News and Announcements

New Topic

185 topics • Page 1 of 1

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

TGB.tv donations drive !

Last post by Kevin Chalet « Tue Aug 27, 2024 3:39 pm
Posted in Forum Operations & Feedback
Replies: 12
by holidayboy » Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:47 am » in Forum Operations & Feedback

First post

Hi all,

Just a quick post to see if any of our members are willing / able to make a small donation to help cover our running costs?

I completely understand that times are hard for a lot of folks and many people are unable to offer any financial support.

Please don't feel pressured into donating...

Last post

Who do I PM to add UDID for iOS My Media Center Ceton app? I was able to download but it will not install. If I can get working I will donate.

See

12 Replies

31655 Views

Last post by Kevin Chalet
Tue Aug 27, 2024 3:39 pm

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Welcome to the all new TGB! Introduce yourself here!

Last post by ejprenGB « Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:04 am
Replies: 228
by holidayboy » Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:19 pm
1

…

8

9

10

11

12
First post

Hi folks, as you can see the site is a bit empty at the moment, hopefully that will change over the coming days and weeks!

On behalf of our team I'd like to say thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you regularly!

A special thanks to makryger who has done all of the hard work in getting us up...

Last post

EPG123 is the only alternative. You have to get and annually maintain a subscription to Schedules Direct as well. Follow the instructions on the EPG123 site to install it and everything will go fine. People that have trouble typically didn't follow the instructions correctly.

What, instructions?...
228 Replies

77994 Views

Last post by ejprenGB
Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:04 am
Comcast begins to sunset CableCard

Last post by dkm « Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:06 am
Replies: 1
by Ken H » Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:20 pm

First post

Comcast begins to sunset CableCard

By Daniel Frankel
NextTV
August 27, 2024
Cable giant will stop providing the video security devices on October 24

Comcast has begun notifying customers via their billing statements that starting October 24, it will no longer be issuing CableCARD security...

Last post

Aww. That means that combined with the impending Time Warp bug my SA Power Key card will stop working sometime in November when it's internal clock rolls over and can no longer sync, and that'll be the end of WMC for me.

1 Replies

155 Views

Last post by dkm
Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:06 am
Logitech ending Harmony remotes

Last post by Ken H « Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:58 pm
Replies: 5
by Ed » Sat Apr 10, 2021 12:59 pm

First post

I personally use the Harmony 350 (when it was the 300 or it later changed to the 350i - something like that) at 4 TVs ever since using WMC - and it was discontinued years ago by Logitech, so I bought a bunch when announced that model will be no more. Was gonna go to Harmony Hub and remotes after...

Last post

I guess the big question is when will Logitech shut down the remote control servers which the Harmony Remote software uses.

5 Replies

9327 Views

Last post by Ken H
Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:58 pm
Windows Media Center Returns!

Last post by softworkz « Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:33 am
Replies: 29
by softworkz » Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:19 pm
1

2
First post

WMC_Teaser (Time 0_00_14;54).png

Last post

Ah, so you hacked the WMC resources - nice!

The WMC UI uses the original resource bitmaps, so it might be possible at some time to get in those into the WMC UI. The caveat though is that there are quite a few cases where I had to construct new bitmaps out of the existing ones, because Emby has...
29 Replies

12146 Views

Last post by softworkz
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:33 am
Windows 11 cutting support for many CPUs

Last post by BennyHillFan « Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:24 pm
Replies: 6
by Ed » Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:30 pm

First post

You can find the list of CPUs that Win 11 will support ( and possibly only allow install on?) here:

AMD CPUs:

Intel CPUs:

Last post

Well, I'm in no hurry to switch to 11 anyway. I'll probably sit it out like I did Windows ME, 8.0, and 8.1.

I've pretty much frozen all my Windows-based PC/Workstation/Server builds to either Server 2019 or Windows 10 LTSC 2019 (1809 build), both of which have mainstream support through 2024 and...

6 Replies

9548 Views

Last post by BennyHillFan
Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:24 pm
Anyone upgrade to Windows 11 - Does WMC still work?

Last post by wmc1000 « Mon Oct 18, 2021 12:13 pm
Replies: 2
by wmc1000 » Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:12 pm

First post

Been running WMC on my win10 desktop and wondering if WMC will still function with the new windows 11 rollout. Like the look of win11 but don't want to move to it and have to roll back if WMC doesn't work. Don't have a secondary computer to try it out so I was wondering if anyone else has tried and...

Last post

Thanks for the link!

2 Replies

4427 Views

Last post by wmc1000
Mon Oct 18, 2021 12:13 pm
The Curtain Begins To Close on CableCARD

Last post by john321 « Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:28 am
Replies: 19
by RyC » Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:42 pm

First post

It could be a few more years, but when Comcast pulls the plug on CableCARD, I think that's the end of WMC for me :(

Last post

You can get direct support from many US cable providers here:

19 Replies

22271 Views

Last post by john321
Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:28 am
GetChannels for Apple TV adding DVR functions

Last post by Frostillicus1986 « Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:12 am
Replies: 8
by kd6icz » Wed Apr 06, 2016 3:33 pm

First post

This seems to be gaining steam rather quickly. Lots of disgruntled HomeRun DVR Kickstarter doners are on board. They've started a community for the DVR project. Of course, no DRM support yet.

Last post

Thanks for the fact-check Space. I was guessing. Probably should have confirmed before posting. I am currently subscribed, but it’s been a while since I last paid it. I guess that makes it effectively $55 if you were an SD subscriber and can let that lapse as a result.
Still not a bad deal compared...

8 Replies

4923 Views

Last post by Frostillicus1986
Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:12 am
The end of linear TV?

Last post by dojo « Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:07 pm
Replies: 9
by glugglug » Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:49 pm

First post

My soon to be ex told me that when she went to get a DVR and see about getting a cheaper plan the FiOS guy told her there is no point because in 6 months all the cable TV operators will no longer be offering TV service, only internet and phone, and that the current cable channels would only be...

Last post

Not sure if this is the same topic, but I purchased a cheap aerial to get local stations, my tv gives me some free movies ,, then i signed up for /tubitv and get new to 10 year old movies for free, bring em down on the computer and send them to the tv to watch... it has to be simple if i can do...

9 Replies

5528 Views

Last post by dojo
Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:07 pm
Welcome to the new TGB.tv Server

Last post by StinkyImp « Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:03 pm
Replies: 8
by holidayboy » Fri Jul 24, 2020 8:50 am

First post

Hi everybody.

If you're reading this post then you have arrived on our new server.

You should be able to post etc as usual - please contact me if you have any difficulties at holidayboy thegreenbutton.tv

Last post

I've disabled guest search for the time being - we will probably re-enable it at some point.

Thank you for re-enabling this! :clap:

8 Replies

19459 Views

Last post by StinkyImp
Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:03 pm
Server and forum upgrades - July 2020

Last post by KarterJK « Sat Jul 25, 2020 4:10 pm
Replies: 8
by holidayboy » Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:36 am

First post

Hi all,

After talking to our current hosts, a few upgrades are required in order to (hopefully) keep the site working well. :|

We're running on a server OS that is nearing end of support and there is also a newer version of phpbb that we'd benefit from as well.

It means that I'll have to take a...

Last post

I thought the only things holiday boy's did were to take holiday's

8 Replies

19308 Views

Last post by KarterJK
Sat Jul 25, 2020 4:10 pm
Site outage - May 2020 !

Last post by holidayboy « Mon May 11, 2020 2:09 pm

by holidayboy » Mon May 11, 2020 2:09 pm

Hi folks.

Just a quick apology for the recent site outages - our hosts are having issues unfortunately.

We'll keep an eye on things over the coming days / weeks and will look at other hosting solutions should it become necessary!

Stay safe everybody :thumbup:

0 Replies

7362 Views

Last post by holidayboy
Mon May 11, 2020 2:09 pm
Ceton Website Back Online

Last post by joeer77 « Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:11 pm
Replies: 9
by newfiend » Wed Oct 16, 2019 11:17 pm

First post

On a whim I checked Ceton's Website tonight and it's back online.
If you want or need to archive anything and you want it from their site now is your chance.
newfiend~

Last post

Thanks for posting. I downloaded all files, youtube links, etc last night as I plan to run my Ceton cards into the 2020s! My oldest Ceton card is over 8 years old and still running strong.

9 Replies

10389 Views

Last post by joeer77
Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:11 pm
Media Center Channels not Displaying (SOLUTION)

Last post by Krossphyre « Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:09 am

by Krossphyre » Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:09 am

About a week ago, Media center on Windows 7 stopped working for me.
Channels would tune. Everything appeared OK.
When any channel was selected though, I received a No Signal Message.
I checked my antennae and signal passed through to other devices.
I reinstalled windows and updated and the problem...

0 Replies

9395 Views

Last post by Krossphyre
Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:09 am
Change Time Scheduled Task Runs

Last post by garyan2 « Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:14 am
Replies: 1
by sptrainman » Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:36 pm

First post

Hi,
I would like to change the time that my scheduled task runs. Is there an easy way to do that? I am recording tennis right now from 3 am to 8 am and currently my scheduled task runs at 2:56 am. So the program times out and I have to import the mxf file manually every day now. I looked for a way...

Last post

You need to delete your current task and create a new task with the time you want.

1 Replies

9742 Views

Last post by garyan2
Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:14 am
Windows Media Center SDK shows up on GitHub

Last post by KevinRush « Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:33 pm

by KevinRush » Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:33 pm

Windows Media Center SDK shows up on GitHub
(link: bit.ly/2Xwp8Rc

0 Replies

3272 Views

Last post by KevinRush
Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:33 pm
HDHomeRun Premium TV Announced

Last post by Space « Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:26 am
Replies: 14
by RyC » Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:37 am

First post

From

Today SiliconDust announced they are launching a live TV streaming service with 45 channels for $35 a month. The service is said to be going live on August 18th 2018.

“Just like you can today, with your channels from your antenna, now you can also record episodes and season programs with...

Last post

Well, that's not good news. I hope SiliconDust can survive as a company after this.

14 Replies

6822 Views

Last post by Space
Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:26 am
Site outage - March 2019!

Last post by holidayboy « Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:25 pm
Replies: 2
by holidayboy » Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:02 pm

First post

Hi folks, sorry for the sudden downtime!

Due to our old hosts being fairly useless, we've had to move to a new provider!

I had to restore a database from 11.03.2019 from approximately 13:00 GMT/UTC.

If you posted after this time then unfortunately I don't have access to that data at this time -...

Last post

That looks a bit like me this morning to be fair - while I was flapping around trying to increase my ftp upload speed :)

Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

2 Replies

2207 Views

Last post by holidayboy
Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:25 pm
Ars Technica analysis of XBOX app usage when signed in Live

Last post by dejavux2 « Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:15 am
Replies: 3
by glugglug » Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:20 pm

First post

The numbers for Media Center (and many other apps) are impossibly low. Works out to between 1 and 2 360s in WMC on average at any given time across their sample that is supposed to include the majority of users. Also says the average time spent in the app is less than one minute per user in the 5...

Last post

I have 3 Xbox 360's running Media Center almost all day, every day.

3 Replies

3378 Views

Last post by dejavux2
Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:15 am
Spectrum a la carte "TV Choice"

Last post by cwinfield « Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:39 pm

by cwinfield » Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:39 pm

I have been eyeing my bill for a basic package of 200 mostly crap channels I never watch, 70/7 internet & HBO costing close to $140 bucks. Considered getting rid of HBO, when I saw this article .So my wife and I decided on 10 channels to keep, had to upgrade to 150/15Mb internet for the TV choice...

0 Replies

2136 Views

Last post by cwinfield
Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:39 pm
Microsoft discontinues song and movie data for WMC

Last post by DavidinCT « Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:08 am
Replies: 10
by dab2kab » Sun Jan 27, 2019 7:08 am

10 Replies

4460 Views

Last post by DavidinCT
Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:08 am
Ceton vs. Gibson Lawsuit

Last post by Sammy2 « Tue May 01, 2018 6:19 pm
Replies: 65
by IownFIVEechos » Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:32 pm
1

2

3

4
First post

Just saw this when I was searching if CETON was doing anything new at CES 2014.

and this

Someone was looking for a phone number before, perhaps this helps? Did not know about the Gibson stuff? Am I the only one?

