Do you like to use Zune Remote Control for Windows Media Center?If,then here is the secret:-

By default Windows is listening on channel 1, the Zune remote is channel 8, this is also the same channel for the Xbox 360 multimedia remote.
You can set the value to 8 but this mean that the regular MCE remote would not work. So what you want to do is set the ID to 0, this would make Windows listen to all the IR ID’s
Open the registry.
Scroll down to
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\HidIr\Remotes\745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da

Find the REG_DWORD named CodeSetNum0 and change the value to Zero
Reboot the PC and enjoy.

Thanks hjuliao for shairing this awesome registry tweak.

http://lifehacker.com/comment/18899129/

There are a number of ways to do this .Here is the video on how to do it.

http://peteatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!158948AE42EC57AE!1139.entry

The Problem:- While watching movies, playing games or when the computer is sitting idle, intermittent grey screen and vertical line corruptions that randomly appear for ATI 5800 card users.

Resolution:-

Ati has come out with a hotfix to relove this annying problem.

The hotfix:-

CATALYST 10.1 hotfix: Alleviates intermittent grey screen and vertical line corruptions

  http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/Grey-screen-and-vertical-line-corruptions.aspx

 

Microsoft has released an update to fix the above issue in Windows 7 Media Center.

Check it here:-

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974431/

Pete works with Microsoft to show off all the incredible things you can do with Windows Media Center, he is also a moderator of GreenButton.com.Here is his another awesome article:-

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/post.aspx?p=623737ed-0440-441a-99b3-0618a1baa0e9

When connected to an S1Digital Media Center (or any third party Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista PC that includes media center) you’ll be able to load up to 100 Blu-ray and/or DVD movies into the S1Digital Bly-ray Disc Changer. Using the included My Movies software, each disc will be scanned and metadata and cover-art automatically downloaded to the server. Once catalogued, you can view more information about the movie, or watch the movie by selecting the appropriate cover-art, which is all available on the familiar and easy-to-use media center interface. The changer is simple to use and enables almost instant access to movies without having to physically find and load each movie. (Please note that this feature will be available soon).      When connected to an S1Digital Entertainment Server (or any third party Windows Home Server), you’ll be able to automatically archive your Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs to the server*. With the included My Movies for WHS software, every movie and audio disc will automatically be stored on the hard drive, catalogued and metadata and cover-art will be downloaded. As each movie or album is stored, it is immediately available on your home network from any S1Digital Media Center (or other PCs and certain media streaming devices) for playback.

Specifications:-

• 100 disc capacity
• Supports Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs
• USB 2.0
• Includes MyMovies software for ripping of content to Windows Home Server
• (Soon) Includes MyMovies for Media Center for playback of discs from Windows Media Center UI
• Can also be used for data storage
• Can burn DVDs and CDs (burning software not included)

http://www.s1digital.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BDC

Here is a nice comparison among three great media centers.Go through their strengths as well as weaknesses.

http://lifehacker.com/5462275/which-media-center-is-right-for-you-boxee-xbmc-and-windows-media-center-compared

Model No:	Mvix Ultio Pro (MX-880HD) Media Center w/PVR
HDD Compatibility:	Supports 3.5” SATA HDD (upto 2TB) [Hard Drive NOT included]
External Storage:	via USB Host (for external CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / Portable HDD or USB storage)
Video Resolution:	1920 x 1080p for H.264, MKV, WMV9, TS & Divx, 720p for RM/RMVB
TV System:	PAL, NTSC, AUTO
Video Recording:	Analog via Composite (RCA) Cable, MPEG 2 Format
Networking:	LAN RJ45 10/100M, Wi-Fi 802.11n (via USB-dongle, optional)
Network Protocols:	Embedded uPnP Client, Samba Client
Video Codec:	H.264, MKV, WMV, MPEG 1/2/4, HD Divx, Xvid, FLV, RMVB
Video Format:	mkv, ts, m2ts, mts, tp, trp, wmv, Ifo, iso, vob, dat, avi, mpg, mp4, mov, rm, rmvb, divx

Audio Codec:	MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, AAC, LPCM, FLAC
Audio Format:	WAV [.wav, .pcm], ADIF, ADTS [.aac], M4A [.m4a], OGG [.ogg], ASF/WMA [.asf, .wma],
Image Format:	JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, GIF
Subtitle Support:	sub, smi, ssa, srt, idx + sub
AV Out Ports:	HDMI1.3, Component (Y Pb Pr), Composite (RCA), Coaxial 5.1 digital audio output (Optical)
I / O Data Ports:	2 x USB-Host, 1 x USB2.0, Supports SD, MMC, MS and SDHC, capacity supports upto 16GB
Power Input:	Universal AC 100~230V 50Hz, DC (Worldwide Compatibility)
Power Consumption:	12V 3A, 30-W
Language Support:	English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Dutch
Package Contents:	Mvix Ultio Pro Media Center, HDMI1.3 Cable, AC Adapter, Remote Control, USB 2.0 Cable, AV Cable, User Manual, Batteries, Power Plug Cable

 Key Features:-

1]With an unprecedented Full-HD media compatibity, it supports popular 1080p HD video codecs, including H.264, MKV, Dixv HD, MPEG 2-TS, VC-1, WMV and more. Enjoy playback from over a dozen video formats and codecs on your HD LCD or Plasma via HDMI interface.

2]The Embedded torrent client streamlines large media file sharing without keeping the PC running 24/7

3]Network media streaming from a shared, password-protected folder of a PC or NAS or a server over Ethernet (RJ45) connection or a wireless-N network (optional). Complete Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support with embedded Samba Client.

4] Mvix Ultio is capable of playing dozens of digital media files and formats including DivX® (3/4/5/6), Xvid, MPEG 1/2/4, WMV-9, ASF(WMV9), MKV, DVD(IFO, VOB), ISO, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, FLAC, AC3.

5]the Ultio Pro allows analog recording of your favourite TV shows from the Cable or Satelite, or family videos from your Camcorder or even archive old tapes and DVDs to digital media files. Ultio Pro even supports time-shift and scheduled recording.

6]Manage your entire media collection from the comfort of your living room. The media center is equipped for enabling complete file management features directly from the remote control – no need of a PC for its operations.

http://www.mvixusa.com/product

This is the application developed by Ian Dixon 

Backup your Windows Media Center scheduled recordings and channel lineup with one easy tool. Features scheduled backup service, options to backup recorded TV to another folder PC or server
This version is designed for Windows 7 only.Just keep in mind that it’s a beta product.

Download:-

http://madeformediacenter.com/m4mc/app.aspx?id=f57f787f-a8d4-4acf-9e5a-685627c8cd46

Windows Media Center has been given a complete new lease of life in Windows 7.Here’s 15 tips, tricks and hacks to get more from Media Center in the new OS.

Check it here:-

http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/15-media-center-tweaks-and-tips-for-windows-7-665208?artc_pg=1