How to Use Multiple Computers With Media Center

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Tip 1 - Is it still worth it to build a Windows Media Center PC? - Engadget

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Doni 1 | permalink

After removing DVR from my household to shave the cord (wife still needs live Bravo and E!), I've realized how much stuff is missing from Netflix and Hulu+. I would use my Apple TV and iTunes, but I'd like not to pay $60 a season. Is it still worth the mo

For further reading: http://www.engadget.com/discuss/is-it-still-worth-it-to-build-a-windows-media-center-pc-293v/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How I Built the Media Center of My Dreams for Under $500

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Betty Sittig | permalink

Between the Blu-Ray player, cable box, laptop, and everything else hooked up to your TV, your home theater situation is a mess. Here's how I rolled all those devices into one awesome media center—the media center of my dreams—for under $500.
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For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/5936546/how-i-built-the-media-center-of-my-dreams-for-under-500 ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to build a killer media center PC

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Melissa Caudle | permalink

Not content to just watch the limited libraries of the streaming companies? A media center PC will crown you the king of multimedia.

For further reading: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/media-center-pc-build-guide/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Share Media Between Two Media Center Computers | eHow

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by francesco raiano | permalink

Sharing media between two Media Center computers is possible using a feature in Windows called Media Streaming. This is a feature of Windows Media Player. Your Windows Media Player library is actually accessed in Windows Media Center, so the media will be accessible in both programs. Media Streaming is easy to set up and only takes a few steps....

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_6912388_share-two-media-center-computers.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - The lazy geek's guide to building a home media center

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rachel Garcia - Cary | permalink

Anything less than a DIY digital home entertainment project means making the most of Apple TV

For further reading: http://www.infoworld.com/article/2613102/consumer-electronics/the-lazy-geek-s-guide-to-building-a-home-media-center.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - Turn Any PC Into a Media Center

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carlos Veiga | permalink

Looking to turn your computer into the ultimate home-entertainment device? Here's how to get a top-notch media experience out of the PC you already own.

For further reading: http://www.pcworld.com/article/149042/any_pc_media_center.html ^[6]