Last post

Loki to the rescue!

How's your Loki working out? Mine has issues staying connected to the app and I end up having to use my trusty quick probe thermometer I keep in my BBQ Apron pocket. I sorta gave up on the Loki but still use the Echos but probably not for too much longer as I'm going to ditch...
65 Replies

29992 Views

Last post by Sammy2
Tue May 01, 2018 6:19 pm
My Intro - Using WMC with DirecTV

Last post by SebastopolSlim « Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:14 am
Replies: 2
by SebastopolSlim » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:35 pm

First post

Fairly late to WMC. Bought an HdHomerun a little over two years ago. Three computers running 8.1, one running 7, and one XBox 360, whose sole function in life is that of media extender.

Switched to DirecTV and recently got an Haupauge HDPVR2. Not as good a setup, but WMC will play .ts files just...

Last post

Thank you, Dave.

2 Replies

2811 Views

Last post by SebastopolSlim
Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:14 am
9000!

Last post by DavidinCT « Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:32 am
Replies: 1
by Scallica » Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:38 pm

First post

We currently have over 9000 registered members now! Unfortunately, the recent surge of registrations are mostly due to guide data outages. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

However, many thanks to those to participate here!

Last post

Wish there was more interest in using it and addons...

Awesome that it's 9K tho..

1 Replies

2426 Views

Last post by DavidinCT
Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:32 am
JonFincherMSFT leaving Microsoft

Last post by woodchuck « Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:19 pm
Replies: 8
by JonFincher » Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:46 pm

First post

Hi folks:

Today (3/17) is my last day at Microsoft. I don't know what will become of my current username - if I have to delete it, I'll be back as just plain JonFincher sometime next week.

I've let the remaining WMC and EPG owners here know how to get GreenButton - I don't know when or if someone...

Last post

Thanks Jon! MCE was something special. Thanks for making it so.

8 Replies

4994 Views

Last post by woodchuck
Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:19 pm
HDHomeRun DVR now supports protected (DRM) channels on XBox

Last post by Crash2009 « Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:43 am
Replies: 6
by mobilelawyer » Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:52 pm

First post

We've heard this before, but...

Some Windows 10 machines supported now, others to follow in next release, we are told!

Last post

Just thought of a couple more questions.

1) If you go to the IP address of your HDHR-3CC, what version of firmware are you using? (example... Version 20170302)

2) I heard rumor of others trying Plex and/or some other software as a DVR, heard any news as to how that is working out?

3) Has anyone...

6 Replies

6772 Views

Last post by Crash2009
Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:43 am
Xfinity app on Roku and Samsung TV to replace STB

Last post by HTBruceM « Thu Feb 09, 2017 3:06 am
Replies: 10
by HTBruceM » Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:06 pm

First post

So, this is what Comcast means when it was arguing against the latest FCC mandate to open up your STBs . The future is apps .

Last post

sports are almost unwatchable on it, not sure if you viewed any live sports on it.
Nope haven't seen sports on it. I'll try to check it out.

10 Replies

4929 Views

Last post by HTBruceM
Thu Feb 09, 2017 3:06 am
Intel's new NUC gets Kaby Lake CPU, 4K, and Thunderbolt

Last post by DavidinCT « Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:40 pm
Replies: 12
by Scallica » Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:31 pm

First post

Want.

Last post

Man on a Wire from 2008 I'll have to download the 3D version.

What do you think of this NUC? You have a 4 K Tv don't you. Would it be better than what you are using now? The only thing I have against the NUC's is that if they record protected on the server, they can only play their own recordings....

12 Replies

4140 Views

Last post by DavidinCT
Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:40 pm
Comcast replaces TiVo/Rovi with Gracenote for metadata

Last post by STC « Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:32 pm
Replies: 4
by STC » Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:45 am

First post

Yes indeed :D

Last post

^Looks like a Trump deal to me. Everything lost in the paperwork...who knows what is where...

Just add
sd buys EPG123
then
TMS buys sd

4 Replies

2472 Views

Last post by STC
Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:32 pm
I tried to move on, but I am back

Last post by 3rob3 « Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:21 pm
Replies: 10
by winterescape » Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:02 pm

First post

I tried to move on, while Christmas shopping I stumbled across a great deal on a OTA TIVO Roamio. It came with a lifetime guide subscription and appeared to be the way we should go. Many HTPC friends had long since moved on and were singing the praises of a commercial DVR. Channelmaster, TABLO or...

Last post

or keep both your tuners in in WMC and run the ServerWMC addon. Enable Live TV in Kodi and enable PVR-WMC client. This gives you live, recorded, guide, logos, scheduling all from within Kodi but occurring on the WMC machine (assuming your not copy-once flagged of course).

10 Replies

3792 Views

Last post by 3rob3
Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:21 pm
Goodbye to the best Media Center/DVR to date

Last post by adam1991 « Mon Dec 26, 2016 3:50 am
Replies: 5
by mcewinter » Wed Nov 02, 2016 3:36 pm

First post

I hope some of you hung on to your keys.

Last post

If it's not broken...

5 Replies

3790 Views

Last post by adam1991
Mon Dec 26, 2016 3:50 am
X-Box solution-listen up microsoft

Last post by adam1991 « Thu Oct 06, 2016 1:12 am
Replies: 11
by wingdam » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:33 pm

First post

All MS would have to do is build an add on box for the XBoxone that would take a couple of cablecards and a slot for a HDD, they already have playready and the guide. I would think that this could double XBox sales and put a serious hurt on TIVO.

Last post

Mine are now 5.5 years old, and quiet and clean as they day they were new.

11 Replies

3056 Views

Last post by adam1991
Thu Oct 06, 2016 1:12 am
Tivo in merger talks with Rovi!

Last post by kd6icz « Sat Sep 10, 2016 1:59 am
Replies: 39
by IownFIVEechos » Thu Mar 24, 2016 3:18 pm
1

2
First post

At least we know Tivo will keep getting guide data!

Last post

So will our guide data in WMC now say Portions of content provided by TiVo Corporation?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
39 Replies

8010 Views

Last post by kd6icz
Sat Sep 10, 2016 1:59 am
Plex DVR is here!

Last post by bob_p « Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:26 pm
Replies: 10
by Scallica » Thu Sep 01, 2016 4:22 pm

First post

No support for channels marked copy-once. :thumbdown:

Last post

After more carefully reviewing the Plex DVR info - it does appear that it isn't a tight integration, since Plex claims they may add support for other tuners in the future (Ceton?) - plus they are using Gracenote guide data - not Rovi. So this appears to be much more than just a front end to SD's...

10 Replies

3452 Views

Last post by bob_p
Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:26 pm
Windows 10 Upgrade Still Available

Last post by STC « Mon Aug 29, 2016 6:04 pm
Replies: 14
by STC » Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:39 pm

First post

It was pretty much a cert that MS would keep the upgrade going as a freebie past the deadline yesterday. It's now available in disguise (aimed at assistive tech users), but works for any upgrade path without assistive tech.

Last post

This was what I was attempting to portray, although I could have described my thoughts better and apologize for any misunderstanding...

MS are desperate to get the users.

14 Replies

3845 Views

Last post by STC
Mon Aug 29, 2016 6:04 pm
Silicondust released Xbox One/Windows 10 DVR app

Last post by bob_p « Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:36 pm
Replies: 17
by audinutt » Thu Aug 18, 2016 3:31 pm

First post

DRM is supported it appears.. It's app runs on w10 and tablets, looks like the future to me.

-Richard

Last post

Just verified, my Windows 10 app still can't watch the DRM channels.

And even if SD gets DRM working on Windows 10 or on Xbox One, it seems unlikely I'll get family support to use that instead of WMC. The lack of a program guide grid is a deal killer with the family, along with several of their...

17 Replies

3945 Views

Last post by bob_p
Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:36 pm
Microsoft software update breaks Windows 7 on some PCs

Last post by camelopardis « Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:15 pm
Replies: 5
by KevinRush » Thu May 05, 2016 9:35 pm

First post

Hello,

Has anyone had a problem with their HTPC because of this? See:
My HTPC has stopped booting and I'm looking into what the problem might be. I came across this article and thought that I would find it mentioned here on the The Green Button.

Maybe it''s unrelated?

Thoughts?

Last post

I now have a Windows server on my home lan running WSUS... no more WMC-breaking patches or Windows 10 surprise upgrades for me!

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

5 Replies

2323 Views

Last post by camelopardis
Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:15 pm
Tivo Hinting On Leaving Retail Business?

Last post by camelopardis « Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:47 am
Replies: 13
by choliscott » Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:47 am

13 Replies

3033 Views

Last post by camelopardis
Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:47 am
This Company Will Dominate the IPTV Revolution -- The Motley

Last post by adam1991 « Sat May 28, 2016 10:52 pm
Replies: 2
by CaliBroker » Fri May 06, 2016 2:15 am

First post

With all the talk of IPTV approaching, I found this to be very informative so I wanted to share

Last post

and now two years later, Netflix owns the streaming rights for Disney stuff.

World keeps on spinnin'.

2 Replies

1738 Views

Last post by adam1991
Sat May 28, 2016 10:52 pm
Verizon's Internet TV service may arrive in 2016

Last post by Sammy2 « Mon May 02, 2016 5:53 pm
Replies: 11
by Scallica » Mon Apr 18, 2016 4:58 pm

First post

Verizon is reportedly preparing a new TV service this year, one that’s vastly different from the current Fios TV offering. Beyond the new interface, Verizon’s service would also swap the underlying QAM video delivery technology for an IP-based solution.

Last post

It only ends the debate if you have no knowledge of what CableCard is all about.

FiOS allows you to use your own device with a CableCard because they are forced to do so by the US government. It is the law. If it wasn't for the law, I guarantee you that Verizon would not be offering you the option...

11 Replies

2743 Views

Last post by Sammy2
Mon May 02, 2016 5:53 pm
FCC Proposal to Unlock the Set-Top Box - Petition

Last post by KevinRush « Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:39 pm
Replies: 8
by vtools.elb » Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:05 pm

First post

Hello folks,

I got this in my email the other day and wanted to share it with you. It's from an organization called American Commitment and it warns Don't let Obama take control of your TV - Stop the cable box mandate. The site allows you to sign a petition. Here is the link:

Judge for...

Last post

Does anyone know of a legitimate way to support the effort by the FCC? Remember when we all were forced to rent our telephone from the phone company? When the laws changed and we were able to purchase our phones from many companies, phones improved. I think the same would happen for Cable TV.

8 Replies

2459 Views

Last post by KevinRush
Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:39 pm
Charter Communications merger with Time Warner & Brighthouse

Last post by Sammy2 « Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:16 pm
Replies: 3
by Sharks » Tue Apr 26, 2016 5:12 am

First post

I'm interested to see what you guys think of this deal and/or the limits that the FCC is imposing to allow the deal to go through?

Last post

I'm not sure but how is the merger holding that up? As a devoted WMC CableCARD user, I'm not sure how the cloud DVR will effect me and I prefer having control over the content I record to the highest extent possible. Other than CCI copy protected content, all my recordings are portable using Emby....

3 Replies

1502 Views

Last post by Sammy2
Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:16 pm
8000!

Last post by DavidinCT « Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:31 pm
Replies: 6
by Scallica » Tue Apr 12, 2016 12:19 pm

First post

We now have 8000 registered members! :clap:

Last post

Windows 11 with New & Improved Media Center coming soon?? :lol:

Would love to see that (and I am sure 1/2 of the people on this site would agree). Maybe they will, They have the plugins for the Xbox one and now that the Xbox one will run Windows 10, it could/should be fairly easy for them to PORT...

6 Replies

1770 Views

Last post by DavidinCT
Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:31 pm
SlySoft out, RedFox in!

Last post by webminster « Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:16 pm
Replies: 1
by webminster » Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:12 pm

First post

Interesting development if you use(d) AnyDVD for decrypting DVDs or Blu Rays. News that SlySoft abruptly shut down business, and the developers have reformed a company to continue operation. Haven't found a lot of detail yet.

