Author Archive for Philip Churchill

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How-To Install phpBB 3, MediaWiki and WordPress on WHS

Over the last few days WHS enthusiast site We Got Served has published a series of how to’s for those wanting more from their Home Server’s. These include how to install Forum Software phpBB 3 on Windows Home Server, how-to install MediaWiki on Windows Home Server, installing PHP for IIS on Windows Home Server and […]

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Beta Testers Required for UPS Add-In

After mentioning about GridJunction the Uninterruptible Power Supply management add-in for Windows Home Server, developer Alexander Kent has been in touch asking for some fruitful beta candidates. So, if you think you are up to the challenge pop on over to the www.gridjunction.com website to sign up or to learn more on the forth coming […]

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Velocity Micro Un-Boxing

  The How-To Geek website has posted part 1 of it’s setting up WHS Series on their blog. Entitled the un-boxing, it lets us take a closer look at the Windows Home Server unit from Velocity Micro.   Read it here.

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Streaming Digital Media: HP MediaSmart Server EX475 v LaCie Ethernet Disk mini – Home Edition

Tom’s Guide (part of Tom’s Hardware) has a ten page streaming digital media head to head. The HP MediaSmart Server EX475 vs The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini – Home Edition. For all the details including the Pros, Cons, Conclusions and Recommendations give it a read here.

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Add-In: Windows Home Server Disk Management 1.0.7.3

The add-in which helps you identify the physical disk you’re working with in the Windows Home Server Console has been updated. Version 1.0.7.3 of the Windows Home Server Disk Management Add-In has the following fixes: Resolved issue with enumeration of drive paths on non-English versions of WHS Disk location columns are no longer empty on […]

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Windows Home Server for $149.99

A copy of Windows Home Server is available from Newegg for $149.99 (after promo code) with FREE 3 business day shipping. From this page add to cart and apply the promo code MICROSOFT42810 but be quick as the promotional code expires 12th May.

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Add-In: Advanced Admin Console 0.4.0 Beta

The add-in Advanced Admin Console has been upgraded to version 0.4.0 Beta to include the following new features: New Statusbar displaying current folder location and server uptime Shutdown and minimize buttons in status bar New setting for enabling/disabling the display of the shutdown button Check out Andreas’ Space for more information.

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SCALEO Power Management (SPM)

If you are interested in more details on the SCALEO Power Management (SPM) which is integrated within the Fujitsu Siemens SCALEO Home Server then this may be of interest to you. Available to view on their website, the information can be found half-way down on the right hand side entitled “SCALEO Power Management”. Thanks to […]

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Future Add-In: "GridJunction" for battery backup/UPS management

Alexandra Kent the creator of the add-in Vista Caller-ID has another add-in up his sleeves. Since a UPS is basically not really supported on Windows Home Server Alex is creating “GridJunction” a battery backup/UPS management add-in that integrates into the WHS console and issues power alerts and can safely shut-down the Home Server if desired […]

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ShareMaster for Home Server Vista Sidebar Gadget

Another Windows Vista Sidebar gadget for Windows Home Server users. This two in one gadget enables quick access to the shared files by clicking on one of the six icons which will open Windows Explorer to the share in question.    The other feature is the ability to to drag and drop files onto the […]