Michael's Blog

Windows Media Center in Windows 7 PDC Build

Nice story describing all the new stuff and enhancements. It looks very promising indeed…

http://blog.retrosight.com/WindowsMediaCenterInThePDCBuildOfWindows7.aspx

Microsoft Research Autocollage is available for free download

I have been using this for some months now and if you want to impress family, friends or whoever – use it.

AutoCollage 2008 photo collages celebrate important events and themes in our lives. Pick a folder, press a button, and in a few minutes AutoCollage presents you with a unique memento to print or email to your family and friends.

Download AutoCollage 2008 now and start creating your own collages.

The real Home Servers….

Media Center and Domotics at our new home

I’m working hard to get my new home ready – next to interior, kitchens and gardens (which Katrien manages basically) it will have a huge load of Consumer IT installed (if all goes well). BTICINO MyHome Domotics – integrated in the Media Center network environment, 1 HomeServer, 2 Media Centers, 2 Extenders, 6 TB of data, touchscreens in the walls to control the music, some webcam’s to watch the little babies and some more stuff. Lot of people are asking me what I am doing and how. So I’ve decided to start to document it in my blog over the next weeks. Simple, plain and Consumer friendly. So wait for step 1 – the requirements.

Windows Live Foldershare

Yes I agree – we do offer a lot of different solutions for synchronizing information amongst devices:

• Windows Live Mesh – www.mesh.com
• Windows Live Foldershare – www.foldershare.com
• Windows Live Skydrive – skydrive.live.com
• Groove

But they all serve different needs and audiences. Have been playing with all of them but Windows Live Foldershare is one of my favorites at this moment. Easy to use, multiple pc’s – private and public and also easy syncing with friends. Try it !