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 […]
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 […]
MediaSmarthome.com has a guide on how to move your iTunes library to your HP EX485 and EX487 MediaSmart Server. The 3 page guide explains how to move your iTunes library over whilst retaining all your settings including album art, playlists and ratings. By following the tutorial all new music added to the library will automatically […]
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, […]
If you would like to stream your music from Windows Home Server without using any third party service, then the good news is that website Computing On Demand has a guide to using the free media streamer Subsonic to accomplish this. The comprehensive 3 page guide takes you through the easy installation and setup process […]
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 […]
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 […]
Website "Scott Hanselman’s Computerzen.com" tells us how he upgraded 2 of the hard drives in his HP MediaSmart Server and how he reclaimed space from old backups. Scott states: “I love my Windows Home Server, it’s saved my *ss and my marriage. ;)” Read it here.
Website 4Hak3rs has a guide on how to backup your HP MediaSmart Server without using tools like Acronis Backup, Driveimage XML or Ghost. Following the details on the site enables you to have an updated partition.table and volume.image file which you can then burn to a DVD or keep on a 8GB USB key. You […]
Fellow MVP Drashna has published a version of Windows Home Server known as the "X:\Files Edition". Now at version 1.4, the X:\Files Edition is basically the Power Pack 1 version of Windows Home Server with updates, drivers, add-ins and tweaks integrated into the installation media. For example the installation image includes all Server 2003 and […]
