Tag: Windows 7

BYOB Episode 72

BYOB Episode 72

2011 Tech Faves, Tim’s server woes, Mike’s ESXi update, Michael’s Crossfire, AMD 7970 specs released, facebook client, AppRap. Diehard helps fill in on this weeks BYOB Podcast. Sponsor: MozyPro Online Backup: Simple, Automatic & Secure Backup http://mozy.com/pro   AMD 7970 is a beast! [H]ardOCP PCPerspective AnandTech 1 AnandTech 2 Mike’s ESXi Update Michael’s R6970 Adventure [...]

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BYOB Episode 67

BYOB Episode 67

This week we have a special guest on the BYOB.  We spend some time talking to Dean Roddey from Charmed Quark Systems.  As Chairman, founder, and CTO of the company, Dean walks us through the capabilities of his software and key differentiators between CQC and the competition.  We only touch the surface of its capabilities, [...]

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Logitech Link

Logitech Link

Every once in a while you run into a product that you just blows you away.  Not so much that it is technologically superior in every way, but rather because it builds on a great idea and makes it easier, better, and cheaper.  The new Logitech Link is just one of those products. Most HTPC/HT [...]

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BYOB Episode 61

BYOB Episode 61

This week we talk about the new Kindle Fire, Memory testing, Logitech Link, Lian Li PC-A04B, BF3 Beta testing, and Michael talks about using Hyper-V with Untangle.  As always we look forward to your feedback.  A special thanks to those who joined us live and were patient in putting up with technical problems. You can [...]

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BYOB Episode 57

BYOB Episode 57

CETON USB, HD Homerun, Crucial Firmware, Michael’s WHS, and Video Streaming.  This week we have a short show and talk about several subjects, including a listener email on video/audio streaming. We would like to know if anyone out there has a solution to this problem: Would like to stream video (Ripped BD and DVD), music, [...]

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One for The Closet

One for The Closet

Often we come up with unusual needs for a computer.  In my case, since I could not accomplish what I needed to with the use of VM’s, I decided that I needed to build a small PC to use for a single purpose, recording.  I will spare you the details as to what forced the [...]

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BYOB Episode 56

BYOB Episode 56

Timekills returns with an update on SSD cahing, Asus k53E review, Llano or i3 HTPC? Corsair Force GT SSD. On this weeks BYOB Podcast SSD Cache Testing Steve (aka Timekills) returns to update us on his test results using a Z68 board with SSD caching. Cheap Laptop? This One Doesn’t Suck! Michael went looking for [...]

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BYOB Episode 55

BYOB Episode 55

Hyper-V, HP Web OS, Live Mesh, and HP StorageWorks X310 just to name a few of the subjects we discuss tonight.  Michael (no-control) could not join us tonight and we wish him the best in his move.  As always, let us know what you think and if you have any interest in a guest appearance [...]

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Project: One

Project: One

Virtualizing the Home So what does a tech nerd do when there are too many PC’s? It’s time to consolidate them into one box. How does one go about building a VM server for the home you ask? To this enthusiast, it would have to be a balance of power and efficiency. Nothing wasted, but [...]

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How to Connect Windows Media Center with WHS

How to Connect Windows Media Center with WHS

One of the cool things you can do with Windows Media Center is connect it to WHS to access your media content. Here we will take a look at the process of using WMC Connector in Windows 7 to access WHS media. This is another post in the WHS-101 Series. Connect Windows Media Center with [...]

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