Want Windows MCE Plugins? Look no further.
Windows Media Center Edition has a nice feature that allows users to install custom extensions to the basic program, called plugins. Plugins can range from something like local weather forecasts to something more advanced like pulling movie information down from IMDB.
OK, the idea sounds good but where can I get a taste of the plugins available? Well, first off there is MoreMCE.com. This site has quite an extensive list available for a variety of languages. It is one of the larger and better organized lists that I have scene.
Another place to check is MCESoft.nl. They don’t host quite as many as MoreMCE.com, but they do have some of their own that I haven’t seen elsewhere (although I could be wrong on that – please correct me if you know otherwise).
One other great site is the forums over at The Green Button. The Green Button is a community driven site that has a large active audience. In their forums they have a sticky post that lists quite a few plugins as well as links on where to download them and get more information.
Plugins are a great way for developers to extend the whole Media Center Edition experience without requiring an extensive knowledge of the system. By finding the right plugins that suit you, you can add a lot of personal value to your MCE box.
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