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LaCie has announced the debut of its new WHS-powered server, the LaCie 5big Backup Server. Originally revealed at this year’s CES, the new server is designed for small businesses (or serious storage enthusiasts) to backup a network of PCs or Macs without needing I.T.’s  help. The server can…

The Windows Team has announced the next version of Windows Home Server, code name “Vail” has now been launched into beta. Everyone can download the public beta (English only) here from the Microsoft Connect website. The top four things that are new in Vail are an extended ability to stream media…

According to news from the Windows Home Server blog, the “stay-at-home server” is going to be featured on an upcoming episode of the TLC show “Designing Spaces,” a DIY-type show for homeowners, now in its sixth season. The segment will feature Senior Product Manager, Mark Pendergrast, who will…

HP just announced a partnership with home DVR system maker Tivo which allows MediaSmart Home Servers to connect with Tivo devices. The connection will be made by way of a free WHS add-in that lets you manage your recordings via the WHS console. The benefit for Tivo users is obvious: you can now…

The next major update for Windows Home Server, Power Pack 3, was set to roll out starting November 24th. The new update will deliver support for the newly launched Windows 7 operating system as it will allow WHS computers to back up and restore Windows 7 PCs. It will also offer Windows 7…

Thanks to CrunchGear, we’ve discovered a great deal going on now at Amazon.com for the HP MediaSmart Home Server (Amazon link). Normally priced at $600, Amazon currently has it marked down to only $449.99. The server in question is the EX485 model which features an Intel Celeron 2.0 GHz 64-bit…

Donavon West of the Home Server Hacks blog has just released a brand-new add-in for Windows Home Server users called @WHSTweet. Using the Windows Home Server Technical Library, he created the add-in to monitor the health of your home server – specifically the “health status” which is those little…

Windows Home Server Power Pack 2 is out so we stopped by CJ Saretto's office to see what new features and fixes are included. Along with some nice fixes, PP2 has better remote access, better domain management (yourname.homeserver.com), expanded media sharing (Mp4 support) and Media Center…

Donavon from Home Server Hacks has put together instructions on how to build a tiny little Windows Home Server using an ARTiGO Pico-ITX kit. It's an interesting read and an especially good pick if your main concern is low power consumption - the Pico uses a staggering 13-watts of power at idle.…

OnTheFlyUnzipper is a an add-on for Windows Home Server whose funny name may have you thinking XYZ PDQ! But this add-on isn’t about zippers…it’s about zipping and unzipping files. Once installed, the add-on is completely automated, requiring no user input – it will simply zip and unzip files as…