More media, more places

Music. Pictures. Movies. TV. Enjoy it all in Windows 7.

With Windows Media Player, you can stream music and video around your house. Watch this video to learn how. (2:53)

A co-worker asks to see pictures from your recent vacation. You'd love to! There's just one hiccup:

They're all back home on your PC.

Sound familiar? If you've ever found yourself pining for photos, music, or video on your home PC while you're away, Windows 7 has the perfect solution: Remote Media Streaming.

This feature provides easy and secure access to your media library over the Internet, so you can enjoy it from a coffee shop, airport lounge, friend's place—just about anywhere, really.

What you'll need:

Two or more PCs running Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12.
A wired or wireless home network. How do I set one up?
An online ID provider. Learn more.
A digital media receiver (optional). Find one that works with Windows 7.
A TV tuner (optional). Find one that works with Windows 7.

Play more, watch more

It's just one of the ways Windows 7 makes it easier to enjoy your collection of music, photos, and movies. For example, Windows 7 also now plays more media formats—including unprotected songs from your iTunes library and video from digital cameras and high-definition camcorders.

It also includes Windows Media Center. Equip your PC with a TV tuner and you can watch, pause, or record high-definition TV.

Singing in the kitchen

If you have more than one PC in the house with Windows 7, your entertainment options expand dramatically. Craving some classic rock to cook by? No problem. The Play To option can stream The Beatles from your bedroom PC to the kitchen laptop.

Play To can even send music or video to a TV or stereo (might require additional hardware). With Windows 7, you'll never be bored again.