I’m branching out from SharePoint to discuss anther Microsoft Technology that I’m getting more and more familiar with.
Windows Media Center is a free program that is included in most versions of Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Assuming you have a tv tuner (around a $50 purchase) you can pause and record tv and connect to many online resources such as Netflix.
Several months ago, in an effort to cut down some monthly bills while attempting to maintain the same lifestyle we got rid of TiVo and switched Windows Media Center to manage our tv
addiction viewing. There were some initial bumps like finding a good remote and figuring out how to watch recorded tv in other rooms, but we’ve been using it for full time for a few months and it’s been great.
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| The guide showing what's currently on tv. |
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| The start menu where you can watch tv, movies, and browse through pictures that are on your computer. |
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| The area where you can view shows you've recorded. |
Have you used technology to save money?
