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TV-Friendly Web Browser Kylo Gets Media Center PluginJune 27

Kylo, the TV-friendly web browser, isn’t brand-new, but a recent update should peak the interest of Windows Media Center enthusiasts: Kylo is now available via Media Center plugin.

With the launch of the Kylo Browser Beta 0.7, a new plugin for Media Center lets you browse the web via your HDTV after launching the browser from within Media Center. What’s even better is that you can easily close it and return to Media Center when you’re done surfing the web. That’s a big plus.

The browser requires no hardware keyboard for text entry – an onscreen keyboard does the job. It also lets you zoom, pan and bookmark sites. Onscreen targets, fonts and the cursor are made larger for better viewing too.

One thing it won’t do: play Hulu videos. This worked at first but Hulu quickly blocked it. But for light TV-based web surfing, it does the job.

Re-Enable DreamScene on Windows 7June 5

There’s a new application that lets you re-enable the discontinued DreamScene feature on Windows 7, an option originally introduced in Vista which let you set a video file as your desktop background. With a new and incredibly easy-to-use application called DreamScene Activator (zip file), you can bring this feature back to Windows 7 with just a couple of clicks.

The app, created by Kishan Bagaria, is a simple .exe file which moves some files around and creates a couple of registry settings. After downloading the app, you’ll need to run it as Administrator (or else you’ll get a error message) and then click the “Enable DreamScene” button). Afterwards, simply locate a video file you want to use – if the file is supported, you’ll notice a new star icon appearing the bottom-right corner of the video file’s thumbnail. Now, just right-click on the file and choose the new option “Set as Desktop Background.”

I just tried this myself and had a DreamScene running in less than 30 seconds flat. Your mileage may very, cav

Soluto Launches Software that Decreases Boot, Improves PerformanceMay 25

An application called Soluto (beta) just launched at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference, where a number of new startups are now being revealed. This software aims to improve PC performance by analyzing a computer’s boot up process to uncover which installed applications may be slowing the computer down. According to the Soluto website, the software can cut down on PC boot time and improve on-going PC performance.

As TechCrunch explains, the app helps with performance by tracking what applications were running when your PC has a “hiccup” (a momentary lag in performance). And through its back-end, it tracks other users who have that same problem. If someone, somewhere in the world, makes a change that fixes the issue, Soluto tells the other users about the suggested fix. Crowd-sourced troubleshooting!

Another Soluto project, this

Dropbox Coming to Windows MobileApril 30

If you’re a fan of Dropbox, the service for storing, sharing and syncing files between Internet-connected devices, you’ll be glad to hear that a Dropbox client is now in development for Windows Mobile phones.

The first beta will be available in just a few days, announces the Ruttensoft website where the work is being tracked. (The client is being developed by Fuze Mobility under Ruttensoft’s license.)

The beta will be free but the final version will cost $6.99 US.

Dropbox for Windows Mobile will support 6.5.x phones that have high-end VGA and HVGA resolutions only. Later, more resolutions will be added.

(Via Redmond Pie)

Office on Windows Phone 7April 25

A couple of new videos recently appeared on YouTube showing off what Microsoft Office will look like on the upcoming Windows Phone 7 devices. In one video, you can see what the Microsoft Office calendar will look like plus you can see a PowerPoint presentation edited directly on the phone after receiving it via email…and that looked incredible, actually.

The other video focuses more on the Office hub and gives a sneak peak at voice recordings, OneNote and Word, too.

The two videos are available here and here if you want to watch them yourself.

And you should, because they’re pretty amazing.