Microsoft has published the final pre-release version of Windows 8 to the general public. Named Windows 8 Release Preview, the code offers consumers a final glimpse of what’s coming in Windows 8 with “tens of thousands of under-the-hood changes” from the Consumer Preview, according to Windows chief, Steven Sinofsky.
Take 50% Off ALL WGS eBooks and Merch in Our Diamond Jubilee Sale
Summer’s here at last, and here in the UK a veritable feast of national celebrations are about to kick off. Whether you’re throwing a street party honouring 60 Years of Her Maj, celebrating international egg and spoon races, or just want an excuse to get drunk in the middle of the street (that’ll be most Brits, I guess), you’ll find plenty of opportunites over the coming weeks.
But before you buy that promotional packet of chocolate digestives, wait! We’re getting in first with a half price sale on ALL We Got Served eBooks and merch for the next week.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 19: Streaming Music, Video and Photos to Network Devices
A general definition for “server” is something that serves or is used in serving. A more specific definition of the kind of server we’ve been discussing in the book is a host computer which serves the needs of client computers in a Local Area Network (LAN).
For the purposes of this chapter, serving the needs of a client involves a very basic function: serving files to the clients in a network. In this chapter, we will be discussing how Windows Home Server 2011 integrates with various network devices – PCs, network media receivers, games consoles and Connected TVs to share and stream media files. Yes, unless you’re really into backup, it’s time to talk about the fun stuff – Entertainment.
Add-in Update: StableBit Scanner 2.0.0.2066 Beta
A new release of StableBit Scanner for Windows Home Server 2011 is here! StableBit Scanner is an advanced hard drive scanning and monitoring tool. It monitors all hard drives in your home server looking for damage then analyses and retrieves files from the damaged sectors of the disk.
Lights-Out Mobile for Windows Phone Needs Beta Testers
Love Lights-Out for Windows Home Server? Own a Windows Phone? Then you’ll be excited to hear that managing your network via the handset is coming your way courtesy of Lights-Out Mobile for Windows Phone – and you can be first to get your hands on it as a beta tester!
TP-LINK Announces “Flagship” AV500 Gigabit Powerline Adaptors
If you’re about to pull the trigger on a Powerline networking kit for your home, you may wish to hold fire and check out TP-LINK’s all new Gigabit Powerline Adaptors.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 18: Managing TV Recordings With Windows Media Center
If you’ve not tried it, Windows Media Center (WMC) is an incredible one-stop media hang-out for watching and recording television, listening to music, perusing pictures and videos and watching movies.
Combining Windows Media Center with Windows Home Server showcases one of the major strengths of Microsoft’s server platform, which is centralized storage and distribution of media files throughout the connected home.
QNAP Targets Small Business With New 16-Bay Turbo NAS Servers
Sometimes, you just need a little wiggle room – who knows when you need to expand your storage? QNAP’s new TS-EC1679U-RP and TS-1679U-RP TurboNAS models should keep you and your business going for some time, however, with 16 bays waiting to be filled with hard drives.
Iomega’s StorCenter ix2 Arrives in the UK
Iomega have announced the launch of the company’s ix2 StoreCenter NAS device in the UK. The two bay storage device is designed for small businesses and prosumers seeking a centralised file sharing and cloud computing solution.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 17: Windows Home Server and Apple Macs
Increasingly, much to Microsoft’s concern I’m sure, Apple Macs are popping up in homes and offices across the world. No longer are many households exclusively Windows-based – there are now a variety of operating systems in play. With Windows Home Server 2011, Microsoft wisely took the decision to offer basic support for Apple’s operating system, Whilst not all of the platform’s features are available, but if you’re running Mac clients at home, you can certainly get those shiny slabs of aluminium and acrylic working together with WHS 2011.
In this chapter, we’ll walk through the features available to Mac users in the native Windows Home Server 2011 platform, and also discuss a third party add-in which further extends the feature set.
