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Terry Walsh - who has written 1678 posts on We Got Served.
Terry Walsh is the founding editor and owner of We Got Served. Since February 2007, the site has provided detailed coverage and analysis of the emerging home server category, and has subsequently grown into a major outlet for digital home news and reviews.
IFA 2010: Samsung Unveils the Galaxy Tab
One of the hottest products at this year’s IFA is the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which was unveiled today at the Korean giant’s press conference. Whilst some commentators are seeing the device as a competitor to Apple’s iPad, in reality the 7” touchscreen Android device is more a competitor to the Dell Streak. Comparing the Galaxy Tab to the iPad feels a little strange. Whilst manufacturers figure out the use cases for a tablet, what form factor do you think will win out?
Continue reading...Fractal Design Unveil 10 Bay Define XL Chassis
Thursday, September 2, 2010
For those who laugh in the face of puny 4 drive home servers, here's something a little larger for you to check out.
Continue reading...Sonos and Spotify Team Up to Bring 8 Million Tracks to the Home
Thursday, September 2, 2010
At IFA today in Berlin, Sonos announced a partnership with Spotify to bring the service provider’s 8 million music tracks to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System. A free software update, available later this month, will allow Sonos owners in in Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the UK to access the entire Spotify catalogue as well as their personal playlists.
Continue reading...Streaming of a White Christmas
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Apple's all new $99 digital media receiver looks set to take in home streaming to the masses. With ABC, Fox and Netflix in tow as content partners, there are signs that the business model may well be about to click. Will Cupertino's favourite hobby horse finally be transformed into a cash cow this holiday?
Continue reading...HP Unveils $199 Wireless TV Connect for HD Streaming
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Free your notebook from HDMI Cable tyranny, by strapping a large transmitter to its screen. (Then plug in an equally large receiver to the TV).
Continue reading...Add-in Update: AWIECO Wake on LAN v0.3
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
AWIECO Wake on LAN was the first add-in to be released for Windows Home Server Vail and it’s small business cousin, Windows Server Aurora. The list of firsts continues with today’s update release which sees integration of the add-in into the Launchpad.
Continue reading...Hands On: LaCie 5big Backup Server
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
LaCie's first Windows Home Server-powered backup and file sharing solution is here! We Got Served has one of the first units off the production line for review. With increasing interest in the use of the WHS platform in the small business sector, how well will the 5big stack up against HP's Data Vault? Find out in our hands-on review.
Continue reading...Mvix Announces Minix 890GX-USB3 Mini-ITX Motherboard for HTPCs and Home Servers
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Can AMD make a splash in the mini-HTPC/Home Server market following years of Intel dominance? By the looks of this new mini-ITX Socket AM3-powered motherboard, it certainly looks like it. With support for USB3.0, 6GB/s SATA, integrated 802.11n wireless and more, it's well worth a look.
Continue reading...Play Your Music, Video and Photos Remotely On PC, Mac, iPhone and Android With HomePipe
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Today, in our next Summer of Home Server project, we’re going to take a look at a brand new service called HomePipe, which allows the streaming of music, movies and photos from a PC, Mac or Windows Home Server over to a mobile device.
Continue reading...Add-in Update: ASUS WebStorage v2.2.9
Monday, August 30, 2010
ASUS WebStorage, the online back-up add-in for Windows Home Server, has been updated this week to version 2.2.9.
Continue reading...Intel to Acquire Infineon’s Wireless Solutions Business for $1.4 Billion
Monday, August 30, 2010
Following a shock move to acquire security vendor McAfee earlier this month, Intel today announced an altogether more expected move, purchasing Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business for a reported $1.4 billion in cash. The acquision, heavily rumoured over the weekend, enhances Intel’s presence in the booming mobile device market, adding 3G capabilities to the company’s existing Wi-Fi and 4G WiMAX offerings across smartphones, tablets, netbooks, notebooks and embedded computing devices.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
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Continue reading...Windows Home Server Vail Preview: Client and Server Backup Deep Dive
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Windows Home Server Vail brings a couple of brand new tricks to backup. It's not just about PC backup now, Server Backup and here and it's joined by its best friend, Backup Backup!
Continue reading...Tranquil PC Releases Critical Update for SQA-5H Home Server
Friday, August 27, 2010
Tranquil PC today released a critical update for their SQA-5H Home Server and SQA-EX Expansion Enclosure. The update consists of a BIOS upgrade for the server’s SATA Controller, which according to the company fixes a serious issue whereby hard drives can become disconnected from the server, causing potential data loss. It is recommended that all SQA-5H owners install the update as a precaution.
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