Windows Media Center

WHS “Vail” Build 7360

WHS “Vail” Build 7360

Rafael Rivera from Within Windows has taken a close look at a leaked copy of the next version of Windows Home Server currently known as “Vail” and has uncovered some interesting details. According to Rivera the leaked build of Vail exposes some interesting codenames including ‘Aurora’ and... 

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Linux Media Center

XBMC 9.11: Camelot

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From Team XBMC – “It’s been quite a while in the making (and maybe a bit late), but Camelot has arrived for Windows, OSX, Linux, and XBMC Live, and just in time for the holidays. Noteworthy changes include a revamped user interface via the new default skin ‘Confluence’, DirectX support... 

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Windows 7

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Even though Microsoft have finally deigned to allow Australians access to the Windows 7 (3 PC) Family Pack, it seems that even in the midst of their generosity the clock might be ticking. Whilst the savings are substantial compared to a single user license, especially when picking this pack up for as low as $225.00... 

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PlayTV

PS3 Now Upscales PlayTV to HD

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Sony has released an update for the PlayStation 3 Play TV tuner unit enabling it to better serve the needs of HD buffs and mobile maniacs. Version 1.21 of the unit’s software lets you watch, pause and record HD TV over a DVB-T standard broadcast, Sony said, and makes it possible to simultaneously watch and... 

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Home Server

WHS “Vail” Build 7360

WHS “Vail” Build 7360

Rafael Rivera from Within Windows has taken a close look at a leaked copy of the next version of Windows Home Server currently known as “Vail” and has uncovered some interesting details. According to Rivera the leaked build of Vail exposes some interesting codenames including ‘Aurora’ and... 

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Technology

Windows Phone

Windows Phone

Today can be marked as the last day of the “Windows Mobile” device brand as Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows Phones worldwide at an exclusive event in NYC hosted by Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division. The devices announced today ship with... 

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