The add-in Router Control which enables you to get more control over your UPnP internet gateway (e.g. see and modify the dynamic port forwards etc) has been updated. Version 1.1 CTP1 which is for testing purposes only includes the following new features: Traffic history + background monitoring Semi-automatic online update + notification on new versions […]
The Home Server Show podcast #39 talks about replacing hard drives in your Windows Home Server and looks at the options available to you if you have a failure of the WHS system drive. You can listen here.
The add-in WHS File Manager is a simple dual-pane file manager for the Windows Home Server management concole which allows you to safely copy, move and delete files on your home server. It will only show your shared folders and uses UNC for file copying, which means it will be slower than copying to/from local […]
Home entertainment company hFX have just announced the HFX mini storage WHS which is a slim storage box housing 3 HDDs, an Intel Atom Duo 330 (2×1.60GHz) and Gigabit LAN in a thick silent rubber box to keep things silent. The HFX mini storage WHS is available with 3TB, 4.5TB or 6TB of storage space […]
The results for the 2008 Engadget Awards are in and the Editors’ Choice for Storage Device or Technology of the Year was won by the HP MediaSmart Server ex487. Congratulations to HP for winning, you can read the complete list here.
MediaSmartServer.net has a picture of a HP MediaSmart Server with the model number LX195. The packaging appears to indicate that the LX195 comes with a single 640GB hard drive, with USB connectivity to allow for duplication. More details are here.
This weeks Home Server Show podcast has a chat with MVP Andrew Edney about what’s new in Power Pack 2. You can catch this episode #38 right here.
The Digital Lifestyle.com has a great 4 minute video on how to install the new Windows Media Center add-in which comes with Power Pack 2 on to Windows Home Server. Click the image to view.
If one of your Home Server connected PCs stops connecting to your server then the Steve Smith Blog may have a solution for you. Steve has a few suggestions including a fix for those of you who may be using Open DNS, a DNS provider that offers some additional services, such as web content filtering […]
A big welcome to “Mon Home Server – Le blog français sur Windows Home Server” or if your French isn’t up to scratch “My Home Server – The French blog about Windows Home Server”. Run and written by Sébastien with fellow writer Jean-Claude the site which started in February 2008 has a blog, an FAQ, […]
