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big screen contacts 2
Browse through your Windows Contacts from wtihin Media Center.
big screen headlines 2
Lets you access nearly any RSS content from within Media Center; including: news feeds, blogs, podcasts, etc.
big screen photos 2
Gives you access to flickr - lets you browse photos by tags, contacts, or even lets you see Geo tagging all from within Vista Media Center.
big screen weather 2
Provides in depth weather information from within Vista Media Center; even supplies satellite and radar imagery.
CasaTunes
CasaTunes allows you to control audio for different rooms in your house. It is designed to work with a CasaTunes multi-room audio soundcard. CasaTunes is meant to be professionally installed.
clipShow
Lets you create custom video playlists from within Media Center, as well as allowing you to tag videos.
DVRMSToolbox
Product description from developer:
DVRMSToolbox is a set of tools to perform actions on DVRMS files. While DVRMSToolbox is designed to work on Windows Media Center Edition (MCEi) PCs, everything but the automated commercial skipping will work on any Windows XP based machine. It will also work on DVRMS files created by Media Portal.
The more useful application of DVRMSToolbox is it's automatic commercial skipping capability. Using this feature (by combining the FileWatcher and the CommercialSkip add-in), Media Center will automatically skip commercials while you are watching the show.
DVRMSToolbox does many more things, like:
- convert to mpeg
- convert to wmv
- cut out commercials
- copy files to a pocket pc
- copy files to a network share, or a different folder on your pc
EMUCenter
Browse and Launch Windows Games, and Roms from a variety of emulators from within Media Center.
Heatwave
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Heatwave.Win32.1.1.0.0.msi | 2.94 MB |
| Heatwave.Win64.1.1.0.0.msi | 2.94 MB |
Displays current weather conditions and forcast for any number of global locations.
I've been in contact with the author of Heatwave, and he gave permission for the downloads to be hosted on Media Center Guides. I've attached both the 32-bit and 64-bit installers to the page. Enjoy.
Just my $0.02.
The website listed doesnt work anymore. You can now get the app here http://www.mediafire.com/file/2indeit2jhm/Heatwave.Win32.1.1.0.0.msi
OK i installed it and i get nothin in VCE whta else am i suppoosed to do please?
During the setup there is a "Show on Start Menu" option, as well as a "Include in News + Sports" option; if those had the boxes checked, then it should show up in those locations.
Media Center (in Windows Vista) can only have 2 additional custom menu strips on the main menu, so if you already have several custom applications, it could be that you have reached this limit.
No matter how you installed it, you should be able to see it under the "Program Library" (under the "Online Media" strip from the main menu).
If you want to add it back to the main menu, you should be able to go to "Tasks > Settings > General > Program Library Options > Edit Start Menu" Then check the box for "Weather."
Just my $0.02.
Lifextender
Extremely simple commercial detection and automatic removal with zero configuration. Lifextender will automatically scan your Recorded TV directory, analyze and then remove the commercials for you.
Life|ware
Home Automation software that integrates with Media Center. Available only through integrators/dealers.
MC Menu Mender
A GUI for customizing your Media Center interface. Previously called MC Menu Customizer, MC Menu Mender is very easy to use and works well, but has the downside of modifying Media Center system files - this means if there is a Media Center update it could cause errors.
MCE Multi Mon
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| MCEMultiMon.zip | 353.8 KB |
Lets you maximize Media Center without capturing the mouse in the window. This is very useful for dual monitor or multiple monitor setups. This also has the ability to send the Media Center to a specific screen using the taskbar menu.
MCE Virtual Remtoe
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| MCEVirtualRemote.zip | 508.24 KB |
This gives you a virtual Media Center remote control that can be used from any PC on your network to control your Media Center computer. Please read the readme.txt file before using it.
mceBackup 2.0
Created by Ian Dixon (of The Digital Lifestyle) for backing up your Media Center settings. Lets you save your TV channel assignments, save scheduled recordings, etc.
MCEBrowser
Browse the internet from within Media Center using just your remote control. Supports both XP and Vista versions of Media Center.
MCEBuddy
MCEBuddy features automatic commercial detection and removal. It can also convert recorded TV shows into other formats for you so that you can use the files on other devices or platforms.
mceNetCAM
Support for viewing a larg number of network cameras (IP cameras) from within the Media Center interface.
mceTapiRex
Provides on-screen caller ID from within Media Center. You are also able to view your incoming call history from within Media Center with mceTapiRex. While the plugin is free, the TapiRex base application (required) is not. There is however, a free trial version to make sure the application works for you as you expect before buying it.
MCKeySender
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| MCKeySender.zip | 280.42 KB |
This simple application will take any parameters that you give it and pass them to the Media Center window. It can be very useful for automating Media Center tasks.
mControl
Automation software that is available to enthusiasts.
mcShoutCast
Gives you access to ShoutCast and LauraFM listings from within Media Center. Lets you browse from thousands of internet radio stations, save your favorites, and find out more information about the currently playing song. The website is in German, but there is an English translation available as well. Thanks Sörnt.
Licensing Update: This app is no longer freeware; it now costs $10/household. There is also a 14 day free trial available for mcShoutCast.