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Add-in Update: StableBit Scanner 2.0.0.2066 Beta
A new release of StableBit Scanner for Windows Home Server 2011 is here! StableBit Scanner is an advanced hard drive scanning and monitoring tool. It monitors all hard drives in your home server looking for damage then analyses and retrieves files from the damaged sectors of the disk.
Add-in Update: LDisk v3.0.0.3
LDisk adds iSCSI Target Storage capability to your Server. Using LDisk, you can create a single appliance to provide all your storage and backup needs.
Add-in Update: StableBit Scanner v2.0.0.1873
StableBit Scanner is an advanced hard drive scanning and monitoring tool for Windows Home Server v1, Windows Home Server 2011 and Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. It monitors all hard drives in your home server looking for damage then analyses and retrieves files from the damaged sectors of the disk.
Add-in Update: Cloudberry Backup for Windows Home Server v2.8
Cloudberry Backup allows you to back-up the data on your server to the cloud. Powered by Amazon S3, the add-in integrates neatly with the Dashboard to allow backup scheduling, data encryption and many more features to protect your data.
Add-in Update: Drive Bender v1.3.1.0
A new release of Drive Bender, a storage pooling add-in for Windows Home Server 2011, has been released. This is a bug fix release supporting improvements to storage pool management, file balancing, data duplication and more.
Hands On: Bitfenix Raider Computer Case
Today, we look at the third case we have received from Bitfenix for review. This particular model is the Bitfenix Raider – another mid-tower case from this relatively new company. Bitfenix may be a new kid on the block, but they make some fine cases.
APC PowerChute Personal Edition Now Supporting Windows Home Server v1 & 2011 UPS Management
An essential hardware purchase for all Windows Home Server owners is an Uninterruptible Power Supply – these battery back-up units supply power to your server in the event of a power outage. Whether you live in an area that suffers from frequent outages, or you simply want to protect your data and hardware from the dreaded, accidental PSU kick then you should take a look at one.
Hands On: AZiO KB334B Wireless Multicontrol Keyboard
If you are looking for a keyboard that can be used on a multitude of devices and/or need to get back the screen real estate you lose from a virtual keyboard, look no further than the AZiO KB334B.
Hands On: AZiO KB178RT Mini Thumb Keyboard
I am not a thumb-typist, but that does not stop me from finding this keyboard a pleasure to use with my HTPC.
CES 2012: Sony’s HomeShare Speakers, Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System to Support Apple’s AirPlay
If you’re thinking of spreading your audio around the home, Sonos and Logitech’s Squeezebox may have been your favoured options. But perhaps it’s time to give Sony’s HomeShare system a second chance – whilst the first iteration resolutely avoided support for Apple’s AirPlay, the electronics giant has now bowed to the inevitable and built in support for Cupertino’s streaming technology.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 19: Streaming Music, Video and Photos to Network Devices
A general definition for “server” is something that serves or is used in serving. A more specific definition of the kind of server we’ve been discussing in the book is a host computer which serves the needs of client computers in a Local Area Network (LAN).
For the purposes of this chapter, serving the needs of a client involves a very basic function: serving files to the clients in a network. In this chapter, we will be discussing how Windows Home Server 2011 integrates with various network devices – PCs, network media receivers, games consoles and Connected TVs to share and stream media files. Yes, unless you’re really into backup, it’s time to talk about the fun stuff – Entertainment.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 18: Managing TV Recordings With Windows Media Center
If you’ve not tried it, Windows Media Center (WMC) is an incredible one-stop media hang-out for watching and recording television, listening to music, perusing pictures and videos and watching movies.
Combining Windows Media Center with Windows Home Server showcases one of the major strengths of Microsoft’s server platform, which is centralized storage and distribution of media files throughout the connected home.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 17: Windows Home Server and Apple Macs
Increasingly, much to Microsoft’s concern I’m sure, Apple Macs are popping up in homes and offices across the world. No longer are many households exclusively Windows-based – there are now a variety of operating systems in play. With Windows Home Server 2011, Microsoft wisely took the decision to offer basic support for Apple’s operating system, Whilst not all of the platform’s features are available, but if you’re running Mac clients at home, you can certainly get those shiny slabs of aluminium and acrylic working together with WHS 2011.
