<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>We Got Served &#187; console</title> <atom:link href="http://www.wegotserved.com/tag/console/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.wegotserved.com</link> <description>The web&#039;s biggest home server and digital home community, with the latest news, reviews, hardware, software, add-ins and support forums.</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:49 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Netflix Launches £5.99 per Month Video Streaming in the UK</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2012/01/09/netflix-launches-599-month-video-streaming-uk/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2012/01/09/netflix-launches-599-month-video-streaming-uk/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:20:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cloud Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Digital Media Receivers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TV]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blu-ray]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ireland]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lovefilm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Netflix]]></category> <category><![CDATA[streaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[uk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=54453</guid> <description><![CDATA[US Video Streaming giant Netflix today took the wraps off it's long-rumoured service for the UK and Ireland, offering instant and unlimited access to a wide range of entertainment titles for £5.99/6.99 EUR per month. The launch, backed by a 1 month free trial puts the company in head to head competition with Amazon's LoveFilm service, which itself announced 2m subscribers this morning.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/netflix.jpg" width="240" title="Netflix Launches £5.99 per Month Video Streaming in the UK" alt="netflix Netflix Launches £5.99 per Month Video Streaming in the UK" /></p><p>US Video Streaming giant Netflix today took the wraps off it&#8217;s long-rumoured service for the UK and Ireland, offering instant and unlimited access to a wide range of entertainment titles for £5.99/6.99 EUR per month. The launch, backed by a 1 month free trial puts the company in head to head competition with Amazon&#8217;s LoveFilm service, which itself announced 2m subscribers this morning.</p><p>Netflix subscribers can look forward to content from a growing number of studios and content owners including All3Media, the BBC, CBS, Channel 4&#8242;s 4oD, Disney UK &amp; Ireland, ITV, Lionsgate UK, MGM, Miramax, Momentum Pictures, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox and Viacom International Media Networks. Launch content includes recent big screen titles such as &#8220;The Expendables&#8221; and &#8220;Paul Blart: Mall Cop;&#8221;, US TV favourites such as &#8221;Breaking Bad,&#8221; &#8220;24&#8243; and &#8220;90210&#8243; as well as full UK series including &#8221;The Only Way is Essex,&#8221; &#8220;Top Gear,&#8221; &#8220;The Inbetweeners&#8221; and &#8220;Torchwood&#8221;.</p><p>Access to the service is available from a wide range of fixed and mobile devices, including Smart TVs, game consoles, Blu-ray players, tablets and mobile phones.</p><p><strong>More</strong>: <a href="https://signup.netflix.com/home?country=1&amp;rdirfdc=true" target="_blank">Netflix</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><a href="#" class="peekaboo_link peekaboo-all peekaboo_onhide"><span class="peekaboo_onhide">Show Press Release</span><span class="peekaboo_onshow" style="display:none;">Hide Press Release</span></a></h3><div class="peekaboo_content peekaboo-all peekaboo_onhide" style="display:none;"></p><h3><strong>Netflix Launches in The United Kingdom And Ireland<br /> <em></em></strong></h3><p><strong><em>Leading Global Internet Film And TV Subscription Service Arrives In The UK And Ireland</em><br /> <em>For 5.99 Pounds Sterling Per Month, People Can Now Instantly Watch Unlimited Films And TV Programmes Streamed Over The Internet From Netflix To Smart TVs, Game Consoles, Blu-ray Players, Laptops, Tablets And Mobile Phones</em><br /> <em>Free, One-Month Trial Available To All</em></strong></p><p>LONDON, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), the leading global internet subscription service for films and TV programmes, launches today in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering instant and unlimited access to a broad range of entertainment for the low monthly price of 5.99 Pounds Sterling in the UK and euro 6.99 in Ireland.</p><p>Starting today, people throughout the UK and Ireland can begin a free, one-month trial of Netflix by simply visiting Netflix.com. Members can select and instantly watch a wide array of Hollywood, local and global TV programmes and films on their TVs via a range of internet-connected devices capable of streaming from Netflix, including Smart TVs, game consoles, Blu-ray players, tablets and mobile phones.</p><p>&#8220;We are starting 2012 in the best possible way: by giving consumers in the UK and Ireland an amazing entertainment experience,&#8221; said Reed Hastings, co-founder and chief executive officer of Netflix. &#8220;Now, you can enjoy as many great films and TV programmes as you want, when you want, where you want, for one low monthly price with no contracts or commitments.&#8221;</p><p>With more than 20 million streaming members in 47 countries and territories, Netflix has revolutionised entertainment by providing seamless and unlimited access to tens of thousands of hours of Hollywood and international feature films, full seasons of new and classic TV programmes, global documentaries, independent cinema and an incredible range of kids&#8217; programming in a specially designed section called &#8220;Just for Kids.&#8221;</p><p>At launch, Netflix is offering films and TV programmes from All3Media, the BBC, CBS, Channel 4&#8242;s 4oD, Disney UK &amp; Ireland, ITV, Lionsgate UK, MGM, Miramax, Momentum Pictures, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox and Viacom International Media Networks.</p><p>Among the tens of thousands of hours of great films and TV programmes available at launch are recent big screen hits such as &#8220;The Expendables&#8221; and &#8220;Paul Blart: Mall Cop;&#8221; first-rate American programmes such as &#8220;Breaking Bad,&#8221; &#8220;24&#8243; and &#8220;90210;&#8221; previous full seasons of UK favourites including &#8220;The Only Way is Essex,&#8221; &#8220;Top Gear,&#8221; &#8220;The Inbetweeners&#8221; and &#8220;Torchwood;&#8221; and a wide-range of documentaries, art house films and classics ranging from &#8220;The 39 Steps&#8221; and &#8220;The Aviator&#8221; to &#8220;Man on Wire,&#8221; &#8220;The Men Who Stare at Goats,&#8221; &#8220;The Princess Bride&#8221; and &#8220;Once.&#8221; In the coming months, more great films and TV programmes will be added, building upon the great entertainment choices available today.</p><p>A pioneer in the delivery of high quality streaming video and of advanced recommendation technologies that help consumers find the films and TV programmes they&#8217;ll love, Netflix offers an unbeatable entertainment experience with many films and programmes available in hi-definition and with Dolby® Digital Plus 5.1 sound.</p><p>Netflix is integrated with Facebook to make it easy for people to discover new films and programmes through their friends. Members can connect their Facebook account to Netflix and share what they&#8217;re watching on both Netflix and their Facebook Timeline. Similar to the success of social music and social gaming, the integration gives people another way to connect with friends around common passions. Members can always control what they share and can turn off sharing anytime, from either Netflix or Facebook.</p><p>People in the UK and Ireland can instantly click and play films and TV programmes streamed over the internet from Netflix using the following devices that may already be in their living rooms and a complete range of upcoming TVs, Blu-ray players and other devices.</p><p>Blu-ray players<br /> LG</p><p>Computers<br /> Mac<br /> Windows PC</p><p>Game consoles<br /> PlayStation®3 (PS3™)<br /> Wii<br /> Xbox 360</p><p>Home theater systems<br /> LG Home Theater System</p><p>HDTVs<br /> Samsung Smart TV<br /> Smart TV adaptors<br /> Philips HD Media Player<br /> WD TV Live streaming media player<br /> Roku</p><p>Phones and tablets<br /> iOS phones and tablets<br /> Android phones and tablets</p><p>About Netflix<br /> With more than 20 million streaming members in the Americas, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] is the world&#8217;s leading internet subscription service for enjoying films and TV shows. For about US$7.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited films and TV programmes streamed over the Internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, internet-connected TVs, home theatre systems, digital video recorders and internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 700 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></div> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2012/01/09/netflix-launches-599-month-video-streaming-uk/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Hands On: Xbox 360 S</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/07/26/hands-xbox-360/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/07/26/hands-xbox-360/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:58:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Digital Media Receiver Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital media receivers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[falcon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[jasper]]></category> <category><![CDATA[review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[slim]]></category> <category><![CDATA[xbox 360 s]]></category> <category><![CDATA[xbox 360s]]></category> <category><![CDATA[xenon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zune marketplace]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=30138</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Microsoft's latest revision of the Xbox 360 Console is slimmer, smaller and silent according to the company.