Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 PC For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

This title presents the fun and easy way to get up and running quickly with "Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition", the new operating system version specially outfitted for TV, DVD, video, music, and digital photo applications. Media Center PCs are the first PCs to feature an easy-to-use interface and all preconfigured hardware and preloaded software needed to create a complete integrated home entertainment system. It explains how to integrate a home computer network with a home theater system, control connected TVs with the Remote Control Interface, record TV programs using a TiVo-like recorder, acquire and play back music files, organize digital videos and photos, play DVD movies, and much more. It is written by the authors of "Home Theater For Dummies" (0764518011) and "Wireless Home Networking For Dummies" (0764539108), who worked closely with Media Center Edition product management at Microsoft to complete the book.