Archive for August, 2010

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A Deeper Look at Aurora

InfoWorld.com is the place to head for a closer look at the next Microsoft Small Business Server, code named Aurora. Enterprise man J. Peter Bruzzese dives deeper into Aurora’s code and takes a look at the software’s Dashboard plus much more …even in this early code release, the installation and configuration of all key aspects […]

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KeepVault New Features Now Available

The new features pre announced last week by the online backup provider KeepVault  are now publicly available. These features included Enhanced Administrator Control & Reporting, access to data via the web at https://web.keepvault.com and Sub User Accounts. Additional details on these features are available here.

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WHS Stored Pictures and Videos in Media Center – Changing the Default Folder

If you access your WHS stored Photos and Videos from Windows Media Center then you probably noticed that you have to go into the \\SERVER\Photos directory (for example) for your pictures to be displayed even if that’s your ONLY picture library. Thankfully Missing Remote has the solution (which I have already implemented) for your library […]

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Access WHS on the iPhone or iPod Touch

Would you like to get basic access to Windows Home Server from either an iPhone or iPod Touch without installing any Apps? If so, then the How-To Geek shows you how to get it setup on your Home Server and how to access using Safari on the specific device. You can read their guide here.

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Big WHS Update on the Way

WeGotServed are reporting that an update for Windows Home Server (v1) will be released on August 24th (2010). Microsoft’s Knowledge Base Article 979453 states that the update will fix 5 separate issues found since the release of Power Pack 3: Issue 1 You cannot restore a client computer without manually creating partitions or mapping the […]

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Get 3 months HomeServerSync Online Backup For Your Home Server FREE

The HomeServerSync add-in from Tranquil PC is now available for Windows Home Server users. HomeServerSync allows you to access your Home Server services from anywhere in the world, protect your files even more, and sync data between PCs, using the Home Server itself as a ‘personal cloud data server’ ! There are 3  components to […]

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How To Recover Data from a Failing Hard Drive

“All hard  drives will eventually fail. Some earlier than others” Patrick from ServeTheHome goes through how to recover data which is on a failing drive in your Windows Home Server system. “…I was able to get vital tax information and work information off of the drive easily by just copying directories.” Patrick takes us through […]

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Integrate an iPad with WHS

Tech lover Chris Oldroyd explains how to uses AirVideo with his iPad and Windows Home Server. Chris describes AirVideo as the best application he has ever bought for the iPhone and iPad and describes how it helps integrate his iPad with his home entertainment setup. By installing the small server application directly on Windows Home […]

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F-Secure withdraw Home Server Security 2009 Suite

F-secure have decided to withdraw their 2009 Security Suite for Windows Home Server. Although they have not given any reason for the withdrawal, they have issued this statement: End of Sales and End of Life Announcement for F-Secure Home Server Security 2009 Dear Customer, F-Secure announces the End of Sales for F-Secure Home Server Security […]

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CFI A7879 Mini ITX NAS Case with 4 Hot-Swappable HDD Trays

This looks like an ideal case for anyone looking to build a new or replace a current WHS. The A7879 Mini ITX Server Case is an extreme version of cube style cases, featuring four hot-swappable hard drive bays plus one internal hard drive bay – usually available only from full size enterprise level servers into […]