In this chapter, we’ll walk through the features available to Mac users in the native Windows Home Server 2011 platform, and also discuss a third party add-in which further extends the feature set.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 16: Recovering Your Server
One of the frequently requested enhancements to Windows Home Server v1 was the ability to back up and restore the server. In this original version, you could back up your shared folders. You could not back up the server itself in the case of an Operating System hard drive failure, virus, corrupted disk, or other catastrophe. You could only back up the client backup database through an add-in.
With Windows Home Server 2011, all that changed. You can now back up any part of the file system of your home server, or the entire file structure. Creating such a backup was discussed in the last chapter.
In this chapter, we are going to discuss how to restore this data to your server in the event of a catastrophe.
How To Install Microsoft SkyDrive on Windows Home Server 2011
According to Microsoft, “SkyDrive for Windows is the easiest way to access your SkyDrive”. With SkyDrive installed on your home server you will be able to add, change or delete files in one location and have your files automatically sync in all the locations you employ the SkyDrive application.
QNAP Targets Small Business With New 16-Bay Turbo NAS Servers
Sometimes, you just need a little wiggle room – who knows when you need to expand your storage? QNAP’s new TS-EC1679U-RP and TS-1679U-RP TurboNAS models should keep you and your business going for some time, however, with 16 bays waiting to be filled with hard drives.
Iomega’s StorCenter ix2 Arrives in the UK
Iomega have announced the launch of the company’s ix2 StoreCenter NAS device in the UK. The two bay storage device is designed for small businesses and prosumers seeking a centralised file sharing and cloud computing solution.
QNAP Expands Third Party NAS Compatibility With Hard Drives, Backup Apps
QNAP today announced an expansion to its list of third party devices and applications compatible with the company’s range of network attached storage devices.
LaCie Goes Diskless With the 5Big Network 2
With storage continuing to be sold at a premium in the aftermath of last year’s flooding in Thailand, LaCie have today announced the decision to offer a diskless version of their 5Big Network 2 NAS server.
Synology Updates Their 2012 NAS Server Product Line With the DiskStation DS412+
Synology continues to update their 2012 product line with the DS412+
TP-LINK Announces “Flagship” AV500 Gigabit Powerline Adaptors
If you’re about to pull the trigger on a Powerline networking kit for your home, you may wish to hold fire and check out TP-LINK’s all new Gigabit Powerline Adaptors.
TP-Link’s New AV200 Powerline Adapter Starter Kit Ships For Low Cost, High Definition Streaming
Hot on the heels of this week’s TP-Link router review, the company got in touch to let us know that their new $54.99 AV200 Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, also known as the TL-PA210KIT is now shipping to bring affordable networking over your power sockets.
Hands On: TP-LINK TL-WR700N Wireless N Mini Pocket Router
Need a driverless client WiFi adapter? Perhaps a repeater or a bridge? Enter the TP-LINK TL-WR700N which can perform those tasks. And more.
CES 2012: Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wireless Mashes Mobile Storage With a 4G LTE Hotspot
Need a 4G hotspot? Need mobile storage? Don’t need to carry two devices? Then the Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wireless was designed for you.
CES 2012: Buffalo Joins in 820.11ac Speed Race With Forthcoming AirStation WZR-1750H
The standard is not yet finalised, but the networking vendors are already previewing their new 802.11 ac routers. Coming towards the end of the year will be Buffalo’s new AirStation WZR-1750H router and WLI-TX4-1300H Media Bridge.
Hands On: TP-Link TL-WR2543ND 450 Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router
The company’s TL-WR2543ND 450 Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router is the latest product to arrive at We Got Served for review. Let’s see if it continues to build TP-Link’s reputation for affordable, competent networking kit.
