Chapter 15. Exploring the Online Spotlight

The title of this section of the book is “Extending Your Media Center PC.” That can be done literally, by using a Media Center Extender device (as we discussed in the preceding chapter), or it can be done by using Media Center–compatible programs and services. In this chapter we’ll talk about the latter way to extend your Media Center experience, focusing specifically on those Media Center services offered in the Online Spotlight.

This chapter offers a preview of all the services and products offered in Media Center’s Online Spotlight. I won’t get into detailed operational instructions; instead, the focus is on showing you what’s available so that you can make an informed choice about which of these ...

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