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000066.jpg" width="240" title="Hands On: Xbox 360 S" alt="P1000066 Hands On: Xbox 360 S" /></p><p>Last month, Microsoft announced the latest generation of its Xbox 360 console, a brand which may have started as a gaming phenomenon, but in recent years has evolved into a lifestyle platform incorporating music, video, games and social networking packed into one box. It’s the latest iteration of that box we look at today, which is said to have finally nailed the criticisms that plagued its predecessors which were bulky, noisy, unreliable and difficult to cool.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000102.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-30110" title="P1000102.jpg" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000102-300x225.jpg" alt="P1000102 300x225 Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="300" height="225" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><p>Aside from limited editions and colour variants, this is the first major overhaul of the Xbox 360’s chassis since the console was launched back in 2005, however, it’s certainly not the first revision of the Xbox 360’s internals which have been continually tweaked and cost engineered. Indeed, the new Xbox 360 (codename Valhalla) is the sixth iteration of the console hardware, which has seen the original 90nm CPU and separate GPU combined into a single 45nm chip, with the console’s power supply reducing from 203W down to a more reasonable 135W. Previous iterations of the Xbox 360 were powerful gaming machines, but required a lot of cooling – that meant any game you cared to play or music enjoyed would be accompanied by the sound of a nearby hovercraft, with cooling fans maxed out just to keep the console running.  The latest advances in CPU and GPU fabrication have enabled the production of a smaller, lighter, silent Xbox 360, which can now take pride of place in the living room without the need for ear defenders.</p><p>So, what else is new?</p><p>The new chassis is a complete reinterpretation of the previous design. The iconic “ring of light” is retained, but all new 360’s will be clad in a piano black finish edged in silver, which replaces the off-white and matt black designs which are now obsolete. The Xbox 360’s internal hard drive has been upgraded to 250GB (a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WMBD7M?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=clintatthecontro&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003WMBD7M">cheaper 4GB model</a><img style="margin: 0px; border-style: none !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=clintatthecontro&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B003WMBD7M" border="0" alt=" Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="1" height="1" title="Hands On: Xbox 360 S" /> has also been announced for those who do not require on-board storage), and wi-fi (802.11n) is now integrated into the console. Compatibility with Microsoft’s forthcoming <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BSA298?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=clintatthecontro&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002BSA298">Kinect</a><img style="margin: 0px; border-style: none !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=clintatthecontro&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002BSA298" border="0" alt=" Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="1" height="1" title="Hands On: Xbox 360 S" /> motion controller is also assured, courtesy of a new connector to the rear of the console. But perhaps the main reason for many upgraders to purchase the new model will be something that Microsoft  have taken away from the Xbox 360 – that fan noise. The new model is whisper quiet, and will deliver a far more pleasurable gaming and media experience as a result. Let’s jump in and take a look at the console in more detail.</p><p><strong>What’s in the Box?</strong></p><p>Open up the branded box (with none-too subtle prompts to buy Kinect), and you’ll find the console is packed with an accompanying Component AV cable, headset, wireless controller and external power supply, which too has been reduced in size compared with the previous model, but is still reasonably bulky. Note that Microsoft change the PSU connector with each hardware revision to ensure you don’t blow your console up, so you will not be able to use your old power supply with the new model.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000066.jpg"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="margin: 0px; display: inline; border-width: 0px;" title="P1000066" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000066_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="P1000066 thumb Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000068.jpg"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="margin: 0px; display: inline; border-width: 0px;" title="P1000068" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000068_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="P1000068 thumb Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000071.jpg"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="margin: 0px; display: inline; border-width: 0px;" title="P1000071" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000071_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="P1000071 thumb Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000072.jpg"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="margin: 0px; display: inline; border-width: 0px;" title="P1000072" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000072_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="P1000072 thumb Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000075.jpg"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="margin: 0px; display: inline; border-width: 0px;" title="P1000075" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000075_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="P1000075 thumb Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000077.jpg"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="margin: 0px; display: inline; border-width: 0px;" title="P1000077" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000077_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="P1000077 thumb Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000078.jpg"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="display: inline; border-width: 0px;" title="P1000078" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000078_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="P1000078 thumb Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000083.jpg"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="display: inline; border-width: 0px;" title="P1000083" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1000083_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="P1000083 thumb Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>The inclusion of the headset is a nice touch for those who enjoy berating competitors on Xbox Live during online play, however, a HDMI cable would have seemed a far better choice for those buying the console as a media player. Why in 2010 would choose to include a composite cable for standard definition TVs is a mystery known only to them and their retail partners. Whilst we’re on the subject of add-on purchases, those upgrading from an older Xbox 360 will also need the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QZG5PQ?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=clintatthecontro&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002QZG5PQ">Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Kit</a><img style="margin: 0px; border-style: none !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=clintatthecontro&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002QZG5PQ" border="0" alt=" Hands On: Xbox 360 S" width="1" height="1" title="Hands On: Xbox 360 S" /> to move game saves and other downloaded content to the new model.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/07/26/hands-xbox-360/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>18</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Stream Tunes From Spotify, Pandora From Your PC Wirelessly to Consoles, Smartphones With Jamcast</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/06/29/stream-tunes-spotify-pandora-pc-wirelessly-consoles-smartphones-jamcast/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/06/29/stream-tunes-spotify-pandora-pc-wirelessly-consoles-smartphones-jamcast/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:48:03 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Digital Media Receivers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Software]]></category> <category><![CDATA[audio]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[itunes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[jamcast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lastfm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pandora]]></category> <category><![CDATA[playstation 3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ps3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smartphone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spotify]]></category> <category><![CDATA[streaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tracks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[xbox360]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=28066</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Want Spotify, LastFM, ZunePass &#38; Pandora on your Xbox 360, Playstation 3, digital media receiver and iPhone? No problem.