Believe it or not but one of our favorite Windows Home Server add-ins, Grid Junction, is getting a facelift. Actually, it’s more of a “under the hood” job, but however you want to call it, Grid Junction v2 will work with Windows Home Server 2011 and Small Business Server 2011 Essentials.

Microsoft has released the first major update for Windows Home Server 2011.

In a new press release by the USB 3.0 Promoter Group, we learn that “a new power delivery specification which will significantly extend the capabilities and usages of cable bus power in USB applications.

The Windows Home Server v1 add -in that transcodes ripped video discs to a format suited for streaming to DLNA devices, such as a DLNA TV / PS3 and Apple TV is being offered by Tranquil at no mandatory cost.

A new version of the popular Advanced Admin Console 2011 add-in for Windows Home Server 2011 and Small Business Server Essentials 2011 has been released.

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