Microsoft recently announced that after a dozen years, it would no longer include support for Windows Media Center (WMC) in the upcoming Windows 10. WMC was novel when introduced as a special edition ...

Microsoft’s Windows Media Center obeys the broadcast flag when it doesn’t have to, and consumers won’t be happy. This could kill off the Microsoft Windows Media Center product line. “Digital ...

It's been a long time since we heard any news from Microsoft regarding Windows Media Center, and now it seems the company is driving the final nail into the coffin. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

After years of jealously eyeing the success of consumer-electronics vendors in the living room, and after releasing two versions of its Media Center software to help it gain a foothold in the market, ...

The latest challenger is Xandros, armed with its Linux-based desktop operating system Xandros Desktop Version 4 Home Edition Premium. With the Linux desktop product, Xandros is focusing on short list ...

JIM ALLCHIN: Good morning, and welcome to the next era in computing. Our industrys potential over the next several years is just staggering, both in terms of what well make possible and how many ...

Windows Media Center is a 10-foot interface for a PC that lets you control your music, movies, photos, and other media from the comfort of your couch — provided your PC is plugged into your TV and you ...

Windows Media Center doesn’t get as much attention as it should — it’s a very developed, smooth, and media-friendly product. It comes pre-installed in Windows Vista and 7, in the standard “Home ...

Now that Microsoft’s release of Windows 7 is just around the corner, everyone’s falling over themselves with reviews and how-tos. I’m no different… this week I’ve got tips on tweaking Windows Media ...

It's a little-known fact that Windows Media Center can tune in local FM radio stations--provided, that is, you have an FM tuner connected to your PC (some internal TV tuner cards include one) and a ...

Microsoft is adding Netflix to the list of content providers in its Windows Media Center feature for Vista PCs as part of the company’s drive to give people more entertainment options on their ...

A couple months back I gave you some tips on how to customize Windows Media Center, my onetime favorite Microsoft media management system. I’ll be honest: I’ve been thinking seriously about cutting ...