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jamcast_logobn1.png" width="240" title="Stream Tunes From Spotify, Pandora From Your PC Wirelessly to Consoles, Smartphones With Jamcast" alt="jamcast logobn1 Stream Tunes From Spotify, Pandora From Your PC Wirelessly to Consoles, Smartphones With Jamcast" /></p><p>Jamcast is a new application that will capture audio playing on your PC and stream it wirelessly to a connected DLNA/UPnP device such as a media receiver, HDTV, smartphone or gaming console. That’s brilliant for streaming audio services such as Spotify and Pandora to devices around the home, without the need for local device support for those services. Want LastFM on your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3? No problem.</p><p>The application installs an audio server on your PC, and will also allow sharing of audio files and music libraries stored on that PC as well as on network drives and home servers.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jam2.png"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="display: inline; border: 0px;" title="jam2" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jam2_thumb.png" border="0" alt="jam2 thumb Stream Tunes From Spotify, Pandora From Your PC Wirelessly to Consoles, Smartphones With Jamcast" width="454" height="352" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jam3.png"><img class="wlDisabledImage" style="display: inline; border: 0px;" title="jam3" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jam3_thumb.png" border="0" alt="jam3 thumb Stream Tunes From Spotify, Pandora From Your PC Wirelessly to Consoles, Smartphones With Jamcast" width="476" height="592" /></a></p><p>Once your connected device has discovered the Jamcast Server on your PC, Jamcast’s Virtual Soundcard feature streams the audio playing on that PC to the device – transcoding the content if required.</p><p>Features:</p><ul><li>Virtual SoundcardNever be limited to what you can listen to. With this feature, Jamcast will stream the same audio coming out of your PC&#8217;s speakers to any device on your home network. Any format, any source &#8212; if you can play it on your computer, you can listen to it anywhere.</li><li>Windows Media DRM SupportStream DRM-protected tracks from subscription audio services such as Napster and Microsoft&#8217;s Zune Pass legally to your network media player (a PlaysForSure device such as the Xbox 360 or Roku SoundBridge is required).</li><li>iTunes Library IntegrationManage your music collection using iTunes? No problem &#8212; Jamcast synchronizes with your iTunes library so you can access your tracks and playlists anywhere. Jamcast also has full transcoding support for all of the audio formats that iTunes works with.</li><li>On-Demand Media TranscodingNo need worry about what format your music collection is stored in. With on-demand audio transcoding, Jamcast (when necessary) will automatically negotiate a format compatible with your device and then convert it on-the-fly as it streams.</li><li>Realtime Music Library SynchronizationAny changes made to your audio collection will automatically be updated to Jamcast&#8217;s database in real-time. Full media scans are never required to keep Jamcast up-to-date with your collection.</li><li>Intuitive Server ManagementJamcast&#8217;s Windows-based server management application makes it easy to tweak your server&#8217;s configuration, monitor real-time server status, share media, and more.</li><li>Podcast and OPML SupportEasily subscribe to and tune in to your favorite podcasts. Or, browse available OPML-based podcast directories directly from your device to find a show on a topic that interests you.</li><li>Plugin Framework and SDKJamcast&#8217;s plugin framework and SDK allow developers to extend the capabilities of the server and on-demand sources of audio content.</li></ul><p>This is one we’ll be looking at in more detail for sure. Jamcast is $29.99 with a 14-day trial available at <a href="http://getjamcast.com/">http://getjamcast.com</a></p><p><strong>More</strong>: <a href="http://getjamcast.com">Jamcast</a></p><p>Press Release:</p><blockquote><p>Jamcast™ Launches, Streams Audio from Any Source to Connected Devices<br /> New Software Streams Pandora, Spotify, and More to the Living Room and Beyond</p><p>ORLANDO, Fla. June 29, 2010: Software Development Solutions, Inc. (SDS) announced today the launch of JamcastTM, a streaming media software solution that enables consumers to effortlessly send digital audio from any source directly to their favorite devices.</p><p>Jamcast’s exclusive Virtual Soundcard feature captures any audio playing on a consumer’s PC and then transmits it over their wireless network to DLNA and UPnP-compliant devices, such as gaming consoles, HDTVs, smartphones, media adapters, home theatre components and other popular connected devices in the home and beyond.</p><p>&#8220;Jamcast has really caught the attention of consumers looking to enjoy their favorite music from popular streaming services like Pandora and Spotify away from their PC, in the living room or elsewhere,&#8221; said SDS CEO Scott Streaker. “Jamcast’s Virtual Soundcard makes this easy when no solution from the device manufacturer or content provider is otherwise available,&#8221; he added.</p><p>In addition to the Virtual Soundcard, Jamcast offers quick and easy access to all the music stored on a PC and network attached storage devices. Jamcast also allows users to browse and play back their favorite podcasts via integrated support for both RSS and OPML.</p><p>Jamcast is easy to install and configure and runs on Windows XP or higher. A fully-functional 14-day trial of the software is available for download at <a href="http://getjamcast.com">http://getjamcast.com</a>, and a license can be purchased for only $29.99.</p><p>Other key features of Jamcast include:<br /> • Playback and metadata support for MP3, FLAC, OGG, ALAC, AAC, WMA, WMA Lossless, WMA Pro, WMA Voice, WAV, AIFF, SHN, and PCM<br /> • Playlist support for iTunes libraries, Windows Media (WPL), PLS, and M3U<br /> • Windows Media DRM support allows users to stream tracks downloaded from Napster and Zune Marketplace (requires a DRM-compatible device).<br /> • On-demand media transcoding automatically converts media to a compatible format when necessary.<br /> • Works great with iTunes including playlist synchronization and transcoding support for non-DRM Apple content.<br /> • Intuitive server management via a Windows-based management UI makes it simple to configure Jamcast – no editing of configuration or INI files is ever necessary.<br /> • A plugin framework and SDK allows developers to extend the capabilities of Jamcast by adding additional drop-in content providers.</p><p>Jamcast works great with the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3, as well as other DLNA and UPnP-compliant devices from manufacturers such as Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, LG, Philips, Roku, Yamaha, Denon, and more. For more information about supported devices, please visit <a href="http://getjamcast.com">http://getjamcast.com</a>.</p><p>About Software Development Solutions, Inc.<br /> Founded in 2001, Software Development Solutions, Inc. is an Orlando-based, privately-held technology firm that specializes in the innovation and development of cross-platform software solutions for the digital home.</p><p>Jamcast, the company’s flagship product, is a Windows-based streaming media solution that enables consumers to stream music, podcasts, and other digital audio from any source and format to their favorite devices around the home and beyond. For more information, visit <a href="http://getjamcast.com">http://getjamcast.com</a></p></blockquote> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/06/29/stream-tunes-spotify-pandora-pc-wirelessly-consoles-smartphones-jamcast/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Xbox 360 &#8220;Slim&#8221; Now Available to Order in US &amp; Europe</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/06/15/xbox-360-slim-now-available-to-order-in-us-europe/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/06/15/xbox-360-slim-now-available-to-order-in-us-europe/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:24:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Digital Media Receivers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[amazon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[elite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[europe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pre-order]]></category> <category><![CDATA[slim]]></category> <category><![CDATA[uk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[us]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Xbox 360]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=27234</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Following yesterday’s unveiling of the new “whisper-quiet”, 250 GB Xbox 360 “Slim” at E3, online retailers have been busy getting the product ready for the public to buy. Check out where, when and how much!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/xboxslimbn4.jpg" width="240" title="Xbox 360 Slim Now Available to Order in US & Europe" alt="xboxslimbn4 Xbox 360 Slim Now Available to Order in US & Europe" /></p><p>Following yesterday’s unveiling of the new “whisper-quiet”, 250 GB Xbox 360 “Slim” at E3, online retailers have been busy getting the product ready for the public to buy.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/upload_images/Xbox360SlimNowAvailabletoOrder_13AEE/xboxslimbn.jpg"><img style="display: inline; border-width: 0px;" title="xboxslimbn" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/upload_images/Xbox360SlimNowAvailabletoOrder_13AEE/xboxslimbn_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="xboxslimbn thumb Xbox 360 Slim Now Available to Order in US & Europe" width="450" height="163" /></a></p><p>In the USA, Amazon now <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O6JJKY?