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Security and User Management
In a perfect world, evildoers wouldn't exist and all your computer gear would be safe. Unfortunately, the world isn't perfect. Learn and share information and advice about data protection, privacy, and security with others in the MediaSmarthome Community.
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 »
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 »
Are you frustrated with McAfee renewal notifications?
Me, too. I spoke with one of our McAfee contacts regarding the frequent and frustrating renewal notifications we have been getting on our MediaSmart Servers. After working through the McAfee team, I have now been... 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 »
Keeping your home computer stuff safe
Quick and easy steps to help protect photos, music, videos, and documents on your HP MediaSmart Server
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 »
Keeping your home computer stuff safe
Quick and easy steps to help protect photos, music, videos, and documents on your HP MediaSmart Server
More »HP MediaSmart Server - Securing Your Server from Intruders
The HP MediaSmart Server is designed as an “always on” device, which comes in handy for accessing files any time your network users need or want them. Additionally, Photo Webshare can allow visitors to view,... More »
HP MediaSmart Server Update Release Notes
HP MediaSmart Server Update Readme The award-winning HP MediaSmart Server continues to benefit from the extensibility of the platform, adding robust software enhancements. What’s new? About HP Add-ins for Windows Home Server Enhanced Media Streaming... More »
Are you frustrated with McAfee renewal notifications?
Me, too. I spoke with one of our McAfee contacts regarding the frequent and frustrating renewal notifications we have been getting on our MediaSmart Servers. After working through the McAfee team, I have now been... More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
Poll: What do you think of home server security? |
new | Matt Whitlock August 25, 2010 2:58 PM |
Please recommend a virus scanner program for my EX490 |
3 | BetaVirus August 21, 2010 10:17 AM |
How to update McAfee Grant Number for renewal |
4 | JDM August 17, 2010 3:49 PM |
Anyone figure best product to physically secure the Mediasmart Server? |
15 | Joe_Miner August 7, 2010 11:53 PM |
Best security for EX 487 |
1 | pardizzone July 24, 2010 7:12 PM |
What are these users? |
1 | GJ51 July 24, 2010 12:03 AM |
Microsoft Anti Virus Works With WHS |
5 | GrantB July 23, 2010 10:12 AM |
Access to shares password |
1 | pardizzone July 14, 2010 3:51 PM |
McAfee Newbie Question |
2 | MitchSchaft July 13, 2010 11:00 AM |
Setting permissions on media streamer (ie Twonky) |
12 | anon June 6, 2010 10:03 AM |
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