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How to Do Everything with Windows Vista(tm) Media Center
Contributor(s): Ballew, Joli (Author)

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ISBN: 0071498648     ISBN-13: 9780071498647
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2007
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Annotation: Now you can enjoy all of your digital media on your PC or TV easily with Windows Vista Media Center! Filled with expert tips, this hands-on guide explains how you can watch and record TV shows, download movies and music, view your photos and videos, and so much more--all through one, integrated system. How to Do Everything with Windows Vista Media Center shows you how to configure this versatile tool for optimum quality and performance and how to make the most of all of its powerful--and fun--features. Connect to a wired or wireless network, the Internet, and a TV signalConfigure your settings, including privacy, parental controls, and closed captioningWatch, pause, rewind, and record live TVDownload and watch movies and other media Set up a personal music library and buy or rent music onlineCreate playlists, burn CDs, synch mobile devices, and stream musicCustomize, create, and manage pictures and videosAccess your media from an Xbox 360 or other Windows Vista PCsInstall a DVD, HD DVD, or Blu-ray disc drive for your PC or Xbox 360Install and configure a TV tuner, a cable card, and an external hard drive

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BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Operating Systems - General
- Computers | Interactive & Multimedia
- Computers | Reference
Dewey: 006.7
LCCN: 2007045296
Series: How to Do Everything
Physical Information: 0.78" H x 7.4" W x 9.11" L (1.36 lbs) 362 pages
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
 
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Now you can enjoy all of your digital media on your PC or TV easily with Windows Vista Media Center

Filled with expert tips, this hands-on guide explains how you can watch and record TV shows, download movies and music, view your photos and videos, and so much more--all through one, integrated system. How to Do Everything with Windows Vista Media Center shows you how to configure this versatile tool for optimum quality and performance and how to make the most of all of its powerful--and fun--features.

  • Connect to a wired or wireless network, the Internet, and a TV signal
  • Configure your settings, including privacy, parental controls, and closed captioning
  • Watch, pause, rewind, and record live TV
  • Download and watch movies and other media
  • Set up a personal music library and buy or rent music online
  • Create playlists, burn CDs, synch mobile devices, and stream music
  • Customize, create, and manage pictures and videos
  • Access your media from an Xbox 360 or other Windows Vista PCs
  • Install a DVD, HD DVD, or Blu-ray disc drive for your PC or Xbox 360
  • Install and configure a TV tuner, a cable card, and an external hard drive

Contributor Bio(s): Ballew, Joli: - Joli Ballew is a technical author, technology trainer, and website manager. She is the author or coauthor of nearly two dozen books, including CNET Do-It-Yourself Mac Projects and Hardcore Windows XP.

Justin Harrison is an expert in digital media, a three-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Windows Media Center, a consultant, and a technical columnist. He has worked with Microsoft on the Casual Games team, and for General Electric.


 
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