Archive for January, 2009

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The Home Server Podcast #32

The Home Server Show Podcast #32 has the latest news for Windows Home Server enthusiasts as well as a review of the add-in Recorded TV Manager. You can catch it here.

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Store Windows Live Writer on WHS

If you are a blogger and use Windows Live Writer (WLW) for your postings then Home Server Hacks has a link to a post by Scott Lovegrove on how to get your WLW drafts and published posts stored onto your Windows Home Server. Now this is great when you are away from home and remember […]

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Another HP MediaSmart Server EX485 and EX487 FAQ

MediaSmarthome.com have just published an FAQ for the HP MediaSmart Server EX485 and EX487 which is different to the one published on the HP support site and are categorized. Basic information on why you should buy a HP unit over a NAS product are covered as well as a look at the new features, including […]

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A MediaSmart Server in a Mixed Mac PC Environment

If you own a Mac and are thinking of buying the new HP MediaSmart Server EX485 or EX487 when they are released in February then you may want to look at the following article at MediaSmarthome.com. "Managing Your Digital Lifestyle With A Mixed Mac & PC Environment" is a five page article which takes a […]

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Western Digital 2TB WD20EADS Hard Drive Review

Computer geek site ExtremeTech has a review on the newly released 2TB green hard drive from Western Digital. The WD20EADS GreenPower with a list price of $299 uses four platters and consumes up to 70% less power than two 1 TB drives. The full six page review can be read here.

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Windows Home Server for SOHO Managed Services

Servicing the IT needs of small and midsized business customers, LPI Level Platforms Inc. makers of the remote monitoring and management software for solutions providers and MSPs (Managed Service Provider’s) has announced that the company’s Managed Workplace software is now available for Windows Home Server. It’s good to see that a managed service provider is […]

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PerfectDisk 10 Disk Defragmentation for Windows Home Server

Raxco Software today announced the release of PerfectDisk 10 for Windows Home Server. The disk defragmentation software has a significantly improved interface, faster defrag engine and new features: Improved performance: Saving you time and resources, PerfectDisk’s engine now runs up to 30% faster. Exclusive to PerfectDisk – Smart automatic StealthPatrol: Working in background of your […]

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Windows Update for Windows Home server

A new Windows Update is available which improves the capability of Windows Home Server to repair abnormalities detected in the home computer backup database on machines with 512MB of RAM. More Information: Windows Home Server regularly checks the home computer backups for abnormalities. If it finds any, it will prompt the user to fix them […]

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Lights, Action, Home Server!

A couple of short videos for you: First up Todd Headrick, Product Manager on the Windows Home server Team demonstrates new hardware which will soon be available for Home Server in this video from Microsoft’s enthusiast site Channel 10. http://on10.net/blogs/nic/CES-2009-Windows-Home-Server-Update-New-Hardware/ Secondly, The Home server Show has a video interview with Allen Buckner of HP who […]

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WHS Travla RackMount Chassis

Mini-ITV enclosure manufacturer Travla have a great case which is great for Windows Home Server. The 1U 19" rackmount case incorporates 4 hot-swappable 3.5" SATA drive caddies and can be further expanded thanks to space for a further 2 x 2.5" drive bays as well as a slim CD/DVD bay. Travla recommend using the VIA […]