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=clintatthecontro&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003O6JJKY">have the product listed at $299</a><img style="margin: 0px; border-style: none !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=clintatthecontro&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B003O6JJKY" border="0" alt=" Xbox 360 Slim Now Available to Order in US & Europe" width="1" height="1" title="Xbox 360 Slim Now Available to Order in US & Europe" />, with stock arriving on June 19th. Orders are currently limited to once console per household. Meanwhile, over in the UK, Amazon.co.uk <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003NSBMF8?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=clintatthecont0e&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B003NSBMF8">have the product available at £199</a><img style="margin: 0px; border-style: none !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=clintatthecont0e&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B003NSBMF8" border="0" alt=" Xbox 360 Slim Now Available to Order in US & Europe" width="1" height="1" title="Xbox 360 Slim Now Available to Order in US & Europe" /> &#8211; as revealed yesterday, Europe will not get the new model until July 16th, so a little longer to wait.</p><p>I’ve just got my order in – stay tuned for a full hands-on review.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><p><center><br /> <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=clintatthecontro&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;asins=B003O6JJKY" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe> <iframe src="http://rcm-uk.amazon.co.uk/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=clintatthecont0e&#038;o=2&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;md=0M5A6TN3AXP2JHJBWT02&#038;asins=B003NSBMF8" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /></center></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/06/15/xbox-360-slim-now-available-to-order-in-us-europe/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Official Xbox 360 &#8220;Slim&#8221; FAQs Posted, New Info Revealed</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/06/14/official-xbox-360-slim-faqs-posted-new-info-revealed/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/06/14/official-xbox-360-slim-faqs-posted-new-info-revealed/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:07:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Digital Media Receivers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital audio]]></category> <category><![CDATA[faq]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kinect]]></category> <category><![CDATA[slim]]></category> <category><![CDATA[support]]></category> <category><![CDATA[toslink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[usb]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Xbox 360]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=27229</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Over at the official Xbox 360 forums, a FAQ post has appeared, outlining  additional information about the new Xbox 360 Console which was not  revealed at the E3 keynote.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/xboxslimbn_thumb.jpg" width="240" title="Official Xbox 360 Slim FAQs Posted, New Info Revealed" alt="xboxslimbn thumb Official Xbox 360 Slim FAQs Posted, New Info Revealed" /></p><p>Over at the official Xbox 360 forums, a FAQ post has appeared, outlining additional information about the new Xbox 360 Console which was not revealed at the E3 keynote.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/upload_images/OfficialXbox360SlimFAQsPostedNewInfoReve_136FA/xboxslimbn.jpg"><img style="display: inline; border: 0px;" title="xboxslimbn" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/upload_images/OfficialXbox360SlimFAQsPostedNewInfoReve_136FA/xboxslimbn_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="xboxslimbn thumb Official Xbox 360 Slim FAQs Posted, New Info Revealed" width="450" height="163" /></a></p><p>The post reveals a number of enhancements to the console including:</p><ul><li>Removal of the front memory slots, with the recommendation to use USB drives for external storage.</li><li>Addition of an Optical out (TOSLINK) port for digital audio</li><li>Addition of a hybrid power and data port for Microsoft’s new Kinect controller – no power adaptor will be required.</li><li>Addition of two extra USB ports on the rear of the device.</li><li>Smaller power adaptor supplied with the console, rated at 135 watts.</li></ul><p>Full details as follows:</p><blockquote><p>There were a lot of announcements at E3 today and we’ve been getting questions from folks asking for clarification about the new Xbox 360.</p><p>Here are answers to some of the question’s we’re getting:</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Is there any performance difference at all between the new Xbox 360 and the original Xbox 360?</strong></p><p>No game performance differences.  It plays the same games and acts the same way as any Xbox 360.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>How about backwards compatibility with all my Xbox 360 games and Original Xbox games?</strong></p><p>No changes at all!  All your current Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games (on the backwards compatibility list) will still work as they do today.  Remember though, you need a hard disk to play Original Xbox games.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Is the fan quiet?</strong></p><p>Yes, in fact the entire console is whisper quiet.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>The photos show fan slots on the right side of the console.  Does it vent to the back still, or the side?</strong></p><p>The side (or top of you have it resting horizontally.)</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>What ports have changed?</strong></p><p>Removed: The front Memory Unit slots were removed, but the front 2 USB slots are still there for controllers, USB storage, music game hubs, etc..  (Remember, since the 2010 Spring dashboard update, you can use any USB port on the console with a USB thumb drive as an Xbox 360 storage device)</p><p>Removed: The small cutout that the external wireless adapters connect to on the back of the console.  Since the console now has internal wireless N connectivity, you may not want to use the external wireless adapter.  If you find that the external adapter works best for you, that device has feet that swing out to allow it to sit on top of the console.</p><p>Added: An optical audio out (a.k.a. TOSlink, S/PDIF). It’s on the back of the 360 S now instead of on the AV cables.</p><p>Added: A port for the Kinect sensor that is a hybrid data and power port.  Kinect works with all Xbox 360 consoles, but on the new Xbox 360, you don’t need a separate power adapter for the Kinect sensor because this port will provide the power.</p><p>Added:  2 more USB ports on the back, bringing the total to three on the rear of the console in addition to the 2 on the front of the new Xbox360.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Does the new Xbox 360 use removable faceplates?</strong></p><p>The new Xbox 360 does not have removable faceplates.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Where is the wireless controller bind button, I don’t see it in any of the pictures?</strong></p><p>It’s in the front.  It was combined with the IR receiver on the front, so that’s why you don’t notice it!</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Does it stand vertically and horizontal and do I need an adapter or a stand?</strong></p><p>The Xbox 360 console is designed to stand vertically or horizontally. Unlike other consoles, it does not require a stand to sit upright and with the new sleek design it looks and fits great in your living room entertainment center. However, no matter how you position the console, you should not move the console during game or media play, or at any other time when the disc is spinning.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>What band does the internal wireless N use?</strong></p><p>It’s 2.4GHz.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Do the external wireless adapters work with new Xbox 360 ?</strong></p><p>Yes.  And if you connect one to the new Xbox 360  will sense this and disable the internal wireless.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Is the power supply the same?</strong></p><p>No.  It’s a bit smaller and it’s now 135 watt.  The connecter type is different too because it’s not meant for use in original Xbox  360 consoles.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Is the hard drive removable?</strong></p><p>Yes, just like on the original 360 console, the hard drive is removable.</p><p><strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>How can I move data from my current Xbox 360 to the new Xbox 360?</strong></p><p>Its super easy—check out Xbox.com/transfer for more details.  One important note is that your current Xbox 360 hard drive will not attach to the new Xbox 360.  You will need to use either a transfer cable or USB memory to transfer your content.</p></blockquote><p><strong>More</strong>: <a href="http://forums.xbox.com/32975486/ShowPost.aspx" target="_blank">Xbox 360 Forums</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/06/14/official-xbox-360-slim-faqs-posted-new-info-revealed/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>30</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>WHS Trigger</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/04/02/whs-trigger/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/04/02/whs-trigger/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:51:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Add-ins & Apps]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WHS v1]]></category> <category><![CDATA[add-in]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[task scheduler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trigger]]></category> <category><![CDATA[whs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Home Server]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=23867</guid> <description><![CDATA[WHS Trigger integrates the Task Scheduler into the Windows Home Server Console.