This weeks show was cut off due to a problem at Talkshoe.com. I will re-visit some of the show in our Part 2 of Media Servers next week.
If you have bought a new computer recently, you may already have Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center comes with Microsof Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate operating systems.
How to connect Windows Media Center to your TV
Most new HD TV’s come with a computer or VGA port where you can plug your monitor or display port from the back of your computer. Also If you have a Computer with HDMI or DVI out, this could also connect to your TV.
If you have an Xbox 360, you can connect to your Windows Media Center PC over your home network. This comes in handy when your computer is in your home office and you TV is in your living room. All features on your Windows Media Center are accesible via the Xbox 360 over the network.
What can you d with Windows Media Center?
View Internet News MSNBC.COM: See news broadcasts from MSNBC
Sports information: Track your favorite fantasy league players and see Live scores and Stats for your favorite NHL, NBA and NFL teams.
Online Media: TV and Movies, Music and Radio, News and Sports. All this information can be accessed via Windows Media Center.
Watch TV: If you have optional TV Tuner hardware on your Windows Media Center computer, you will be able to Pause Live TV, Record shows, and have access to a Full TV program guide for your local and TV provider. You will also be able to watch what you have recorded just like a TIVO or other DVR.
Music Library: Have access to your Music Library.
Pictures Library: Have access to your Picture and Video library.
Games: Play Games that comes with Windows Media Center.
What is ORB.com
This free service, provides a way to stream your Music, Videos, Live TV to you from anywhere on the Internet, similar to a SlingBox. You can also access documents stored on your home computer and play Flash based games provided by orb.com.