Lots of people love this app. I wish it would work for me. Every setup screen hangs VMCi for 1-2 minutes, and clicking on the Shoutcast link only manages to bring up some category folder icons before hanging indefinitely.
That certainly doesn't sound normal. I have installed mcShoutCast on several computers, and have never run into that issue (both 32bit & 64bit). I would say something went wrong with the install. I would uninstall & reinstall the application and see if that works. Also are you running Vista or 7?
Just my $0.02.
Media Browser
Formerly known as "Video Browser" or "Sam's Video Browser." Media Browser lets you organize your movies and TV shows in Media Center by genre, date, episode, etc.
Media Center Communicator
Lets you use voice commands to control Media Center.
Music Browser Plugin
Music Browser is a Vista Media Center application which allow for folder based navigation of your music files, ditching the need to have the Artist and/or Album Artist tagged correctly in all of your files.
Music Browser is based on the excellent Video Browser plugin.
Features currently included :
- Browse your music files by folder
- Play all files in a folder
- ID3 Tag read, album art extraction
- List and thumbnails views
My Movies 2
My Movies 2 lets you browse and organize your movie collection. It also supports ripping movies from DVDs from within Media Center. It has a very powerful database engine that lets you browse by actor, genre, and see just about all of the details about a given film.
MyDrinks
Developed by Quinndows.Net. There are both Vista and XP Media Center versions available.
MyNetflix
Developed by Anthony Park. MyNetflix supports queue management as well as Netflix Watch Now support; however, it does not support Watch Now on an extenderi.
myTV
Organizes all of your recorded or downloaded TV shows. Lets you browse by show, genre, or what you've watched. myTV also automatically downloads information and fan art for your shows.
ngRC
Turns your iPhone or other web enabled device into a remote control for Media Center. Gives you the ability to control your Media Center comptuer, along with browsing your music library from your mobile device.
Really?! This is a must-try.
Thanks for posting!
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I love ngRC, possibly the best add on to my media center so far.
I am using it with an Eee PC 901 which I have modified to include a touchscreen, ngRC is perfect as it allows you to browse and que up your music collection without turning on the TV screen.
ngRC has been optimised for small touch screen devices such as the i-phone or PSP, so on my 9' screen the interface was a little small (though worked perfectly)
I tweaked the code for the front end to make a larger version I have dubbed Eee RC
Screenshots here
http://www.justblair.co.uk/eee-rc-my-hacked-version-of-ngrc.html
This app just creams any sideshow gadgets which run on Windows Mobile Devices.
It has a beautiful graphic interface (Sideshow gadets dont)
It has fast response and stability. No continuous disconnects
It runs over your WIFI network (Sideshow gadgets dont)
Expect to see skins for other devices. Iphone and PSP supported at the moment.
Oh, It;s FREE!! Why wouldn't you grab it??
Open Media Library (OML)
Currently under active development.
Browse and organize your movie library from within Media Center. Get movie summaries, actor information, and more just using your remote.
Radio Time
Lets you browse through and listen to thousands of internet radio stations. You can also visually browse your local FM stations for specific programs, or to see what's on (FM tuner card required).
Remind Me for MCE
Let's you set reminders from within Media Center - you will then be alerted when the event occurs.
SecondRun.tv
Gives the ability to browse (and watch) Hulu content from within Media Center. This application is still a beta, but there has been a lot of development work done recenlty, and it is progressing quickly.
TunerFree MCE
Originally developed to bring BBC content into Media Center for UK viewers (as iPlayerMCE); this app was renamed to TunerFree MCE and has been expanded to support a large variety of internet TV sources - including support for Hulu.
Tweak MC
Lets you make many adjustments to Media Center with ease; including: overscani adjustments, screen resolution, dvd library enabling, skip/replay intervals, etc.
Vista Caller-ID
Gives you caller ID messages from within the Vista Media Center interface.
Vista Media Center RSS Reader
This RSS reader for Vista Media Center can be used to view news headlines, listen to podcasts, or view video feeds.
vmcNetflix
WatchNow support for Netflix, including Media Center Extenderi support for Netflix. This application also allows you to add/remove movies to your Netflix queue.
WOLPacket
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| WOLPacket.msi | 364 KB |
WOLPacket is a small background application that will send a magic packet to wake up a remote computer.
Useful if you have a file server that you allow to sleep when not in use. WOLPacket will send a packet whenever Mediacentre is first started, or you can use the Tile in the Program Library to resend.
Usage:
1. Edit the settings.xml file stored in Program Files\WOLPacket to include the MAC address of the PC you want to wake.
2. If you don't want a confirmation popup, set the <popup> flag to false.
Yougle Vista
Lets you browse nearly any internet video file from within Media Center - including: YouTube, MSN Soapbox, etc.
This app was developed in Australia by Niall. It was designed to Process data from the Australian Beauro of meteorology but has been adapted for Global Weather stats too.
It is the most accurate weather app for Aussies. The GUI is a bit sore on the eyes. Kind of hard to detect where your selector is on the screen when navigating buttons.
I believe registration is for 2 years only. It is a renewable license.
If you are a serial remote clicker, this plugin is great for passing the time when the Commercials are on the TV.