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  • Portable Media Center's = Cool Portable Devices

    I got my Portable Media Center (PMC) today and I have to say it's much more then I expected! I hooked it up today, installed the software, and then started to sync. Windows Media Player 10 did a great job moving all the content directly to the device. I moved a few movies, TV shows, and a bit of music...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Nov 16 2004
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  • Introduction To GraphEdit

    GraphEdit is a simple tool that will give you a visual for building and testing filter graphs. This is part of the DirectX SDK but can be found on may websites (However, it's not exactly legal to redistribute it). A Filter Graph is basically a collection of filters used to either render, compress...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Sat, Nov 13 2004
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  • Transcode To WMV

    Faster is better! For the past 2 days I have been encoding all of my ripped content to WMV to go on my new Portable Media Center that I will get in the next few days. I have a few dozen DVD's that I have ripped to XviD over the past few months. Generally I would just rip the DVD with DVD Shrink,...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Fri, Nov 12 2004
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  • Firefox 1.0 Released. Download Now!

    Still using Internet Explorer? Why? Download Firefox 1.0 and see what you have been missing. More secure, more features, faster, and good 101 more good reasons to leave IE behind. There are only a handful of times you should be using Internet Explorer, and for those times, make sure you have ieView installed...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Nov 9 2004
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  • It's Time For Digital Joy With Microsoft and Intel!

    What Is Digital Joy? I'll let you click the link to find out more about this. Hint: Windows Media Media Center is a key part. ;-) Digital Joy http://www.digitaljoy.com
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Mon, Nov 8 2004
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  • What Is a Container Format?

    One of the most confusing things in digital media playback on a PC is the use of Container Formats . This is to be expected as the average person should not need to know what a container is or why container formats are used. But, in today’s world that is not true, so here is some very basic information...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Thu, Nov 4 2004
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  • New WMV-HD Trailer Downloads

    Friday Night Lights Run Time 2:22 min 720p (138 MB) * Uses DRM Meet the Fockers Run Time 1:29 min 720p (70 MB) * Uses DRM Ray Run Time 2:44 min 720p (153 MB) * Uses DRM Alexander Run Time 1:53 min 720p (90 MB) 1080p (123 MB) * Uses DRM Experience Windows Media Player 10 Run Time 1:00 min 720p (49 MB...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Fri, Oct 29 2004
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  • Photo Story 3 Released! And It's Free!!

    Bring life into your favorite memories with Photo Story 3 for Windows® by adding motion, effects, music, and more to your digital photos. Easily retouch your images with a single click and add slick-looking titles, or add dramatic pans and zooms that give your creations a professional finish, create...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Wed, Oct 27 2004
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  • Multilingual User Interface Packs for WMP 10

    The Multilingual User Interface Packs for Windows Media Player 10 enable customers using the Windows XP Multilingual User Interface versions of the operating system to switch the user interface (menus, dialogs and help files) for the Windows Media Player 10 from one language to another. Overview Many...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Sat, Oct 23 2004
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  • NVIDIA DVD Decoder Release!

    This is NVIDIA's new version of there DVD Decoder. It is likely the best MPEG-2/DVD Decoder that you can purchase to work with Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center Edition. This new update will also allow you to transcode MPEG-2 media to Portable Media Centers! The NVIDIA DVD decoder is the...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Thu, Oct 21 2004
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  • MSDN Get's MCE 2005

    For anyone out there with an MSDN Subscription, you now have MCE 2005 for download in many languages. Enjoy! Getting mine now. :-)
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Oct 12 2004
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  • Windows Media Player 10 Mobile Today!

    Windows Media Player 10 Mobile is the easiest and most enjoyable way to play music, videos, and more on Windows Mobile–based Pocket PCs and Smartphones. And it works seamlessly with Windows Media Player 10 on your Windows XP–based computer. Windows Media Player 10 Mobile will be available...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Oct 12 2004
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  • Microsoft Press Releases For Today

    Here's the Press Releases for the big day. There are posts below on most of these subjects. :-) Microsoft, Industry Partners Deliver on Promise of Digital Entertainment Anywhere http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2004/oct04/10-12ExperienceMore.asp Microsoft and Industry Partners Deliver on Digital...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Oct 12 2004
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  • Microsoft Experience More Portal Launched!

    Check it out! Link is below. I'm sure at some point I will be posting more on this. Experience More Portal http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/experiencemore/default.mspx
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Oct 12 2004
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  • Windows Media Connect Platform!

    I have had the chance to play around with a device using Windows Media Connect (WMC) for the last few months, I have to say that I love it! Here are just a few of the ways you can use Media Connect to bring the entertainment you have stored on your computer to every room in your house: All your music...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Oct 12 2004
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  • Windows Media PlaysForSure

    Choose your music. Choose your device. Know it’s going to work. When your device and music service are compatible with each other, all you have to do is choose the music that’s compatible with you. Look for the PlaysForSure logo on a wide selection of devices and music services. This website...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Oct 12 2004
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  • New Online Stores Launched Today!

    A world of music at your fingertips. One click access to the world's largest music collection. Buy a song from one store or an album from another—mix and match from a variety of stores and take it all with you. With the built-in Digital Media Mall, you have the largest selection of music and video...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Oct 12 2004
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  • New WMPlugins.com Site Launched Today!

    Check out the new and very improved www.wmplugins.com . Now featuring a forum, redesigned UI, and of course more plug-ins for Windows Media Player. The place to find and share plug-ins, skins, and visualizations to enhance your Windows Media experience http://www.wmplugins.com/
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Oct 12 2004
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  • Roundup of MCE 2005 Launch!

    I have not had a whole lot of spare time this week, but lucky for me many of the other MVP's have. :) Below are links to a ton of MCE 2005 information. Find out what's new and cool with MCE 2005! Media Center 2005 Launch Central Forum http://www.thegreenbutton.com/community/messages.aspx?ForumID=52 Windows...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Tue, Oct 12 2004
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  • What Will It Take For Microsoft To Get It Right?

    A fair question, right? What will it take for a huge company like Microsoft to collectively get their act together and fix their software? You might be asking what I’m talking about exactly. Some of you are likely think Internet Explorer, bingo on that one. But I have one more big one! Windows...
    Posted to Chris Lanier by chrisl on Sat, Oct 9 2004
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