Category: News

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Tiny Home Server

Could this be one of the smallest Windows Home Server? Mike van den Ham thinks so, and he uses this tiny compact server during his client presentations as a project engineer as its light enough to carry around and strong enough to get the job done. Powered by a 1GB VIA C3 processor and 1GB […]

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Defrag Software for WHS – 25% OFF

Until Thursday April 30th you can save 25% off PerfectDisk 10 Windows Home Server for either a single license (1 WHS and 1 PC) or a site license (1 WHS and up to 10 PCS) by using the coupon code PDSPRING25 during checkout. This defragmentation software especially for our home servers has won numerous awards […]

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The Home Server Show Podcast #41

The Home Server Show Podcast #41 is all about the latest 2.5 software update from HP for owners of the MediaSmart Server EX485 and EX487. Your host David McCabe also asks the question why owners of the first generation EX470 and EX475 are not getting the update. You can download or listen to this episode […]

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MediaSmart Server EX48x Software Update 2.5 in Detail

If you would like a more comprehensive review of the latest MediaSmart Server Video, DVD and iPhone Update from HP then MediaSmarthome.com has a hands on and in depth review of update 2.5 as does MediaSmartServer.net, both of which are dedicated HP MediaSmart Server resources. Also of worthy note is that the MediaSmartServerWiki has details […]

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Win Windows Home Server Books

Andrew Edney is a fellow Windows Home Server MVP, author of the book Windows Home Server User’s Guide and webmaster of the newly revamped website Using Windows Home Server. Andrew (who also loves cats as well as his Home Server) has kindly donated 2 copy’s of his comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft’s […]

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HP MediaSmart Server Video, DVD and iPhone Update Available Now

The MediaSmart Server 2.5 software update is now available from HP for owners of the EX485 and EX487. The 212MB software package, known as "The HP MediaSmart Server Video, DVD and iPhone Update" can be downloaded from within the console, Settings, HP MediaSmart Server, the HP Update tab and then Check for updates. Once installed […]

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Windows Home Server Comes to the iPhone

The HP MediaSmart Server iStream application for iPhone and iPod Touch users is now available from the iTunes App Store. If you are an owner of the HP MediaSmart Server EX485 or EX487 then this free application allows you to stream the photo, music and video libraries stored on the EX48x to your iPhone or […]

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WHS and Media Center Integration

Pat Coddingtom from The Digital Lifestyle.com has posted his integration plan for Windows Home Server and Media Center along with his network map for his home system. Pat’s takes us though his network and build lists for both his WHS and his Vista Windows Media Center and explains how he integrates and uses both systems, […]

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Part 3 of Securing your Windows Home Server and Network

Part 3 of the series Securing your Windows Home Server and Network is available for your reading pleasure. In this third part the different types of Internet service provider or ISP interface service and equipment that are normally used by home and small business networks are explained.  As well as the different types of Internet […]

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Home Server and Windows Media Center Meet – Birmingham UK

The 1st UK Windows Media Center and Home Server User Group meeting takes place tomorrow evening in Birmingham. To share knowledge about both products, there will be sessions on advanced Windows Media Center, Windows Home Server and Media Center Development as well as a good look at Windows 7. Hardware and software will be demonstrated […]