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/tr4501.jpg" width="240" title="WHS Trigger" alt="tr4501 WHS Trigger" /></p><p><strong>Experience Level</strong>: Advanced</p><p>WHS Trigger integrates the Task Scheduler into the Windows Home Server Console. Features:</p><ul><li>Notifies when a scheduled task is running (yellow alert)</li><li>Notifies on scheduled task error (red alert)</li><li>Add a new scheduled task wizard directly via the Console</li><li>Manage scheduled tasks: Add/Edit/Delete/Run</li><li>View scheduled task logs</li></ul><p><strong>Developer</strong>: Kentdome Technologies</p><p><div class="woo-sc-box note  rounded full"><strong>Subscribe to Updates For This Add-in<br /> </strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you&#8217;d like to be informed whenever this add-in is updated, subscribe to</span> We Got Served&#8217;s Add-in Alerts<span style="font-weight: normal;">. We&#8217;ll send you an email every time this add-in receives an update with new features or bug fixes, so you can be sure you&#8217;re always running the latest version. <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/sign-serveds-addin-alerts/">Find out more</a>.</div></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>More Info</strong>: <a href="http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php/files/file/217-whs-trigger/" target="_blank">Download</a><br /> </span></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/04/02/whs-trigger/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/06/12/get-started-install-the-windows-home-server-connector/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/06/12/get-started-install-the-windows-home-server-connector/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:07:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Get Started]]></category> <category><![CDATA[How to Guides]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Home Server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Home Server v1]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CD]]></category> <category><![CDATA[connector]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[guide]]></category> <category><![CDATA[install]]></category> <category><![CDATA[microsoft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category> <category><![CDATA[walkthrough]]></category> <category><![CDATA[whs]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=11527</guid> <description><![CDATA[In the next part of our Get Started series, we connect computers around the home to Windows Home Server.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpserver_thumb.jpg" width="240" title="Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" alt="hpserver thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" /></p><p><em>In the <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/06/08/get-started-install-and-configure-windows-home-server/" target="_blank">previous article</a> in our Get Started series, we learned <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/06/08/get-started-install-and-configure-windows-home-server/" target="_blank">how to install and configure Windows Home Server</a> on new hardware. Once the operating system has been installed, it’s time to install the Windows Home Server Connector software on each home computer we wish to back up.</em></p><p>The great news about installing the Windows Home Server Connector is that it’s really, really easy – in fact, if you’ve got this far, you’ll find it a breeze!</p><p>The Windows Home Server Connector is a small piece of software that connects your home computers to Windows Home Server on the network, and includes the Windows Home Server Console – the dashboard software you use to control and manage your home server.</p><p>You can install the software on your computer in two ways. Firstly, you may have a copy of the Windows Home Server Connector on the CD that came with your home server. If so, pop the CD into your home computer’s CD/DVD drive and wait for the Autorun window to appear.</p><p>Alternatively, to ensure you’re installing the latest version of the Windows Home Server connector, you can do the following:</p><p>On the computer you wish to install the Connector, open up Windows Explorer (Start &gt; Computer) and in the address bar at the top of the screen, type in <strong>\\[yourhomeservername]/Software</strong> (where [yourhomeservername] is the name you gave your home server at installation) – I’m using a HP MediaSmart Server, which is called <strong>hpserver</strong>, so mine looks like this:</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hpserver.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hpserver" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hpserver_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hpserver thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="137" /></a><br /> Double click <strong>Home Server Connector Software</p><p></strong><strong> </strong><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hpserver2.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hpserver2" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hpserver2_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hpserver2 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="137" /></a></p><p>Double click the application named <strong>setup</strong> and the Connector setup will run.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/setup.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="setup" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/setup_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="setup thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="137" /></a></p><ol></ol><p>Depending on whether you’re using a self-built home server or a pre-build home server from the likes of HP or Acer, the Connector install can be very slightly different in terms of branding, but the process is the same. I’m going to be using a HP MediaSmart Server for this example. Click through the welcome screen and End User License Agreement and the software will begin to install.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp1.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hp1" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp1_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hp1 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="187" /></a></p><p>Very soon, the main Windows Home Server Connector screen will appear. If you’re installing a self-built version of Windows Home Server, this is the first screen you’ll see.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp2.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hp2" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp2_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hp2 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="177" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp3.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hp3" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp3_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hp3 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="177" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp4.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hp4" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp4_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hp4 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="177" /></a></p><p>Once necessary files are installed, the Connector Wizard will go and look for your home server on the network (make sure it’s switched on and plugged into your router!)</p><p>If you have more than one home server attached to your network, you’ll be asked which home server you wish to back up that computer. You can only connect a home computer to one home server. The dialog looks like this, if you’re interested:</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/install411.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="install41[1]" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/install411_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="install411 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="180" /></a></p><p>Most of you will just have the one home server, so as long as it’s detected on the network, you’ll be asked to enter the Windows Home Server Administrator’s password. (If you’ve forgotten it, you can get a hint).</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp6.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hp6" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp6_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hp6 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="177" /></a></p><p>You’ll be asked if you want your home server to wake the computer to back it up (if the computer is hibernating or sleeping). Note that due to the vagaries of Wake on LAN technology, the computer may not be put back to sleep after Windows Home Server is finished with it.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp7.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hp7" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp7_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hp7 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="177" /></a></p><p>Make your selection and click Next. After a short time, your computer will be configured to be backed up by Windows Home Server.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp8.