Dave at the guys at the Home Server Show have released episode 166.
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Here’s what Dave has to say about this weeks show:
Microservers, CES and Microsoft, hard drives, and more. We tried to keep this pre-Christmas episode short for you. See you after the holidays and we wish you all a Merry Christmas.
As usual you can listen to the show from here.
Today saw Microsoft release the Office 365 Integration Module for Small Business Server 2011 Essentials.
The Office 365 Integration Module is an additional feature that is available for Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2011 Essentials. This feature add-in simplifies the management of Office 365 by integrating the administration experience into the server Dashboard, the command-and-control center for Windows SBS 2011 Essentials.
This is what Microsoft said today:
It is our pleasure to announce that starting today the Office 365 Integration Module for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (OIM) is freely available for download in the Microsoft Download Center. We would like to thank all the partners and customers who have participated in the beta program to help us to make it even better.
The OIM allows customers using Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials to run the core technology services they need on-premise and easily integrate with Office 365 for email and collaboration—without increasing management costs or complexity.
The OIM helps centralize user and server management, enabling small businesses to manage their users’ access to services offered both locally and in the cloud from one single place, thus saving time and money. For example, a small business with SBS 2011 Essentials that already has a number of local users and has just subscribed to Office 365 can provision them all into the cloud with a very simple wizard.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=28566
And don’t forget to buy my Working with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials book.
Raxco have just released version 12.5 build 309 of their PefectDisk software.
PerfectDisk 12.5 is now available. This new release is free to all PerfectDisk 12 users. PerfectDisk 12.5 is free to all licensed PerfectDisk 12 users – even if you are not on Support & Upgrade Protection. If you are a licensed PerfectDisk 12 user, you are entitled to PerfectDisk 12.5 at no charge.
Today saw the release of aTV Flash (black) version 1.1.1 for the 2nd generation AppleTV.
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Here is what Firecore said:
What’s new in 1.1.1?
*Note: A one time re-cache will be required to take advantage of the new performance improvements. This will take place automatically when browsing through your media files.
Superb! Where can I get it?
If you’re already running a version of aTV Flash (black) the new 1.1.1 version can be installed through the Maintenance –> Manage Extras menu. Links for the new version can also be found in your account under the Downloads tab.
If you’re not yet using aTV Flash (black) you can get started here.
The newest games launching this week for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet are from Rovio’s popular Angry Birds game series.
All three apps are now available on BlackBerry App World for US$4.99 each.
Quick Links:
This weeks Digital Lifestyle Show has just been released – its show 334.
Here’s what Ian says about this week show:
Welcome to our special Christmas show, all three of us are together to talk over the weeks news including My Movies, Tranquil PC videos, Dell killing its netbook range, iTunes Match and Apple TV updates.
Plus we have a special Christmas quiz!
With Christmas almost upon us, the roads start getting very busy. With this in mind you might want to download the RAC Traffic app for Windows Phone 7. And it’s free!
RAC Traffic shows incidents, delays and road works for the whole of the UK, including Central London, England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Key Features:
– Real-time Traffic Incidents
– Advanced warning of Planned Roadwork’s
– Create routes and be notified of incidents along your routes
– Pin routes to Start Screen
– Call RAC Breakdown in case of emergency
– Store RAC Membership details
RAC Traffic will allow you to check unplanned road incidents and delays at anytime, and view any problems textually, or displayed on a Bing map. Using the location service built in to your Windows Phone Device, RAC Traffic will show the nearest traffic problem to you, or by choosing a region you are interested in, the nearest traffic in that region.
RAC Traffic allows you to pin your routes to your Start Screen so that you can periodically be informed of any traffic incidents along your route.
Zoom in on the map and zoom out to see traffic on major and minor routes in the UK. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date data available in the UK and shows current incidents and expected delays.
View by region or current location and zoom in to traffic problems using the text to read the actual problem and decide how you want to avoid the incident. Use the in-built Bing map to look at options to avoid any trouble and carry on with your journey, stress free. Scroll around the map and switch to map-mode for a full screen view of incidents around the UK.
Newegg are offering the acer Aspire Easystore Tower Server System Intel Atom D510 1.66GHz 2C/4T 2GB 2TB Windows Home Server AH342-U2T2H for $289.99.
This model comes with Windows Home Server v1.
Check out our hand-on review of the Easystore here
Today DVBLogic released a DVBLink EPG Loader for Digiguide test version with several important fixes.
Here is what they said:
This test version of Digiguide source should fix the following issues:
– dvblink server crash during schedules download
– schedule files reduced to 1K in case of communication errorsTo apply the test version
– open dvblink web configuration page
– open Digiguide source properties
– (while in that config page) copy attached digi_guide_source.dll to dvblink\sources\<your digiguide source> overwriting your existing one
– press cancel on Digiguide source properties to return to Sources configuration tab (this will load new digiguide source)
NVIDIA have released a GeForce 290.53 beta driver for it’s graphics cards. This beta includes bug fixes and also performance improvements for Skyrim.
New in Version 290.53
Optimizations For The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
NVIDIA SLI
Adds the following SLI profiles:
3D Vision
Added or updated the following 3D Vision game profiles:
Key Bug Fixes
Back in October we told you about the Spotify beta for Blackberry owners. Well now it’s out of beta!
Here is what Spotify said today:
We are excited to let you know that our BlackBerry app is no longer a Preview release and is now available to any user with a compatible phone. To download the app simply point the browser on your phone to m.spotify.com and follow the installation instructions.
