Archive for May, 2010

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HomeServerSync – The Cloud Services Add-In

HomeServerSync is an add-in from Tranquil PC which will add many cloud services for Home Server users. Available from July 2010 this unique service will enable a number of valuable extensions to all Windows Home Server owners: Remote Home Server Console access Document / Folder Sync (multiple) anywhere Personal cloud storage services We will bring […]

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Make Recorded TV Appear in Windows 7 Libraries

Windows 7 users have "Libraries" that exist on a per-user basis, but Public Libraries don’t appear in a user’s list and the Recorded TV Library is only visible in Windows Explorer after a user has configured a TV Tuner from within Windows Media Center. Although this behavior is ideal for networks where only a Windows […]

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A Cheaper SAS Enclosure Project

ServerTheHome.com has details on how to add more storage to an existing server by adding a second (or third) enclosure for additional disks. Specifically a large JBOD enclosure with SAS expanders built-in which can often range in the $2,000 to over $3,000 per 3U or 4U enclosure, but by following the post you can complete […]

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“The password is incorrect” Error Message in Windows 7

Windows Home Server enthusiast Tim Keller was continually told the server’s password he was entering was incorrect when installing the connector software on his Windows 7 PC, even though he know it was not. Eventually he found the solution, which was to change the LAN Manager authentication level to sending a NTLM response only. So […]

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Turning a HP LX195 into a MediaSmart EX48X

We Got Served forum member Boostin4HP has got the HP MediaSmart Server 3.0 software working with his HP LX195. By using his purchased EX48x Recovery CD and the internet for downloading some missing drivers for various devices, Boostin4HP had a LX195 posing as a EX48x model. Although he does recommend upgrading the memory from stock […]

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Time Machine with WHS – Version 3 Instructions

Jeremy Jones has posted version 3 of the his instructions to use Time Machine with Windows Home Server. If you have a Windows partition on your Mac then this latest version does not use an applescript so will work flawlessly, just by following the 10 steps required to get Time Machine working with WHS. You […]

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DE Technology in Vail – A Guide from Diskeeper

Diskeeper being a Gold Partner with Microsoft are very happy that many of their suggestions and requests have been accommodated within the new Drive Extender (DE) technology in Vail. Diskeeper who produce a defrag solution for WHS users in the form of "Diskeeper 2010 Home Server Edition", have a great post on their blog explaining […]

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Add-In: WHS Outlook 2.5.7.7

WHS Outlook has been updated to version 2.5.7.7, with the biggest change being support for Outlook 2010. One of the other changes in this new version is that calendar sharing is now supported if you are using either Outlook 2007 or 2010: First, WHS Outlook can automatically setup your Windows Home Server as a WebDAV […]

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The Home Server Show Podcast Episode 90

Episode 90 of The Home Server Show is up with the weeks Home Server news and views. You can catch it here.

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Acer easyStore H340 – Well Specified and Comparatively Affordable

Australians think that the Acer easyStore H340 is not the most energy-efficient server, but well specified and comparatively affordable. That’s what the Australian based PC Authority magazine thinks anyway, giving it an impressive 5/6 stars in the process. Which you can read about here.