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hp8" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp8_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hp8 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="177" /></a> <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp9.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hp9" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp9_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hp9 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="177" /></a></p><p>And… you’re finished!</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp10.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hp10" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hp10_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="hp10 thumb Get Started: Install the Windows Home Server Connector" width="244" height="177" /></a></p><p>Repeat this simple walkthrough for all of the PCs in the house, and before you know it, all of your computers will be protected by Windows Home Server!</p><p><em>In the next part of our Get Started guide, we’ll walk through setting up User Accounts and Permissions on the home server.</em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/06/12/get-started-install-the-windows-home-server-connector/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>14</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/06/08/get-started-install-and-configure-windows-home-server/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/06/08/get-started-install-and-configure-windows-home-server/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Get Started]]></category> <category><![CDATA[How to Guides]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Home Server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Home Server v1]]></category> <category><![CDATA[administrator]]></category> <category><![CDATA[configuration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[configure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[connector]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[initialisation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[initialization]]></category> <category><![CDATA[install]]></category> <category><![CDATA[installation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[microsoft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[password]]></category> <category><![CDATA[whs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wizard]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=11323</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Our Getting Started series continues with a look at how to install and configure the Windows Home Server operating system on a brand new machine.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/10022007046.thumbnail.jpg" width="240" title="Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" alt="10022007046.thumbnail Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" /></p><p>Now that you have your home server hardware built, it’s time to install and then configure the Windows Home Server hardware. As we discussed in Part 1 of this Get Started guide, you can purchase a copy of Windows Home Server design specifically for “system builders” (a system builder can be a company who sell home servers, or an individual just like you) from online dealers such as Newegg in the USA, or Komplett, Misco and the like in Europe.</p><p>The software package you receive will contain three discs:</p><ul><li>Windows Home Server Installation DVD</li><li>Windows Home Server Connector CD</li><li>Windows Home Server Restore CD</li></ul><p>We’ll be using the Installation DVD first of all to install the Windows Home Server operating system on to the home server hardware, and once that’s completed, we’ll use the Connector CD to then install the Windows Home Server Console (the dashboard software used to manage your home server) on to one of your home computers.</p><p><em><strong>Note</strong>: This</em> <em>walkthrough is intended for those installing Windows Home Server on a self-built machine – pre-installed home servers from manufacturers such as HP and Acer will have a different configuration procedure, although some parts will be similar.</em></p><p>Okay, let’s get started!</p><p><strong>Step 1: Ensure you have a keyboard, mouse, monitor and Ethernet cable available and plugged into your home server</strong></p><p>Windows Home Server is designed to be run as a &#8220;headless&#8221; unit &#8211; i.e. it doesn&#8217;t need a keyboard, mouse and monitor. It&#8217;s just a server, with electricity and a network connection. That&#8217;s okay for day to day use, but to install Windows Home Server on your hardware, you need to see what you&#8217;re doing and be able to tell the server what you want to do! So, find yourself a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse and plug those in (borrow them from one of your desktop PCs &#8211; you&#8217;ll only need it for a short while), plug in a monitor and then plug your server into your broadband router, using an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable.</p><p><em><strong>Note</strong>: Make sure you don&#8217;t have any USB or Firewire external hard drives plugged in at this point, or else WHS will refuse to install. You can plug these in <strong>after </strong>you&#8217;ve installed Windows Home Server.</em></p><p>Power it all on, and we&#8217;re ready to go!</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/10022007046.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" src="http://www.wegotserved.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/10022007046.thumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt="10022007046.thumbnail Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server"  title="Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" /></a></p><p><strong>Step 2: BIOS Settings</strong></p><p>I&#8217;m not going to spend a huge amount of time on this one &#8211; when you switch on the server, you&#8217;ll see it tells you to press one of the Function buttons e.g. F12 for &#8220;Setup&#8221; &#8211; do this, and you&#8217;ll enter the BIOS settings. This is where you control things like fan speeds, power management settings, which drives/disks the server should boot from etc. All a bit technical for the average user, but interesting enough to have a play with. If you&#8217;ve built your own server, check your motherboard manual for the BIOS settings you&#8217;ll need. Ensure that all of your hard drives and DVD drive are listed in the BIOS settings. Choose &#8220;Save and Exit&#8221; and your server will restart.</p><p><strong>Step 3: Insert the &#8220;Windows Server Installation DVD&#8221; into your DVD drive</strong></p><p>Open the DVD drive and pop in the Windows Home Server Installation DVD . You may be asked to &#8220;Press any key to boot from the DVD drive&#8221; &#8211; if so, do so! After a short pause, you&#8217;ll see a message that &#8220;Windows is loading files&#8221; and a grey progress bar filling up across the screen from left to right.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1239.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1239" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1239-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1239 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1240.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1240" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1240-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1240 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>If everything&#8217;s going to plan, you&#8217;ll get the familiar Windows style progress bar:</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1244.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1244" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1244-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1244 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1245.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1245" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1245-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1245 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1247.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1247" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1247-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1247 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>Before long, the Welcome Screen will appear, and we can start the installation.</p><p><strong>Step 4: The Welcome Screen</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1248.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1248" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1248-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1248 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1249.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1249" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1249-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1249 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>First of all, let’s tell Windows Home Server where we are and which keyboard region we’d like to use.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1250.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1250" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1250-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1250 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>You’ll be shown a list of hard drives detected by Windows Home Server – make sure all of your drives are listed – if you have drives missing, it’s more than likely due to missing drivers. In this case, make sure you have your SATA drivers available on a USB key or CD, and click Load Drivers to get them installed.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1252.