The BYOB Podcast http://homeservershow.com/category/byob The BYOB Podcast Fri, 17 May 2013 20:27:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 BYOB will discuss everything related to building PC's, servers, HTPC's, gaming rigs, and anything else they can get their hands on. BYOB will also discuss a variety of hardware platforms, components, peripherals, and systems to help you make informed choices about your build, as well as to help answer any questions you may have along the way. BYOB no byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) Copyright homeservershow.com The Build Your Own Box Podcast byob,gaming,pc,gaming,pc,build,building,server,component,peripheral,hardware,reviews The BYOB Podcast http://homeservershow.com/images/BYOB144.jpg http://homeservershow.com/category/byob TV-G Copyright homeservershow.combyob,gaming,pc,gaming,pc,build,building,server,component,peripheral,hardware,reviewsTechnology/Tech Newsbyob@homeservershow.comBYOB BYOB Episode 120 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-120.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-120.html#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 01:40:50 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14607 Haswell and Durango are, and we’re excited! Seagate central. Automatic will it improve your gas mileage and make you a better driver? We discuss RAID, HDDs, SSDs and storage configuration.

NEWS – The Big Stories!

Next Gen XBOX announcement May 21

Intel Haswell CPUs Slated for release June 3

Hardware – Some Nifty Gizmos

Seagate Central

Automatic

Speeding up your VM

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-120.html/feed 2 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews Haswell and Durango are, and we’re excited! Seagate central. Automatic will it improve your gas mileage and make you a better driver? We discuss RAID, HDDs, SSDs and storage configuration. NEWS – The Big Stories! Next Gen XBOX announcement May 21 - Haswell and Durango are, and we’re excited! Seagate central. Automatic will it improve your gas mileage and make you a better driver? We discuss RAID, HDDs, SSDs and storage configuration. NEWS – The Big Stories! Next Gen XBOX announcement May 21 (http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/24/4261518/next-xbox-will-be-revealed-on-may-21st) Intel Haswell CPUs Slated for release June 3 (http://vgtoday.net/2013/04/intel-confirms-haswell-launch-for-june-4/#.UYb247U3vo9) Hardware - Some Nifty Gizmos Seagate Central (http://www.cnet.com/network-storage/seagate-central-3tb/4505-3382_7-35566935.html#!) Automatic (http://www.automatic.com/) Speeding up your VM (http://thedocsworld.net/speeding-up-yo…vm-with-an-ssd/ ‎)   Remember to send us an email at byobpodcast@gmail.com Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) E-Mail – byobpodcast@gmail.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:07:06 BYOB Episode 119 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-119.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-119.html#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:28:54 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14447 BYOBShort show this week. Troubleshooting Intel Rapid Start, Windows Blue rumors of boot to desktop and the return of the start button. Last we discuss Durango from the opposite perspective from last week.

Windows Rumors – Giving in?

Boot to desktop with a start button

 

NextBOX – Part 2, HTPC killer?

We discuss how media delivery is changing and if Microsoft’s vision for XBOX is forward looking enough.

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-119.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews Short show this week. Troubleshooting Intel Rapid Start, Windows Blue rumors of boot to desktop and the return of the start button. Last we discuss Durango from the opposite perspective from last week. Windows Rumors – Giving in? (http://homeservershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/BYOB_thumb.jpg)Short show this week. Troubleshooting Intel Rapid Start, Windows Blue rumors of boot to desktop and the return of the start button. Last we discuss Durango from the opposite perspective from last week. Windows Rumors – Giving in? Boot to desktop with a start button (http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57579793-75/windows-8-take-2-lets-see-start-button-boot-to-desktop/)   NextBOX – Part 2, HTPC killer? We discuss how media delivery is changing and if Microsoft’s vision for XBOX is forward looking enough.   Remember to send us an email at byobpodcast@gmail.com Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) E-Mail – byobpodcast@gmail.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 41:10 BYOB Episode 118 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-118.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-118.html#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:36:53 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14426 Grab a chair, it’s a long show this week. Mike Howard of the JPEG2RAW Podcast joins us this week. Michael reviews his past year of testing Windows 8 and Windows 2012 Essentials. Discuss the lack of good server AMD vs. Intel data. What we want the next XBOX (Durango) to be. This weeks BYOB Podcast.

