iHomeServer v2 (for iTunes) has had an update. This add-in wraps iTunes so you can install and run it on a Windows Home Server, dedicated iTunes workstation or a spare PC. iHomeServer starts iTunes automatically when the computer starts, keeps it running and allows you to manage iTunes without having to physically access the computer, […]
The Home Server Show have a great post by Joe Miner on how to flash a modified bios to the HP Proliant N40L MicroServer. As well as explaining how to get the modified bios, Joe also explains how to setup the bios after the flash: …and had no problem flashing BIOS-MODS modified BIOS that would […]
Folder redirection will fail on Windows Server 2012 Essentials if there is already a folder in C:\ServerFolders\Folder Redirection, that matches the username. Folder redirection will fail if you delete and recreate a user with the same name. This is due to the new user not having the permission to create redirected folders since the client […]
StableBit Scanner for WHS2011, SBS 2011 Essentials and Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials has had a couple of updates. Here’s the change log for versions 2.3.0.2850 / 2.3.0.2851: Always perform update check after log in (non-WSS). Stopping the service now properly exits the service process. Fixed issue with local SMART warning notifications (non-WSS). You can […]
After their Drobo 5N unboxing, GeekBeat TV are back this time unboxing the 5D from Drobo. It’s always a cause for celebration when we get a cool new device at the studio to unbox, and especially so when it’s from Drobo. We use Drobos to keep all our shows safe and we’re excited to see […]
Its time for another episode of “The Home Server Show” podcast: We’re back for another full episode of the Home Server Show. I’ve got some Synology goodies to show you and talk about while Jim has some Drobo news to share. We are both taking a look at the new admin app for 2012 Essentials […]
Late last year Drive Bender introduced S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, giving the user real-time feedback on the health of their hard drives. But instead of reinventing the wheel and carry on developing their own SMART application, Drive Bender have teamed up with the people at Hard Disk Sentinel. So the next release of Drive Bender will […]
Paul Thurrott explains his thoughts about sync, storage and backup by explaining how he does things himself. Paul has a HP micro server running Windows Server 2012 Essentials. It has five 3-TB hard drives attached. Two of which are external and three which are internal. Paul admits that it is sagging under the weight of […]
Episode 110 of the BYOB podcast is up, and for this episode: Its the low cost podcast this week. DNS-325 recycling, iOS now has an OpenVPN app, Firebox x500 modded to be a router, and the Obi100 VoIP with Google voice. We are fortunate to be joined by Tobias Hieta from Plex Media to talk […]
The 5 bay Drobo FS replacement the 5N is given an unboxing in GeekBeat TV. It’s always a cause for celebration when we get a cool new device at the studio to unbox, and especially so when it’s from Drobo. We use Drobos to keep all our shows safe and we’re excited to see the […]
