Windows Home Server PP1 RC available to the public.

Posted By: Steven Kerr Lindsay | Jun 9th, 2008 @ 1:08 PM

Microsoft have released a publically downloadable RC of PowerPack 1 for Windows Home Server.

You can grab it right now from the link at the end of this blog post.[Click to read the full post

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Tags: connect, Corruption Bug, DE, Microsoft, PowerPack 1, WHS, Windows Home Server

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Automatically backup Media Center recordings.xml each time it changes

Posted By: Steven Kerr Lindsay | Jun 8th, 2008 @ 3:49 AM

I created an application which backs up your recordings.xml schedule file in Media Center each time it is changed.[Click to read the full post

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Tags: backup, Media Center, recordings.xml

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Really amazing deal on Dell XPS420 Today Only $1098!

Posted By: Steven Kerr Lindsay | Mar 29th, 2008 @ 12:54 PM

Do you want a killer Media Center PC?, I found this fantastic deal at dell today.[Click to read the full post

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Tags: Amazing Deal, Dell, March 29th, Media Center, XPS420

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Win my Zune! (not to mention an XBox 360 Elite!)

Posted By: Steven Kerr Lindsay | Mar 18th, 2008 @ 9:50 PM

One of my friends over at theDigitalLifestyle.com is running a cool competition to win an XBox 360 Elite for the 'The Ultimate Media Center Enthusiast Setup'.

I decided to donate my Zune 2, 8 gig for this competition.[Click to read the full post

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Tags: competition, DigitalLifeStyle.com, Media Center, Prize, Zune

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Top 5 things you didn't know you could do with your Vista Media Center PC

Posted By: Steven Kerr Lindsay | Mar 14th, 2008 @ 11:27 AM

Here I present my top 5 things you can do using your Vista Media Center PC.

Enjoy! I hope you like this one guys!, Let me know what you think on the forums. Take it easy!

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Tags: extender, Home Server, Soapbox, tips, Vista Media Center

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The Media Center show interview & Media Center in the kitchen!?

Posted By: Steven Kerr Lindsay | Feb 22nd, 2008 @ 2:39 PM

Hey Guys, I've been quiet the last few weeks, I've been busy working away at a few projects and getting foundations setup to take part as a Microsoft Champion in the Media Center, Home Server community...
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Tags: Home Server, kitchen, MCML, Media Center, Media Center Show, Microsoft Champion, Windows Home Server

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MCE Home Server Manager Update

Posted By: Steven Kerr Lindsay | Jan 16th, 2008 @ 11:38 AM

It's been a busy Christmas and New Year in the Lindsay house-hold, I decided it was time I moved to an OCUR system. In addition i've been working hard on my MCE Home Server Manager application which allows automatic storage of your recorded shows on a Windows Home Server machine...[Click to read the full post

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Skipping Commercials with Media Center

Posted By: Steven Kerr Lindsay | Dec 17th, 2007 @ 1:44 PM

Ever get annoyed that you're still having to forward through commericals on your next-generation Media Center machine? I know I was, that's why I found a great solution to avoid this. You can find out how you too can use this solution here.[Click to read the full post

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Tags: Commercials, DVRMSToolbox, Media Center

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How can I speed up my Windows Home Server file copies?

Posted By: Steven Kerr Lindsay | Dec 8th, 2007 @ 12:00 AM

Lately I've been receiving a few emails asking me about issues with speeds when copying to and from Windows Home Server. Some of these issues can be network, some can be other things such as your Windows Home Server hardware setup. Especially if you build your home server yourself. This article discusses how you can ensure your Windows Home Server is setup optimally so you can ensure the fastest possible copying speeds.[Click to read the full post

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Tag: Windows Home Server

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