Author Archive for Philip Churchill

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Configure Apple Router for WHS

New site Home Server Hacks have an an article showing step-by-step instructions complete with screen shots on how to manually configure the Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n router for use with Windows Home Server (both HTTP, HTTPS and Remote Desktop). View the details here.

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Do you have copywritten music stored on WHS? Then the RIAA may soon visit you!

MyHomeServer.com reports that if you have copywritten digital music files on a shared folder then the RIAA may soon visit you. The article states: “So, warning to those folks that plan on sharing files and folders via their home server…Beware, the RIAA could be making a visit to your home server soon to look for […]

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Connector Software Server Not Found When Using Vista

When installing the Windows Home Server connector software the server may not be found. This may be because you are running as a restricted Vista user and if this is the case you will need to install the connector software as “Administrator”. The step by step instructions are on Tranquil PC’s Weblog.

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Add-In: KeepVault Updated

The online backup solution KeepVault for Windows Home Server has been updated to version 2.15: Optimize caching during file scan (~ 20,000 files/minute at 50% CPU; benchmarked on 1.8Ghz WHS) Disable diagnostic logging by default Decrease time to cancel Protection and enter Restore wizard Various optimizations and code enhancements Download.

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The Windows Home Server Briefcase

Now what can you do with a briefcase bought off eBay and a copy of Windows Home Server? Five months later with over $1000 of cash spent on it Christopher Guertin and his buddy David Kosloffsky, both known as the Mod Bros have made what is known as The Windows Home Briefcase.      Wow, that […]

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Lighting Ambiance Add-In Demonstrated

Website Channel 10 have a video posted by Microsoft enthusiast evangelist Benjamin Gauthey explaining an add-in by French company Omwave that can control your home lighting and create ambiances with them. More Info at Channel 10.

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Podcast with author of the Windows Home Server Users Guide

The Media Center Show Podcast this week features Andrew Edney author of the book Windows Home Server Users Guide. He talks about his new book and some of the features of Windows Home server. Listen and/or download from here.

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Add-In: Client Info Updated

Eric Maurer add-in Client Info enables you to see hardware information about your home server and all client computers; including processor, memory, IP address, drive size, drive temp, and if a drive SMART failure is predicted. New version 1.0.2.17 has been released which includes the following: Uses multi-threading to query the clients faster and without […]

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Tranquil PC Available in EU Countries

By the end of this week Tranquil PC home servers will be available in Germany, France and Spain for a very modest £24 shipping charge and this will include their latest Intel powered T2-WHS-A3 model as well, which is due for release this Wednesday. The servers will be supplied with the local language version of […]

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The Week in Review – Sunday's Summery

What was going on this week at mswhs.com? Here’s your chance to catch-up if you missed something! Web Review Roundup Five more reviews from around the World Wide Web regarding our Windows Home Server: Microsoft’s Windows Vista Blog has a post entitled Rolling out Windows Home Server with a HP MediaSmart Server, which details using […]