Archive for December, 2008

Official response for Zune 30 Freezing Issue (Zune 30gb stuck at reboot screen) at forums.zune.net

Official response for Zune 30 Freezing Issue (Zune 30gb stuck at reboot screen) at forums.zune.net

Update: It seems that Zunes all over the world are waking up and shouting “Happy Birthday.”  Some are still reporting problems. My oldy moldy brown Zune is back to life though.  I saw several news sites that had this story front and center as it should be but some users out there need to chill.  [...]

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Zune 30 Gig Players Freezing on Logo Screen December 31st Epidemic???

Zune 30 Gig Players Freezing on Logo Screen December 31st Epidemic???

This morning I tried to boot up my Zune 30 only to have it hang on the logo screen.  I tried to recall the buttons in which to hold in order to reset it but couldn’t remember them.  (it’s the back button and up button)  I did a quick search for it via google and [...]

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My Movies for Windows Home Server updated to 1.04

My Movies for Windows Home Server updated to 1.04

Movie lovers, CD Rippers, Home Server, and Media Center users listen up!  My Movies Server and client has been updated to 2.51 and the Home Server edition has been updated to 1.04.  The new release is mainly bug fixes and small improvements but if you are running a later version it is recommended that you [...]

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HP MediaSmart Server EX485 and EX487

Whoa!  Hang on a second here.  Christmas is over and I have survived a return trip of 12 hours and I wake up to this news!  There is no sense in me hashing over all the details when it has already been done.  And quite well I might add.  Phil over at MSWHS.Com has a [...]

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Is your backup data safe on optical media?

I saw this article on Ed Bott’s blog this morning.  How many of you have data backed up on a disc of some sorts?  Geez, I have CD-R’s, DVD-R’s.  I have tons of archived data that I should probably take a look at. Most would not be a great loss but this is an eye [...]

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The Home Server Show 27 – The Year in Review

The Home Server Show 27 – The Year in Review

Here are some news items worth mentioning yet I forgot to talk about them on the show! Windows Live Group for Windows Home Server – Donovan West over at HSH.com has created a Live Group for all WHS enthusiasts.  Check it out. The Digital Lifestyle.com is having its annual awards show. Please take the time [...]

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The Digital Lifestyle CES 2009 Party

The Digital Lifestyle CES 2009 Party

Attention!!! Windows Media Center, Windows Home Server and digital lifestyle enthusiasts, OEMs and custom integrators you are invited to attend The Digital Lifestyle CES Party 2009 !! This will be an opportunity to meet to share information, meet the community and look at new products. We will also be podcasting live from the event and [...]

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The Home Server Show 26 – Bitdefender 2009 and Windows Home Server

The Home Server Show 26 – Bitdefender 2009 and Windows Home Server

Today’s show looks at BitDefender 2009 Total Security for your PC and your Windows Home Server.  Listen to the whole show because BitDefender has a little present for you.  Details are on the podcast! Here is an awesome review of the product if you want a real in-depth look at it. I give you highlights [...]

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Super Deal on 500GB

Super Deal on 500GB

This is the Seagate 7200. It works great in the Windows Home Server and it’s at an awesome low price. Use the code: EMCBCBCAG and it will drop the price to $59.99 with Free Shipping! Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB 3.5″ SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB 3.5″ SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda [...]

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Show 26 Delayed due to Technical Difficulties

Show 26 Delayed due to Technical Difficulties

Nothing is broken here in the homeservershow podcast world but I am making some last minute changes to show 26 because I felt that I couldn’t publish what I had.  It’s a long story that I’ll get into on the show.  Hopefully I’ll be able to get it to you December 11th (Friday).  Sorry for [...]

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