The Home Server Show Episode 190 Out Now

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The Home Server Show Episode 190 Out Now

Dave at the guys at the Home Server Show have released episode 190.

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Here’s what Dave has to say about this weeks show:

It’s another Windows Home Server post-mortem but there are no tears; only celebration. Well, maybe not that happy but we are looking more in depth at Windows Server 2012 Essentials. The more it’s torn apart the more comfortable it gets. We talk about domains, workgroups, Storage Spaces, RAID, SSD, and TechNet. The one question we have however, is this a product for the home or not? Listen in and find out.

Listen to the show from here.

My Movies Collection Management for Windows Media Center 4.03 PR6 Released

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My Movies Collection Management for Windows Media Center 4.03 PR6 Released

As well as the news versions of My Movies 4.03 PR6 for Media Center and My Movies 2.11 PR6 for Windows Home Server 2011, Brian has also released version 4.03 PR6 of the Collection Management component.

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Here is the complete changelog:

Added: Feature table dialog for users with less than 2500 points.
Added: Meta-data storage for JRiver MediaCenter (500 points required).
Added: New Media Player Classic Home Cinema edition with updated path.

Change: Internal replacement of menu and toolbar components.
Change: Event handling functionality now requires 2500 points or integrator license.
Change: Options for refresh rates now allows for incorrect refresh rates as well, such as 60 Hz for PAL.

Fix: Import dialog could throw an error.
Fix: MediaBrowser checkbox option could get unchecked if you do not have 500 points.
Fix: Edit movie online button opened an incorrect view.
Fix: Minor updates to the refresh rate changing.
Fix: Directors got added to actors list.
Fix: Automatic refresh rate change did not revert when checking resolutions.
Fix: “Online titles” option did not include titles of type Online (Folder Content).
Fix: API returned wrong image path in case of a multi-zone environment.
Fix: Issue with TV Series on DVD and category list.
Fix: SageTV properties file could continue to be stored by folder monitoring.
Fix: SQL Server 2008 R2 should be installed under Windows 8, but it did not, if the release was not with Windows Media Center.
Fix: Box set titles did not display correct backdrop.
Fix: Various fixes to box set contribution.

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Download My Movies 4 Collection Management Now

What do you think of My Movies?

Check out our review of My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 2.0 Pre Release 7

My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 Version 2.11 PR6 Released

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My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 Version 2.11 PR6 Released

Brian has also released version 2.11 PR6 of My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011.

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My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 operates as database back-end for My Movies clients in multi-zone environments.

The My Movies for Windows Media Center or My Movies Collection Management products can be downloaded and installed on client PC’s to maintain movies in the database on My Movies for Windows Home Sever 2011.

My Movies may not be pre-installed on commercial products, nor in any way redistributed or provided to end-users by installers that is not part of our installer program.

Change Log:

Added: Better messages when attempting to start services without the required amount of points.

Change: Event handling functionality now requires 2500 points or integrator license.
Change: New handbrake version for video converter.
Change: Ability to process unidentified discs have been split into when system was online, available for all, and when system was offline (boat functionality), which is available only for users with 2500 points or installer integrators version.
Change: MPEG-2 option deprecated as copy target, and instead added as part of video converter.

Fix: Video converter only checked for 1250 points, despite it requirering 2500.
Fix: Some requests could time out when downloading from WHS to apps.
Fix: AnyDVD panel did not show for installers when clicking for it.
Fix: If you hit update on your account to update points, it did not always correctly enable the service options.
Fix: Delete after conversion checkbox is now only available when a conversion goes to the same folder as the original.

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Before installing a pre release version, you must make a backup of your database using the Collection Management program. There are no guarantee that a pre release version functions as expected, and it should therefore only be used for evaluation purposes. The database backup ensures that you can revert back to the latest stable version.

My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 2.11 Pre Release 6 can be used as server for My Movies 4.03 Pre Release 6 clients.

