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Now We Know – Fixing TV Archive

Did you know that it is possible for the TV Archive function in your Windows Media Center to become corrupt? Want to know how to fix it?

Now We Know – Internet Explorer Self-help

Did you know that if you are having issues with Internet Explorer that the Microsoft website can help you troubleshoot the issue?

Tech Tip on a Tuesday Morning – Download Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta

Microsoft is giving us all an opportunity to try and test the new Office 2010 Professional suite. I am excited to try out the new version and see what 2010 has in store for us!

Now We Know – 1 in 3 Laptops Fail

Did you know that SquareTrade just published a study that states 1 in 3 Laptop fail over 3 years. They say that two-thirds of these failures are from hardware malfunctions and one-third are from accidental damage. This report reinforces the fact that everyone needs to have a Windows Home Server backing up their PCs!

Now We Know – WMC TV Archive Activity

Did you know that if you use the TV Archive function of Windows Home Server and Windows Media Center that it keeps track of the status of the uploads to WHS?

Now We Know – WMC Movie Library Titles

Did you know that if you record a “movie” on cable TV from within your Windows Media Center it will automatically map to your Movie Library?

Installing a Tuning Adapter in Windows Media Center on a Friday night

I am now in my second week with my new CableCARD ATI Digital Cable Tuner and I will explain how the unit is working with Windows Media Center 7. In addition, I will show you the new Cisco STA1520 Tuning Adapter that my cable company installed today.

Tech Tip on a Tuesday Morning – SyncToy 2.1

Having a Windows Home Server is a great way to store your videos, pictures and files so how do you manage the files between your PCs and the server? How do you synchronize files between multiple drives? Microsoft provided an answer. SyncToy 2.1

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