Compatible phones include Bold 9780, Bold 9700, Curve 9300, Bold 9000, Curve 8520. Currently the app only supports phones running on GSM networks. CDMA-network phones and the Torch 9800 are not compatible.
As with all of our mobile app you’ll need a Spotify Premium subscription to stream from our catalogue. You can take advantage of our 48-hour free trial directly from the mobile app or sign up to our 30-day free trial to give it a spin.
Have you got a Blackberry and have you tried it yet? Let us know….
Microsoft have today released an update to it’s into app for Windows Phone, taking it to version 1.2.0.0.
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Film, fashion music, food, travel, gadgets? Whatever it is you’re into, you’ll find it through into by Windows Phone.
You’ll get access to hand-picked offers and money can’t buy experiences, content and articles from top UK contributors and have access to really unique events, plus with this app, you can show the best bits of Windows Phone to your friends earn points along the way. Share, tweet, like and invite your way to some fantastic rewards.
Pin the app to your Start screen and through the Live Tile you can keep up to speed with all the new great rewards and offers coming to into by Windows Phone.
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An Evening at the into Windows Phone Insider Social with Alex James
Each year at CES Microsoft kick off proceedings with the keynote address, and then they have one of the largest areas at the event itself. Well all that will change after next year!
Here is what Microsoft said today:
Our industry moves fast and changes faster. And so the way we communicate with our customers must change in equally speedy ways. To ensure it does, we constantly challenge our assumptions. For example:
· What’s the right time and place to make announcements?
· Are we adjusting to the changing dynamics of our customers?
· Are we doing something because it’s the right thing to do, or because “it’s the way we’ve always done it”?
After thinking about questions like these, we have decided that this coming January will be our last keynote presentation and booth at CES. We’ll continue to participate in CES as a great place to connect with partners and customers across the PC, phone and entertainment industries, but we won’t have a keynote or booth after this year because our product news milestones generally don’t align with the show’s January timing.
As we look at all of the new ways we tell our consumer stories – from product momentum disclosures, to exciting events like our Big Windows Phone, to a range of consumer connection points like Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft.com and our retail stores – it feels like the right time to make this transition.
Microsoft has enjoyed a close to 20-year working relationship with the Consumer Electronics Association – and we look forward to working with CEA for many years to come.
In the meantime, I’m looking forward to seeing many of you on Monday night, January 9th, to kick the year off at CES 2012.
Posted by Frank X. Shaw
Corporate Vice President, Corporate Communications, Microsoft
Apple never attend CES, so it’s nothing new for them, but for Microsoft to no longer be going is something different. I wonder what this will mean for CES and it’s attendees? Only time will tell.
Today D-Link announced a new app called mydlink for both the iPad and Android tablets that allow users to access multiple live network cameras.
New mydlink+ App Allows Monitoring of Up to Four Network Cameras Allowing Quick and Easy Access from any Tablet to Monitor What Matters Most
Here is the press release:
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Dec. 21, 2011 – Enabling consumers to remotely monitor their home or small office from anywhere at any time, D-Link today announced a new mydlink+ app for iPad® and Android™ tablets that allows users to easily monitor up to four network cameras at one time from any tablet device helping to keep you connected when you are on the move. The mydlink+ app allows users to access multiple live video steams with their mydlink-enabled network camera’s, such as the Day/Night Network Camera with mydlink™ (DCS-932L) and Wireless N Network Camera with mydlink (DCS-930L), from any tablet device for the ultimate peace of mind.
“Our new tablet apps join D-Link’s suite of monitoring tools to help consumers and small business owners manage their remote surveillance needs on-the-go,” says Daniel Kelley, associate vice president marketing, D-Link North America. “It’s now easier than ever to see and hear what’s going on at home or at the office without being tied to a computer. All you need is a mydlink-enabled camera and an iPad or Android tablet to monitor everything that’s important to you. The tablet app was a natural addition to our popular iPhone and Android phone app allowing access whenever or wherever you choose.”
mydlink+ allows users to remotely monitor live video streams of their house, office, kids, valued possessions, and more, from anywhere, anytime with a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. With a four- camera monitoring dashboard, mydlink™ users have instant access to the home or office, and can easily save snapshots to their tablet, can switch between different cameras with built-in monitoring dashboard, and for the first time see four live video streams on the same screen. Parents can breathe easier with the ability to keep an eye on multiple kids and rooms all at the same time.
More about mydlink-Enabled Network Cameras
Unlike traditional USB-connected webcams, mydlink-enabled cameras feature built-in CPUs and web servers for high-quality live streaming video sent directly to the network without a PC. Offering 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) for simple three step installation, Motion JPEG, and 20 frames per second (fps) streaming, as well as infrared illumination technology for night viewing, the mydlink product family offers a range of features for home and small office needs. Offering simple installation and an intuitive web-based interface, consumers can easily integrate mydlink-enabled cameras into an existing network and view streaming video from a PC, notebook, iPhone®, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. More information about D-Link’s family of products is available online.
Availability and Pricing
The mydlink+ app is available now at the Apple App Store and the Android Marketplace for $0.99 through December 31. Beginning January 1, 2012, mydlink+ will be available for $4.99. The Wireless N Network Camera DCS-930L and Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera DCS-932L are available for a retail price of $79.99 and $99.99 respectively throughout D-Link’s vast network of e-tail outlets in North America, and at the company’s online store, http://www.dlinkshop.com.
