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Nintendo Rolls Netflix Software Update to the Wii – The Disc is No Longer Needed

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If you own a Nintendo Wii that had been collecting dust since the second week you bought it, now it the time to put it to good use.  The latest software upgrade for the Wii (did you know there are updates?) now allows you to install the Wii channel directly to the console and stream movies from Netflix just like you might have done from your XBOX 360 or PS3.  It’s not a blue-ray quality picture, but it’s easier than going to the video store or even RedBox!  Go to your Wii menu, download and install the Netflix application from

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ioSafe Solo 1.5TB External Hard Drive Deal–$219 at RadioShack

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I’ve talked about the ioSafe Solo many times at the HomeServerShow.com podcast.  The ioSafe Solo is a external enclosure that is both fire and water proof.  Pretty handy if you want to protect your data from a fire or flood in your home.  I don’t know about you, but a good majority of my computer equipment is in the basement and near the floor.  Since I live on a hill, I’m not too worried about flooding.  But, if the house caught fire, between the heat of the fire and the water it would take to put it out, I would

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Can 240 Million People Be Wrong? Windows 7 One Year Later!

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It been one year since the October 21, 2009 launch of Windows 7.  This also means that it was one year ago that I was hosting the most nerdy party in the world by hosting a Windows 7 Launch Party!  Oh what fun we had! Needless to say, Windows 7 has been the most successful OS for Microsoft since Windows 95.  It’s fast, lean and just works. If you are still on Windows XP and you have been waiting to purchase that new PC with a better OS, that wait should be over.  Put it on your Christmas list…buy it

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The Home Server Show #103

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Episode 103 is a little bit of news and a whole lot of Vail.  We only had 48 hours with the product but managed to talk for an hour about it!  We were live via uStream.tv (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-home-server-show) and also left a lot of Vail on the table to talk about next time.  Jump into the forums to give your feedback about Vail, your testing of it, and how you like or dislike it. Sponsor: Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Windows Live Essentials Beta Live Sync for the Mac MediaSmartServer.net – Thoughts on

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