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News, Rumors and Gossip
The latest news and information about the HP MediaSmart Server, Windows Home Server OS, and the connected home.
MediaSmarthome.com Kicks off Data Protection Month
August 30th marked the 5 year anniversary of Hurrican Katrina, which devastated the city of New Orleans and its residents. And while huge disasters like Katrina seem rare, the honest truth is that there are... More »
McAfee Launches MediaSmart Server Security Group
There's a fair number of HP MediaSmart Servers in the wild, and while most computer users have been beaten over the head with messages to protect your their PCs with anti-virus software, most often overlook... More »
Grid Junction 1.5 Released
Kentdome LLC today announced the release of Grid Junction 1.5 for Windows Home Server platforms, a Windows Home Server add-in for managing an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) via the Windows Home Server Console. Grid Junction... More »
HP Unveils Easy USB Transfer Add-In, Updates TiVo Expander With New Features
Things have seemed quiet over at HP on the add-in/upgrade front since they let loose the HP MediaSmart Expander for TiVo add-in, but today they've let loose a brand new add-in called "HP Easy USB... More »
HP Home and Home Office Temporarily Out of Stock, Nothing Else to See Here
Rumors about new HP MediaSmart Server models have been making the Internet rounds since the EX-490 and EX-495 went missing from HP's online Home and Home Office store . We typically hear rumblings about new... More »
HP Confirms 3.0 Upgrade for Legacy EX Series Owners, Available December
HP's promised upgrade for previous generation MediaSmart Server is taking one step closer to reality. According to this statement from HP's Allen Buckner, HP plans to make a 3.0 upgrade disc available to all legacy... More »
Review of Mac-Friendly Features in HP's EX495 MediaSmart Server
HP has risen to the occasion, adding and enhancing the Mac experience for EX495 and EX490 users with fantastic new features.
More »HP MediaSmart Server 3.0 Upgrade Available for Order This Week - UPDATE: Available Now
If you're an EX470 or EX480 Series MediaSmart Server owner patiently waiting for the 3.0 software upgrade to become available, your ship has finally arrived. HP's taking orders later this week, and shipping next week.... More »
Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 Available Now
Today Microsoft has unleashed the third power pack update for Windows Home Server. While not as feature packed as Power Pack 2 , Power Pack 3 does include important improvements to enhance compatibility with Windows... More »
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Would you be interested in signing up to be a potential future MediaSmart insider? From time to time, HP needs help testing upcoming products and getting feedback on product usability, features, and roadmap plans. Your... More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
Will HP offer a Vail upgrade? |
8 | GJ51 July 19, 2010 5:47 PM |
Version 3.0 upgrade news |
44 | SlappyNYC May 31, 2010 1:56 PM |
Windows Home Server Vail - Public Preview announced |
11 | Rhinoevans April 29, 2010 9:02 PM |
UPDATE: It's Here! The HP MediaSmart Server 3.0 Upgrade Available for Order Now |
111 | ACE350 April 15, 2010 3:58 PM |
AVAST Family Package |
8 | welchwerks March 28, 2010 11:43 PM |
490/495 availablity in the UK? |
9 | Rhys March 25, 2010 10:24 AM |
HP Unveils MediaSmart Expander for TiVo |
2 | McServer March 10, 2010 11:52 AM |
Buy EX495 now or wait? |
7 | Octavean February 16, 2010 12:42 PM |
What's going on with the Mediasmart in Canada? |
2 | noel January 30, 2010 7:22 PM |
Poll: What's your favorite new feature or enhancement in the EX490 & EX495 |
5 | LoneWolf January 8, 2010 3:24 PM |
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