“Remotes that are compatible with Windows XP and Vista can be purchases at most electronics retailers,” the company says. Users should note that profile details, privacy settings and friends are not accessible from Hulu Desktop.Īs far as the remote control support goes, the desktop application will work with Apple and Windows Media Center remotes, Hulu Labs confirms. However, users may, nonetheless, login to Hulu Desktop and access their queue, history, subscriptions, playback quality and closed captioning preferences. No account is required to use Hulu Desktop.

“While our goal is to have the same content library available on through all of our distribution channels, we work together with our partners to determine availability of their content on these various channels,” the company states. “Generally speaking the Hulu library on will be available through Hulu Desktop,” Hulu Labs further outlines, shedding light on whether the content on will be available on Hulu Desktop. The application acts as an alternative to browsing and viewing content from the Hulu Library on the user's computer. Requiring an Intel Core Duo 2.4GHz (or equivalent) processor, at least 2 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or later, 2 Mbps Internet connection or greater, and Flash 9.0.124, Hulu Desktop runs directly on your computer and does not require a web browser, Hulu Labs explains.

The software features a sleek interface that has been optimized for use with Apple or Windows Media Center remote controls, 'allowing you to navigate Hulu's entire library with just six buttons.'

Hulu Labs has released Hulu Desktop, a 'lean-back viewing experience for your personal computer,' as the developers explain.

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