Author Archive for Philip Churchill

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Add-In: Loger V1.65.1

A new add-in Loger enables you to set a time limit that a user can use a computer, and is ideal for keeping an eye on how long the kids have been on the PC. The add-in is compatible with Vista and Windows 7 and consists of three parts: The server element which you install […]

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Add-In: AutoExit 2008 R2 Final

The add-in AutoExit 2008 has been updated to R2, the final release. The new version 2.0.1170 has some small fixes with regards to the Release Candidate: Removed popup dialog when sending a Wake On Lan message. Fixed issue with the help file not showing. Some small changes to documentation. Fixed issue in installer that could […]

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Tranquil PC New Edition

Tranquil PC now have the new SQA-5H-3000 added to their range. Essentially it is the same as the SQA-5H-2000 except it is equipped with the Western Digital Green Power 2TB HDD with a 32MB cache. These drives are not as cost effective as 2 x 1TB drives, but for those wanting to maximize their storage […]

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12 TB Windows Home Server Build List

Another build list and this one is from Ray who has just built his 12 TB Windows Home Server whilst keeping the costs down. Read about it here.

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WHS Session – British Columbia, Canada

The Vancouver Island Computing Expert (Eclectics) users group, in co-junction with the  Victoria Dot Net group are holding an IT Pro Day where amongst other things there will be a session on Windows Home Server. The event takes place Saturday February 7th at The University of Victoria in BC, Canada. Doors open at 8:30 am […]

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NOD32 and Smart Security for WHS

Eset Smart Security 4 and Eset NOD32 Antivirus 4 are both compatible with Windows Home Server. It has just come to my attention that the beta versions of both products can run on WHS. The company issued a press release back in November which stated as well as running on the normal Windows 2000, XP […]

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The Home Server Podcast #32

The Home Server Show Podcast #32 has the latest news for Windows Home Server enthusiasts as well as a review of the add-in Recorded TV Manager. You can catch it here.

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Store Windows Live Writer on WHS

If you are a blogger and use Windows Live Writer (WLW) for your postings then Home Server Hacks has a link to a post by Scott Lovegrove on how to get your WLW drafts and published posts stored onto your Windows Home Server. Now this is great when you are away from home and remember […]

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Another HP MediaSmart Server EX485 and EX487 FAQ

MediaSmarthome.com have just published an FAQ for the HP MediaSmart Server EX485 and EX487 which is different to the one published on the HP support site and are categorized. Basic information on why you should buy a HP unit over a NAS product are covered as well as a look at the new features, including […]

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A MediaSmart Server in a Mixed Mac PC Environment

If you own a Mac and are thinking of buying the new HP MediaSmart Server EX485 or EX487 when they are released in February then you may want to look at the following article at MediaSmarthome.com. "Managing Your Digital Lifestyle With A Mixed Mac & PC Environment" is a five page article which takes a […]