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A question for the Media Center Dev community

At the MCHSUG meeting on Tuesday I was asked by a couple of developers what some killer applications would be for Media Center, I was a bit stumped at the time, but I spent some of the drive home listening to The Media Center Show (#202), coincidently...

Published Sun, Apr 04 2009 6:48 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center, user group

Answers to a few questions I was asked at MCHSUG

I was asked quite a few questions on Tuesday at the user group meeting, so I thought a quick post to clear some up would be a good plan. What was the laptop I was using? It was a HP Tx2 , the same one that Ian reviewed , and it’s great machine. ...

Published Sat, Apr 04 2009 6:30 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center, user group

Yet more AWESOME for Media Browser (beta 9’s out)

How good is this project right now? I’ll tell you how good, it’s starting to feel like a professional release. Beta 9’s out and this one is focused on getting users on to Media Browser from other applications, yep focused! And what a...

Published Fri, Feb 02 2009 12:05 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center

Media Browser – The AWESOME continues!

I just started Media Browser today and got the download of Beta 8. All I can say is AWESOME! Check out the Jas Manghera’s blog for deeper details on what this release does. Lets take a look at what is new and so awesome! Views, Views, Views Lets...

Published Wed, Feb 02 2009 9:08 AM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center, extender

TunerFree MCE updated to version 2.1

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Published Mon, Feb 02 2009 9:08 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center

Tunerfree MCE for Windows 7

With the newly available Windows 7 Beta comes a slew of "it works" cries from all over. One that you won't need to check is Tunerfree MCE. Martin has already done that and released a small update. In Martin's own words 2.0.1b Beta version...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2009 12:30 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center, Windows 7

TunerFree MCE now with a new interface

Over Christmas Martin Millman was working hard on TunerFree MCE and he’s come out with a fantastic looking new interface. Far nicer than selecting the channel based on just a text menu TunerFree MCE now has a nice graphic for each channel. Viewing...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2009 11:54 AM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center

TunerFree MCE now for 64bit

Martin Millman has just released something people have been after for a while, a 64bit version of his TunerFree MCE software. It’s best explained in Martin’s own words: I've known for some time that people using a 64bit version of Vista...

Published Sun, Dec 12 2008 3:09 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center

Squeeze Center updates to v7.3

I was messing about with my SqueezeBox duet today (fantastic device by the way) and I decided to go on the hunt for new stuff to put on it. The best place to do that is the Slim Devices forums (Logitech now owns Slim Devices and has done for a while)...

Published Sun, Dec 12 2008 2:44 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in

REALLY want to understand what’s doing the decoding?

I thought I should draw a little attention to these two related bits of info that popped up on The Digital Lifestyle in the past 24 hours. Kingtone threw this tip off into the forums last night , it’s a tip off for those who missed it about a great...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2008 8:34 AM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center, Tip

Two neat meta data tools

Tonight I decided to try out Video Browser. I’ve got to say I’m really impressed, it’s a great add-in for watching your video. I actually picked it up to try it out for the the TV, and it’s pretty cool, you can download it here...

Published Sat, Nov 11 2008 12:18 AM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center

Tuner Free MCE – Now with Live BBC One and Two

I know I keep blogging about this but one of my favourite add-ins is a favourite because the developer, Martin, is just so fantastic about getting updates out. Updates are important particularly with a service like iPlayer where the BBC is pushing...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 10:41 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center

TunerFree MCE updates

You probably know that I’m a huge fan of TunerFree MCE . Well it’s been updated with the following since my last post about it: Stopped BBC programs from playing twice when navigating away and back again. Update for new BBC changes. Play BBC high...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 2:36 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center

Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward DivX (etc.)

A couple of people have posted comments around the site over the past week about how they’d like to be able to do all the “normal” stuff in the title with non-Microsoft video formats. Well me too, and I can. A while a go I was getting...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2008 3:00 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center, Tip

Who’s this then and what’s he talking about?

Hi there, I’m Simon. I’m a PC, but I’ don’t work for Microsoft. I love what my PC lets me do. I love the way that I’ve been able to gather all my digital stuff together in my home and and can do it all from the comfort of my sofa. I love that...

Published Tue, Oct 10 2008 3:19 PM by simonster

Filed under: add-in, media center

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A question for the Media Center Dev community

Answers to a few questions I was asked at MCHSUG

Yet more AWESOME for Media Browser (beta 9’s out)

Media Browser – The AWESOME continues!

TunerFree MCE updated to version 2.1

Tunerfree MCE for Windows 7

TunerFree MCE now with a new interface

TunerFree MCE now for 64bit

Squeeze Center updates to v7.3

REALLY want to understand what’s doing the decoding?

Two neat meta data tools

Tuner Free MCE – Now with Live BBC One and Two

TunerFree MCE updates

Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward DivX (etc.)

Who’s this then and what’s he talking about?

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