Entertainment 2.0 #308 : It’s For The People

Dec 18, 2014 by Josh Pollard

It was a week of ups and downs for Windows Media Center users. Microsoft announced the next Windows 10 even while the next build leaked, and the consequences of the Sony hack became more dire.

Entertainment 2.0 #307 : A Metric Slew

Dec 11, 2014 by Josh Pollard

This week there's good news and bad for Media Center users. Microsoft has 12 days of deals for you. The Xbox One has new media apps, and the future of ebooks on Windows is murky.

Windows Update Breaking PlayReady DRM

Dec 10, 2014 by Chris Barnes

A recent Windows Update appears to be breaking the PlayReady DRM used by Media Center.

Entertainment 2.0 #303 : Where Art Thou Nightfall?

Nov 13, 2014 by Josh Pollard

Josh geeks out on cable legislation, Richard can't find Nightfall, and a whole lot more entertainment technology news!

Entertainment 2.0 #298 : WMC in Windows 10

Oct 9, 2014 by Josh Pollard

It turns out you can install Windows Media Center in Windows 10, but should you? Roku gets Miracast support. Plex comes to Xbox One, and Microsoft is bringing your room to life!

Entertainment 2.0 #296 : PleXbox One Incoming

Sep 25, 2014 by Josh Pollard

Josh flies solo this week to discuss the demise of TotalMedia Theatre, a brief hands-on with a $119 Windows tablet, Microsoft's new Miracast dongle, and more ways of viewing your content on an Xbox One.

Entertainment 2.0 #293 : Culling the Store

Sep 4, 2014 by Josh Pollard

Microsoft is making welcome changes to OneDrive and the Windows and Windows Phone stores, some interesting titles are launching on the Xbox One, and a new antenna has come out that you have no reason not to buy!

Entertainment 2.0 #292 : I’ll Take the Ceramic Dog

Aug 29, 2014 by Josh Pollard

There's more sad news in the Media Center space. There are tons of Xbox One games coming along with a stand alone Kinect. Plus TiVO has a DVR for OTA fans!

Entertainment 2.0 #285 : Windows 7 Support

Jul 10, 2014 by Josh Pollard

We're nearing the first deadline in the lifespan of Windows 7. The guys discuss what that means for Media Center users, and then discuss the latest Xbox news. Comcast and Channel Master are also in the news with their new DVR upgrades.

Keeping Windows Media Center Alive Without Microsoft

Jan 16, 2014 by Mark Terborg

Microsoft may have all but given up on Windows Media Center, but this community hasn't! Mark Terborg offers his opinions on how the community can keep this beloved product alive.

Media Center Plugins Fixed in Windows 8.1 with Coming Update

Oct 14, 2013 by Josh Pollard

A leaked version of an update to Windows 8.1 fixes problems with Windows Media Center that have been preventing third-party plugins from working.

Booting into Windows Media Center in Windows 8.1

Sep 19, 2013 by Josh Pollard

While Microsoft seemed to do all they could to keep us from using Windows 8 as a home theater PC, we've found it much easier to make a Windows 8.1 PC boot right into Windows Media Center!