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It’s frustrating that Media Center only displays seven television channels in the program guide at a time, especially if it’s part of a home theater setup.

I love messing with settings and geeky file-sharing programs. My spouse doesn’t, but digs Hulu and appreciates free.

Windows 7: Remote Potato is a free application that integrates with Windows 7 Media Center, allowing you to watch and schedule recorded video from the comfort of your browser, no matter where you are.

If you use Windows 7 Media Center to record TV, you’d probably prefer skipping commercials.

Windows: Maybe you’re a Windows Media Center fan with an occasional jones for Boxee apps, or a Boxee fan who’d like a little DVR action.

Windows only: Tired of bland channel listings in Windows Media Center?

Windows: If you were jazzed by the free utility we mentioned recently that plugs Boxee into Windows 7 Media Center , then you’ll love that there’s a similar utility for XMBC.

Windows: If you were jazzed by the free utility we mentioned recently that plugs Boxee into Windows 7 Media Center , then you’ll love that there’s a similar utility for XMBC.

Microsoft’s powerful home theater centerpiece, Windows Media Center, is easily one of the best applications that ships for free with Windows.

Microsoft’s powerful home theater centerpiece, Windows Media Center, is easily one of the best applications that ships for free with Windows. But you can still make it better—and take it into new realms—with these plug-ins, helper apps, and tweaks. Photo by ryaninc .