Archive for August, 2009

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PCMag Reviews the Acer Aspire easyStore

PCMag.com has a review of the Acer Aspire easyStore H340. The review looks at the design, features and performance of the unit and give it 3/5. Why? Author Mario Morejon had this to say: “I had to use everything I know when configuring the network on the Acer Aspire easyStore H340. It’s not Acer’s fault, […]

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My Movies for WHS – Install and Configuration

The Media Center Blog has a walkthrough of the add-in "My Movies for Windows Home Server", which in this part 1 looks at the installation and the configuration of the add-in. And if you are wondering what My Movies for Windows Home Server does? It’s basically a movie collection management and playback add-in which also […]

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Notebook Backup Strategies

Notebooks.com has a list of suggestions for backing up your Notebook which includes amongst others, using a Windows Home Server and a manual offsite backup strategy. You can read Develop a Solid Backup Strategy for Your Notebooks Before It’s Too Late here.

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Add-In: AutoExit 2009 Beta-1

The add-in which enables you to shut down or reboot your PCs in your Home Server network, all from within the console has been updated. This minor update to AutoExit has fixes as well as some new features that a lot of people asked for, including support for Windows 7. What’s New: Wake On Lan […]

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Download Manager v3.0 Review

I sit at work (browsing when I should be working) quite often, sometimes thinking I could just do with downloading that software for later, and in order for me to do this I have to log onto my WHS website, then wake one of my machines up using “Asofts AutoExit 2008 R2” and then I […]

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HP MediaSmart Server Fan Mod

Diehard of the Home Server Show website has added a fan to the rear of the PSU on his HP MediaSmart Server. A little while later with a Dremel in hand, Diehard managed to lower the inside temp of his Home Server by 10 degrees. Great stuff! You can read his full story here.

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Add-In: KeepVault for WHS 3.10

The online backup solution for our Home Server’s has been updated. KeepVault version 3.10 includes the following: Compatibility updates to share storage with other KeepVault family products (KeepVault for windows, WHS, Mac, USB Key) Network retry optimization General bug fixes A 15 day free trial as well as the download are located here.

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The htguys Review the HP MediaSmart Server LX195

The "htguys" produce a home theater podcast, and the latest episode (#385) has a review of the HP MediaSmart Server LX195. “Imagine with me, if you will, a day when a small box no bigger than a standard dictionary will be able to hold as many pictures as you can ever take, as many songs […]

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Share your Story with HP

"HP in Real Life" is going to be a new website from HP where they will showcase HP products which you use in a unique or extraordinary way. They would like to hear from you how their products help you accomplish special things, or to share unique ways you tackle everyday tasks. So if you […]

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Icy Dock MB-454SPF Review

So you have built your own Windows Home Server, all is well. But you look with jealousy at how easy it is for HP MediaSmart or Tranquil PC SHA-5H owners to chop and change hard disks using their built-in hard disk caddies. Well covet no more, as Icy Dock has a multi-bay backplane module that […]