We all know that ISPs are now restricting internet bandwidth across the globe, from Comcast in the US to UK providers on the other side of the pond. But how can we monitor our bandwidth usage along with using Windows Home Server? Easily, thanks to Joe DiFiglia from computingondemand.com. Joe has put together a tutorial […]
With the latest mix of news reviews and comment, The Home Server Show #20 is now available for your listening pleasure. More details are available here.
The Home Server Show has posted details about an update to the online backup service, KeepVault. Version 2.30 adds the ability to see exactly how much space you have used and also the ability to delete files from your online repository. The new version along with instructions is available from here along with additional details […]
Technology review site PCStats has a review of the Icy Dock MB454SPF-B 4-Bay hot swappable Hard Drive Module which can mount up to four 3.5" SATA hard drives. The 4 page review covers the three unit high 5.25" device in detail and concludes that: Overall PCSTATS has been quite pleased with the the IcyDock MB454SPF-B […]
Unless you’ve been on another planet for the last year then you properly know that the codename for the next version of Windows is called “Windows 7”. And that name is going to stick because yesterday it was announced on the Windows Vista Blog that “Windows 7” will also be the final official name of […]
Tranquil PC are reporting that a number of customers are recently reporting installation issues with Windows Home Server. During the installation process the install sticks at around the 18% or 33% stages and although the screen asks you not to re-boot the server doing so is the only way to get past the pause. However […]
LightsOut has been updated to version 0.7.7. The add-in is used to put your Home Server into a suspended or hibernation mode and resume on user defined events. New in this version: Added support for remote access Changed: Improved WOL in Client service Fixed: Random problem with wrong day headers in calendar A 26 page […]
Independent dealer ProVantage in Ohio (USA) have the HP MediaSmart Server EX475 at an unbelievable price of $524.10. This is an excellent price for the 1TB server as Amazon are at least $50 more expensive and Newegg would charge you an additional $115 on top too. ProVantage will also ship worldwide but be aware that […]
Remote Alert is an add-in that monitors remote access to your Windows Home Server and provides notification via the tray icon and also provides that users IP address. This beta add-in provides additional security layers and also logs the remote access activity. More info is available here.
Version 1.00 pre release 3 of My Movies for Windows Home Server has just been released which is a server version of the popular My Movies application. This server version does not come with a client, but holds the configuration options within the Home Server Console. It also comes with a folder monitoring service, as […]
