Chapter 8. Windows Media Center

Windows Media Center, an integral part of Windows 7 Home Premium and higher editions, turns your Windows 7 PC into a multimedia powerhouse that’s HDTV and home theater friendly. Whether you use WMC on your desktop PC or as the hub of your home entertainment system, Windows Media Center makes TV viewing and recording, music playback, video playback, and photo viewing more enjoyable than ever before.

Windows Media Center uses a so-called “10-foot UI” to make it compatible with computer displays, standard TVs, and HDTVs. By using a wireless keyboard and mouse or Windows Media Center-compatible remote control, you can enjoy your media through Windows Media Center from a comfortable easy chair or couch.

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