Another update to Diskeeper 2011 HomeServer the defrag tool for Windows Home Server users. Fixes: Fixed an incorrect warning in the Performance Report. If a volume is smaller than 2GB (e.g. a recovery partition), on which IntelliWrite may not be enabled, this is not flagged in the Performance Report as not optimal configuration. New Features: […]
The Add-in Remote Notification which enables you to keep up to date on the status of your Home Server no matter where you are, has had an update. Version 1.5.1.2 includes a number of new features plus minor bug fixes, including: The biggest new feature is a Mac Connector application that offers Windows Home Server […]
Drive Bender have been in touch with details on what they are calling Drive Bender – Home Edition: …we have set down a "pre-release" offer for everyone involved in the beta program. Announcing Drive Bender – Home Edition. Home Edition will be a single license that supports a single pool, containing any number of drives. […]
Mailbag 24th May 2011 Have a question or problem? I can’t guarantee an answer, but I’ll try. Click “ask a question” above! Lenovo D400 Won’t Boot Abe Asks: My WHS (a Lenovo D400) ’falls off’ the network after about 30 minutes of uptime. After a restart by using the power button, everything seems fine for […]
If you are still not sure about buying or upgrading to Windows Home Server 2011, then here is some inspiration for you, from WHS users, IT professionals and enthusiasts courtesy of Twitter: From Sean Daniel (@seandaniel): …Yeah, I love the #SetAndForget config of #WHS11 backup. Piece of mind for sure. Jason Coombes (@databasejase): Finished setting […]
LaCie are now offering their 5big Server with Windows Storage Server 2008 which was formally known as Breckenridge, a close cousin to WHS2011. Known as the 5big Storage Server, its being touted as a professional file-sharing appliance for small and medium businesses. Available in 3 hard drive configurations 1TB, 5TB and 10TB costing $1,199, $1,599, […]
Episode 44 of BYOB is up, and this week Mike discusses some recent issues with his Windows Home Server stuttering during video playback and also provides details on his OCZ Vertex 3 SSD having an issue with Intel’s Rapid Storage Driver. All this plus lots more in episode 44.
Diskeeper 2011 HomeServer has had an update. Build 954 includes the following changes: Fixes: Fixed an incorrect warning in the Performance Report. If a volume is smaller than 2GB (e.g. a recovery partition), on which IntelliWrite may not be enabled, this is not flagged in the Performance Report as not optimal configuration. New Features: Added […]
We have spoken about DVBLink in the past. Its a suite of applications which in one scenario would allow you to install tuner cards in your Windows Home Server, enabling you to watch TV in the lounge on Windows Media center which is accessing those tuners, thus network aware. Developer Mark Wildenberg has made a […]
Ed Bott’s Microsoft Report asks, Can a Windows Home Server user find happiness with a Drobo? After Microsoft announced they were dropping Drive Extender from Windows Home Server, Data Robotics, Inc offered a discount to Windows Home Server users to buy a Drobo. Ed Bott took a look at the 2 units offered at a […]