Michael’s Windows Testing the Short Version

Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Pros:
Services available and worth noting
Domain, DHCP, DNS, RRAS, RDP (RDSH / VDI), WSUS
Interesting that I was able to join other DC’s to it
365 integration
2012 Single point management for multiple servers
Its basically full server 2012 minus a few services

Cons:
No Hyper-V
Consoles are buried
Storage Spaces performance is poor

Windows 8 – HTPC

Pros:
Still has Media enter in it
Has lots of great media apps, Netflix, Gobble, Hulu and Games
Steam Big Picture Mode for gaming
Tiles are great for 10′ experience
Tiles can be organized and categorized
User accounts = Unique sessions
Using a front end for media can work great
360 controller drivers are native

Cons:
Cannot customize WMC
No native playback of BD still
No native or apps for frontend to media collections with a similar design theme
No native or apps for TV/ DVR functions

Windows 8 – Desktop PC

Pros:
Improved experience in desktop
Multi monitor support
Fast overall
Awesome search
Hyper-V host capability
Touch, if you have a touch screen…
3rd party add ons can customize the experience …Just like Windows 7! Rainmeter, RocketDock, Stardock’s tools

Cons:
Start screen is a intrusive and jarring in a large display / multi monitor environment
Full screen Metro apps do not always scale well
Some familiar/useful power tools are buried now

Servers – AMD or Intel?

As discussed on the show do you know of any testing between G34 and E5 CPUs?

Mike’s AMD Spec G34 Server Base = $1,840.00
CPU – AMD Opteron 6272 Interlagos 2.1GHz Socket G34 115W 16-Core
MOBO – SUPERMICRO MBD-H8SGL-F-O
RAM – 2x Kingston 64GB (4x16GB) 240-Pin DDR3 KVR16R11D4K4/64G

Mike’s Intel Spec E5 Server Base = $2,520
CPU – Intel Xeon E5-2650 Sandy Bridge-EP 2.0GHz LGA 2011 95W 8-Core
MOBO – SUPERMICRO X9SRI-F
RAM – 2x Kingston 64GB (4x16GB) 240-Pin DDR3 KVR16R11D4K4/64G

Mike’s Intel Spec SB-E Server Base = $1,420.00
CPU – 2x Intel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E 3.6GHz LGA 2011 130W 4-Core
MOBO – SUPERMICRO MBD-X9DRL-3F-O
RAM – 2x Kingston 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 KVR1333D3N9HK4/32G

NextBOX – What We Think Durango Should Be

We round table about what it has to do for us to buy it. Can it be an HTPC replacement?

