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Organize and transfer music and movies to portable media devices with Windows Media Player 10

Columnist Justin Harrison explains how to use Windows Media Player to transfer music and movies to portable devices.

Previewing the Windows Vista user interface and end-user experience

Columnist Barb Bowman provides an in-depth preview of the recent Windows Vista user interface changes and additions.

Reviewing the latest leading edge technology from CES 2006

Columnist Barb Bowman shares her excitement after attending CES 2006.

Professional Gaming

Columnist Joel Durham Jr. explores the burgeoning world of professional computer gaming and interviews the founders of the two biggest competitions.

Protecting Files During System Restore

In this investigation of System Restore, columnist Charlie Russel discovers that some files aren't preserved during a System Restore.

Optimizing Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Xbox 360, and Media Center Extender Networks

Columnist Barb Bowman explains how to enjoy digital and gaming entertainment throughout your home by setting up a wireless Media Center Extender network.

Find the right RSS reader for you

Galan Bridgman explains how to find and use an RSS reader to subscribe to and read RSS syndications.

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Windows XP Community MVPs

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Michael Stevens - Windows - Shell/User
I am in personal services by trade and self educated in the use of the computer. My first encounter with computing was w...

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Jimmy is an IT Consultant, Network Administrator, and Solutions Expert from Montréal with over 25 years of IT experience...

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I am President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group and have been active in user groups for the past 25 years.

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Most Active Windows XP Newsgroup Discussions

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Running a text file as an EXE file

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Security Update MS06-015 breaks Windows Explorer functionality

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How can I get rid of Windows update?

Most Popular Windows XP Downloads

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Windows XP Service Pack 2 for IT Professionals and Developers

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Windows XP SP1 Update: Watch TV Shows Recorded by Media Center PCs on Other Windows XP PCs

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Remote Desktop Connection Software

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SyncToy v1.2

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Security Update for Windows XP (KB913446)

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XP Blogs: Expert Zone Editor's Picks RSS

Vista theme for MCE 2005
Matt Goyer's Media Center Blog, -, Apr 20, 2006

Paul Thurott really doesn’t like the new Media Center
Matt Goyer's Media Center Blog, -, Apr 19, 2006

WMP11 Wallpaper Set
Addicted to Digital Media, Sean Alexander, Apr 18, 2006

Second of Four Part Series on Windows Media Center Presentation Layer
RetroSight :: Charlie Owen :: Windows XP Media Center Edition Development, Charlie Owen, Apr 17, 2006

HD-DVD Players sold out
Addicted to Digital Media, Sean Alexander, Apr 17, 2006

Recent XP Posts by Microsoft Bloggers

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Physical indication of virtual data
Trends, Richard Banks, Product Design Lead, April 23, 2006

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Displays in furniture
Trends, Richard Banks, Product Design Lead, April 23, 2006

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Second-hand software
Trends, Richard Banks, Product Design Lead, April 23, 2006

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