Last post

More info on AVS Forums:

1 Replies

1302 Views

Last post by webminster
Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:16 pm
hack7mc.com is no more

Last post by mcewinter « Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:44 pm
Replies: 12
by DavidinCT » Tue May 26, 2015 4:08 pm

First post

Didn't see a thread on this. This was a big site with lots of downloads and themes for WMC and now it's gone. If you go to the main page, you will see domain for sale.

I noticed this a few days ago... IS the content stored anywhere else ?

hack7mc is another victim of the death of WMC :(

Last post

This should get you by...

12 Replies

4092 Views

Last post by mcewinter
Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:44 pm
Android TV N DVR function coming

Last post by kd6icz « Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:55 pm
Replies: 12
by christoph86 » Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:50 am

First post

Looks like Android N for Android TV will include DVR like function capabilities. This requires apps to include this ability, but if this happens, good bye HTPC. Nvidia Shield TV and HD Homerun with this capability would completely rid me of any need of HTPC and WMC.

Last post

Tivo has Plex. It even does 1080p on the Roamio Plex app now (used to be only Bolt Plex did 1080p, Roamio Plex did 720 - but an update changed that).
TiVo has PLEX? Hmmmm.... I didn't know that. I might just have to take a another look at TiVo. I could just convert my current WMC server to a...

12 Replies

2598 Views

Last post by kd6icz
Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:55 pm
Windows 10 will be an automatic “recommended” update in 2016

Last post by DavidinCT « Thu Mar 03, 2016 2:06 pm
Replies: 16
by glugglug » Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:04 am

First post

They must be confusing support calls from people looking to remove Windows 10 with those looking for the update.

Last post

There is a reg edit direct from Microsoft to disable OS upgrade.... It's listed here

and a perk,when I applied this KEY to WIndows 7, On MSN.com it no longer shows the Microsoft suggests Windows 10 pop ups all the time, MEGA annoying.

I am going to push this key out via group policy to all my...

16 Replies

3620 Views

Last post by DavidinCT
Thu Mar 03, 2016 2:06 pm
FCC to take aim at outrageous cable-box costs

Last post by DavidinCT « Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:22 am
Replies: 5
by Scallica » Wed Jan 27, 2016 4:59 pm

First post

A new proposal would open up pay TV programming to more devices, letting users avoid inflated rental fees.

Last post

It would be interesting if it does happen but, again what will happen from Microsoft ? Will they bring back WMC, or just try to make the Xbox one a full fledged cable box/DVR.

I would hope they DO have a PC option, as If they do it to the Xbox one, I need to have a bunch of external drives, or NAS...

5 Replies

1884 Views

Last post by DavidinCT
Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:22 am
JRiver Media Center Kickstarter for Copy Once Support

Last post by bob_p « Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:53 pm
Replies: 103
by gsr » Fri Nov 20, 2015 11:15 pm
1

2

3

4

5

6
First post

The people behind JRiver Media Center are looking to add support for Copy Once CableCard content and have started a Kickstarter project to fund the project. Their TV DVR functionality has come a long way recently and now has recording rules that make it a reasonable option to replace Windows Media...

Last post

I agree - if there was a competitive DVR solution, Ceton and SD would be selling more tuners - and it's the cablecard (or anything that replaces cablecards) tuners that are most likely to be the products that would have a longer term market - and to watch all of the subscribed channels (not just...
103 Replies

16443 Views

Last post by bob_p
Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:53 pm
Seagate slapped with a class action lawsuit

Last post by Crash2009 « Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:10 pm
Replies: 14
by Scallica » Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:24 pm

First post

Seagate slapped with a class action lawsuit over hard drive failure rates. The lawsuit cites high failure rates and negative consumer reviews for Seagate’s 3 TB consumer hard drives.

I only use Western Digital for non-SSD hard drives. All the Seagate drives I have owned have failed.

Last post

No, I mean I know when I bought them. Just not the details on when they failed with what exact context. I did not contact Seagate on the failures, meaning I don't have the date/context of failures the lawyers wanted.

Whether you do or you don't makes no difference to me.

14 Replies

2606 Views

Last post by Crash2009
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:10 pm
Ericsson announces intention to acquire FYI Television

Last post by RyC « Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:41 am
Replies: 4
by mike_ekim » Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:31 pm

First post

FYI Television is the company that provides guide data for SiliconDust's DVR software.

Last post

Mediaroom still powers U-verse TV here, but AT&T has said they want to move over to DirecTV's set-top-box platform/software at some point

4 Replies

1249 Views

Last post by RyC
Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:41 am
Skylake and newer CPUs/HW will only be supported on Win 10

Last post by werds « Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:18 pm
Replies: 7
by Ed » Sat Jan 16, 2016 2:00 am

First post

Keep this in mind - if your HW fails in the future - if you can't/don't get something that's Broadwell or lower generation - you won't be able to use(?)/receive OS updates Windows 7/8.1 with it. Would also mean there's no reason for HW manufacturers to make drivers for 7/8.1 with newer HW going...

Last post

Yea, saw that earlier elsewhere... Well with them moving away from WMC with Xbone - I figured I could move through it... with them, keeping WMC out of Win10... I was annoyed but was like MEH, I could still use Win7 until it dies... with this, they have put an falsely created expiration date on...

7 Replies

1767 Views

Last post by werds
Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:18 pm
Comcast Mpeg-4 transition 29/59 bug fix?

Last post by tzr916 « Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:37 pm
Replies: 9
by soapdishbandit » Wed Aug 19, 2015 11:39 pm

First post

With the Comcast HD Enhanced switch-over expected to happen before the end of 2015, anyone know if switching to Mpeg-4 will fix the 29/59 1080i bug? Anyone in the Atlanta or Sacramento markets have first hand experience?

Doing some experimenting, I've finally figured out that the bug does not...

Last post

Just got the letter , says converting around middle of November here. I will be able to check for 29/59 and post results.

First impressions based only on two mpeg4 recordings and brief look at live tv from IDHD, which is now mpeg4:
- able to play back on PC, ceton echo, and xbox360.
- file size...

9 Replies

2862 Views

Last post by tzr916
Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:37 pm
Apple TV now supports HD Homerun

Last post by Mpgrimm2 « Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:00 am

by Mpgrimm2 » Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:00 am

Apparently the Apple TV supports HD Homerun Prime, extend, and it's standard tuner...

Not saying it's a Media Center replacement, but it has potential.

0 Replies

1184 Views

Last post by Mpgrimm2
Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:00 am
DSTAC provides recommendations to FCC ahead of schedule

Last post by mike_ekim « Fri Nov 20, 2015 5:56 pm
Replies: 4
by mike_ekim » Sat Aug 29, 2015 6:59 pm

First post

Yesterday the Downloadable Security Technology Advisory Committee (DSTAC) gave their recommended software-based options for securing MVPD video content on retail devices. This was ahead of the September 4th deadline. The recommendations aren't public yet, so I'm not really sure if this qualifies as...

Last post

Followup: I don't follow a lot of politics, and cable TV (soon to be IPTV) isn't the most important aspect of our lives, but it's amazing how we are on the edge of a technological shift and most people aren't aware of the law change that made t possible. It was actually against the law for these...

4 Replies

1698 Views

Last post by mike_ekim
Fri Nov 20, 2015 5:56 pm
Vote up XB1 extender functionality here

Last post by bob_p « Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:51 pm
Replies: 131
by glugglug » Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:13 am
1

…

3

4

5

6

7
First post

Saw this posted in a thread about XBOX One's lack of MCE support on the XBOX Live forums. Adding Media Center Extender functionality is now the #2 most popular suggestion, and supposedly the suggestion box is monitored by MS. You can vote for the same thing 3 times - I'm pretty sure this group...

Last post

Since Microsoft has stopped selling the WMC app for Windows 8 and 8.1, seems unlikely they would do anything to add the Xbox 360 extender to Xbox one.

Rather than doing anything to expand support for the WMC Extender app, it's more likely Microsoft will do something that will cause that app to...
131 Replies

29399 Views

Last post by bob_p
Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:51 pm
7000 Members!

Last post by marjiea1 « Sun Aug 30, 2015 6:59 pm
Replies: 6
by Scallica » Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:00 pm

First post

We now have 7000(+) members! :thumbup:

Last post

Is this because Microsoft so completely and utterly bungled the EPG change that people came here to complain? :-D

In a word - YES

6 Replies

1657 Views

Last post by marjiea1
Sun Aug 30, 2015 6:59 pm
CableCARD Deployments Creep Past 53M

Last post by glugglug « Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:56 am
Replies: 12
by kd6icz » Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:14 am

12 Replies

2890 Views

Last post by glugglug
Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:56 am
BIG NEWS! Xbox one to become a DVR!!!!

Last post by Ed « Mon Aug 10, 2015 3:40 am
Replies: 60
by makryger » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:47 pm
1

2

3

4
First post

Finally, our dreams of a center for our media may be revived within Microsoft.

Xbox is already a bluray player, gaming system, internet stranger and media streamer. Now it will be a dvr, getting is as close to something akin to media center again. It is OTA AT the moment, but hopefully if they...

Last post

Only if you had Windows 7 or 8.1 w/WMC, and it isn't free anymore if you do a clean install, even after getting it for free after initially upgrading from what I've read.
60 Replies

10057 Views

Last post by Ed
Mon Aug 10, 2015 3:40 am
Xbox One to play select Xbox 360 games - Future extender?

Last post by mike_ekim « Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:26 pm
Replies: 44
by STC » Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:27 pm
1

2

3
First post

WMC extender code maybe?

Last post

Following up on my own post: I'm doing a bit of pre-purchase research. It seems a MCE PC can be hooked up to the XBox One's HDMI in, and the Kinect's IR blaster will control MCE. I.e. the XBox One's media remote will power on a TV, change an AV receiver's volume, control Netflix/Amazon/Hulu, and...
44 Replies

6782 Views

Last post by mike_ekim
Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:26 pm
Vote now !!! mediacenterdontdie.com

Last post by mceguy... « Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:19 am
Replies: 7
by DanB_DE » Wed May 20, 2015 11:18 am

First post

Hi MC Community !

Windows Media Center (WMC) has to stay in Windows 10.

Only the force of the community can change the actual state, help us to rescue the Windows Media Center, NOW!

Sign the Petition and put a Pin with your opinion on our Wall:

– Tell us why WMC should not die
– Tell us how YOU...

Last post

I don't really want to be a downer, but MS doesn't care about this community. It's pretty much proven with all the polls entered by community users to give us WMC or extender capabilities on the xbone... These polls were the the top voted polls on MS's own sites, and they still didn't receive any...

7 Replies

2661 Views

Last post by mceguy...
Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:19 am
Now that WMC is officially dead, what about guide data?

Last post by CyberSimian « Fri Jun 12, 2015 5:31 pm
Replies: 47
by CXK » Sun May 03, 2015 11:42 pm
1

2

3
First post

I've known for a while Microsoft wasn't in to Media Center anymore. But now that its officially dead, is there a chance they'll stop supporting the guide data? Does that rely on Microsoft? Or can we use a third party service?

Last post

I was getting the no information , but only for some channels - ISTR that Ch4 had data, BBC4 didn't.
If your recollection is correct (EPG data present for Channel 4 HD , but missing for BBC4 HD ), you may need to rescan your tuners.

The first HD MUX that was introduced included four of the major...
47 Replies

9319 Views

Last post by CyberSimian
Fri Jun 12, 2015 5:31 pm
XBOX One now has OTA TV tuner support for US and Canada

Last post by Diverge « Thu May 21, 2015 1:51 am
Replies: 17
by Ed » Wed Apr 08, 2015 2:03 pm

First post

Only works with this bad boy:

rOlkCTwduHg

Last post

I don't understand this step backwards.....

Microsoft needs to stop thinking what could we do next , and look at what they already have.

This is seriously a step backwards.

MS loves going backwards... Instead of HDMI-CEC, we get IR blasters. And instead of cablecard tuner support (because like...

17 Replies

4256 Views

Last post by Diverge
Thu May 21, 2015 1:51 am
Pandora 10-foot experience

Last post by GnatGoSplat « Thu May 14, 2015 3:14 pm
Replies: 59
by makryger » Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:07 am
1

2

3
First post

Pandora just released a new interface that is made for TVs. Information can be found at tv.pandora.com. Unfortunately, at the moment, it's only available on the xbox and ps3... can someone figure out how to get this website on our HTPCs so we can use it too?

