LiquidTV, Tivo for your PC
Ars Technica has a hands on article of the new LiquidTV. LiquidTV is Tivo for your Windows computer.
* Enjoy the unique and easy-to-use TiVo interface
* Watch and record shows in HD and Standard formats on your TV or on your PC
* Export your favorite programs to portable media players
* Burn shows to DVD or save them to your hard drive
* Schedule TV recordings online (US and Canada only)
* Pause Live TV on your PC
* Includes a 12-month subscription to the TiVo® service
* All the great TiVo features like Season Pass® and WishList® included
With all the great features of TiVo other DVR software makers better watch out. The price is $199 but does include a 1 year subscription and other accessories. Check out the Ars Technica article for more information on how the software works.
Install XBMC on Your AppleTV
XBMC is a fast growing media center application. It is building a user base by playing almost any format and because it is being ported to different platforms. Over at the XBMC forums there are directions on installing XBMC on your AppleTV. AppleTV is nice for Apple content but if you want to make it the ultimate media center device then installing XBMC on it might be what you need. You will need to hack that AppleTV but the directions look fairly straightforward. I don’t have an AppleTV so fill me in on how it works in the comments.
WMC and WHS Together in One Box
Windows Home Server users would love to have Windows Media Center features built in. One user has takin the idea to the next level by combining a Windows Home Server and Windows Media Center box into one. The project is basically two computers built into one case. The operate completely seperate with their own hard drives and power supplies. It is still a neat project that deserves a look at. There is a video above and you can find more info about the project here.
(via MSWHS)
Tivo Getting a New Interface
Tivo is getting a interface update. I personally don’t use Tivo but the new interface looks really nice. Looks like it took some ideas from Media Center and Front Row. There were some videos on youtube but they were pulled. Check out Gizmodo for the videos they have.
ThermalTake does Refrigerent Cooling
ThermalTake has a new computer case out that gets the cooling job done with refrigerent. The diagram above shows how it works. I personally love this idea. Back when I was working on my mineral oil computer I had a dream of adding freon and a compressor for cooling. After seeing this case I might have to work on that project again. You can find more info about the new case and compress here. I’m sure this setup by ThermalTake will be way over my budget.
(via Engadget)
Windows Home Server as a Porn Blocker
As more and more kids take to the internet it is a challenge for parents to keep them off sites not age appropriate. Joe DiFiglia of Computing on Demand has a nice tutorial on setting up your Windows Home Server as a free proxy. With your Windows Home Server acting as a proxy you can add sites or keywords that you want blocked. Sometimes it’s easier for younger kids to just add sites you want them to see. Using a setup like this will allow you to configure the proxy on each kids computer but manage sites from just the Windows Home Server. You can also keep logs of errors and attempts to access restricted sites.
I should note that this setup can also be used to browse sites that might be blocked by your school or work. This way you are in full control instead of using a online proxy.
I don’t personally have kids but I think it’s a nice alternative to manage multiple kids computers.
(via mswhs)
Windows 7 Preview Videos
There are some preview videos of the new Windows 7 being posted. The video embeded above is of the glowing start menu when you hover over it. LifeHacker has addional videos like calculator, stickies and new Media Player. Not much new exciting things but it does show Microsoft is working on improving functionality of Windows Vista. Windows 7 is just Windows Vista polished up and working. I can’t wait to see what Windows Vista should have been.
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