You can download the Windows Home Server 2011 edition here Check out our review of My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 2.0 Pre Release 7

My Movies for Windows Media Center 4.03 PR6 Released

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My Movies for Windows Media Center 4.03 PR6 Released

Brian has just released My Movies for Windows Media Center version 4.03 PR6.

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Here is the change log:

Added: Feature table dialog for users with less than 2500 points.
Added: Meta-data storage for JRiver MediaCenter (500 points required).
Added: New Media Player Classic Home Cinema edition with updated path.

Change: Internal replacement of menu and toolbar components.
Change: Event handling functionality now requires 2500 points or integrator license.
Change: Options for refresh rates now allows for incorrect refresh rates as well, such as 60 Hz for PAL.

Fix: Import dialog could throw an error.
Fix: MediaBrowser checkbox option could get unchecked if you do not have 500 points.
Fix: Edit movie online button opened an incorrect view.
Fix: Minor updates to the refresh rate changing.
Fix: Directors got added to actors list.
Fix: Automatic refresh rate change did not revert when checking resolutions.
Fix: “Online titles” option did not include titles of type Online (Folder Content).
Fix: API returned wrong image path in case of a multi-zone environment.
Fix: Issue with TV Series on DVD and category list.
Fix: SageTV properties file could continue to be stored by folder monitoring.
Fix: SQL Server 2008 R2 should be installed under Windows 8, but it did not, if the release was not with Windows Media Center.
Fix: Box set titles did not display correct backdrop.
Fix: Various fixes to box set contribution.

Before installing a pre release version, you must make a backup of your database using the Collection Management program. There is no guarantee that a pre release version functions as expected, and it should only be used for evaluation purposes. The database backup ensures that you can revert back to the latest stable version.

My Movies 4.03 Pre Release 6 can be used as client for My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 2.11 Pre Release 6 or My Movies for Windows Home Server 2.00.

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Download My Movies 4.03 PR6 now Check out our review of My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 2.0 Pre Release 7

Flipboard for iOS updated to version 1.9.5

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Flipboard for iOS updated to version 1.9.5

The personalised magazine app Flipboard has been updated to version 1.9.5.

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Flipboard creates a personalized magazine out of everything being shared with you. Flip through your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter timeline, photos from Instagram friends, sounds from SoundCloud and much more.

Fill Flipboard with the things you like to read, from niche blogs to publications like Rolling Stone and Lonely Planet, and use Instapaper or Readability to save articles to read later.

Flipboard creates a single place to enjoy, browse, comment on and share all the news, photos and updates that matter to you.

In addition to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, you can flip through your newsfeeds and timelines from Google Reader, LinkedIn, SoundCloud, Tumblr, Flickr, 500px, Sina Weibo and Renren on Flipboard.

What’s New in Version 1.9.5

Bug fixes, plus all the great features from 1.9.4:
★ Enjoy world-renowned journalism from The New York Times. Paid subscribers can now access the full paper on Flipboard.
★ The New York Times’ Top News section is free to all readers.
★ Connect Flipboard to Google+ to enjoy the activity in your Circles in the form of a beautiful magazine.
★ Log in to YouTube to flip through videos being uploaded and shared by the channels you follow.
★ Fully localized editions for Germany, Italy, Korea, Netherlands and Spain—including hundreds of regional recommendations in the Content Guide.

Download now from the Apple App Store

LinkedIn app for iOS updated to version 5.0.5

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LinkedIn app for iOS updated to version 5.0.5

The LinkedIn app for iOS has been updated to version 5.0.5.

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Get on-the-go access to your professional network with LinkedIn for iPhone & iPad. Find and connect with more than 150M members worldwide, read the latest industry news, keep up-to-date with your groups, and share content with your network from anywhere.