Last post

all my songs have started skipping to next track after about one minute. I emailed the developer to see if he would mind taking a look at it. I think it has the potential to be great, just need some work.

I installed McPandora from the link you posted earlier. I don't have the skipping problem...
59 Replies

12699 Views

Last post by GnatGoSplat
Thu May 14, 2015 3:14 pm
PlayReady 3.0

Last post by STC « Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:49 pm
Replies: 4
by cwinfield » Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:43 am

First post

Anybody catch these articles on hardware based 4K DRM?

Last post

They control it in a similar fashion to the person you mention. It needs to be affordable to third parties for it to blossom. Presently it's too costly IMO.

4 Replies

1712 Views

Last post by STC
Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:49 pm
HDR Kickstarter is doing well, let MS know we want WMC back!

Last post by mike_ekim « Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:27 pm
Replies: 4
by DavidinCT » Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:28 pm

First post

I sent a tweet to a bunch of people. With the HDhomerun product doing well so far on Kicstarter, I think MS should know that WMC could be successful of redone...

Re-tweet ! Maybe someone will read it...

Last post

Why would I ask Microsoft? It's like asking an old girlfriend to come back to you, when another one is knocking on your door. You cry But I love WMC! Sorry bud. Windows. Does. Not. Love. You.

Meanwhile: companies like SIliconDust WANT to give us cablecard/OTA DVR capability. They WANT to support...

4 Replies

2167 Views

Last post by mike_ekim
Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:27 pm
Official HDHomeRun Live TV plugin for Kodi (XBMC)

Last post by mike_ekim « Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:03 pm
Replies: 1
by Ed » Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:24 pm

First post

Gotta love what SiliconDust is doing in furthering their support on multiple platforms/devices.

inb4 'but for copy-freely only' :P

Last post

Yup, SiliconDust definitely has great long-term product support.

1 Replies

1490 Views

Last post by mike_ekim
Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:03 pm
Media Browser will become Emby

Last post by crawfish « Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:02 am
Replies: 5
by Scallica » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:52 pm

5 Replies

1838 Views

Last post by crawfish
Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:02 am
Sling TV on Xbox One

Last post by mcewinter « Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:54 pm
Replies: 2
by miracleed » Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:49 am

First post

anyone think this might be a step pushing microsoft to revisit microsoft home and media center as a viable avenue of research and support?

Last post

I think it's a step pushing Microsoft AWAY from media center. The future is Internet streaming TV and all the tools are already there for it to happen. Why would Microsoft invest any more resources into a project centered around TV tuner cards?

Because everything available in SlingTV resides in...

2 Replies

1139 Views

Last post by mcewinter
Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:54 pm
Playstation Vue: Internet TV with DVR for $50/mo

Last post by makryger « Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:54 pm

by makryger » Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:54 pm

Looks like there is another player in the expanding streaming-TV realm. Playstation Vue gives you a core set of channels for $50, with the ability to time-shift and keep recorded TV for up to 28 days. The interface looks fairly nice too. One account will work with three playstatins. It sounds like...

0 Replies

984 Views

Last post by makryger
Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:54 pm
Google Will Open Source SageTV Software

Last post by werds « Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:43 am
Replies: 15
by werds » Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:33 pm

First post

Google Will Open Source SageTV Software - Missing Remote

Last post

Interesting.....wish Microsoft would do the same.

Here's a uservoice request to open source Media Center:

Added my 3 votes!

15 Replies

3770 Views

Last post by werds
Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:43 am
HTPCs in the News - Samsung Smart TVs with Ears

Last post by JTScribe « Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:41 pm
Replies: 15
by miracleed » Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:57 pm

First post

I read this in my Google feed today. Was nice to see HTPC being spoken of in the present.

Last post

How does it differentiate from dialogue in the movies or shows you're watching?

I'd hate to get raided by a SWAT team because I was watching Criminal Minds or something.

15 Replies

2373 Views

Last post by JTScribe
Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:41 pm
Microsoft abruptly dumps public Patch Tuesday alerts

Last post by newfiend « Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:43 am
Replies: 2
by Scallica » Sun Jan 11, 2015 4:23 pm

First post

For the first time in a decade, Microsoft today did not give all customers advance warning of next week's upcoming Patch Tuesday slate. Instead, the company suddenly announced it is dropping the public service and limiting the alerts and information to customers who pay for premium support.

Last post

So I was right.. Google code isn't flawless either..
newfiend~

2 Replies

1604 Views

Last post by newfiend
Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:43 am
6-Tuner HDHRP is coming!

Last post by UCBearcat « Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:25 pm
Replies: 35
by makryger » Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:30 pm
1

2
First post

It looks like Silicondust is planning on release a real 6-tuner HDHomerun Prime (rather than just stacking two 3-tuner models into one, and making you buy two cable cards with two outlet fees). The best part? That it will cost a mere $150. The 3-tuner model will apparently be permanently brought...

Last post

So, it's been a whole year since this thread (and the announcement of a 6-tuner prime) was created. The assumed target date of sometime in 2014 has come and gone. CES 2015 has just finished up, and we have another fresh article from a tech site indicating that they got the low-down scoop from the...
35 Replies

7809 Views

Last post by UCBearcat
Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:25 pm
Intel's HDMI Windows on a stick

Last post by Cryofax « Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:49 pm

by Cryofax » Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:49 pm

This looks promising. I wonder how well it would run WMC perhaps with an external hard drive. Comes with Windows 8.1 but I suppose you could install Windows 7 if need be...

0 Replies

1181 Views

Last post by Cryofax
Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:49 pm
Blu-ray 4K is officially called Ultra HD Blu-ray

Last post by DavidinCT « Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:44 pm
Replies: 1
by Ed » Wed Jan 07, 2015 3:14 am

1 Replies

965 Views

Last post by DavidinCT
Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:44 pm
Happy New Year

Last post by boogmeister1 « Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:00 pm
Replies: 1
by Dkeyguy1 » Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:20 pm

First post

Happy New Year everyone!
:mrgreen:
May your Media Centers stream and play throughout the year!

Last post

Right back at ya!

Happy New Year!

1 Replies

843 Views

Last post by boogmeister1
Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:00 pm
Netflix shutting down API

Last post by LuckyDay « Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:57 pm
Replies: 6
by makryger » Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:31 pm

First post

Does this affect the Media Center Add in?

Last post

Why would them stopping the public API affect the Microsoft implementation of the app in WMC? This affects smaller 3rd party apps that are made to access Netflix content.

6 Replies

3014 Views

Last post by LuckyDay
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:57 pm
Hauppauge asks for continued open market for CableCARD

Last post by mike_ekim « Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:28 pm
Replies: 23
by Brainsuck » Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:54 pm
1

2
First post

An open letter to Hauppauge TV tuner users

Hauppauge has been supporting TV tuners in Windows Media Center for over
10 years. Our tuners allow users of Windows Media Center in Windows XP, 7 and 8 to watch and record their favorite TV programs, a feature which I personally use every day and find...

Last post

I'm petty we can kiss Hulu, Netflix, Amazon and other Video Steaming service Playon, Plex, etc, etc good bye why well that easy those content provider do not want shear profit with other online video distribution...
Agreed, we are already seeing the transition with CBS and HBO. Those networks have...
23 Replies

4548 Views

Last post by mike_ekim
Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:28 pm
Sony Looking To Include Microsoft’s DRM ‘PlayReady’ In PS4

Last post by mike_ekim « Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:14 pm
Replies: 3
by MinistryOfMagic » Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:48 pm

First post

I found this on gamingbolt.com.

I sure hope this means we will soon be able to use our PS4, PS3 or Vita as a MediaCenter Extender.

For those of you who are unaware, PlayReady is a content protection solution from Microsoft. The technology enables encryption and Digital Rights Management. The...

Last post

Many services (such as Netflix) use playready.

Some interesting reading...things that make you go hmmmm....

3 Replies

1569 Views

Last post by mike_ekim
Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:14 pm
SAD NEWS: pcmediacenter.com.au closing down

Last post by 3rob3 « Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:42 pm
Replies: 8
by aanda6 » Wed Oct 22, 2014 2:46 am

First post

Unfortunately for us Media Center enthusiasts still left Down under, our fantastic media center forum is closing down. Hopefully the moderators here will open a section for Australia and the members that are now homeless and wandering the web searching for a new home can be welcomed to the...

Last post

I went to Made for Media Center recently looking for an RSS reader and it appears to be defunct too :(
Seems to be working now. Maybe it was just temporary.

8 Replies

2391 Views

Last post by 3rob3
Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:42 pm
Windows 9 to be unveiled September 30?

Last post by Scallica « Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:17 pm
Replies: 11
by JTScribe » Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:21 pm

Any rumors as to whether or not it has Media Center? I don't have much hope . . .

11 Replies

2822 Views

Last post by Scallica
Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:17 pm
6000 Members!

Last post by mark1234 « Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:28 pm
Replies: 2
by Scallica » Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:16 am

First post

TGB.tv now has 6000 registered members! :thumbup:

Last post

TGB.tv now has 6000 registered members! :thumbup:

Wow!

There's life in Media Centre yet!

Congratulations to all at TGB.

2 Replies

947 Views

Last post by mark1234
Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:28 pm
Leaked Windows 9 screenshots

Last post by adam1991 « Tue Sep 16, 2014 1:00 am
Replies: 11
by Scallica » Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:12 pm

11 Replies

2392 Views

Last post by adam1991
Tue Sep 16, 2014 1:00 am
WD (HGST) announces 10TB Helium Drive

Last post by mike_ekim « Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:46 pm
Replies: 2
by Scallica » Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:43 pm

First post

Western Digital's (WD) HGST subsidiary today announced it has added 8TB and 10TB hard drives to its HelioSeal product line, which hermetically seals in helium in order to reduce internal drive friction and power use.

Last post

Write once, read many... Sounds ok for HTPC use. It seems geared toward archival use. I recall companies like facebook wanting this kind of storage, where photos are saved once and never edited so frequent rewrites aren't required.

2 Replies

1076 Views

Last post by mike_ekim
Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:46 pm
Tivo Mega

Last post by STC « Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:53 pm
Replies: 7
by cwinfield » Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:11 pm

First post

Anybody have any thoughts about this? IMO anybody that has half a brain will not buy this.

Last post

^ Well it would only require 1xCableCard as it stands I suppose...

7 Replies

1614 Views

Last post by STC
Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:53 pm
Tivo Wants Aereo's Customers

Last post by crawfish « Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:18 pm
Replies: 8
by miracleed » Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:47 pm

8 Replies

2081 Views

Last post by crawfish
Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:18 pm
U.S. House votes to kill CableCARD mandate!

Last post by blueiedgod « Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:39 pm
Replies: 45
by milli260876 » Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:53 pm
1

2

3
First post

doesn't make good reading for our US chums...

Last post

I ALWAYS provided/owned my modem as I was not willing to pay $7 per month FOREVER!!!!
I pay $3.00 per month to rent my modem. It has been replaced 4 times in the past 7 years because it failed (lightning strikes or whatever). So, I effectively paid $63 for each modem, and each time it failed I got...
45 Replies

7592 Views

Last post by blueiedgod
Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:39 pm
Microsoft announces Xbox One TV tuner for Europe

Last post by MrNorth « Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:26 am
Replies: 11
by Ed » Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:32 pm

First post

C'mon ATSC for America

Last post

To be honest, the console launched less than a year ago. In a perfect world, it (and likely the PS4) would have stayed in development for another year or so, but that doesn't really happen anymore. Personally, I think they're doing a heck of a job with the monthly updates, and while I don't use...

11 Replies

2511 Views

Last post by MrNorth
Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:26 am
Microsoft Announces XBox One!

Last post by MrNorth « Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:50 pm
Replies: 165
by kingwr » Tue May 21, 2013 5:35 pm
1

…

5

6

7

8

9
First post

Whitten: Raw power with 8GB of RAM in Xbox One. Blu-ray drive, and native 64-bit architecture, all while silent.

Sign me up!

I know it's easy to be swayed by a reveal presentation, but this is what I always thought what AppleTV would be able pull-off.

They just need to explain how the TV works...

Last post

For me this tuner is totally useless since it doesn't come with a CI+ slot for the card. Freeview in Sweden really sucks.

