The Home Server Show #103

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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Having Issues with Your Windows PC? (Who Hasn’t!) Here Are Some Helpful Tips

If you are having trouble finding your way through computer problems, you are not alone.  Fortunately, there is help!  Microsoft has a very well done site that is dedicated to hints, fixes and tweaks to get you on your way.  They cover everything from the basics to locating problems to software errors to hardware troubles.  You can find the info here: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/troubleshoot101.aspx Enjoy and remember, I search so you don’t have to!

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Home Server Show #102

Episode 102 is full of the weeks news on Windows Home Server.  Although we are still waiting on Vail there is plenty to talk about this week.  Dave and I also go over the progress of our builds.  If you haven’t  tuned in lately we both have test servers that we are building for the upcoming (we hope) Vail beta.  And lastly, we quickly go over the give away for episode 100.  It’s finally over and Dave will be sending out notifications soon.  There may be more to come though so stay tuned! Sponsor: Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist

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Worried about PC Security? 2 Things You Should Do Right Now! (and they are free!)

It seems like it comes in waves and this week has been one of those waves!  Since I often fix broken PCs for people, I see it all.  Lately, I have been getting that call that starts something like this.  “Jim, I have a message that my computer has found a virus and that I need to pay to update my Antivirus software.  Do I?” In most cases, this is a solid, NO!  There is a breed of viruses called “Scareware” that try to separate you from you money by collecting $$$ for antivirus updates for some bogus software.  It

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The Home Server Show #101

Listen to us LIVE, this Wednesday at [spp-timestamp time="8:00"]PM Central @ http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-home-server-show In episode 101, John, Dave and I go over the news of the week and talk about a couple of upcoming build projects.  There is a lot of cloud news this week and as you know we love to transfer our files off site.   In our builds feature I talk more about the hardware that I have  purchased and Dave goes over his current test server.  Be on the look out for posts about these builds.  We also discuss the deals from show 100 as well as the give

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