A new feature in Windows Media Player 12, which is included with Windows 7, is being able to stream media over the web to other Windows 7 computers.  Today we will take a look at how to set it up and what you need to begin.

Note: You will need to perform this process on each computer that you want to use.

What You’ll Need

• Two computers running Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate. The host, or home computer that you will be streaming the media from, cannot be on a public network or part of domain.
• Windows Live ID
• UPnP or Port Forwarding enabled on your home router
• Media files added to your Windows Media Player library

Windows Live ID

Sign up online for a Windows Live ID if you do not already have one. See the link below for a link to Windows Live.

Configuring the Windows 7 Computers

Open Windows Media Player and go to the library section. Click on Stream and then “Allow Internet access to home media.”

The Internet Home Media Access pop up window will prompt you to link your Windows Live ID to a user account. Click “Link an online ID.” Continue Reading ->

The Guide to Internet Slang 101

Recently, in my internet travels, I happenened upon this great guide to internet slang. (credit goes to a user named Wolf2010)

If you have ever wondered what the secret codes and abbreviations are, here is a pretty good place to start. These terms are used on internet forums, message boards, instant messaging clients, cell phones, text messages, emails, and even in regular every day communications (not a good thing to use at the office!)

0-9
1337 (written in ASCII) – From the word Leet, derived from the word elite
2 – too, or to
4 – For

A
AFAICR/S/T – As far as I can recall / remember / see / tel
AFAIK – As far as I know
AFK – Away from keyboard
ANFSCD – And Now For Something Completely Different. Used to change the subject of conversation.
ASAP – As soon as possible
ASL – Age / sex / location
ATEOTD – At The End of the Day
ATM – At the moment
AWOL – Absent Without (Official) Leave
AYBABTU (also abbreviated as AYB) – All your base are belong to us (from the video game Zero Wing)

B
B2B – Business to Business Continue Reading ->