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1252" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1252-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1252 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>At this point, select &#8220;New Installation&#8221; and click &#8220;Next&#8221;. Remember, if you&#8217;re re-using a hard drive from an old machine, it will be reformatted as part of the installation process, so everything will be wiped. If you need the data on this drive, don&#8217;t install Windows Home Server on to it.</p><p><strong>Step 5: End User License Agreement</strong></p><p>The EULA pops up &#8211; I always feel sorry for the lawyers who write EULAs. No-one ever reads them, but they look like they&#8217;re lots of work. Do that guy a favour and have a quick read through. Once you&#8217;re done, select &#8220;I accept the agreement&#8221; then &#8220;Next&#8221;.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1253.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1253" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1253-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1253 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p><strong>Step 6: License Agreement</strong></p><p>License agreement time – you’ll find a license key printed somewhere on your Windows Home Server DVD case. Type it into the relevant box on the screen and press &#8220;Next&#8221;.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1254.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1254" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1254-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1254 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p><strong>Step 7: Give Your Home Server a Name</strong></p><p>Your next task is to give your home server a unique name – this can be whatever you wish as long as it’s 15 characters maximum, and a combination of letters, numbers and hyphens only.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1255.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1255" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1255-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1255 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>Okay, next up, WHS tells you it&#8217;s going to format your drives &#8211; as this point you realise your 500Gb hard drive is actually only worth 465 Gb. Hmmm&#8230;. anyway, acknowledge that you&#8217;re happy to wipe and format these drives, and select Next.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1256.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1256" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1256-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1256 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>You&#8217;ll be asked if you&#8217;re really, really sure you happy to format these drives. Select Yes to continue.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1257.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1257" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1257-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1257 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p><strong>Step 8: Ready to Install</strong></p><p>A dialog box pops up that tells you that WHS is ready to install. Select &#8220;Start&#8221; to begin the installation. At this point, you can basically leave the computer to do its thing, and do something less boring instead. Depending on your setup, installation could take anywhere from 45 mins to a couple of hours. Mine took about an hour.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1259.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1259" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1259-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1259 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p><strong>Step 9: Enjoy the Show</strong></p><p>If, like me, you have nothing better to do then sit back and learn a little about the features and benefits of Windows Home Server! Watch those reboots. Then watch a few more of those great features and benefits screens&#8230;.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1261.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1261" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1261-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1261 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1262.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1262" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1262-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1262 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1263.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1263" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1263-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1263 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p><strong>Step 10: WHS Installation Complete</strong></p><p>After a couple more reboots, you see that the Windows Home Server installation is complete.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1264.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1264" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1264-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1264 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>But wait! You&#8217;re not yet done&#8230;.</p><p><strong>Step 11: Set a Server Password</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1266.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1266" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1266-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1266 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>When you select &#8220;Finish&#8221;, you&#8217;ll be asked to set yourself an administrator&#8217;s password. It’s important that this password is secure, and kept safe so Microsoft have a couple of specific requirements on the password format. It needs to be at least 7 characters and combine uppercase, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols!</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1267.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1267" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1267-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1267 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1268.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1268" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1268-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1268 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1269.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1269" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1269-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1269 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>Next up follows three pieces of admin – select whether you wish to switch on automatic updates (very highly recommended), join Microsoft’s Customer Experience Improvement Program and Windows Error Reporting programmes.</p><p>The first one is essential to ensure you receive any urgent bug fixes and improvements from Microsoft automatically as soon as they’re released. The second two are very useful to Microsoft – the CEIP anonymously reports a range of usage data to Microsoft (for example, how many hard drives you have, how much data you have stored on your home server) over time which the WHS team use to understand what users are doing with their home servers. This helps them plan future versions of the product – all data they look at is completely anonymous and aggregated. Windows Error Reporting automatically sends log files from your home server to Microsoft if any issues are detected – Microsoft are then able to easily spot that thousands of users are having a problem with X, understand why it’s happening, and make any necessary changes in a future Windows Update.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1270.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1270" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img-1270-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="img 1270 thumb Get Started: Install and Configure Windows Home Server" width="244" height="184" /></a></p><p>With that, you’re finished – congratulations, you’ve just installed Windows Home Server. But before you go, there’s a couple of things you must remember to do!</p><p><strong>Step 12: Install Your Drivers</strong></p><p>Your hardware will have come with a Drivers CD, which contains the software which controls the various components on your home server. You must install these drivers before continuing. Open the DVD drive, swap the Installation DVD for the drivers CD that came with your server hardware, and follow the instructions to install the drivers. Reboot the server as required.</p><p><strong>Step 13: Remove the keyboard, monitor, and mouse</strong></p><p>You&#8217;re ready to go headless &#8211; unplug and remove the keyboard, monitor, and mouse. From now on, you&#8217;ll be accessing the server from your home computers via the Windows Home Server console, which you&#8217;ll install from the Windows Home Server Connector CD. Some computers can be a bit funny about booting without a mouse, keyboard or monitor installed &#8211; if yours is, you should be able to switch a setting in the BIOS to allow booting to happen without firing any alerts, errors or other interruptions.</p><p>Congratulations, you&#8217;ve successfully installed Windows Home Server! You can now log into the home server, or go and install the Windows Home Server Connector on the rest of your home computers. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go through the entire setup and configuration wizard on every computer!</p><p><em>In the next part of our Get Started guide, we’ll install the Windows Home Server Connector on a home computer.