Hands On: Icy Dock MB082SP EZ-FIT PRO DUAL 2.5″ to 3.5″ Hard Drive & SSD Bracket
Packing more into less is the promise being offered by Icy Dock in the form of the MB082SP hard drive bracket. Designed for internal 3.5” HD bays, the MB082SP will turn a bay that is capable of holding a single 3.5” drive into a bay that can house a pair of 2.5” mechanical or solid state hard drives.
Hands On: Icy Dock MB971SP-B 5.25″ Hot Swap Drive Caddy for 2.5″ & 3.5″ SATA Hard Drives
The Icy Dock MB971SP-B is a good product for use with 2.5” and 3.5” HDs that could become a great product with a couple of design tweaks.
Hands On: Bitfenix Raider Computer Case
Today, we look at the third case we have received from Bitfenix for review. This particular model is the Bitfenix Raider – another mid-tower case from this relatively new company. Bitfenix may be a new kid on the block, but they make some fine cases.
Hands On: Tranquil PC Riley Server
Over the last five years, Manchester’s Tranquil PC has been right at the forefront of home server hardware development with a range of increasingly good looking custom chassis. Their latest effort, the Tranquil PC Riley Server is unconventional in the fact that it splits system and storage across two devices (the accompanying four drive Riley Storage unit is available as an option). Whilst that configuration may lead to two boxes sitting on your desktop, the result still looks great.
Take 50% Off ALL WGS eBooks and Merch in Our Diamond Jubilee Sale
Summer’s here at last, and here in the UK a veritable feast of national celebrations are about to kick off. Whether you’re throwing a street party honouring 60 Years of Her Maj, celebrating international egg and spoon races, or just want an excuse to get drunk in the middle of the street (that’ll be most Brits, I guess), you’ll find plenty of opportunites over the coming weeks.
But before you buy that promotional packet of chocolate digestives, wait! We’re getting in first with a half price sale on ALL We Got Served eBooks and merch for the next week.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 19: Streaming Music, Video and Photos to Network Devices
A general definition for “server” is something that serves or is used in serving. A more specific definition of the kind of server we’ve been discussing in the book is a host computer which serves the needs of client computers in a Local Area Network (LAN).
For the purposes of this chapter, serving the needs of a client involves a very basic function: serving files to the clients in a network. In this chapter, we will be discussing how Windows Home Server 2011 integrates with various network devices – PCs, network media receivers, games consoles and Connected TVs to share and stream media files. Yes, unless you’re really into backup, it’s time to talk about the fun stuff – Entertainment.
Add-in Update: StableBit Scanner 2.0.0.2066 Beta
A new release of StableBit Scanner for Windows Home Server 2011 is here! StableBit Scanner is an advanced hard drive scanning and monitoring tool. It monitors all hard drives in your home server looking for damage then analyses and retrieves files from the damaged sectors of the disk.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 18: Managing TV Recordings With Windows Media Center
If you’ve not tried it, Windows Media Center (WMC) is an incredible one-stop media hang-out for watching and recording television, listening to music, perusing pictures and videos and watching movies.
Combining Windows Media Center with Windows Home Server showcases one of the major strengths of Microsoft’s server platform, which is centralized storage and distribution of media files throughout the connected home.
Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step – Part 17: Windows Home Server and Apple Macs
Increasingly, much to Microsoft’s concern I’m sure, Apple Macs are popping up in homes and offices across the world. No longer are many households exclusively Windows-based – there are now a variety of operating systems in play. With Windows Home Server 2011, Microsoft wisely took the decision to offer basic support for Apple’s operating system, Whilst not all of the platform’s features are available, but if you’re running Mac clients at home, you can certainly get those shiny slabs of aluminium and acrylic working together with WHS 2011.
In this chapter, we’ll walk through the features available to Mac users in the native Windows Home Server 2011 platform, and also discuss a third party add-in which further extends the feature set.
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