What Apple Could Learn from Microsoft: Front Row Versus Windows Media Center by Daniel Dwase
While the iMac G5's software interface for multimedia – Front Row – is new to the Mac platform. Windows users have had similar tools – in Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition – for a couple of years now. Is it possible that, as Front Row matures, it could learn a thing or two from Windows? ... Media Center displays a prominent 'Buy Music' button once you start playback, but clicking on it calls up a page of albums and a 'Not designed for Media Center' message. ... But when it comes to television, Media Center's biggest advantage over Apple's offerings is that you can connect a Media...

What Vista Means for "TV to PC" and "PC to TV" by Drew Surrey
The word "vista" has everything to do with vision, both in the physical sense and the mental sense; that is, a view through a row of trees or a view of the future. For Bill Gates and Microsoft, Vista is the name of their new operating software, which is their "vision" of the future of personal... The purpose of the Windows Media Center is to provide a reliable interface to all of the media content on your computer, including music, photos, videos, as well as access to any online media you may want to link to or archive.

What is X-Box 360? by Paul Cris
X-Box is Microsoft’s first video game console. In 2001 Microsoft developed it. And already worldwide they have sold 20 million units. To compete with Sony’s Playstation, Microsoft rebuilt the X-Box and came up with X-Box 360. Hers Experimental Design Laboratory Inc. ... This game can be played from Media Center PC, MP3 player, digital camera or any Microsoft® Windows® XP-based PC. ... The X-Box pack also contains a HD AV cable, an Ethernet connectivity cable, a headset, a wireless controller, a media remote and a removable hard drive.

Windows Vista, What You Should Know Before Buying by Rayman L
Choosing which version of Windows XP to buy was a pretty easy decision for most people. If you needed basic features you bought the Home version. If you were a business person or wanted dual processor support and remote access you bought Windows XP Pro. ... In this case Microsoft swaps out the multimedia centric software like Media Center, DVD Maker and Movie Maker for data backup, remote desktop and network security. ... Windows Media Center support is included in Vista Home Premium so you can use the Xbox 360 as a media extender to play your music or movies.

Dvico Fusion Dual HDTV DVB-T Tuner Review by John Applin
This is a PCI card which I purchased from The Glow Lounge to complete my Windows Media Center PC (for which I shall be writing a 'how to' at a later date) to place in my living room to take over from my dvd player, VCR, standard definition freeview tuner and hi-fi. ... Key Features Watch One Channel While Recording Another Watch DVB-T Digital TV Programs on Your PC Picture in Picture (PIP) & Multi-view Function Record TV programs to hard drive as DVD/ MPEG2 format Scheduled recording from Hibernation/Stand-by/PC-off mode Pause and replay live TV shows (Time-shifting function) Analog...

Colocation and Disaster Recovery Facilities by John Tourloukis
How valuable is your data? Does it mean the world to you? If yes, your worst nightmare is probably loss of all or part of the data. And if just the thought of that makes you cringe, it’s time you educated yourself about the existence of disaster recovery options and how collocating your data can... Some of the main benefits of using outsourced colocation facilities are: No need for capital investment in realty No need to invest huge sums in a data center facility, you pay only for the resources you use You can remote manage the back-up servers as well Huge bandwidth...

How Does the PS3 Stack Up to Its Competitors, the Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii? by Gary Ruplinger
Finally, they’re all here. The Xbox 360 has had the next generation gaming market to itself for a year. Now its two competitors, the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii, are here. No more speculating about speed. No more guessing about memory. Now we can take a look and see exactly how they stack up... If you have a computer that already has media center on it, you’ll be able to view pictures, videos, and even recorded TV by using your Xbox. ... You won’t need to put your PC in your living room to take advantage of having a Media Center PC.

Wireless VGA - Yes, It Is Possible by Preston Wily
Nobody likes a cluttered desktop OK, maybe somebody somewhere in the world likes a cluttered desktop, but it is the goal of most office workers to keep their work area clean and clutter-free. Many studies suggest that such an environment is conducive to creativity, brainstorming and productivity. ... This is very useful when dealing with a media center or a computer powering multiple remote displays. ... Most vendors do not have residential permits for these devices...yet Right now, unfortunately, these are not approved for residential use by the FCC.

Xbox 360: A Revolution in Console Gaming by Mitchell Medford
It wasn't so long ago that kids who got the "new" Nintendo 8-bit gaming console or the Sega system for Christmas were the envy of every less fortunate and burned out Atari owning neighborhood playmate. As time elapsed, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and NES's Turbo Graphix 16 became all the rave. ... Far more than a video game console, the Xbox 360 is a total media center that allows users to play games, network with other 360 owners; rip, stream and download all types of media, including high-definition movies, music, digital pictures and game content, as well as play DVD movies and audio...

Television on Your Schedule with a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) by Becky Jacobs
The introduction of the VCR changed so much for the television viewer. Before the introduction of the VCR, you had to watch the show when it was broadcast by the network – that was your only option. If you recorded your favorite show, you were able to watch it when you wanted to – and as many... Microsoft Windows Media Center is an option for Windows users. ... Instead of programming a VCR through a complicated interface of tiny buttons on a remote control, you can program your DVR through a simple point and click interface, possibly even from your home computer.