableCARD updates and...
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