MediaPortal is freeware software that turns your PC/TV into an advanced Media Center. It’s similar to Windows Media Center but has more and very interesting features. With MediaPortal you can listen to your favorite radio stations online, and record what ever you like. What makes MediaPortal interesting is that you can schedule and record live TV shows and movies as a digital video recorder and save them to your hard drive.

With MediaPoral you have full control of all your media; it’s an alternative to your TV set. Once you have installed the software, you can view and sort your movies by actors, genres, title or even the year. Bored of watching and recording movies and TV shows? MediaPortal allows you to upload your pictures and music; then you will be able to make a sideshow with very cool transitions and background music. Finally, the software has games, emulators, email application internet browser, weather and CD-DVD burner. This is all in one package with all your favorite open source applications. Check out more features here and download here.