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Using WTVWatcher and Lifextender to Cut Commercials from Recorded Shows

Posted by admin on November 20, 2009 · 1 Comment 

One major advantage to be had when using a Windows 7 Media Center over your standard cable DVR is the ability to scan and remove commercials from Recorded TV shows. Programs such as Lifextender , which can be setup to use either comskip or Showanalyzer , can arrange for new shows to be scanned and the commercials removed without having to process each file by hand

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Using Media Browser’s Parental Control Features

Posted by admin on November 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

The latest version of Media Browser , code named “Phoenix”, includes the addition of a parental control option. This much requested feature enables the locking of content of a certain rating and requiring a pin number to be able to view the media. Much like the common cable DVR this is enacted to prevent younger audiences from getting access to content that’s inappropriate for their age. The new parental control options inside Media Browser allow you to define a maximum rating above which users will be required to enter the pin number before being able to play the media.

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Refresh Rate Changer for Windows 7 Media Center

Posted by admin on October 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Many movie enthusiasts prefer to watch content in it’s original resolution and refresh rate. Unfortunately, Windows 7 Media Center doesn’t automatically adjust the refresh rate or resolution of the program to suit content instead resizing and adjusting the content to suit Media Center’s settings. This of course distorts the content from it’s original format.

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