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You may have noticed that the free domain service for name resolution for Windows Home Server (v1), Windows Server Codename “Vail”, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials Beta, and Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials Beta is none responsive. Don’t panic, it is simply in maintenance for its migration to the Azure platform.

There are several posts to the Home Server Land Media Sharing and Streaming forum that discusses the different methods to convert CD and DVD media to store on their Windows Home Server.   Many members of our community have responded with recommendations of specific software packages.  It is surprising that there is a wide variety that [...]

As the hands of time turn, so we arrive at week four of the “Win a Home Server Powered by Intel” promotion. It is your chance to show off how your memory/matching skills compete with your friends, and a chance at winning a home server.

Our visit to the CES has proven fruitful in many respects, but before we start to drool over the newest and coolest tech toys and gadgets, we’ve stumbled over some more news on Windows Home Server code name “Vail”.

With the Vantec NexStar DX External 5.25 Enclosure, you can easily add any 5.25 optical drive to your existing system. The NexStar DX connects to your computer through USB 2.0 & eSATA, offering speeds up to 1.5Gbps and even supports Blu-Ray drives! The NexStar DX is perfect for anyone looking to add any 5.25” device, [...]

So, you spend a lot of time putting together and collecting a large catalog of movies and video on your home server or PC, now what? Don’t you sometimes wish you could just watch them without having to go through the trouble of transferring them to your portable device? I am talking about the hassle [...]

TRENDnet is presenting an all-new TEW-690AP Wireless-N Access point and is advertising the worlds fastest wireless speeds of up to 450 Mbps, thanks to three MIMO antennae.

LG has announced that the company will be launching their new ST600 Smart TV Upgrader to help you upgrade your dinosaur-aged TV to Internet connectivity and DNLA compatibility.