Episode #177
Leo, I currently backup using a second hard drive in my computer but I want a NAS unit to make another backup. Should I wait until HP releases the SmartMedia WHS NAS in Australia?
Nathan, Sydney, NSW
Windows Home Server is a great product. It’s an inexpensive and easy to use network device for backup and centralized media sharing. If you understand and like Windows it’s a very good choice.
Most other NAS units, like the Infrant I use, are Linux based. They’re not that hard to maintain, but it’s not Windows. I use mine for backup, but most NAS devices now have media server capabilities that support iTunes and Windows Media Player. WHS is more capable out of the box, however, and we’re seeing lots of exciting new plug-ins being written for it. Take a look at the add-ins page for an idea of the variety of capabilities already available. http://www.wegotserved.co.uk/windows-home-server-add-ins/
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Air Date: April 16, 2008
TranscriptCaller Questions
- Nathan, Sydney, NSW
- Mike, Montreal, QC
- Chris, Somerset, TAS
- Erick, Warrenton, VA
Yewell's Jewels
- Zoho.comwindowsmaclinux
The Zoho Office Suite is a web office suite which includes tools for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, note-taking, wikis, CRM and other applications. Being web-native, all Zoho applications are operating system independent.
Although some applications, e.g. Zoho CRM and Zoho Projects, have Pro features available for a fee, Zoho has stated a commitment to maintaining a free tier of entry-level applications. A single registration grants access to all the Zoho products.
Sean's Shinies
- Logitech Harmony One
$279
The Harmony remote control was born in Canada but a few years ago it was acquired by Logitech, which has continued to develop the technology. The concept is the same: users help build the database of all of the codes for remote-controlled gadgets out there, and the Harmony makes it easy to control any that you might have in your house, either one at a time or in “activity” mode. The interface for adding gadgets is quite easy to set up, but programming activities can still be a bit challenging—especially if you use your gadgets in non-traditional ways. The nice thing about the Harmony One is that the company has redesigned the charging cradle so that the remote sits nicely in it (the old one didn’t always charge).
Shiny
- one remote to rule them all
- lots of gadgets in Harmony DB
- charging cradle well-designed
- full colour screen easy to use
Dull
- activity programming sometimes a challenge
- one-hand operation problematic
- can’t use USB while in cradle
- priceyHarmony One
Logitech
Kate’s Tips
- Flight of the Hamsters
Click your mouse button to start the hamster in motion. When the hamster lines up with the pillow, click again to launch the hamster. While flying, click and hold your mouse button to use Glide Power! Grab items to keep the hamster in the air for as long as possible.