Tuesday, May 12, 2009

MyNetFlix. Access NetFlix movies from Windows Media Center.

I've been improving my HTPC. Viewing NetFlix movies from Windows Media Center is a simple Plug-In that allows access to your NetFlix account with the Media Center remote, no need for the mouse and keyboard. MyNetFlix plug-in is free and easy to install, even on Vista 64-bit OS. Amazing when you set up a Media Center server, extenders such as Xbox360 can be used to access all of these features. A home office is more common today than not, being able to work and play at the same time makes life so much more enjoyable. My office is my LCD widescreen HDTV and a recliner... pretty rough. If that isn't your thing the home office PC can be the perfect server for your Media Center, allowing work to be done while others play. With my wide screen I have Media Center scaled down to a "picture-in picture" type window and do work at the same time. I will admit that having a processor that can multi-task is crucial but in today's PC market a machine that can handle all of this and more can be built for less than a $1,000 including the operating system. My choice for the money is the AMD Phenom X4.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Back Ache ? Stiff Neck ? Difficult finding time to edit photos?

I love to PC. My Internet Business requires it. But, my back gets tired of sitting at the computer for hours on end, neck tightens up and my eyes are sore. I found a solution to those problems. HTPC. Home theater PC, allows me to do all my computing in the comfort of my recliner. No more sitting at a desk for me, and my stiff neck and back ache are gone. The hours of photo editing and video editor software are now a pleasure to work on. I can enjoy doing this while listening to my library of music through theater quality speakers or watch a movie without my eyes even leaving the screen. I get more done and don't feel like I've been wasting away sitting at the computer or locked up in the office. Getting away is easier and getting back to it is even easier.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

VMC HTPC(Home Theater PC),LCD HDTV, Bluray, YouTube, NetFlix, MP3 and soooo much more, without leaving the living room.

VMC HTPC? Vista Media Center, Home Theater PC. Do you watch movies on your computer? How about Internet Business without the back ache. It is easier then you think. How often do you have five or six friends huddled around the PC monitor watching youtube videos? All of those things and so much more I did in my living room this morning. Sat down with a cup of coffee, turned on the morning news and checked my email. Chatted with my daughter across the state, while I recorded a few of my favorite music videos on VH1. Took a shower and ate some breakfast, then made a video call for free on Skype while I was watching Slumdog Millionaire. I edited a few photos, while listening to my favorite music. Then I logged in to my Netflix and watched "Remember the Titans" instantly. Right now I'm copying Irreplaceable VHS recordings while my Hi-Fi VCR still works and they are still somewhat available. All in the comfort of my recliner in my living room on my widescreen Vizio LCD HDMI HDTV, using nothing more than the equipment I purchased for less than $2000(including the Vizio).