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The Shuttle X27 a future Windows Home Server? Media Center?

August 29th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Gadget, Home Server Storage

CNet has announced the new pricing on the Atom Powered Shuttle X27.   Does it have enough giddy’up to power a WHS?  HTPC? Perhaps it would be a good companion desktop running gOS. Here are the Specs:

Shuttle X27

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The Home Server Show 15 - PP1 Issues and Train Signal WHS Training Video Review

August 22nd, 2008 | 4 Comments | Posted in Podcast

PP1 Issues and Train Signal Windows Home Server Training Video Review

This is a show you will not want to miss!  Did you know that a group of users have reported problems with PP1?  WeGotServed Forums guru Bodog joins the show with a report.  I will also be reviewing Train Signal’s WHS Training Video.  Stay tuned for a chance to win a copy of this video as well as a promo code for its purchase.

Also, don’t forget to register for one of 5 copies of Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

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Train Signal’s Windows Home Server Video Training - Review and Giveaway

August 22nd, 2008 | 8 Comments | Posted in Review, Software, Windows Home Server

Trainsignal.com has sent me a copy of their Windows Home Server (WHS) training video for review. Trainsignal was just named by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in America. They produce training for subjects ranging from Microsoft Office, Microsoft Server, Exchange Server to CompTIA and Cisco Training. The training is geared towards IT professionals trying to stay current with technologies and also to provide computer based training for people looking to switch careers.

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Hard Drives for Windows Home Server - 1 TB Hard Drive at ZipZoomFly for $139.99

August 19th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Deals, Home Server Storage

WHS HD

Here is another HD deal I ran across.

SEAGATE ST31000340AS 1TB SATA 7200 RPM 32MB Hard Drive Bulk ***Free Shipping***

The deal is at ZipZoomFly.com which is a favorite shopping site of mine.


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The Home Server Show 14 - Ian Dixon of thedigitallifestyle.com

August 14th, 2008 | 2 Comments | Posted in Podcast

I am on vacation so today’s show is a re-broadcast of show #1 minus news and all the pre-interview chit-chat.  Ian Dixon was the first interview and in the meantime the show has grown.  I thought it would be nice to blow the dust off of Ian and put him back on!

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HP’s Guide to installing HP MediaSmart Server and Powerpack 1

August 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Windows Home Server

From thedigitallifestyle.com and Mediasmarthome.com

Microsoft’s Windows Home Server (WHS) PowerPack 1 is available on August 12 via the automated Windows Update distribution process. The Aug 12 release is the same WHS PowerPack 1 that has been available via download since July 21st With HP’s MediaSmart Server Software Update 1.3 also available, HP would like to offer MediaSmart Server (MSS) customers installation guidance for these upgrades so that you have a smooth and optimal installation experience.

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The Home Server Show 13 - Antivirus for Windows Home Server and Kaspersky 2009

August 8th, 2008 | 7 Comments | Posted in Podcast

Lucky number 13!  This show is packed with information and goodies.  It’s the one show you can’t miss!  We will talk about Windows Home Server and it’s Anti-Virus options as well as go over the newly released Kaspersky 2009 Products. There may even be a giveaway but you will have to listen in order to find out!

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 Giveaway

August 8th, 2008 | 33 Comments | Posted in Deals, Review, Software

Kaspersky 2009

Listen to podcast number 13 for all the details about Kaspersky Internet Security 2009.  Kaspersky has been gracious enough to allow me to give away a couple of copies of their new product.  To be eligible you simply need to register with the homeservershow.com and post a comment to this blog post.  If you are already registered with the site you only need to post a comment.  Register here.

Increase your chances by listening to Ian Dixon’s podcast at thedigitallifestyle.com Ian will also be giving away a few copies.

I plan on doing the drawing in two weeks so stay tuned to future episodes for more information!

In the mean time, head over to Kaspersky.com and downlaod a free trial of their lastest product and listen to show 13 for more details.  Thank you Kaspersky.

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I want to build one too!!! My Windows Home Server Build Sheet

August 6th, 2008 | 3 Comments | Posted in Home Server Storage, Windows Home Server

This article was written for release on July 21st but Power Pack One being released that day got all the news.  This post would have been shuffled to the back very quickly.  I decided to hold onto it so the pricing may not be timely.

Everybody is publishing a build sheet for a home grown Windows Home Server. I can’t let the opportunity pass me by since I occasionally build gaming rigs.  It’s a labor of love mostly.

Cue the drum-roll and trumpets, the list is after the click…

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