Entertainment 2.0 #165 : Good Grief!
Episode 165 is all about Windows and the number 8! We've got details on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, along with tons of content news!
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Archiving TV with Windows Home Server 2011
When Windows Home Server 2011 was announced I was extremely excited. I participated in the beta, and I now have a dedicated 8TB Raid 10 running in my closet. Not only will WHS2011 store all of your files in the house, backup your computers, and allow you to stream your content through your browser...
read moreEntertainment 2.0 #147 : Windows Home Server 2011
For episode 147 of the Entertainment 2.0 podcast Josh Pollard had the opportunity to sit down with Microsoft Windows Home Server MVP Dave McCabe, and host of the BYOB podcast, Mike Faucher, to talk about Windows Home Server 2011. Richard Gunther wasn’t able to join the show, but there was...
read moreEntertainment 2.0 #132 : Google Buys SageTV, InfiniTV 6, Remote Potato...
It seemed that everything that could possibly prevent the guys from recording episode 132 of the Entertainment 2.0 Podcast did happen, but they managed to pull it off anyway. The week just had too much news to be stopped! The weather did prevent Craig Scholle from being able to join Josh Pollard as...
read moreWindows Home Server Windows Phone Connector RC Released…But Wil...
Today the WHS team has released the Release Candidate of their “Windows Server Solutions Phone Connector” for WHS 2011 (wow that is a long name). Here are your key features: Alerts: View any and all alerts from your WHS right on your WP7 User Management: Manage your users right...
read moreEntertainment 2.0 #122 : WHS, Earth PC, and more
Josh is joined once again by Craig for episode 122. This week was once again kicked off by a great listener email. They gave all the details for entering the DMZ’s Tron Legacy Giveaway Extravaganza contest. Next they briefly covered a brand new Windows Media Center plugin called Recorded TV...
read moreWHS 2011–Should I Upgrade and How to Plan the Migration
Windows Home Server 2011 is almost upon the mainstream masses as Microsoft has now released the product to RTM. The questions many people are asking are: should I upgrade, and how do I migrate my data? In this article I am going to give you the pros and cons of upgrading your Windows Home Server...
read moreHTPCentric Episode 05 SP1
Just a quick note. Jere and I got a great email about our last show covering Windows Home Server and HTPCs. We just couldn’t bare to wait until August to talk about it. I’ll let you listen for all of the details but suffice to say, there seems to be enough interest that we’re going to...
read moreHTPCentric #05: HTPCs and Windows Home Server
Want to back up the PCs in your home without thinking about it? Need something to server media to several HTPCs spread through your house? Windows Home Server may be just what you’re looking for. This month, Jere and I speak with Vince Anido and Alton Marschall, both Windows Home Server...
read moreEntertainment 2.0-Episode 57: Dave McCabe
It’s Christmas Eve and all through the house, not a creature was stirring. Except for Josh, Adam and special guest for Episode 57 Dave McCabe. Fresh off of our cable company round table, we’re sending out a great Christmas gift for our listeners this week. Dave McCabe of The...
read moreReview: Casa Tunes Multi-Zone Audio with Media Center
For years I have been slowly building up a multi-zone audio system in my home. The first system I had was based off of my Yamaha AV receiver that had a second zone output, to which I used to feed speakers in my garage. Later on I expanded that to also feed audio into my kitchen/living room area,...
read moreWHS Connector Software Password Problems and Fixes
I recently had a storage issue on my Windows Home Server. I run a WHS with only one 250GB drive in it as I haven’t had a chance to build a proper server yet. As well, I’m waiting to see what will happen with codename: Vail before I invest in the hardware. Anyway, the storage issue forced...
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