Tag: Home Server 13 posts
This page has helpful articles and free training videos for setting up your Windows Home Server. Learn how to integrate your Xbox with Home Server, and more.
Win Free Home Server Training at Home Server Land
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ July 16, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments
The good folks at Home Server Land are giving away three copies of our Windows Home Server Training this week. The site is dedicated to all things Home Server and includes helpful articles, forums, several wikis dealing with different Home Server topics, as well as media and downloads and even a Home Server store. Needless [...]
What Would I Do With A Server In My Home?
By Steven Warren ⋅ June 13, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
You’ve used servers in the office on a day-to-day basis. Now, it’s time to start using a server at home. With Windows Home Server, you can easily back up, access, share, and store all your family’s digital media. A server in every home is what the Microsofties are spouting about with Windows Home Server. Is it [...]
Free Home Server Training Videos Plus Free 120 Day Home Server Trial
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ September 8, 2009 ⋅ One comment
Windows Home Server is a great tool that makes connecting your home PCs, securing and organizing your digital media super easy. It’s a great all-in-one solution for file sharing, automated backups, remote access and a lot more. If you have 2 or more PCs take a look at what Windows Home Server has to offer. [...]
Free Home Server Training: Introduction to Home Server Features
By Scott Lowe ⋅ September 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
This video is all about Windows Home Server features. We’ll talk about all of the features and options that are available on Windows Home Server including file storage and resource sharing, remote access, video and music sharing, and how to use add-ins to extend the capabilities of your Home Server. Learn how to set up [...]
Free Windows Home Server Training: Client Computer Configuration
By Scott Lowe ⋅ September 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
Connecting individual client computers and devices to your Home Server is a crucial step, and in this video I will show you just how to do that. We’ll talk about the role of a network adapter, creating user accounts, and naming or renaming computers on your network. I will also show you how to configure [...]
Free Windows Home Server Training: Networking and TCP/IP
By Scott Lowe ⋅ September 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
Understanding the basic mechanics that make up your home network is crucial because there are many options when it comes to networking the various devices in your home. In this video you will learn about your wireless networking options and security, power line networking, network adapter types and cabling your home. I will also provide [...]
Free Windows Home Server Training: Lab Setup
By Scott Lowe ⋅ September 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
In this video I will show you my Windows Home Server lab setup, explaining what each piece of hardware does and how it is connected to my Home Server. This short demo will help you get ideas to see what you can do with your Home Server. I will also walk you through setting up [...]
Free Windows Home Server Training
By Scott Lowe ⋅ September 1, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
Windows Home Server has a lot to offer; it serves as a centralized and secure location for all of your data, allowing you to store, organize and share your documents easily between multiple computers. This short introductory video will provide you with an outline of what my Windows Home Server training course covers. Other free [...]
Power Up Your Windows Home Server with Power Pack 1
By Scott Lowe ⋅ March 12, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments
Windows Home Server has taken the market by storm, with tens of thousands of copies and servers sold to people — from computer enthusiasts that want to centralize their documents, movies and music to the everyday home user that just wants an easier, safer computing experience. Through the use of a plethora of add-ins, you [...]
How to Connect Your Xbox 360 to Your Home Server
By Gosia Grabowska ⋅ March 10, 2008 ⋅ 12 comments
So you got yourself a brand new Windows Home Server. Pretty cool, huh? Do you have an xBox 360 hiding somewhere too? Did you know you can connect these two together and totally show it off in front of your friends? Yup, xBox 360 and your Windows Home Server are compatible devices that can work [...]
Why Get a Home Server — And How to Get Yours Free!
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ March 7, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments
Here at Train Signal Training we’re all about free stuff — free video training, free tools, free software and now — free home servers! Today I’ll show you how a Home Server can help you organize and protect all of your music, photos, videos and other documents. I’ll also show you how a Home Server [...]
Simplify, Organize and Protect Your Digital Life with a Home Server
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ February 19, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments
If you’re looking for a simple and smart way to organize and protect your digital life — pictures, music, videos, documents and more — look no further. Windows Home Server is what you need! With Windows Home Server you can connect and manage all of your home computers. Create user accounts, set permissions and easily [...]
Is Microsoft Trying to Brainwash Our Kids?
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ January 11, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment
No, not really. But the title of their new marketing stunt sounds awfully suspicious. Mommy, Why is There a Server in the House? is a children’s book that is supposed to help your kids “understand the stay-at-home server.” It’s not really meant for kids though, and it is more funny than anything else. See the [...]