Monday, May 12, 2008 - Posts

• Ask Chris: mControl and Home Automation

  Are you interested in getting started with a product like mControl for lighting and home automation?  I want to help you get started, but I need to know where people need the most help.  I've got a basic post on the way about choosing a lighting Read More posted Monday, May 12, 2008 3:42 PM by Chris - Moderator | 6 Comments Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Home Automation

• Another Video Library Plug-in Goes Open Source

  I’ve talked about the possibility of Sam’s Video Browser going open source to join the Open Media Library project, and last week the first step was taken with Sam open sourcing his Video/DVD Library application.The Video Browser project is now up on Read More posted Monday, May 12, 2008 3:06 PM by Chris - Moderator | 0 Comments Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center

• Reminder Plug-in for Media Center Keeps You on Track

  Ever wanted to have Media Center remind you of specific events while you are watching TV or listening to music?  A new Vista Media Center plug-in called Remind Me does just that, ensuring you never miss your appointments or forget to make a phone Read More posted Monday, May 12, 2008 2:01 PM by Chris - Moderator | 0 Comments Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center

• Update: SDV Tuning Resolver Unlikely to Work with OCURs

  I’ve covered the fact that CableLabs has said they are not focusing the upcoming Tuning Resolver (TR) on OCURs, and this has become more evident in the actual specifications for the TR. OCURs, which are PC-based Digital Cable Tuners (like ATIs) Read More posted Monday, May 12, 2008 1:38 PM by Chris - Moderator | 1 Comments Filed Under: Digital Media, CableCARD, Media Center