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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 »
The MediaSmart Server EX485 & EX487: Bringing Your Blended Mac & PC Household Together
As Mac computers grow in popularity, uniting the media in "hybrid" computing households is becoming more important than ever. Learn how the MediaSmart Server Encore brings Macs and PC's together!
More »Using the HP Photo Webshare on the HP MediaSmart Home Server
Do you have photos of the family or friends you want to share with them but, like me, don't want the whole world to see? The HP Photo Webshare feature on the MediaSmart Home Server allows you to setup a personal web address to securely share your photos with family and friends around the world...
More »Serve Up Home Memories for the Holidays - 11-26 - 12-2
The holiday season is upon us, and it's the time of year that goes beyond turkey and stuffing, Christmas presents, and stapling 25,000 miniature imported Italian twinkle lights to the house. It's the time of... More »
Know Who's Peeping Your Pics - 11-19 - 11-25
Grab a stack of photos from your last family vacation, then flag someone down on the street and hand them over. What? You would never do that? Sound a little too crazy? Well guess what...... 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 »
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 »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 »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
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Saving photos from Webcam |
new | RLP15 October 11, 2009 9:55 PM |
Windows Media Player Version 11 - Playback Issue |
12 | Terry32 September 11, 2009 8:35 AM |
Converted videos streamed to network connected PC |
new | Vlip September 4, 2009 12:35 PM |
Windows 7 Libraries |
new | nytiger73 August 28, 2009 11:04 PM |
VOB files |
new | fpa28H July 14, 2009 5:00 AM |
Apple/Mac Operation with HP MSS |
5 | Matt Whitlock July 13, 2009 9:46 PM |
shared file wont open |
3 | Matt Whitlock July 13, 2009 1:17 PM |
help with aspect ratio on dvds |
1 | Matt Whitlock June 16, 2009 9:36 AM |
Video Streaming Choppy |
3 | jdd010 June 6, 2009 10:11 AM |
Windows 7 RC and MSS |
1 | rusgrafx June 2, 2009 5:57 PM |
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