Step one is to choose a media-center program–though as noted previously, you may already have one.
For a complete guide to assembling a media center PC from the ground up, see Zack Stern’s excellent “ Build Your Own High-Def PC.” Note: In this guide, I’ll focus exclusively on ways that you can turn your existing computer into a media center. So when we talk about turning your PC into a media center, we mean installing software that finds, catalogs, and plays your media files–and looks good while doing it. And Linux users have several free options, including Freevo and LinuxMCE.Īll of those applications scan your PC for photos, music, videos, and the like, and then present them inside an oversize, TV-friendly interface (commonly known as a 10-foot interface, meaning it’s easily viewable from the couch). Mac OS X Leopard users already have basic media-center software in the form of Apple’s Front Row, though third-party alternatives are also available. In fact, if you’re running Windows Vista Home Premium or Vista Ultimate, you’re set: Microsoft baked Windows Media Center right into the OS. Now you can watch YouTube, Dailymotion or MSN Soapbox videos on Windows 7 Media Player.The open-source Freevo is one of several great no-cost media-center applications for Linux.You don’t necessarily need to buy new hardware, and the software part of this upgrade could be easier than you think. Several settings are available such as language, auto-update, and interface.
Macrotube has the ability to search content by date, rating, views, and other related content. Or you can search for the video you want to watch by typing the name into the Search box to search. You can choose to watch videos on YouTube, Dailymotion or MSN Soapbox.Īlso you can browse for different topics, genres. At this point on the main menu you will see the Macrotube. If you don't know how to view YouTube videos on VLC Media Player, you can refer to the steps here.įirst download the Macrotube to your computer and follow the installation steps according to the instructions.ĭownload Macrotube to your device and install it here.Īfter installing Macrotube, open Windows 7 Media Center. Unlike VLC Media Player, you do not have to install any 3rd application, with Windows 7 Media Center you must install the 3rd application Macrotube to support watching videos on YouTube. The following article The network administrator will guide you how to watch YouTube, Dailymotion or MSN Soapbox videos on Windows 7 Media Center.
In the previous article, Network Administrator introduced and showed you how to watch YouTube videos right on VLC Media Player.
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