Author Archive for Philip Churchill

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Tranquil T7-HSA Home Server Video Review

The Digital Lifestyle.com Video Show takes a look at Tranquil’s T7-HSA Home Server. The 14 minute video can be viewed from the following location.

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Remote Desktop for Mac available for WHS

I would like to bring to your attention an RDC Client for the Mac. It enables you to to remote desktop into your server from a MAC machine, and it works really well. As their blurb states: Remote Desktop Connection Client lets you connect to a Microsoft Windows-based computer and work with programs and files […]

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Exclusive: Windows Home Server Tool Kit Updates

For those of you that don’t know, the Windows Home Server Tool Kit is a collection of utilities that can help you diagnose Windows Home Server product installation and operation related issues within your home network, it is not just an add-in. Today we can tell you about what is planed for newer releases of […]

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HP MediaSmart Stuff

If you missed the HP and Microsoft MediaSmart Server Webcasts from November the 8th and 9th, then thanks to one of our readers Allen who has supplied the replay links. Nov. 8 Replay Link:https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/view?id=1032357734&role=attend&pw=ASD879 Nov. 9 Replay Link:https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/view?id=1032357742&role=attend&pw=SIU983   In the ZDNet Photo Galleries they have some images up of HP’s slick, simple MediaSmart Home […]

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Questions – We need your Answers

We have some questions from our readers that we are posting here so (hopefully) you can help answer them. First off we have Jacques from Switzerland, who asks the following: Do your PC’s wake up each night and go to sleep automatically after being backed up by WHS ?I have three PC’s, all with Windows […]

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Duplication Info Add-in for WHS Updated

The Duplication Info Add-in for Windows Home Server has been updated to version 1.0.1.3. The add-in allows you to see how files are duplicated between hard drives. Change Log: New icon Fixed “CreateFile() failed.” problem with path which contains some non-ASCII characters More information and the download are available from here.

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EX475 MediaSmart Server Available for Pre-Order in the UK

A search for Hewlett Packard EX475 on Google.co.uk brings up 2 retailers that are taking pre-orders for Windows Home Server. First is Amazon.co.uk selling the EX475 for £456.51 with free UK delivery. Interestingly they also have a 3 and a 5 year extended warranty available for an additional £115.99 and £176.99 respectively. Next is Play.com […]

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Windows Home Server on Computer Talk Show

Let’s Talk Computers which has been broadcasting computer news and reviews since 1989 has an interview with Joel Sider, Senior Product Manager for Windows Home Server, who discusses the features of WHS. The 15 minute interview from November 10, 2007 is available for Real Audio or Windows Media Player formats from here.

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The Week in Review – Sunday's Summery

What’s been going on this week at mswhs.com. Here’s your chance to catch-up if you missed something! HP and Microsoft MediaSmart Server Webcast Over 200 people attended the HP and Microsoft MediaSmart Server Webcast yesterday. The sixty minute event included a sideshow, live demonstrations followed by questions and answers.     If you missed it, the next […]

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HP and Microsoft MediaSmart Server Webcast

Over 200 people attended the HP and Microsoft MediaSmart Server Webcast yesterday. The sixty minute event included a sideshow, live demonstrations followed by questions and answers.       If you missed it, the next event will be taking place on Tuesday November 27th with with Paul Thurrott from the Supersite for Windows site followed by […]