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The Media Center Show #213 – Ed Bott

One of my favourite guests returns to the show this week. Ed Bott returns to talk Windows 7 and how its progressed from beta to RTM and how its different from the Vista development. Ed also talks about the product editions and which one is best for Media...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2009 11:50 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show, Windows 7

Podcast: The Media Center Show #212 - Play To and Web streaming

This week Simon Many and I chat with Edwin and Gabe, Program Managers in the Windows Experience team at Microsoft talking about “Play To”, DLNA and streaming media over the internet with Windows Media Player. Windows 7 introduces internet...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2009 12:02 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: The Media Center Show, Play To, DLNA

Podcast: The Media Center Show #211 – Streaming Content

This week I am talking to David McCabe from The Home Server Show , Richard Miller and Adam Thursby about streaming content around the home, including how to stream downloaded content. We also debate the future of Extenders and what we would like to see...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2009 11:50 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #210 – Mediavue

This week I am talking to Paul Thomas from MediaVue a UK based Media Center systems reseller, we talk about about their products, the issues effecting Media Center sales and the implications of Windows 7 I also have a round up of the weeks news and details...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2009 12:20 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #209 – Secondrun.tv

Secondrun.tv is a great application for watching Hulu and other content in Windows Media Center and this week I am talking to the Yaggs (aka Jason Jaeger) the developer of Secondrun.tv about why he developed the application and his plans for the future...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2009 9:00 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #208 – Jim Clark

This week I am talking to WGS blogger Jim Clark about his writing on Windows Home Server and Windows Media Center. Jim writes some great detailed articles and has long history with computers (back to the XT days!). I also have a round up of the weeks...

Published Thu, May 05 2009 11:51 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Windows Home Server, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #207 – Round Table

This week I am talking to Garry Whittaker and Jason Coombs in a recording of a live session we did a couple of weeks ago. We talk topics like streaming, Windows 7, Powerline networking and HD Homerun I also have a round up of the weeks news and email...

Published Thu, May 05 2009 11:35 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #206 – Niveus

This week I am talking to Tim Cutting co-found of Niveus Media makes of high end Media Center systems about their new ZONE line of affordable Media Center systems that could interest enthusiasts as well as custom installers I also have a round up of the...

Published Thu, May 05 2009 12:30 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #205 – TDL Coffee Morning

This week I have a recording of the TDL coffee morning from a couple of weeks ago where I was joined by Garry Whitiker, Adam Thursby, Josh Pollard and Jon Dickinson and we chatted about a range of topics including Windows 7 beta testing. Since recording...

Published Thu, May 05 2009 12:09 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #204 – Ben Drawbaugh

This week I am talking to Engadget HD’s Ben Drawbaugh about a whole range of topics from Windows 7 to Overscan, getting rid of Cable by using Media Center to MKV playback Plus I have email and roundup of the news Listen Here (download mp3) - Subscribe...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2009 1:00 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #203 – Sheldon Witney

This week I am talking to Sheldon Witney. Sheldon is a real Media Center enthusiast and we talk about the experimentation he has done to get Media Center working the way he likes it, from getting Sky working with Media Center to streaming HD content and...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2009 12:08 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #202 – Media Browser

This week I am talking to Jas Manghera and Sam Saffron from the Media Browser team , a great open source application for consuming media in Windows Media Center Plus I have a roundup of the weeks news and I look forward to the UK Media Center / Windows...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2009 12:27 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #200 –Three Wise Men

Well I have made it to show 200 and I have a special show for you. Ed Bott , Charlie Owen and Chris Lanier join me for a look back at Windows Media Center and looking forward to Windows 7 and beyond. It was great have them in one room (virtually) and...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2009 12:05 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

Podcast: The Media Center Show #199 – Round Table and Windows Home Server PP2

Listen Here (mp3) A bumper show this week as I welcome Simon May , Richard Miller and Josh Shenkle to the show and we talk Windows 7, Play To and the Windows 7 SKUs. I also have Windows Home Server MVP Andrew Edney on the show to to explain what is new...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2009 12:03 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Windows Home Server, The Media Center Show, Windows 7

Podcast: The Media Center Show #198 – AMD Dragon

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking Sasa Marinkovic from AMD about the new AMD Dragon Platform and the new platform for Notebooks. I also talk to Sasa about AMD’s Graphics booster for notebooks which would be great for Media Center systems...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2009 12:02 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #197 – Almost Live from EHX Spring 2009

Listen Here (mp3) This week we are almost live from EHX in Florida, well I am in Manchester and Derek Flickinger is in Orlando at the show. Derek talks about the EHX show (Electronic Home Expo) and explains what the show is all about. He found CE Pro’s...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2009 11:39 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #195 – Zune Subscriptions

Listen Here (mp3) This week Microsoft’s Jessica Zahn returns to the show to talk about the new music and discovery features in the Zune software and the Zune website, Jessica also talks about new subscription model with the Zune. I have some great...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2009 12:09 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Podcast, Zune, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #194 – Chris Lanier returns

Listen Here (mp3) This week Media Center blogger Chris Lanier joins me in an interview recorded a few weeks ago he talks of his disappointment with TV Pack, the Enthusiasts verses Custom Installer debate and this thoughts on Windows 7. I also have your...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2009 11:23 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #193 – NGRC: Next Generation Remote Control

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Oliver Schulze developer of NGRC (Next Generation Remote Control) a web based remote control solution for Windows Media Center which works great on an iPhone. Oliver explains the open source project works and...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2009 9:48 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #192 – Custom Integrators

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking Derek R. Flickinger of Interactive homes inc about how Media Center fits with Custom Integrators and enthusiast, integrators and Microsoft can learn from each. Derek and I will be launching The Custom Integrator...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2009 12:00 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show, Custom Installer

The Media Center Show #191 – Vidabox and Netbooks

Listen Here (mp3) This week I have the final interviews from CES, Vidabox’s Steven Cheung talks about the touchpad, bluray servers and their Media Center systems and Warner Crocker talks Netbooks and the demise of UMPCs I also have email and a round...

