Archive for the 'Zune Software' Category

Zune 3.0 allows Manual Sync Mode to control content

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

There are many new features that come with the new Zune 3.0 software update. But Matthew Miller of ZDNet had just discovered a new feature of Zune 3.0 that has yet to be discussed. He discovered that Zune 3.0 has a Manual Sync Mode feature that will allow users to manually sync and/or delete music, [...]

Stop Watch for the Zune

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

A really cool app for the Microsoft Zune is now available over at the zunescene forums. Forum member ShotgunSnipist created this cool app using XNA 3.0. It features a stop watch, music playback and the ability to change color. So head on over to the zunescene forums and download this free app now.
Description: A Stopwatch [...]

How to download YouTube videos and convert DRM files for your Zune

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

TuneCab is a handy program that allows you to download videos from YouTube, Yahoo!, Google and other sites and converts them into formats that allow you to watch them on your Zune. TuneCab supports up to 50 input formats and also includes a YouTube ripper and CD ripper already built-in. TuneCab will also let you [...]

Zune skin for Outlook 2008

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Ever wanted a Zune skin for your Outlook? Well, now you can thanks to a writer over at Got Zune? that found some alternate themes available in the program for those who wish to access mail on an exchange server externally via Outlook Web Access in Exchange 2007. Pretty cool huh?
-Jameson
[Source: Got Zune?]

TuneClone let’s you un-DRM your tracks

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

You are considering buying a Microsoft Zune as you broke your iPod or had your iPod stolen. And you bought a lot of songs from iTunes store because you had money left on your iTunes gift card. You still want to enjoy those purchased songs on your Zune MP3 player. Or you own an iPod [...]

Hack to allow International Zune Users to use the Zune Marketplace again.

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Currently, the Zune Marketplace is blocked for International Zune users. This means, anyone outside of the United States. This came into effect after the latest Zune Update occurred. This left International Zune users without being able to use their Zune Pass and download content.
Fortunately for those of you out in the wide [...]

Restore purchases from Zune Marketplace

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

In case your PC crashed, you wiped out your hard drive or lost a few tracks you downloaded for your Zune there is a useful app that allows you to re-download tracks you’ve already purchased from Zune Marketplace. Below are the following steps to take advantage of this useful feature:

1) Go to Settings [...]

ZuneCardr

Friday, June 27th, 2008

The new tool ZuneCardr, developed by RoguePlanetoid of ZuneBoards, makes it possible to create a Zune Card image for your Zune. ZubeCardr allows you to view information such as browser favorites, Artists and Recent Plays. You can also visit the artists webpages or purchase their music in the Zune Marketplace. Visit the ZuneCardr site [...]

Convert Movies for Zune from HBO

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Found this article on a blog called “Zuned” and felt like forwarding his bit of info the author had to offer.
I was able to successfully record a movie on my PC and watch it on my Zune. t was not easy. I noticed by accident that I get the analog HBO channel when [...]

Microsoft extends PlaysForSure DRM until 2011 with only 60 days left until it expired

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Microsoft finally made a good move with the Zune and has decided to extend the DRM on PlaysForsure content until 2011 when it was set to expire on August 2008.