Once again MS, you miss the target. Sure, freeview is much better than the crappy HDMI IR-blaster crap, but if you are going to do something, why not go all the way and do...
165 Replies

22529 Views

Last post by MrNorth
Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:50 pm
Verizon FiOS getting faster upload speeds

Last post by Ed « Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:33 am
Replies: 7
by Scallica » Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:30 pm

First post

In a rare show of generosity from an Internet service provider, Verizon plans to boost FiOS upload speeds to match customers' download speeds at no extra charge.

Last post

Right; it's not like cloud backup solutions are popular today (OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, CrashPlan, etc). Or, people (up)streaming/uploading video (Twitch, Youtube, vlogs, video podcasts, etc). Both of those are upload bandwidth intensive activities that are in no way popular with...

7 Replies

1768 Views

Last post by Ed
Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:33 am
Microsoft to layoff 18,000 employees

Last post by oakley516 « Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:32 pm
Replies: 41
by Scallica » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:41 pm
1

2

3
First post

Microsoft shuts down Xbox Entertainment Studios video team as part of layoffs.

One of the first casualties of Microsoft’s massive layoffs will be the company’s Xbox Entertainment Studios, the company said, although some of its flagship entertainment offerings will remain.

Last post

Well, I don't know anything about Nadella. I just feel sorry for 18K people who are losing their jobs. The corporations in America are becoming a big problem. I disagree with the SCOTUS. Corporations are not people and money is not speech. If that's the case, then We, the people has been hijacked...
41 Replies

5276 Views

Last post by oakley516
Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:32 pm
No-IP has been taken down by Microsoft!

Last post by barnabas1969 « Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:00 pm
Replies: 13
by barnabas1969 » Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:13 pm

First post

I received the following message From No-IP.com in my Spam folder (Gmail). Good thing I checked spam, because I was trying everything to figure out why I couldn't connect to home from work today. It should not have gone to spam. Here's the text of the message:

We want to update all our loyal...

Last post

If you have an Asus router you can get a free DDNS through them.
Yep, I know. My new router is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

13 Replies

3107 Views

Last post by barnabas1969
Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:00 pm
Aereo's Day in Court

Last post by Ed « Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:25 pm
Replies: 16
by IownFIVEechos » Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:49 pm

Here is the latest on Aereo's future.

16 Replies

3602 Views

Last post by Ed
Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:25 pm
Net Neutrality Demystified

Last post by newfiend « Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:00 pm
Replies: 4
by newfiend » Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:36 pm

First post

I'm sure most of you have heard of Net Neutrality. I think this video breaks it down the best into terms that everyone can understand. It really is a must watch..
I'm still laughing...
newfiend

Last post

Heh... And the FCC Server went down.. Hmm.. Wonder how many people are excited about Net Neutrality?? lol

4 Replies

1793 Views

Last post by newfiend
Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:00 pm
Microsoft to lift Gold-live requirement for new Xbox

Last post by blueiedgod « Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:24 pm
Replies: 39
by adam1991 » Tue May 13, 2014 4:56 pm
1

2
First post

So there'll be an XBox Lite that will stream Netflix without Gold, and I read another article this morning that MS is considering dropping the Gold requirement for streaming in general .

Keeping my fingers crossed that they will indeed drop the Gold requirement for Netflix streaming, although I...

Last post

Netflix has been working all weekend. Without Live Gold account.
39 Replies

5999 Views

Last post by blueiedgod
Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:24 pm
CableCARD no longer required legislature

Last post by werds « Sat May 31, 2014 4:22 pm
Replies: 94
by bernie_xg » Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:48 pm
1

2

3

4

5
First post

Is anyone more familiar with this this .
It looked to me like the they are considering ending the legislature that mandates that Cable Companies provide a CableCard option.

Thoughts? More information?

The draft legislation may seek to renew STELA for five years and eliminate CableCARD...

Last post

If the integration ban is repealed, cable operators will still be required to supply CableCARDs for third-party set-top boxes.

Forgive me if I'm not understanding, but doesn't this address the main concern over this bill -- whether the cable companies will still be required to supply CableCARDs...
94 Replies

13711 Views

Last post by werds
Sat May 31, 2014 4:22 pm
Comcast to Cord Cutters...

Last post by JTScribe « Sat May 24, 2014 7:57 pm
Replies: 82
by miracleed » Thu May 15, 2014 3:05 pm
1

2

3

4

5
82 Replies

8745 Views

Last post by JTScribe
Sat May 24, 2014 7:57 pm
Microsoft buys Green Button

Last post by blueiedgod « Fri May 09, 2014 2:44 pm
Replies: 8
by christoph86 » Fri May 02, 2014 9:09 pm

First post

Sorry, couldn't resist posting this. They bought the company Green Button out of New Zealand.

Last post

I wonder if the current executives even know of the green button that Microsoft had before.

8 Replies

2678 Views

Last post by blueiedgod
Fri May 09, 2014 2:44 pm
The original GB is now gone

Last post by Jimmersd « Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:47 pm
Replies: 65
by vanpsmtg » Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:21 pm
1

2

3

4
First post

I have been visiting the old GB site (Windows Experts Community) and as of this morning it is now being re-directed to Microsoft Community and the list of topics does not even include Media Center.

Last post

MS heavily contributed to the failure of the original GB by hiding the content behind the user name/password requirements. I rarely use MS live except in the most dire circumstances and was only deflected from using their incarnation of the GB because of this.
65 Replies

8233 Views

Last post by Jimmersd
Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:47 pm
DynDNS to begin charging

Last post by KevinC25 « Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:53 pm
Replies: 24
by KevinC25 » Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:49 pm
1

2
First post

Like many other users, I have been using DynDNS for free to communicate with my HTPC for Ceton MMC. I see DynDNS will no longer be providing free service after May 8. Is anybody using an alternative free service they recommend?

Last post

I have used darktech.org (free) for several years.

darkteck or dtdns.com looks good. Do they require you to do anything regularly to keep the free account active, like no-ip requiring you to log in once a month? It wasn't clear to me from their website. Thanks!

Not to my knowledge, I use a...
24 Replies

3411 Views

Last post by KevinC25
Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:53 pm
Time Warner Cable Streaming Box $99.00

Last post by Just13d « Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:24 pm

by Just13d » Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:24 pm

Anyone see this?

0 Replies

881 Views

Last post by Just13d
Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:24 pm
Streaming Services - FCC sets new rules

Last post by STC « Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:40 pm
Replies: 2
by STC » Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:25 pm

2 Replies

1112 Views

Last post by STC
Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:40 pm
Windows 8.1 Update April 8th

Last post by JohnW248 « Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:16 pm
Replies: 31
by IownFIVEechos » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:40 pm
1

2
First post

Just as you upgrade your XP machine to a newer version on April 8th you can apply the latest patch to your windows 8.1 machine. One thing that looks cool is the compression for the tablets.

Last post

Anyone notice WMC changes with the MS update on Apr 8 for Win 8.1?

I had lost the Win 8 MC machine (with the update to 8.1 from 8.0) in my shared recorded tv on Win 7 machines on my network, but after the the Apr 8 update (I think it did it) the Lenovo Laptop is now back with its recordings under...
31 Replies

5065 Views

Last post by JohnW248
Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:16 pm
The Heartbleed Bug

Last post by STC « Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:30 pm
Replies: 2
by IownFIVEechos » Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:55 pm

First post

Many people here may use OpenSSL so I figured I would share this info.

Last post

The plus side to all of this stuff is that a lot of compromised accounts will get their passwords reset by the owners as the world's population goes into mass hysteria.
By that I mean accounts where the owner doesn't know they've been compromised (prior to Heartbleed).

This is a good thing for the...

2 Replies

1012 Views

Last post by STC
Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:30 pm
Amazon unveils the FireTV

Last post by Crash2009 « Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:19 am
Replies: 21
by IownFIVEechos » Wed Apr 02, 2014 3:33 pm
1

2
First post

Well does not look like anything special? Am I missing something here?

Last post

This article seems to suggest that 'side-loading' is okay on this device. Shows how they put XBMC onto it. Looks like fun doesn't it. Fire is on Fire! We all know 5 is your favorite number. Just get one or two to start with.

Looks like Live TV works.....
21 Replies

3878 Views

Last post by Crash2009
Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:19 am
Plex app is coming to the xbox one

Last post by newfiend « Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:29 pm
Replies: 2
by IownFIVEechos » Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:44 pm

First post

Looks like the media is getting to the xbox one, one way or another. Hoping MediaBrowser follows.

Last post

I'm sure it will, I know the MB3 team has been wanting to get on as many platforms as possible and the XB1 would be a great addition. Its just a matter of time if PLEX can do it I am sure the MB team will too.

2 Replies

1338 Views

Last post by newfiend
Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:29 pm
MediaBrowser 3 Live TV added to Roku Channel

Last post by IownFIVEechos « Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:32 pm
Replies: 7
by IownFIVEechos » Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:21 pm

First post

I am not sure how I missed this? Published March 31st. I figure others may have not heard about it either. But looks like LIVE TV has been added to the client in the official release now. Anyone try it yet? How is it going?

Last post

Great thanks guys. I will see how it goes.

7 Replies

3497 Views

Last post by IownFIVEechos
Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:32 pm
Xbox One Media Remote leaked

Last post by mdavej « Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:20 pm
Replies: 4
by Polen » Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:10 pm

First post

I wonder if this means that Media Center app in the future.

Last post

FWIW, the Harmony profile for Xbox One has the following functions:

0-9, enter
vol up, vol down, mute
channel up/left bumper, channel down/right bumper
power toggle, power on, power off, standby
menu
up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, right arrow
ok
view
play/pause, play, pause, rewind, fast fwd,...

4 Replies

1513 Views

Last post by mdavej
Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:20 pm
Archival Discs to replace Blu-ray

Last post by IownFIVEechos « Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:29 pm

by IownFIVEechos » Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:29 pm

Sony is reinventing the disc once again.

0 Replies

885 Views

Last post by IownFIVEechos
Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:29 pm
Amazon increases PRIME membership by $20

Last post by werds « Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:39 am
Replies: 4
by IownFIVEechos » Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:46 pm

First post

The bad news just keeps rolling along for us media lovers.

Last post

According to the email I got today my Prime price won't increase until July 14, 2015. I'm not even sure I'll be alive then. :D

Weird the text of my email was telling me that the cost is increasing starting July 10th 2014 for me :(

Yes I order a lot on Amazon but it still hurts to fork out a...

4 Replies

1450 Views

Last post by werds
Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:39 am
DVDFab Shut Down by Feds

Last post by werds « Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:32 am
Replies: 6
by TheOsburnFamil » Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:41 am

First post

U.S. Court Orders Seizure of “DVD Ripping” Software Domains and Funds

Alternative sites available with other urls...

Very interesting news... So much for FairUse.

Last post

Well that just made things interesting. Will their changing to a Chinese TLD do anything to keep them up and running or just delay the inevitable? I ask since their .cn site is accessible...

From DVDFab .com to DVDFab .cn
To every single person in DVDFab Team, March 10, 2014 is a gloomy day, as...

6 Replies

2559 Views

Last post by werds
Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:32 am
The Kaleidescape Cinema One

Last post by Doctor Feelgood « Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:44 pm
Replies: 5
by IownFIVEechos » Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:53 pm

First post

Their is always this option right?

Last post

I would like to know the market for this, because I'll gladly sell a clone for half the price and make out well... Even if I only sell 1 a month.

My kids were watching a movie at their cousin's house the other weekend (with a tradititional DVD player) and I think it was the first time they ever...

5 Replies

1289 Views

Last post by Doctor Feelgood
Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:44 pm
Vbox Vhome Gateway DVR

Last post by smcmillan2 « Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:07 pm
Replies: 5
by Benbern125 » Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:43 am

First post

Well, it probably doesn't play copy once content and the interface doesn't look very good, but a least it has a cablecard slot!

Last post

For instance, the Nintendo fusion rumors have been saying cablecard slot as well. I'm not getting my hopes up though that it will do anything close to what we're all looking for.
From the source:
* CAM Module and smart card are not provided by VBox, V@Home supports standard Pay-TV CI module....

5 Replies

1420 Views

Last post by smcmillan2
Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:07 pm
Comcast to aquire Time Warner for $45B

Last post by RyC « Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:13 pm
Replies: 22
by Scallica » Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:02 pm
1

2
First post

Comcast on Thursday will announce its intent to acquire Time Warner Cable in a $45 billion deal that will combine the two biggest cable companies in the United States.

