For most of us we know that windows media center can be customised and modified to meet the demands of 99% of HTPC lovers. This list will cover all aspects of media center, not just making it look pretty and is listed in no particular order. Please do let me know if you have any software that you would like to see added to the list
Installing a Windows Media Center theme can instantly transform the look of Windows Media Center, but most people don’t know that it can be done let alone how to so lets take a look at how this is done.
Although now unsupported you will need to install Windows Media Center Studio, because the original creators site is now dead you will need to get your copy from Hack7MC. Instructions for installation are also on that page but if you would rather read it here I also have some instructions
My previous post comparing the range of nettops on the market has been a popular read so I thought it was time to update you with the latest choices available to us today. I will talk about the good and bad sides of each. While this is mainly written towards the HTPC geeks out there it should also be relevant to anyone else looking at these style of machines.
With nettops becoming much more popular and affordable they are becoming a viable option for using as a dedicated HTPC.
A nettop in basic talk is a relatively cheap small PC with a low power consumption, which is perfect for a HTPC. This allow you to hide it away out of sight or place on display under the screen. It also means that you aren’t going to run up a large electricity bill by having it on all the time.
Do you use windows media center with your HTPC, are you bored of the standard bland background and basic views?
Let me introduce you to Media Center Studio.