What’s New in Version 5.0.5

  • Performance and other miscellaneous improvements
Download now from the Apple App Store

VLC Media Player 2.0.3 Released for Mac, brings Mountain Lion support

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The excellent VLC Media Player for the Mac has had an update, taking it to version 2.0.3.

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Here are the most important improvements for VLC for the Mac:

VideoLAN and the VLC development are proud to present a minor update adding support for OS X Mountain Lion as well as improving VLC’s overall stability on OS X. Additionally, this version includes updates for 18 translations and adds support for Uzbek and Marathi.

Download VLC Player here

The Digital Lifestyle Show 363 Conga Line

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The Digital Lifestyle Show 363 Conga Line

This weeks Digital Lifestyle Show has just been released – and it’s show 363.

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Here’s what Ian says about this week show:

Welcome to show 363. Garry, Andrew and I get to together to talk over the weeks news including Ceton Media Center extenders, Office 2013, Netflix v LoveFilm v NOW TV,Windows Home Server backup alternatives, Raspberry Pi news, XBMC and lots more.

You can listen to or download the show from here.

Hands-on with the ZTE Grand X Android based smartphone

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Hands-on with the ZTE Grand X Android based smartphone

Last night in London ZTE announced their next smartphone, the Android 4.0 based ZTE Grand X and we got some hands-on time with it.

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The ZTE Grand X combines an NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core chipset with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The powerful processor delivers fast download speeds and video processing and, combined with the 4.3-inch 16 million colour Sharp screen (960×540) and cinematic surround-sound Dolby Mobile Sound technology, enables the Grand X to provide a compelling mobile entertainment experience.

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The phone is very lightweight and fits nicely into the palm of your hand. It has rounded corners and a textured back.

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The phone comes with 4GB of internal memory and this can easily be expanded using MicroSD.

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The rear camera works pretty well (it was a rather dark area we were in with lots of people taking pictures of it so I expect the camera to perform better in a real world situation) and the front camera is ok, but then you are not likely to take pictures you want to keep with the front one, are you?

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The sound quality is good – it utilises Dolby Mobile Sound.

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Overall I found the phone to be fast and responsive with a bright and clear screen – I look forward to trying it out properly. Expect our full review soon.

Specifications

  • Processor: NVIDIA Tegra 2, Dual-core (AP20 Dual Core 1GHz)
  • Display Size: 4.3” – 16M QHD (960 x 540)
  • Modem: NVIDIA i450 (HSDPA Cat14, 21Mbps)
  • Weight: 110g
  • Dimensions: 127mmx64.6mmx9.9mm
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi, DLNA
  • Camera: Dual Camera 5MP AF Flash/0.3 MP
  • User Memory: 4GB + up to 32GB Micro SD
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Storage: 4GB, expandable to 32GB (Micro SD)
  • OS: Android 4.0 (ICS)
  • Battery: 1650 mAh Li-Ion
  • Others: Dolby Mobile Sound / HD Voice / HD video capture and playback / Facetones / Evernote / Documents to go / Tegra Zone (Gaming Marketplace)

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Virgin Media will offer the ZTE Grand X on prepay for £189.99, or on contract from £24 a month all the way up to £37 depending on your chosen package. Phones 4u have yet to release their pricing, but expect that any time now.

The ZTE Grand X will be available sometime during August.

Learn more from the LTE Grand X website

Lights-Out Beta for Windows Server 2012 Essentials

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Lights-Out Beta for Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Martin Rothschink has just been in touch to say that he has also just released a beta of his Lights-Out add-in for Windows Server 2012 Essentials.

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The Add-In basically allows you to monitor and control all power aspects of your server and PCs on your network. You can turn on, put to sleep, hibernate and shut down PCs on the network. You can even monitor the actual PC usage and server remote access as well.

Lights-Out enhances a Server in these areas:

  • Power management, to run your server on demand
  • Client backup, to run a scheduled backup and use Wake-On-Lan
  • Uptime chart, to give a graphical overview of device activity in your network
Download the new beta from here
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