Author Archive for Philip Churchill

0

The Home Server Show Podcast Episode 99

Episode 99 of "The Home Server Show" podcast is available for your listening pleasure. The new beta of Microsoft Security Essentials is discussed as well as the weeks other Home Server news. You can catch it here.

2

No Spyware Protection Error Message

If you use Windows 7 with Windows Home Server then you may have noticed that the WHS system tray icon will go red and indicate "No spyware protection" for a brief moment every time you reboot your PC, even though spyware protection is installed. And this occurs every time the Windows 7 machine is rebooted, […]

0

TwonkyServer 6.0 User Guide

Twonky have released an updated User’s Guide for TwonkyServer 6.0. The 13 page TwonkyServer UI Configuration User Guide can be downloaded in PDF format directly here.

9

Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Installs on WHS

Microsoft are offering a new public beta of their Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) anti malware product and the good news is that our friend Drashna Jael’re  bought to our attention that it installs on both Windows Home Server v1 as well as Vail too. This is great news for Windows Home Server as MSE will […]

1

WHS Meetings in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania

If you are interested in Windows Home Server, (and I’m sure you are, else you wouldn’t be reading this) then there are a couple of meetings taking place over the next fortnight which could be of interest to you. The first is The New England Digital Media Users Group (NEDMUG) meeting which is taking place […]

0

The Neowin X310 Write Up

neowin.net have a quick review of HPs X310 Data Vault. Before we go further into the review, let me explain my reasoning for how I reviewed this device. The biggest reason you would want an HP Data Vault is to backup your critical files and software. While this is generally easy to test locally, I […]

0

Tracking Earth Tremors with Home Server

Andy Mills decided to track earth tremors where he lives in Southern California, after feeling his house sway during a 7.2 earthquake. By using a VIA Artigo A2000 Home Server box, a copy of the WHS software and a USB motion sensor which he ordered online, Andy was able to track local earth tremors and […]

1

Windows Server Codename “Aurora” Videos

A couple of great videos for you on Windows Server codename “Aurora” The first in from the Coffee Coaching Channel on YouTube, which has a great video 4 minute video from both HP and Microsoft previewing "Aurora”.   Also available is a 14 minute video with Michael Leworthy, a Senior Product Manager on the Windows […]

0

The Home Server Show Podcast Episode 98

Episode 98 of "The Home Server Show" podcast gets in depth with all the latest news on Windows Home Server, Vail and Aurora. John, Jim and Dave are joined by guest Andrew Edney who dissects the recent Aurora announcement and what it means for Windows Home Server users. You can catch it here.

0

ASUS TS mini Videos

Video Blog “Linus Tech Tips” have a flurry of videos which they have posted, all on the Asus TS mini Windows Home Server: ASUS TS Mini Windows Home Server WHS Configuration & Setup Guide Linus Tech Tips http://www.linustechtips.com/ltt-videos/asus-ts-mini-windows-home-server-whs-configuration-setup-guide-linus-tech-tips ASUS TS Mini Windows Home Server Home Computer Backup Setup & Configuration Linus Tech Tips http://www.linustechtips.com/ltt-videos/asus-ts-mini-windows-home-server-home-computer-backup-setup-configuration-linus-tech-tips ASUS […]