Category: News

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MediaSmart 3.0 Patch 2 Software Issues with Twonky

If you have the latest 3.0 Patch 2 software installed on your HP MediaSmart Server then you may experience two issues which are caused by Twonky: High CPU Utilization Poor performance while using the Music streaming feature The only way to sort out the 1st issue (although it’s workaround and not a cure)is by turning […]

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Can I Install the HP Software 3.0 Patch 2 on my MediaSmart?

Owners of the HP MediaSmart Server/Data Vault should now be receiving the 3.0 Patch 2 software automatically from HP, but remember you need the version 3 software installed to receive this software: MODEL: NOTES: EX47x Update only available if you have ordered the 3.0 software upgrade media EX48x Update only available if you have ordered […]

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Win Perfect Disk 11 WHS Bundle – Day 5

Starting last week, and up to Tuesday this week we have been giving away a total of 11 copies of PerfectDisk 11 Windows Home Server Bundle – A prize fund worth more than $549. The bundle version we are giving away gives you a license to defrag WHS as well as one PC and are […]

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Win PerfectDisk 11 WHS Bundle – Day 4

It’s day 4 and we have another 2 copies of PerfectDisk 11 Windows Home Server Bundle to give away. PerfectDisk 11 is the ultimate defragmenter for Windows Home Server users, and with the Bundle up for grabs it means each copy entitles you to defrag WHS and a PC too. For a chance of winning […]

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4KB Sector Hard Drives are Coming

Tom’s Hardware has a great article on the new generation hard drives with 4KB sectors. The norm has been 512 bytes, but now Western Digital have launched the EARS-series moving 4KB sectors into the mainstream. Tom’s Hardware has picked a Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB (WD10EARS) hard drive as a case study, and look at […]

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WHS – The You Tube Channel

The Windows Home Server team have just announced that they have their very own Windows Home Server channel on YouTube. On the channel, you will find variety of different videos including: Team interviews – learn about Windows Home Server’s team members and how they use the product in their day-to-day lives. Windows Home Server overviews […]

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Win PerfectDisk 11 WHS Bundle – Day 3

It’s day 3 of our mega PerfectDisk 11 WHS Bundle giveaway and for a chance of winning one of today’s two copies we want to ask you a couple of questions. You just need to leave a comment below telling us how many hard drives you have in your Windows Home Server (and their sizes) […]

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Win PerfectDisk 11 WHS Bundle – Day 2

It’s day 2 of our great PerfectDisk for Windows Home Server Bundle giveaway and today we have 2 copies of the upcoming version 11 up for grabs. And the bundle version means you will have a license for Windows Home Server itself as well as a license for 1 of your PCs as well. To […]

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Intel Atom Processor Platform Supports WHS

Intel have today (March 4th 2010) launched its first Atom processor-based platform optimized for networked home and small office/home office (SOHO) storage devices. The platform comprises either a single-core D410 Atom processor or a dual-core D510  with an Intel 82801IR I/O Controller. Which provide up to 50 percent power reduction and improved performance compared to […]

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The Home Server Show Podcast Episode 79

Episode 79 of The Home Server Show podcast have the gang discussing Icy Dock enclosures and the different methods of storage available to you. That’s as well as the latest news and views. You can grab it from here.