</em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/06/08/get-started-install-and-configure-windows-home-server/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>21</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>WHS WebBrowser</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/13/webbrowser/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/13/webbrowser/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:49:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Add-ins & Apps]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WHS v1]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[favorites]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Firefox]]></category> <category><![CDATA[internet explorer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[links]]></category> <category><![CDATA[web]]></category> <category><![CDATA[web browser]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Home Server]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whsplus.com/?p=392</guid> <description><![CDATA[WebBrowser integrates a web browser into the Windows Home Server  Console. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/webbrowser450.jpg" width="240" title="WHS WebBrowser" alt="webbrowser450 WHS WebBrowser" /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Experience Level</strong>: Standard</p><p>WHS WebBrowser  integrates a web browser into the Windows Home Server Console. Before you wonder why anyone would want to browse the internet through the WHS Console, the add-in’s designed purpose is to support home automation controls that run in a web browser – rather than opening up multiple windows, these browser-based controls can be integrated neatly into the Windows Home Server Console.</p><p>The add-in offers:</p><ul><li>Customizable Homepage</li><li>All types of navigation (forward, back, etc.)</li><li>History of visited pages</li><li>Print</li><li>Find (search)</li></ul><p><strong>Developer</strong>: Wilkware</p><div class="woo-sc-box note  rounded full"><strong>Subscribe to Updates For This Add-in<br /> </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you&#8217;d like to be informed whenever this add-in updates, subscribe to</span> We Got Served&#8217;s Add-in Alerts<span style="font-weight: normal;">. We&#8217;ll send you an email every time this add-in receives an update with new features or bug fixes, so you can be sure you&#8217;re always running the latest version. <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/sign-serveds-addin-alerts/">Find out more</a></span></div><p><strong>More Info</strong>: <a href="http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php/files/file/164-whs-webbrowser/">Download</a> | <a href="http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php?showforum=146">Support Forum</a></p><p><strong>Release History</strong></p><h4>v1.2.2009.0419 (19th April 2009)</h4><ul><li>New: Delete temporary Internet files</li><li>New: Delete Cookies</li><li>New: Check for updates (Live Update)</li><li>New: Version History Changes in the About dialog</li><li>Fix: correct activation of the forward and back buttons</li><li>Fix: Url is set correctly for navigation with forward and back buttons</li></ul><p><strong>v1.1.2009.0411 (11.04.2009)</strong></p><ul><li>Supports Favorites</li></ul><p><strong>v1.0.2009.0313</strong></p><ul><li>Initial release</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/13/webbrowser/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Add-In: Update History</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/13/add-in-update-history/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/13/add-in-update-history/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:55:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Add-ins & Apps]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Home Server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kb]]></category> <category><![CDATA[patch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[update]]></category> <category><![CDATA[whs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[windows update]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=9775</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>A new add-in from Andreas M will display all of the software updates applied to your home server from within the Windows Home Server Console. Find out more!</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/updatehistory-thumb.png" width="240" title="Add In: Update History" alt="updatehistory thumb Add In: Update History" /></p><p>A new add-in from Andreas M will display all of the software updates applied to your home server from within the Windows Home Server Console.</p><p>Cunningly named “Update History” the add-in helps users ensure that their machine is fully patched and up to date. Each update is shown with Microsoft&#8217;s full description.</p><p>Go get it!</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/updatehistory.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="updatehistory" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/updatehistory-thumb.png" border="0" alt="updatehistory thumb Add In: Update History" width="244" height="172" /></a></p><p><strong>Download</strong>: <a href="http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&amp;showfile=173">Update History</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/13/add-in-update-history/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Add-In: WebRadio</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/12/add-in-webradio/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/12/add-in-webradio/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:27:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Add-ins & Apps]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Home Server]]></category> <category><![CDATA[audio]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[online]]></category> <category><![CDATA[radio]]></category> <category><![CDATA[streaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[web]]></category> <category><![CDATA[whs]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=9742</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>New add-in offers online radio streaming from the Windows Home Server Console.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/webradio.png" width="240" title="Add In: WebRadio" alt="webradio Add In: WebRadio" /></p><p>German developer Daniel Buschke has followed up his recent <a href="http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&amp;showfile=156">Samsung Photo Frame Controller</a> add-in with a new application which allows you to play streams from over 65 online radio stations via the Windows Home Server Console.</p><p><a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/webradio.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-9745" title="webradio" src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/webradio-300x209.png" alt="webradio 300x209 Add In: WebRadio" width="300" height="209" /></a></p><p>The add-in, WebRadio, is available in English and can be downloaded now. Thanks to <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&amp;hl=en&amp;js=n&amp;u=home-server-blog.de%0D%0A&amp;sl=de&amp;tl=en">home-server-blog.de</a> for the tip.</p><p><strong>Download</strong>: <a href="http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&amp;showfile=171">WebRadio</a></p><p><br class="spacer_" /></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/12/add-in-webradio/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Tab Scroller (Retired)</title><link>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/07/tab-scroller-retired/</link> <comments>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/07/tab-scroller-retired/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:56:03 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Terry Walsh</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Add-ins & Apps]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home Server Administration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WHS v1]]></category> <category><![CDATA[add-in management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tab scroller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[whs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows Home Server]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wegotserved.com/hsplus/?p=126</guid> <description><![CDATA[Tab Scroller allows you to scroll through your WHS Console Tab List with your mouse wheel. A click on one of the Tab buttons at the top of the console activates the scrolling function. A forward and backward scroll of the mouse wheel moves the tabs to the left or right. You can then select the tab you need by clicking on it with the mouse. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"> <img src="http://www.wegotserved.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/tabscroller1.png" width="240" title="Tab Scroller (Retired)" alt="tabscroller1 Tab Scroller (Retired)" /></p><p><strong>Experience Level</strong>: Standard</p><p>Tab Scroller allows you to scroll through your WHS Console Tab List with your mouse wheel. A click on one of the Tab buttons at the top of the console activates the scrolling function. A forward and backward scroll of the mouse wheel moves the tabs to the left or right. You can then select the tab you need by clicking on it with the mouse.</p><p>Please note that will be no future development of this add-in, due to Brendan&#8217;s association with Microsoft.</p><p><strong>Developer</strong>: Brendan Grant</p><p><strong>More Info</strong>: <a href="http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php/files/file/52-tab-scroller/">Download</a> | <a href="http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php?showforum=59">Support Forum</a> | <a href="http://www.wegotserved.com/2008/01/14/add-in-review-tab-scroller-and-tab-reorderer/">Review</a></p><p><strong>Release History</strong></p><p><strong>v0.8</strong></p><ul><li>Final release (Add-in Retired)</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/04/07/tab-scroller-retired/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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