Last post

I don't think there are, I think that's one of their arguments for the merger
22 Replies

3028 Views

Last post by RyC
Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:13 pm
HP Bringing Back Windows 7 'By Popular Demand'

Last post by DigitechMediaTV « Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:38 pm

by DigitechMediaTV » Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:38 pm

Windows 7 Reborn?

0 Replies

1133 Views

Last post by DigitechMediaTV
Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:38 pm
Seagate to product 5TB hard drive next year

Last post by Scallica « Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:08 pm

by Scallica » Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:08 pm

Seagate on Monday announced that it has sold more than 1 million drives using a new recording technology that will offer consumers 5TB hard drives next year and possibly 20TB drives by 2020.

0 Replies

871 Views

Last post by Scallica
Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:08 pm
HBO GO app coming soon for PS3/PS4

Last post by Scallica « Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:27 am

by Scallica » Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:27 am

HBO CEO Richard Plepler announced that HBO and PlayStation have partnered to offer the popular HBO GO app − first on PlayStation 3, with PlayStation 4 to follow.

0 Replies

889 Views

Last post by Scallica
Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:27 am
CES 2014 is here!

Last post by Embiggens « Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:17 pm
Replies: 3
by makryger » Tue Jan 07, 2014 2:49 am

First post

Post your favorite/coolest home theater and tech of the 2014 show!
(Bonus points if you find something made for Windows Media Center!)

I see a 77 OLED from LG that bends on command... whoa.

Last post

There was a tweet from missingreport about something possibly from plex and silicondust.. but so far haven't seen any update on it. Anyone know anything?

That would be an intriguing partnership.

3 Replies

1489 Views

Last post by Embiggens
Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:17 pm
5000 Members!

Last post by newfiend « Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:31 pm
Replies: 3
by Scallica » Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:51 pm

First post

TGB.tv now has 5000 members!

Last post

Nice!

3 Replies

1079 Views

Last post by newfiend
Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:31 pm
SSD manufacturer OCZ filing for bankruptcy

Last post by barnabas1969 « Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:37 pm
Replies: 2
by Scallica » Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:56 pm

First post

OCZ was one of the first companies to produce and aggressively market enthusiast-targeted consumer SSDs. As solid state disks rose in popularity, OCZ was seen as a lower-cost alternative to Intel's own high performance (and high-priced) drives. However, a long string of failures across several of...

Last post

Glad I chose Crucial instead of OCZ. It was a close choice back when I bought them.

2 Replies

1290 Views

Last post by barnabas1969
Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:37 pm
Netflix TV gets major overhaul

Last post by STC « Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:41 pm
Replies: 17
by Scallica » Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:48 am

First post

Netflix users who stream video to their televisions will be seeing a major overhaul in the next few days.
The company has announced what it's calling the biggest update ever for its more than 40 million streaming customers, rolling out a more visually rich design that will be the same regardless of...

Last post

^ Or even give options to control view type and include a text detail listing.

17 Replies

3088 Views

Last post by STC
Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:41 pm
Panasonic ends Plasma TV production

Last post by milli260876 « Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:46 pm
Replies: 18
by Scallica » Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:36 pm

First post

After the heartbreak of losing Pioneer's excellent Kuro line, Panasonic's plasma displays were the last bastion of hope for plasma TV enthusiasts, but now even they are going extinct. Panasonic today confirmed a Reuters report from earlier this month that it is exiting the plasma TV market with...

Last post

Isn't this all the EU's fault because plasma is so eco unfriendly?? Or is that an urban legend?!? Lol

18 Replies

2986 Views

Last post by milli260876
Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:46 pm
cetoncorp.com offline

Last post by erkotz « Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:56 pm
Replies: 6
by dabretty » Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:56 pm

First post

I can't say I've looked at their website in a while, but noticed this is offline today. I'm not really sure if this means anything ...

Last post

Our webhost had a problem with one of their upstream providers. See the status from yesterday at

Sorry, no conspiracy here :-P

Any idea why we do not see twitter feeds in the twitter section of the home page? Also the FAQ on the echo still talks about windows8 compatibility. Glad to hear all...

6 Replies

1757 Views

Last post by erkotz
Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:56 pm
News update: Steve Ballmer retiring soon

Last post by STC « Sat Sep 14, 2013 2:36 am
Replies: 12
by makryger » Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:33 pm

First post

Just read that the ceo of Microsoft is retiring... given the direction Microsoft has been going, I think this may be a good thing. Maybe someone will revive Windows media center after all? :)

Last post

Oh what the heck. Here's some more. Skip to 1:42.
e8M6S8EKbnU

12 Replies

2050 Views

Last post by STC
Sat Sep 14, 2013 2:36 am
AnyDVD HD Defeats Cinavia!

Last post by tony_park « Fri Aug 16, 2013 2:58 pm
Replies: 4
by newfiend » Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:59 am

First post

More proof that you can encrypt all you like, but if it can be encrypted ..Someone will come along and Reverse engineer it.. ;)
newfiend~

Last post

We hit the problem with one of our recent blu ray purchases, which meant uninstalling the latest v5 version of TMT and going back to the last pre-cinavia version... lets say the wife wasn't happy with the time delay!

4 Replies

2592 Views

Last post by tony_park
Fri Aug 16, 2013 2:58 pm
US Court of Appeals Vacates FCC Plug and Play Order

Last post by richard1980 « Sun Aug 04, 2013 3:37 am
Replies: 29
by richard1980 » Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:17 am
1

2
First post

On January 15, 2013, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit vacated the entire FCC Plug and Play agreement (and the subsequent modifications) because (in the Court's opinion) the FCC lacked the authority to adopt the encoding rules included in the Plug and Play agreement. The entire agreement...

Last post

Again, note the difference between an access control and a copy control. DVDs and Blu-rays do not contain access control (aside from the shrink-wrap on the outside of the case). An access control would be just that...something to control your access to the content (such as a password that you have...
29 Replies

4503 Views

Last post by richard1980
Sun Aug 04, 2013 3:37 am
Latest Death of 3D TV

Last post by barnabas1969 « Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:10 am
Replies: 9
by bobbob » Fri Jul 05, 2013 1:48 pm

First post

i see the latest death of 3D tv has been announced, in the UK at least

all good news. quality over gimmicks please

Last post

My TV uses active glasses. I convinced the salesman to include four pairs of glasses for free. The deal included a 3D Bluray player also, and I got the whole package for about 20% off retail price of the TV alone. Then, I bought three more pairs of the glasses on e-Bay for about $40.00 each. I also...

9 Replies

1773 Views

Last post by barnabas1969
Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:10 am
Trouble downloading guide listings

Last post by erkotz « Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:17 am
Replies: 1
by stevethebrain » Thu Jun 20, 2013 3:16 pm

First post

what is W7MC sys. tray icon?

I'm having difficulty downloading the TV guide listings how long does it usually take?
I don't have cable so there's not alot of channels.
first W7MC message a download of the latest guide listing is currently in progress click OK
Next message click W7MC sys. tray icon...

Last post

Make sure your PC's clock and time zone are set correctly. If they are, try re-running TV setup.

1 Replies

570 Views

Last post by erkotz
Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:17 am
Amazon STB?

Last post by ucfknight « Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:15 pm
Replies: 3
by nick » Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:09 pm

First post

Rumors are that Amazon might introduce a STB. Maybe Android? Could Amazon be working with Ceton to create the Q replacement??

Last post

Amazon is a retail store. They aren't interested in making a device that allows you to access free TV. They want you to buy their device and then keep buying more stuff from them.
Their electronics products (e-readers, tablets) are designed so that you buy your content from Amazon. I would expect...

3 Replies

1194 Views

Last post by ucfknight
Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:15 pm
MS looking to sell MediaRoom

Last post by richard1980 « Mon May 06, 2013 4:26 pm
Replies: 10
by makryger » Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:47 pm

First post

Media room i would have thought is a good steady source of income for Microsoft... Too bad they're selling it. MediaRoom, for those new to the HTPC world, used WMC as a basis for MediaRoom.

Obligatory another nail in the coffin for media center discussion... Go!

Last post

Even the US guide data isn't as good as it could be. As an example, WMC routinely records random episodes of MythBusters because Discovery Channel listings are frequently missing episode-specific information. Even when there is episode-specific information, there are still other guide data problems...

10 Replies

2117 Views

Last post by richard1980
Mon May 06, 2013 4:26 pm
4000 Members!

Last post by richard1980 « Sun May 05, 2013 1:28 pm
Replies: 5
by holidayboy » Sat May 04, 2013 11:06 am

First post

Just a quick post to acknowledge that we've hit 4000 members!

A big thanks to all of you for being part of this community, without you we'd have a pretty lonely site :D

Last post

I've been here off and on, but I've been busy with work so that has taken up a lot of my time.

5 Replies

1148 Views

Last post by richard1980
Sun May 05, 2013 1:28 pm
Logitech's next generation of Harmony

Last post by mdavej « Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:02 pm
Replies: 9
by makryger » Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:20 pm

First post

The smarthub connects via wifi, rf and Bluetooth. I'll have to read more, but i wonder if this can connect to the HTPC without an IR blaster? Sounds promising.

Last post

I'm not condoning the use of iRule or recommending it. I'm just saying it does IP control for all devices that support it.

9 Replies

1560 Views

Last post by mdavej
Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:02 pm
Netflix Plotting Move to HTML5 Video

Last post by makryger « Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:17 pm
Replies: 1
by werds » Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:04 pm

First post

So my question is, what does that mean for Netflix access inside WMC (I assume the current app would no longer be supported because it is silverlight...

Last post

Hopefully someone will come up with an alternative media center add-in that uses html5. Plus, i assume they'll want to make it touch friendly (and by extension, maybe remote friendly?)

Although based on what the article suggests, they are still a long way away from having a solution.

1 Replies

844 Views

Last post by makryger
Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:17 pm
Logitech to sell off Harmony division

Last post by mdavej « Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:54 pm
Replies: 12
by staknhalo » Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:42 am

12 Replies

2421 Views

Last post by mdavej
Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:54 pm
internet TV plugin to be discontinued by Microsoft

Last post by tpedwards « Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:04 am
Replies: 35
by staknhalo » Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:46 pm
1

2
First post

After an update on my media centers last night, this is displayed when you enter the internet TV app:

For those across the pond, I believe this was called the MSN Player or something. I never used it too much, but did on occasion. Sucks to see it go :/

You guys at Ceton don't have to worry...

Last post

But you cannot access or control Beyond TV from an XBOX 360. In order to access your content from BeyondTV you have to have a full PC at each monitor. With WMC, I can have 5 XBOXs scattered about the house besides the TV where the lone Ceton InfiniTV 4-equipped PC is located.

It was painful at...
35 Replies

11693 Views

Last post by tpedwards
Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:04 am
Intel exits the desktop motherboard business

Last post by STC « Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:15 pm
Replies: 1
by Scallica » Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:08 pm

First post

After some 20 years of selling branded desktop motherboards, Intel will begin exiting this portion of its business, Intel spokesman Dan Snyder has told PCWorld. The Santa Clara chip giant will begin the retreat from desktop motherboards as soon as its next-generation Haswell CPU ships, and plans to...

Last post

Intel Server boards are great.

I'll be sad to see them leave desktop but hope they continue the with server.

1 Replies

842 Views

Last post by STC
Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:15 pm
CES 2013: What's exciting you?

Last post by STC « Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:09 pm
Replies: 33
by makryger » Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:07 am
1

2
First post

Alright, so there may not be a whole lot of WMC news this year, but that doesn't mean we can't get excited about the latest and greatest technology!

What's exciting me at this years CES?
1) New technologies that improve phone battery life. Like the Sofant SmartAntenna and Sharp's new IGZO display...

Last post

Oh #1 thing thus far::: New legos

I grew up on Lego Technical :D
*this was before Mindsrorm existed

I focused on bridge design a lot. Really made the cogs turn.

now I just burn them hah! :D
33 Replies

4213 Views

Last post by STC
Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:09 pm
Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft

Last post by mark1234 « Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:01 am
Replies: 5
by Venom51 » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:49 am

First post

This should tell you just about how well Windows 8 is going...

