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- Computers and Laptops
- Video Game Consoles
- Smartphones and Personal Media Devices
- Digital Media Receivers
Media Sharing and Connected Devices
Get what you need to understand the devices that connect to the MediaSmart Server, and share your experiences with others.
Converting and Streaming Home Movies with the HP MediaSmart Server
Even though the technologies and methods have changed considerably in the last 50 years, the general principal behind home movie making has pretty much remained the same. The goal: capture, preserve, and enjoy precious moments... More »
MediaSmart Home Interview: Allen Buckner on the 2.5 Update, First-Gen Support, and MSS Development
First and second generation MediaSmart Server owners have been taken through a roller-coaster of product launches, updates, and major announcements over the past month. With such a flurry of activity, we reached out to HP's... More »
HP iStream App for iPhone Review: Bringing the 2.5 Update Mobile
In case you haven't heard (and if you're an MSS owner, you probably have) the newest update from HP for the EX-485 and EX-487 models is fantastic! We covered it in detail on the community;... More »
EX-485 & EX-487 Upgrade To Bring iPhone Streaming, Video Conversion, and More
HP has announced details of a new update, dubbed "2.5," that offers a plethora of improvements for HP MediaSmart Server EX485 and EX487 owners. Hot on the heels of Microsoft's Power Pack upgrade to Windows... More »
Using Mac's Time Machine with HP MediaSmart Server EX470/475
If you want to use Time Machine with your EX 470 or EX 475, here's a manual "hack" to help you get started!
More »Setting Up Router Port Forwarding
On your MediaSmart Server, you can allow remote access (incoming requests from the Internet) by configuring three open ports on the Windows Home Server firewall. Port 80 will accept Web requests. Port 443 is for... More »
Sharing Your iTunes Library With Your HP MediaSmart Server to Mac and PC
Unlock the secrets of the iTunes music serving capabilities living inside your HP MediaSmart Server.
More »Using Mac's Time Machine with HP MediaSmart Server EX470/475
If you want to use Time Machine with your EX 470 or EX 475, here's a manual "hack" to help you get started!
More »Step-by-Step to Installing the Microsoft Vista 64-bit Client Software for Windows Home Server
Before you begin, it's important to note that the HP MediaSmart Server software and the Windows Home Server Connector must be installed on one network computer running a Microsoft Windows XP or Vista 32-bit operating... More »
How To Convert FAT/FAT32 to NTFS
Newcomers to the MediaSmart Server may encounter a strange message when they install the Home Server Connector software on their computer. This message can occur when the software goes to set up the automatic backup... More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
What can I use to Stream the MediaSmart's Media Files? |
3 | Dieharder October 8, 2009 9:18 PM |
media collector status |
new | BuJin45 September 18, 2009 4:41 PM |
Media Sharing - Missing Music |
2 | pardizzone August 21, 2009 6:49 AM |
DVD to HP media smart server? |
1 | JohnBick April 29, 2009 8:51 PM |
How to change album order in HP Photo Viewer? |
new | Txkiwi April 24, 2009 11:10 AM |
Which software for CD ripping? |
8 | Silen April 16, 2009 1:48 AM |
Mediasmart Connect DVD titles |
3 | nmpcrazy January 30, 2009 8:38 PM |
ITUNES |
7 | fitzal77 January 6, 2009 11:37 AM |
Don't buy a HP TouchSmart - media on your WHS won't display |
4 | Matt Whitlock December 15, 2008 10:53 AM |
How to share photos |
2 | remington99 October 25, 2008 4:21 PM |
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