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Starting Out With Your MediaSmart Server? Here's The 5 Things You Should Do First
Did you just pick up your first MediaSmart Server? Assuming you have already installed the Drive Connector software (which is definitely the VERY first thing you should do) knowing where to go next can be... More »
How To Perform A Full Restore Of Your Mac With HP EX495 MediaSmart Server Using Time Machine
One of the most requested features in the previous generation of MediaSmart Servers, the EX485 & 487 , was the ability to perform a "full restore" from Time Machine backups stored on the server. See,... More »
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 »
How To Move Your iTunes Library To Your HP MediaSmart Server
One of the most common uses of personal computers these days is to manage media, and iTunes is one of the most popular apps out there to use to do so. As such, the new... 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...
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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 »
How To Move Your iTunes Library To Your HP MediaSmart Server
One of the most common uses of personal computers these days is to manage media, and iTunes is one of the most popular apps out there to use to do so. As such, the new... More »
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 »
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 »
The HP MediaSmart Server and Apple's Mac OS X
While the HP MediaSmart Server is largely targeted to households with operating systems running Microsoft Windows, Mac users can still take advantage of many of the important features of the server. Introduction The HP MediaSmart... More »
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CPU Upgrade recommendation |
18 | GJ51 September 3, 2010 2:06 AM |
Problem with Remote access & Linksys e2000 Router |
1 | GJ51 September 1, 2010 11:25 PM |
I am pumped as my media server arrives today |
2 | kcjack September 1, 2010 12:51 AM |
Mac Software is NOT in the Software folder |
2 | mr_funkybrown August 29, 2010 3:46 AM |
LX195 to EX490 |
new | bilex72 August 27, 2010 9:50 PM |
Power Supply replacement for EX490 |
3 | Lazy lumps August 27, 2010 11:38 AM |
Power Supply Failures |
1 | Lazy lumps August 27, 2010 11:36 AM |
Stuck with files pending for Collector in 3.0 |
2 | Brad Kingsley August 27, 2010 6:38 AM |
HP Printer setup - Mediaserver as Print server |
3 | Foraker August 26, 2010 10:14 AM |
Remote Desktop/WHS Console Issues |
new | grafixfreak August 25, 2010 11:19 AM |
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