Last post

Thinking about it, I'd even say that MSFT gave us what we needed while Google and others gave us what we didn't know we wanted.

I like that. You can add Apple to the same pile as Google as well.

5 Replies

1829 Views

Last post by mark1234
Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:01 am
THREE THOUSAND! HO HO HO!

Last post by newfiend « Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:05 am
Replies: 8
by STC » Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:37 pm

First post

3000tgb.png
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the forum,
Not an enthusiast was peeping, not even lithium.

But then something happened, something unexpected.
More TGB members were redirected.

They found a new home- TGB.tv!
A place where their DVR dreams are set free.

Now we have...

Last post

LOL.. Nice work STC.. And Lithium.. I think it's safe to say your a staple here...heh. Merry ChristmasKwanzaaHanukkah everyone... =)

It's the only place I can indulge my Media Center addiction. I've never met a single user.
Ya but you have been around the forums for quite some time. As have most...

8 Replies

2685 Views

Last post by newfiend
Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:05 am
No more LOUD commercials!!

Last post by foxwood « Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:16 pm
Replies: 5
by newfiend » Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:53 pm

First post

Thank God for this .. My Polk's Thank You!!
newfiend

Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

Last post

I don't know if they use (or will use) the same ploy in North America or anywhere else, but there you go. I thought it was extremely dodgy anyway :) That's exactly what they've been doing in the US. The new CALM Act is supposed to address this anomaly, by requiring that the subjective loudness...

5 Replies

2318 Views

Last post by foxwood
Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:16 pm
BBC's Red Button service gets a makeover

Last post by mark1234 « Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:05 pm
Replies: 2
by mark1234 » Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:10 pm

First post

The BBC is giving its Red Button service a makeover which it hopes will make the service fit for the next generation of internet-connected TVs.

It enhances the traditional Red Button service by bringing TV, news, sport, radio and weather together on the big screen enabling you to:

•Discover...

Last post

I think the existing services are staying, this is an extra thing for more capable internet connected STBs and TVs.

2 Replies

1417 Views

Last post by mark1234
Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:05 pm
Nintendo TVii- a DVR for everyone?

Last post by Motz « Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:13 pm
Replies: 10
by makryger » Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:30 pm

First post

Intriguing news regarding the new Nintento Wii U- it will include DVR functionality, where you input your username and password from your cable company, and it will populate with your DVRed shows... I wonder how this will work. It's certainly an interesting new way of eliminating some Set Top boxes...

Last post

So it's not TVii yet, but you can setup your WiiU to control WMC:

10 Replies

2482 Views

Last post by Motz
Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:13 pm
Microsoft developing 'Cloud TV'

Last post by makryger « Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:28 pm
Replies: 1
by staknhalo » Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:54 am

First post

Will be interesting to see what comes of this.....of course will be Windows 8 store and 360 only most likely.

Last post

Keep in mind that the IEB includes mediaroom- so they could just be looking for someone else to work on that.

1 Replies

1165 Views

Last post by makryger
Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:28 pm
Delta DVR

Last post by adam1991 « Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:23 pm
Replies: 33
by duncane » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:38 pm
1

2
First post

via Ian Dixon @

Last post

DANG it!

;-)
33 Replies

5698 Views

Last post by adam1991
Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:23 pm
Amazon gets Epix video rights to challenge Netflix

Last post by richard1980 « Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:17 am
Replies: 1
by Scallica » Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:57 am

First post

After Netflix decided that holding the exclusive rights to Epix was no longer worth the cost, Amazon.com pounced on the opportunity to expand its Internet video service. Amazon.com Inc. says its Internet video library for customers of its Prime shipping service will now be stocked with more than...

Last post

I'll stick with my subscription to Epix that comes bundled with my subscription to Encore. At least that way I can continue to get the content in HD and Dolby Digital 5.1.

1 Replies

723 Views

Last post by richard1980
Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:17 am
Google buys Motorola Mobility

Last post by STC « Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:10 pm
Replies: 20
by staknhalo » Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:33 pm
1

2
First post

So I'm sure most of you have heard by now that Google bought Motorola Mobility. The main reason for this was acquisition of patents for the mobile phone market. But Motorola Mobility is also the division that controls/makes the Cable TV/set top boxes. This and the acquisition of Sage TV has me very...

Last post

Hmm, I wonder what knock off effect that will have on all Motorola head-ends and subscribers with Motorola equipment. Evidently years away before any impact to us but still worrisome.
20 Replies

2955 Views

Last post by STC
Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:10 pm
Samsung told to pay Apple $1bn

Last post by bmblank « Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:24 pm
Replies: 15
by STC » Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:22 am

First post

Nothing like a hard kick to the you-know-whats.

If you wanted a Galaxy, best start looking :)

Last post

I just think its funny cause i used to work at a small company that had a patent on the capacitive touch screen technology that apple uses. I know there was a lawsuit, but i was just an engineer so i don't know how that went. I know i never heard anything about it outside of working there though.

15 Replies

1935 Views

Last post by bmblank
Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:24 pm
BIG NEWS: TGB.tv and Ceton Partnership!!!

Last post by barnabas1969 « Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:31 pm
Replies: 18
by STC » Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:04 pm

First post

Welcome to our new Ceton Section!

Words from Ceton Corporation
When the Ceton Companion mobile apps launch at the end of this month we will provide a full setup guide, knowledgebase, FAQ and the overall great support that we’re known for. We’ll be delivering support for the Companion a bit...

Last post

I was actually just joking. I didn't mean to imply that Ceton's selection process was not random or fair.
Understood.

18 Replies

5971 Views

Last post by barnabas1969
Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:31 pm
TDL usergroup and #raspberryjam

Last post by holidayboy « Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:35 am

by holidayboy » Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:35 am

The TDL usergroup event is less than a month away now folks:

0 Replies

719 Views

Last post by holidayboy
Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:35 am
TWO THOUSAND!

Last post by trooper11 « Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:48 pm
Replies: 4
by makryger » Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:01 pm

First post

TGB.tv has hit another huge milestone: We now have 2000 members! Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. And just as important as the number of members, is that we have a forum that continues to garner more activity and more hits every day. But there's still room for additional growth!...

Last post

Congrats, here is to another 2000 new members!

This is a great community that fills a big void. Ive gotten a lot out of the discussions that have gone on here.

4 Replies

1571 Views

Last post by trooper11
Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:48 pm
Amazon Instant Video now on Xbox 360

Last post by JTScribe « Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:20 pm
Replies: 6
by Tracer » Tue May 29, 2012 8:53 pm

First post

Amazon announced today that Amazon Instant Video is now available for the Xbox 360. This does require Amazon Prime and Xbox Live Gold.

Dear Customers,

You can already stream Prime Instant Videos on your Kindle Fire, your PlayStation 3, your Roku, and hundreds of other TVs, Blu-ray players, and...

Last post

No, not exactly instant , but pretty darn fast. You install Amazon Unbox on your Media Center PC, specify the directory where the videos will be saved, and then point Media Center to the same location for videos .

Then, you login to Amazon on your PC/laptop/tablet/whatever, choose a movie/show,...

6 Replies

2009 Views

Last post by JTScribe
Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:20 pm
Introducing Microsoft "Surface" 1st Win 8 Tablet MS Made!

Last post by Venom51 « Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:42 pm
Replies: 20
by newfiend » Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:09 am
1

2
First post

MS finally entered the Tablet Market with its own hardware..the Surface. More Info here:

From Engadget:
Here at its mysterious, last-minute press event in Los Angeles, Microsoft just confirmed it will sell its own Microsoft-branded Windows 8 RT tablet under the Surface badge. Measuring just 9.3mm...

Last post

no disagreement venom but you're in the minority here and this forum already only represents a tiny fraction of PC users.

Do I qualify for some form of gobernment assistance? :D
20 Replies

3307 Views

Last post by Venom51
Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:42 pm
XBOX 360 new pricing model

Last post by newfiend « Wed May 09, 2012 1:00 am
Replies: 24
by makryger » Mon May 07, 2012 6:00 pm
1

2
First post

Microsoft is now offering a new pricing model for an XBOX 360. For $100, you get the XBOX 4GB console with kinect. What's the catch? You are required to purchase an XBOX Live subscription for $15 per month for two years. That's $460 over the course of two years.

So how does that compare to the...

Last post

I thought about this as well.. I think if i wanted to add another xbox as an extender I woulf just save up the cash and buy it outright instead of using this new price model. It's a extra $100 over the 2 year period which in light of things isn't a huge amount.. but it could buy you a couple games...
24 Replies

3726 Views

Last post by newfiend
Wed May 09, 2012 1:00 am
1500 Members!

Last post by newfiend « Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:15 pm
Replies: 3
by Scallica » Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:34 pm

First post

Many thanks to all for their participation!

Last post

Wow.. how far we have come. Glad to see the site is growing still. :D It's worked out well IMO. Thanks to all that helped create the site and gave us all a new home. :thumbup:
newfiend~

3 Replies

1478 Views

Last post by newfiend
Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:15 pm
Ceton MegaQ sneak peak

Last post by barnabas1969 « Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:06 pm
Replies: 17
by erkotz » Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:00 am

First post

Thought you guys might like to see our newest blog entry at

Last post

Erkotz,

How long have the UCrypt devices (with Ceton technology) been in service in the field?

The reason I ask is because you wrote if you have ever seen premium HD in a hotel, they are most likely using our product . That would suggest that Ceton has had the CableCARD tuners for a long time. It...

17 Replies

3462 Views

Last post by barnabas1969
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:06 pm
Microsoft and TiVo agree to drop ongoing patent suits

Last post by bmblank « Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:40 pm
Replies: 5
by mcewinter » Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:07 pm

First post

Microsoft and TiVo agree to drop ongoing patent suits.

Last post

I see hacking a Tivo to put in comskip. Nice.

5 Replies

1480 Views

Last post by bmblank
Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:40 pm
Reycom to Release Media Center Set-top-box in US

Last post by newfiend « Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:47 pm
Replies: 27
by newfiend » Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:35 am
1

2
First post

More info on this at
newfiend~

Last post

Ok.. Thought I might have to come up to Canada and straighten you out...whew...lol

Sent from my SGH-i937 using Board Express
27 Replies

5214 Views

Last post by newfiend
Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:47 pm
The next generation of TVs: 0 Bezel, ultra thin

Last post by barnabas1969 « Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:54 pm
Replies: 15
by makryger » Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:27 am

First post

Not sure how excited people get about the look of their televisions, but for someone who can't tell the difference between 120 hz and 240 hz tvs, and doesn't particularly care for 3D, I get excited about the technologies that move TV ever closer to blending into our walls.

Here's one TV from LG...

Last post

I have to agree that I like having some sort of frame around my TV. The Samsung PN64D8000 plasma I just bought has about a 1 inch bezel, and that's fine with me.

The TV is only about 1 inch thick also, which is pretty cool. That's not as thin as some of the LCD TV's that are coming out, but thin...

15 Replies

3268 Views

Last post by barnabas1969
Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:54 pm
Glasses Free 3DTV!

Last post by barnabas1969 « Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:37 am
Replies: 2
by makryger » Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:59 am

First post

I was never a big fan of 3D... mostly because the glasses were a hassle and I didn't like paying an extra $3 at the movie theater for the extra dimension. Well, both of those problems have been solved with Toshiba's autostereoscopic 4k 3d TV. I am happy to report that our old friend Ben Drawbaugh...

Last post

Pretty interesting stuff. It would be nice to see it first hand. I just bought an active 3D plasma and I love it. The glasses don't bother me at all. If everything was filmed in native 3D (with actual 3D cameras and not converted from 2D), I'd want to watch just about everything in 3D.

I'm sure...

2 Replies

1101 Views

Last post by barnabas1969
Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:37 am
New FCC rule regulates TV commercial volume

Last post by barnabas1969 « Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:47 pm
Replies: 12
by newfiend » Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:10 am

First post

The Federal Communications Commission has passed a new regulation known as the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM). The new measure aims to combat obnoxiously loud television commercials, an issue we have all likely experienced firsthand.

More info here:
Glad to see this is...

Last post

If I could, I'd drop ESPN in a heart beat to save $5/month. I couldn't give a rat's rear-end about sports, so why should I have to pay for it?