Published Thu, Jan 01 2009 11:26 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show, CES 09

The Media Center Round Table Invitation

We had such a great time recording the Round Table at CES last week and having enjoyed The Home Server Show Round Table I have decided to dedicate one show a month to a round table. On the first Tuesday of each month at 12pm PST / 8pm UK (well that is...

Published Thu, Jan 01 2009 9:03 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #188 – CES 2009 Keynote

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am at CES in Las Vegas and so I thought I would do a wrap up of the news since the last show, my thoughts from the keynote and a couple of interviews some familiar faces I bumped in to. You can watch the keynote on Microsoft...

Published Thu, Jan 01 2009 2:15 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, The Media Center Show, CES 09

The Media Center Show #187 – Ed Bott on Windows 7

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Windows expert Ed Bott about Window 7, there is a lot to look forward to in 2009 with Windows 7 and I talk to Ed about the new version of Windows and how the development process for Windows 7 differs from Windows...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2008 11:38 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show, Windows 7

The Media Center Show #186 – Tingz

Listen Here (mp3) Welcome to the Christmas edition of The Media Center Show, this week I am talking to Patrick Hunt of Tingz . Tingz are fun little applications, or widgets, designed to make everyday tasks just a little bit easier and one of the platform...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2008 11:59 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Digital Lifestyle CES Party 2009

Attention!!! Windows Media Center, Windows Home Server and digital lifestyle enthusiasts, OEMs and custom integrators you are invited to attend The Digital Lifestyle CES Party 2009 !! This will be an opportunity to meet to share information, meet the...

Published Sat, Dec 12 2008 9:11 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: The Media Center Show, CES

The Media Center Show #185 – HP TouchSmart

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Emmanuel Faisant and Manuel Linnig from HP about the new HP TouchSmart IQ800 series of all in one PCs. The IQ range make great Media Center system and the touch UI is very innovative. We talk about the new model...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2008 12:24 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Podcast, The Media Center Show, HP, HP TouchSmart

The Media Center Show #184 – Cybermanor

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Gordon Van Zuiden from Cybermanor , the winners of the 2008 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install Contest. They installed a fantastic integrated solution based on Windows Media Center and Life|ware and we talk...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2008 6:37 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show, Podcasts

The Media Center Show #183 - Christian Steenberg

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Christian Steenberg from Denmark about this Windows Media Center installation, the troubles he faced and the furniture he used to make his solution. I have email, news items and details of the massive new competition...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 11:50 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #182 – Home Server Addins

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to the Home Server Show’s David McCabe about his top Windows Home Server addins including addins for enabling Windows Media Center integration. I have email on HD Home Run, Extender DVD playback and Sideshow...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 9:15 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Home Server, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #181 – Jason Dunn on the Zune

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking Jason Dunn from ZuneThoughts.com a great resource for Zune owners. Earlier this year the Zune firmware and software was updated and I talk to Jason about what’s new on the Zune devices and the updated Zune...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 12:20 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Zune, The Media Center Show, Podcasts

The Media Center Show #180 – Charlie Owen on the new Windows Media Center

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Microsoft’s Charlie Owen about the new version of Windows Media Center that will ship as part of Windows 7. Last week Windows 7 was shown off for the first time and Charlie posted details of the updated...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 12:00 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show, Windows 7

The Media Center Show #179 – Mike Garcen live!

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Mike Garcen from MissingRemote.com , we recorded the interview live and we talk about TV Tuner cards, CableCARD, Bluray and a whole range of topics. I also have all the Windows 7 news coming out of Microsoft’s...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2008 12:11 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #178 – Tranquil PC

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to David Thompson of Manchester based Tranquil PC about their new Windows Home Server the SQA-5H , its is a Intel Atom powered cube based server with space for 5 drives and plenty of innovations including a one...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2008 12:14 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Windows Home Server, The Media Center Show, Podcasts

The Media Center Show #177 - GridSearch

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Jonathan Bowes about GridSearch , Gridsearch is a new visual way to search through video files that will make finding any scene in a movie very simple and just a few button presses. Have a look at the video...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2008 12:23 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Media Center Show, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #176 – My Movies

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Brian Binnerup developer My Movies of one of the most popular application for Window Media Center. This week Brian released details of the new Windows Home Server version of the My Movies which includes features...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2008 12:02 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Home Server, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #175 - The Mark Of Excellence Awards

Listen Here (mp3) This week on the show I am talking to Roland Graham from CEA about the Consumer Electronics Association Mark of excellence award , this is an award presented by CEA’s TechHome Division to honour outstanding achievement in custom home...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2008 11:35 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show, CEA

The Media Center Show #174 – Open Media Library

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking David Shulitz a developer working on the Open Media Library project. OML is a open source movie browser applications for Vista Media Center, it’s a great looking application that adds some great functionality to...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2008 8:46 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #172 - CEDIA

Listen Here (mp3) Last week was the CEDIA show, a show for high end custom installers with likes of Niveus and Life|Ware showing off 10 extender based systems. This week I have Kevin Collins, director of the Custom Installer Channel in the Connected TV...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2008 12:11 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show, CEDIA

The Media Center Show #171 - Kevin Tofel on Cloud Computing

Listen Here (mp3) Back after a week off, this week talking with blogger and podcast Kevin Tofel talking about Cloud Computing. Kevin recently switched to only using web based apps and we chatted about what is Cloud Computing, the security risks around...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2008 10:45 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

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