Microsoft Offers QAM for Media Center, Just Not to You
This one really has me ticked. Microsoft has released a Media Center “TV Pack” (similar to a Power Pack or Service Pack). The update/upgrade enables Clear QAM support for Windows Media Center inside of Vista SP1. This is important because? Well, it means that you can now watch HD programming over cable, without the need [...]
TiVo 9.4 Update Adds a Lot
TiVo is gearing up to push out software version 9.4, and TiVo gave me a sneak peak at the update. This update does the usual bug-fix-and-such, but there are three main new features. One, you can now use any folder as a play folder (where recordings play back-to-back without stopping). Two, closed captioning gets a [...]
Microsoft Still Can’t Explain CableCARD Limitations
I decided for once to attend a Microsoft Expert Zone Chat. These chats are buried in the old Windows XP area of Microsoft’s site (for some strange reason). They offer a rare chance for Microsoft leadership (engineers, product managers, etc) to chat right with customers. I wanted to get the straight answer on CableCARD’s DRM [...]
Proposing a Fix for Vista CableCARD DRM
Sorry folks, I’m writing this as a technical post. I am assuming you know what CableCARD (OCUR) is. I’m also assuming you know about the options with Windows Media Center and using CableCARD with it. If you don’t, I encourage you to run a few web searches and check the technology out… it is the [...]
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