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Media & Entertainment

Contrary to what some would like you to believe, you can enjoy a wide variety of media on your Windows PC. Learn how to get the most out of the media and entertainment applications bundled with Windows Vista.
Games for Windows
If the games bundled with Windows don't hold your interest, have no fear. There is a seemingly endless variety of games available for Windows, from games for kids to complex action and simulation games for adults.
Share and Communicate
Windows isn't just for work. All the tools you need to network computers, use email, organize and edit photos, create movies, video chat with friends, and share every detail of your life that you want on a blog or Space is possible with Windows and Windows Live. With these resources, you can become one of the people who know how to do more than calculations and spreadsheets on a PC.
Windows Vista Games
See the new games bundled with Windows Vista. New designs for games like Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, and Minesweeper, plus all new games like Chess Titans, Mahjong Titans, and Purple Place.
Getting Started in Windows Media Player 11
Learn how to use Windows Media Player 11 to listen to music, organize digital media collections, rip songs from CDs, synchronize devices, burn music to CDs, and more.
Turn Your Windows PC into a Media Center Powerhouse
If your computer has Windows Media Center, you can use it to record and watch TV. An Xbox 360 lets you enjoy the TV, movies, and music stored on your computer on your TV or through your home entertainment center. This article explains what you need to turn your Windows PC into a media center powerhouse.
Windows Vista - Media and Entertainment Applications
Windows Vista includes new and updated applications for enjoying media and entertainment.
What is the Windows Media Center?
Learn about the Windows Media Center.
What Do You Need to Turn a Computer Into a Media Center PC?
What Do You Need to Turn a Computer Into a Media Center PC? Turn your Computer into a Media Center PC.
View Large Pictures Using Microsoft Windows
Have you ever tried to view digital pictures you've taken or friends have emailed you, only to find that they are too large to fit on the screen? Learn an easy way to view the pictures in Microsoft Windows, without having to use photo editing software to resize them.
Video - How to Optimize a Picture for Email
Digital photos can be large and cumbersome to share with friends via email. Learn how you can reduce your image's filesize and optimize it for easy emailing.

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