Basic Problem I would attempt to play a movie in Windows Media Player (WMP) and only the audio was present. The system needed a new codec (compression, decompression) to play these off-shored backups Solution The full Microsoft Write-Up is here: Playing Video in WMP It gives the skinny on the entire process. Here’s the synopsis: […]
Today’s Challenge: Getting AVIs to play on Windows Media Player
Thanks to President’s Day, I have a little more time to play around on the Home Theatre PC (HTPC). I’d love to just play on it for hours and hours, but I have a few other projects happening so I have to limit my quality time. Today’s project – getting the movies in AVI format […]
Vista Not Ready for Primetime – System Sleep
I’m finally getting a chance to write about my new HP Slimline computer running Vista Ultimate. It’s been up and running for over a week now, but thanks to work and other commitments writing about the experience has been non-existent slow. There’s a good bit to write about in sincere hopes of providing additional information […]
When in Doubt, Ask Someone
I knew exactly what I wanted from the Fireball Foundation from the moment I jotted notes down on a piece of paper the day after my grandfather died. We simply wanted to provide unbiased information on nursing homes to anyone who needed it. My family had gotten screwed during our ordeals with various care facilities […]
The Terrible Towel has become the flag of Steeler Nation – ESPN
I had some of the best times in my college life running the football to and from pit Pitt. In fact, my time with APO helped shape my personality and personal objectives. I never knew the relationship between Dan Torisky and Myron Cope but knowing it makes me more of a Steelers Fan. Dan always […]