12 Replies

2186 Views

Last post by barnabas1969
Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:47 pm
1000 Members!

Last post by newfiend « Mon Dec 26, 2011 7:39 pm
Replies: 2
by holidayboy » Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:17 am

First post

Hi folks, we've hit another milestone - 1000 members! :clap: (Welcome to tgb Smooks!)

A big thankyou to everybody who comes here to help, chat, or just to look around.

It's thanks to you that we keep growing into a more and more useful resource for Media Center users.

Here's to a very happy...

Last post

Wow.. That's awesome news! The site is growing, and getting better. We have a great community here. Much thanks goes to all the members here that contribute on a regular basis! Its feeling more and more like our old GB! Well done everyone!! Lets keep it growing!

Sent from my SGH-i937 using Board...

2 Replies

891 Views

Last post by newfiend
Mon Dec 26, 2011 7:39 pm
AMD Shifts Focus to Mobile Market

Last post by Venom51 « Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:26 am
Replies: 2
by Scallica » Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:16 pm

First post

AMD is shifting competitive focus away from Intel in the PC market; will focus on the mobile market.

Last post

And if they bring some almost up to par hardware as they have done in the Intel/AMD CPU fight they will end up with the same results.

2 Replies

1033 Views

Last post by Venom51
Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:26 am
Media Center shout-out in Windows Commercial

Last post by newfiend « Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:14 pm
Replies: 4
by makryger » Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:32 am

First post

A brief mention of a DVR in your PC...but a mention nonetheless!

Last post

LOL

Sent from my Windows Phone 7 using Board Express

4 Replies

1487 Views

Last post by newfiend
Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:14 pm
Xbox Companion app for WP7 shown off at Nokia World

Last post by milli260876 « Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:24 pm
Replies: 1
by newfiend » Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:35 pm

First post

So.. Has Microsoft finally seen the light? Are they actually working on connectivity between ecosystems? YES.. This has been a problem for years and i think they are finally figuring things out.. Check the link above.. Watch the videos.. Really cool stuff if you have a Win Phone and X-BOX... Now.....

Last post

Lets be honest, XBOX live integration in Windows 8 is the new mediacenter isn't it???
stick a TV tile in the PC version and we're there...?!?!?!?

1 Replies

1105 Views

Last post by milli260876
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:24 pm
600 Members - already!

Last post by STC « Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:41 am
Replies: 10
by holidayboy » Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:21 pm

First post

Hi all.

We promise that we don't intend to post everytime we gain another 100 members!

Having said that, we gained the last one hundred members in less than a month, that deserves a quick mention surely?....

Thanks to all of our members for choosing to hang out here :)

Last post

It looks like the big 8 wont be part of the 27 day loop :)

10 Replies

1782 Views

Last post by STC
Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:41 am
The Future of Microsoft.. Three Screens and a Cloud

Last post by brantmacga « Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:48 pm
Replies: 1
by newfiend » Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:15 pm

First post

Looks like It's all finally going to come together...Here is to hoping.
newfiend~

Last post

the xbox companion app sounds pretty cool. there was a video on xbox live recently that was showing the new dashboard and they showed a short clip of this app in the commercial. looks nice.

1 Replies

983 Views

Last post by brantmacga
Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:48 pm
XBox TV

Last post by LuckyDay « Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:18 pm
Replies: 18
by kingwr » Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:48 pm

First post

Media Center received a mention in a recent news story regarding the forthcoming XBox TV:

But can Xbox TV succeed where Apple TV, Google TV and many others have failed -- including Microsoft, with Windows Media Center?

I appears at least CNN considers Media Center a failure.

Last post

This is a compliment to cable TV

Hey, cable TV! How are you? Man, you're looking good--did you drop some weight? And who does your hair? That's a fantastic look for you. Is that a new sweater?

Lol, nice.

18 Replies

2415 Views

Last post by LuckyDay
Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:18 pm
TDL live stream

Last post by mark1234 « Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:33 pm
Replies: 3
by holidayboy » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:25 pm

First post

Anybody else here heading over to TDL to watch Ian live on the streaming webcam?

Fun for the whole family.

Do I need to get out more?.......

Last post

I meant the last one, but as I did pop in for a while, it ended up being for both of them :)

3 Replies

1082 Views

Last post by mark1234
Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:33 pm
MediaRoom for Media Center still Alive!

Last post by makryger « Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:58 pm

by makryger » Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:58 pm

Apparently Mediaroom 2.0 for Media Center (Code Name Monaco) is still in development. Good news for all you ATT Uverse subscribers... maybe you can find a use for your HTPC after all!

0 Replies

1100 Views

Last post by makryger
Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:58 pm
SEWELL Inject IR Over HDMI for Remote Controls

Last post by hotbuddha « Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:46 am
Replies: 5
by newfiend » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:31 pm

First post

The Sewell InjectIR extends the signal from your remote controls (for Blu-Rays, DVRs, set-top boxes, etc.) by sending the remote control's IR (infrared) signal over your HDTV's existing HDMI cable.

The Problem

When you install your HDTV on a wall, or when you wish to hide your video source...

Last post

What we need is a device driver that injects the HDMI-CEC commands at the PC end (HDMI-CEC is serial after all), and sends them to other HDMI-CEC devices.

I would love to be able to control my amp and TV from the PC over HDMI. Imagine using it to wake the amp and TV and set the right sources,...

5 Replies

2790 Views

Last post by hotbuddha
Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:46 am
FIVE HUNDRED!

Last post by newfiend « Mon Aug 29, 2011 3:43 am
Replies: 1
by makryger » Mon Aug 29, 2011 1:59 am

First post

We've hit a huge milestone everybody!

Some messages from the staff here:
I'm amazed that this forum has grown to such a remarkable size in less than three months. We've managed to prevent some of our most valuable posters from dissapearing, bring in some new enthusiasts, and grab some SageTV...

Last post

I think we all owe you a huge amount of gratitude for helping us keep the community together. I have nothing against WEC. I just really hate what they did to the original GB. It lost its community feeling.. Here we have that feeling again and I can see by the member count that you did the right...

1 Replies

759 Views

Last post by newfiend
Mon Aug 29, 2011 3:43 am
400 !

Last post by DHarper40 « Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:44 am
Replies: 3
by STC » Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:55 am

First post

Pow!

Kaboom!

Thanks everyone for getting us to a magical 400 members. We couldn't do this without you all. Here's to the next 100 :D

Last post

Havent been on much lately due to work, but congrats on the 400.

3 Replies

2944 Views

Last post by DHarper40
Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:44 am
Netflix raising prices again.. Time to adjust your plan?

Last post by Scallica « Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:53 pm
Replies: 10
by newfiend » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:46 pm

First post

Netflix once again is raising prices for their DVD + Streaming plans from 9.99 a month to @ 15.00 a month..
Read more here

Sent from my WP7 using Board Express

Last post

Streaming only is reasonable price wise but selection wise doesn't make much sense.

I agree. The selection is dismal. Until the selection improves, I will be canceling the streaming component of my plan.

10 Replies

1763 Views

Last post by Scallica
Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:53 pm
300 !

Last post by STC « Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:10 pm
Replies: 6
by STC » Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:30 pm

First post

Oh yes indeed,

We now boast a blood spattering 300+ members. Thanks to all who have joined! We couldn't do this without you!

But wait!
Do you know any friends who use MC and don't know about us? Please spread the word! There's a whole World out there that don't know about TGB.tv.
This site...

Last post

THIS IS TGB!!!! (.tv)
:D

6 Replies

2750 Views

Last post by STC
Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:10 pm
Xbox IPTV: The end of Media Center?!

Last post by gofeet « Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:14 pm
Replies: 16
by makryger » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:49 pm

First post

It ain't TGB until you have the obligatory is this the end of media center? Thread!

But seriously, WMC had one thing going for it no matter what other people threw at it- an awesome user interface for DVRing. Now Xbox IPTV could completely supplant the role of the HTPC. And the fact that it is...

Last post

My line on this is that MC is a finicky thing and often throws curved beans into the mix. It's an enthusiasts product rather than a plug and play stb. Maybe with W8 embedded things will change.

It depends on how deep you want to go with it. For the average user's requirements, I think that it's...

16 Replies

2652 Views

Last post by gofeet
Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:14 pm
Here's one for you. Just an image, no words needed...

Last post by STC « Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:27 am
Replies: 12
by STC » Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:42 pm

12 Replies

2077 Views

Last post by STC
Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:27 am
TGB topic on the Entertainment2.0 podcast

Last post by lithium630 « Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:39 am
Replies: 15
by holidayboy » Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:20 am

First post

Josh doesn't seem too keen on our little site, still any publicity is good publicity I guess!?

Last post

I don't want to spoil it for you :)

Just listened to the podcast. That was anti-climatic. :)

15 Replies

2456 Views

Last post by lithium630
Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:39 am
I've just wrote a post about your new forum site!

Last post by Bababohigh « Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:39 am
Replies: 7
by cw-kid » Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:39 pm

First post

Take a look here or here , we need more members on here, which is why I posted this.

Last post

+1. Thanks for the post, I just registered today and wouldn't have found it otherwise. I was a newbie on the old TGB site and lost interest with the transition to the new ms format. Looking forward to this again and thx to those who put it together.

Paul

7 Replies

1722 Views

Last post by Bababohigh
Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:39 am
thoughts on the rumor:Apple to manufacture a TV

Last post by sgtpokey « Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:14 am
Replies: 11
by sgtpokey » Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:40 pm

First post

Any thoughts on the rumor of apple getting into the TV business, as in selling an actual TV? ( )

Seems to me that once again Microsoft is first in a potential market, has little success, and then eventually someone else overtakes them with an ecosystem done right just as microsoft gives up on the...

Last post

Microsoft have some vision but no direction or ability to pull it all together. I don't think Microsoft will ever catch up with Apple in the consumer market place, they always seem to behind now.

I'm actually hopeful that Windows 8 will be starting some kind of better unified strategy. I'm also...

11 Replies

1997 Views

Last post by sgtpokey
Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:14 am
SageTV bought by Google

Last post by Fleadh « Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:50 am
Replies: 16
by makryger » Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:08 am

First post

Now this is an interesting development... it looks like GoogleTV is going to be competing with WMC a bit more directly now. I wonder what this means for the HTPC universe...

Last post

Im the same, I kinda didnt like it at first but was going to give it another try, now glad I didnt.

16 Replies

2782 Views

Last post by Fleadh
Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:50 am
200 Members!

Last post by abobader « Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:25 pm
Replies: 5
by STC » Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:58 pm

First post

Fantastic. Welcome newcomers, old TGB'ers and cloaked MS employees! (watch those IP's eh?!) All welcome here :D

Last post

+3 Hope all to the best :)

5 Replies

1402 Views

Last post by abobader
Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:25 pm
The Media Center Blog

Last post by makryger « Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:16 pm
Replies: 1
by cw-kid » Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:11 pm

First post

Hi

Shameless plug here for my blogs, for those that don't know me I am one of the Media Center MVP's (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) recently renamed to Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP - catchy title I know!

You can see my original blog here on Blogger.com or just Google media...

Last post

Thanks for the info! We actually have a link to TDL at the bottom of the main page.

1 Replies

973 Views

Last post by makryger
Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:16 pm
100 Members!

Last post by StumpyBloke « Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:59 pm
Replies: 18
by StumpyBloke » Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:51 pm

First post

Nice one that man :)

Last post

I wasn't around back then, but I suspect Steve happened....
You could be right. Obviously I don't know the guy but for some reason I really dislike him!! I think it may be all the rumours of him being a bully that maybe seeded my thoughts!

18 Replies

2644 Views

Last post by StumpyBloke
Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:59 pm
Media Center is Dead, Long live Media Center

Last post by BuellPilot « Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:00 am

by BuellPilot » Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:00 am

So WIndows 8.

No doubt we all watched the preview videos of the Windows 8 tablet interface, and seen the music, pictures and video tiles, and how they look very familiar.

So with a new Windows 8 large UI do we need a dedicated Media Center application. If there was a tile that ran the TV app and...

0 Replies

1343 Views

Last post by BuellPilot
Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:00 am

New Topic

185 topics • Page 1 of 1

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

TheGreenButton - Windows Media Center Forums

TheGreenButton - Windows Media Center Forums

News and Announcements

Forum permissions