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The Home Server Show - 49 Avast and Antivirus software on your Windows Home Server On today's show we talk about whether or not you should run Antivirus software on your Windows Home Server. We also go in depth on Avast for Windows Home Server. There is a lot of info in this show and you will find the...
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If you have IP cameras and would like to view and control them from within Media Center, take a look at the mceNetCAM add-in. See the mceNetCAM wiki page here for more details and screen shots.
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At the MCHSUG meeting on Tuesday I was asked by a couple of developers what some killer applications would be for Media Center, I was a bit stumped at the time, but I spent some of the drive home listening to The Media Center Show (#202), coincidently Ian was interviewing Jas and Sam from Media Browser...
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I was asked quite a few questions on Tuesday at the user group meeting, so I thought a quick post to clear some up would be a good plan. What was the laptop I was using? It was a HP Tx2 , the same one that Ian reviewed , and it’s great machine. AMD Turion x2, multi-touch screen 3gb RAM and it’s...
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How good is this project right now? I’ll tell you how good, it’s starting to feel like a professional release. Beta 9’s out and this one is focused on getting users on to Media Browser from other applications, yep focused! And what a cool addition this is, setups now much easier, and...
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I just started Media Browser today and got the download of Beta 8. All I can say is AWESOME! Check out the Jas Manghera’s blog for deeper details on what this release does. Lets take a look at what is new and so awesome! Views, Views, Views Lets get the biggie out of the way first, Coverflow! Ian...
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Here are the links from last week. Podcast – The Home Server Show 33 – Should you Build or Buy Windows Home Server Deals – Hard Drive Deals were everywhere last week. Add-In – AutoExit2008R2 Final Release Add-In – Windows Home Server Router Control Deals – Treat your...
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The new version 2.0.1170 has some small fixes with regards to the Release candidate: - Removed popup dialog when sending a Wake On Lan message. - Fixed issue with the help file not showing. - Some small changes to documentation. - Fixed issue in installer that could make some other add-ins not work....
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Codeplex has released Router Control. The Router Control add-in for the Windows Home Server enables the user to get more control over his/her UPnP internet gateway (e.g. see and modify the dynamic port forwards). It also features traffic graphs and monitoring. Screenshots
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Martin has just updated the excellent TunerFree MCE again and fixed a couple of things that were bugging me, like the images for ITV, in Martin’s words: I have just released version 2.1 of TunerFreeMCE at http://www.milliesoft.co.uk/ . It includes a number of improvements such as; Updated the parser...
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I have finally set out to do what I’ve said I would do since I started this Podcast. Yes, I’m finally going to try a Media Center/Windows Home Server Add-In. I love my Media Center and I love my Windows Home Server. The problem is they don’t love each other. Enter Rick Drasch’s...
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With the newly available Windows 7 Beta comes a slew of "it works" cries from all over. One that you won't need to check is Tunerfree MCE. Martin has already done that and released a small update. In Martin's own words 2.0.1b Beta version for Windows 7. Known issues; 1) When installing...
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Over Christmas Martin Millman was working hard on TunerFree MCE and he’s come out with a fantastic looking new interface. Far nicer than selecting the channel based on just a text menu TunerFree MCE now has a nice graphic for each channel. Viewing by Dates has also been improved in the same way...
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Martin Millman has just released something people have been after for a while, a 64bit version of his TunerFree MCE software. It’s best explained in Martin’s own words: I've known for some time that people using a 64bit version of Vista have to really jump through hoops to use TunerFree...
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I was messing about with my SqueezeBox duet today (fantastic device by the way) and I decided to go on the hunt for new stuff to put on it. The best place to do that is the Slim Devices forums (Logitech now owns Slim Devices and has done for a while). I found out that version 7.3 of the Squeeze Center...
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I thought I should draw a little attention to these two related bits of info that popped up on The Digital Lifestyle in the past 24 hours. Kingtone threw this tip off into the forums last night , it’s a tip off for those who missed it about a great blog article discussing how you can really get...
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Tonight I decided to try out Video Browser. I’ve got to say I’m really impressed, it’s a great add-in for watching your video. I actually picked it up to try it out for the the TV, and it’s pretty cool, you can download it here and it’s best to read the Wiki to get it setup...
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I know I keep blogging about this but one of my favourite add-ins is a favourite because the developer, Martin, is just so fantastic about getting updates out. Updates are important particularly with a service like iPlayer where the BBC is pushing the boundaries and updating frequently. Martin...
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You probably know that I’m a huge fan of TunerFree MCE . Well it’s been updated with the following since my last post about it: Stopped BBC programs from playing twice when navigating away and back again. Update for new BBC changes. Play BBC high resolution feeds by default. Added an option to...
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A couple of people have posted comments around the site over the past week about how they’d like to be able to do all the “normal” stuff in the title with non-Microsoft video formats. Well me too, and I can. A while a go I was getting so annoyed at this that I decided to do some digging...
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Hi there, I’m Simon. I’m a PC, but I’ don’t work for Microsoft. I love what my PC lets me do. I love the way that I’ve been able to gather all my digital stuff together in my home and and can do it all from the comfort of my sofa. I love that I have a slick interface. I love that I...
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KeepVault has even more news today. They have announced a new pricing structure as well as discounts for existing subscribers. Existing subscribers will be able to get the 100GB plan for $79 while new subs will be able to sign up for $99. Existing subscribers hang on, there is more. Straight from KeepVault...
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Keepvault has announced custom data plans to meet Windows Home Server users' needs. Follow the link to learn more and find about about discount plans for HomeServerShow.com listeners as well as thedigitallifestyle.com subscribers. Dan Reynolds, Marketing and Sales Director for Proxure, Inc, has informed...
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dBpoweramp has released RipNAS essentials for Windows Home Server users. As the name might imply, RipNAS enables CD ripping directly to your WHS. Even HP's MediaSmart Server! From dBpoweramp.com: RipNAS Essentials™ is an ideal companion to any Windows Home Server (WHS) system [HP MediaSmart, Fujitsu...