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Streaming Your Itunes Music Library Over the Internet From Your HP MediaSmart Server
Ever want to listen to your music collection while you are at work without having to carry it around with you? Our latest tutorial shows you how to use the HP MediaSmart along with the included Firefly media server to stream your Itunes music collection over the Internet! It requires a small zipped download of 3 files and a few configuration steps and you are ready to roll. Stream your music from anywhere with Internet access and a browser.
More »Protecting Your Data (And Yourself) at Security Checkpoints
A friend who travels internationally frequently shared some good advice regarding how he protects both his data, and himself, at international security checkpoints while traveling outside the country. A recent article in CNET brings attention... 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 Download CinemaNow Movies to Your MediaSmart Server
If you've had a chance to the try the CinemaNow offer that came with your MediaSmart Server (MSS), then you have experienced the simplicity of downloading content to your home, and how much easier this... More »
Adding Vista 64 Clients
Do you have a Vista 64 bit client which you want to add as a MediaSmart Server client? Here is how to get started, and how to get the HP Update program installed on your... More »
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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 »
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 Download CinemaNow Movies to Your MediaSmart Server
If you've had a chance to the try the CinemaNow offer that came with your MediaSmart Server (MSS), then you have experienced the simplicity of downloading content to your home, and how much easier this... More »
Accessing Shared Folders in Windows XP and Windows Vista
Shared folders are places for you to organize and store files on your home server so that you can share them with other people on your network. See the following topics for using shared folders:... More »
HP MediaSmart Server - How to Add Shared Folders to Network Places
Want to get to your music, video, and other files from other computers in the house? You're just a few steps away from turning that locked down folder on your desktop into one that's network... More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
WHS Firefly... turn it off? turn it on? |
new | MediaMonkey July 24, 2008 12:09 AM |
Domain &/or Workgroup Dependence |
1 | GryphonHPS June 9, 2008 2:43 AM |
Setting the MediaSmart Up To Work With Windows Media Center |
1 | TV guy May 8, 2008 4:34 PM |
Can my Apple laptop take advantage of the MediaSmart Server? |
6 | Peter Redmer May 5, 2008 10:50 AM |
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