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Windows Home Server is a No Show at CES

By Terry Walsh on January 9, 2011 in News, Windows Home Server

With excitement generated for new media streaming, file sharing and storage solutions here at CES this week, Microsoft’s Windows Home Server “Vail” was conspicuous by its absence, other than news of a Windows Phone 7 app that has been developed for the platform.

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First Look: AVA Media ixVL Media Centre

By Terry Walsh on May 17, 2010 in News, Windows Media Center

Fanless HTPC to offer near-silent running, optional Blu-ray drive and choice of Intel Core i3 & i5 processors.

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Can We Turn Into One Global Media Audience? Please?

By Terry Walsh on May 11, 2010 in News, TV

With rumours circulating that Showtime will be the latest TV channel to go online, and the number of connected TVs and other devices set to explode over the next five years, the question in my mind is whether the networks will continue to manage artificial barriers between regions when it comes to distributing their content, or whether someone will take the plunge and push for global distribution of content via the online channel?

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We Got Served Site Update

By Terry Walsh on May 3, 2010 in Site Updates

We’ve made some changes over the weekend here at WGS. Check out what’s new and let us know what you think about the improvements!

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How to Install Windows Home Server 2011 from a USB Flash Drive

By Drashna on April 27, 2010 in How to Guides, News, WHS v2, Windows Home Server, Windows Home Server 2011, Windows Home Server Vail

Ready to install Vail? But wait! You may have a headless home server, with no DVD drive, no keyboard and no monitor! What do you do? You’re going to have to install from USB – it’s a procedure not for the feint-hearted, but you can create an unattended installation via USB which will do the job. If you just want a “set and forget” installation, this procedure is also for you. Here’s Drashna with our guide to installing Windows Home Server Vail via USB.

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Win a Copy of PlayOn Media Server!

By Terry Walsh on February 21, 2009 in Software, Windows Home Server

We’ve got two free licenses (worth $39.99 a pop) to hand out to lucky readers, but answer our (not very) challenging question first!

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Routers That Successfully Auto-Configure With Windows Home Server

By Terry Walsh on February 15, 2009 in Hardware, Routers, Windows Home Server

It’s been a while since we updated our list of routers that can automatically be configured to support remote access by Windows Home Server. Add your router to the list!

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