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-118.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews Grab a chair, it’s a long show this week. Mike Howard of the JPEG2RAW Podcast joins us this week. Michael reviews his past year of testing Windows 8 and Windows 2012 Essentials. Discuss the lack of good server AMD vs. Intel data. Grab a chair, it’s a long show this week. Mike Howard of the JPEG2RAW Podcast (http://www.jpeg2raw.com/) joins us this week. Michael reviews his past year of testing Windows 8 and Windows 2012 Essentials. Discuss the lack of good server AMD vs. Intel data. What we want the next XBOX (Durango) to be. This weeks BYOB Podcast. Michael’s Windows Testing the Short Version Windows Server 2012 Essentials Pros: Services available and worth noting Domain, DHCP, DNS, RRAS, RDP (RDSH / VDI), WSUS Interesting that I was able to join other DC's to it 365 integration 2012 Single point management for multiple servers Its basically full server 2012 minus a few services Cons: No Hyper-V Consoles are buried Storage Spaces performance is poor Windows 8 – HTPC Pros: Still has Media enter in it Has lots of great media apps, Netflix, Gobble, Hulu and Games Steam Big Picture Mode for gaming Tiles are great for 10' experience Tiles can be organized and categorized User accounts = Unique sessions Using a front end for media can work great 360 controller drivers are native Cons: Cannot customize WMC No native playback of BD still No native or apps for frontend to media collections with a similar design theme No native or apps for TV/ DVR functions Windows 8 – Desktop PC Pros: Improved experience in desktop Multi monitor support Fast overall Awesome search Hyper-V host capability Touch, if you have a touch screen... 3rd party add ons can customize the experience ...Just like Windows 7! Rainmeter (http://rainmeter.net/cms/), RocketDock (http://rocketdock.com/), Stardock's tools (http://www.stardock.com/products/?from=nav) Cons: Start screen is a intrusive and jarring in a large display / multi monitor environment Full screen Metro apps do not always scale well Some familiar/useful power tools are buried now Servers – AMD or Intel? As discussed on the show do you know of any testing between G34 and E5 CPUs? Mike’s AMD Spec G34 Server Base = $1,840.00 CPU - AMD Opteron 6272 Interlagos 2.1GHz Socket G34 115W 16-Core MOBO - SUPERMICRO MBD-H8SGL-F-O RAM - 2x Kingston 64GB (4x16GB) 240-Pin DDR3 KVR16R11D4K4/64G Mike’s Intel Spec E5 Server Base = $2,520 CPU - Intel Xeon E5-2650 Sandy Bridge-EP 2.0GHz LGA 2011 95W 8-Core MOBO - SUPERMICRO X9SRI-F RAM - 2x Kingston 64GB (4x16GB) 240-Pin DDR3 KVR16R11D4K4/64G Mike’s Intel Spec SB-E Server Base = $1,420.00 CPU - 2x Intel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E 3.6GHz LGA 2011 130W 4-Core MOBO - SUPERMICRO MBD-X9DRL-3F-O RAM - 2x Kingston 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 KVR1333D3N9HK4/32G NextBOX – What We Think Durango Should Be We round table about what it has to do for us to buy it. Can it be an HTPC replacement?   Remember to send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:43:21 BYOB Episode 117 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-117.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-117.html#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:58:28 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14417 This week on the BYOB Podcast Keyboards, IP cameras and Lenovo’s Tablet2

Human Interface Devices

Logitech K400

Logitech MK520

Logitech next gen G series mice

IP Home Cameras

Mike’s review of the Smarthome 75790

Smarthome 75790

HooToo IP206

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet2

Lenovo’s site

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-117.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews This week on the BYOB Podcast Keyboards, IP cameras and Lenovo’s Tablet2 Human Interface Devices Logitech K400 - Logitech MK520 - Logitech next gen G series mice IP Home Cameras Mike’s review of the Smarthome 75790 - Smarthome 75790 - This week on the BYOB Podcast Keyboards, IP cameras and Lenovo’s Tablet2 Human Interface Devices Logitech K400 (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/Wireless-touch-keyboard-k400r) Logitech MK520 (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-combo-mk520?crid=684) Logitech next gen G series mice (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/microsites/gaming-science?WT.ac=ps|10821|hp) IP Home Cameras Mike’s review of the Smarthome 75790 (http://thedocsworld.net/smarthome-ip-camera/) Smarthome 75790 (http://www.smarthome.com/75790/INSTEON-Wireless-Security-IP-Camera-with-Pan-Tilt-and-Night-Vision/p.aspx) HooToo IP206 (http://www.hootoo.com/hootoo-ht-ip206-indoor-wireless-network-camera-mjpeg.html) Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet2 Lenovo’s site (http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/tablet/thinkpad/thinkpad-tablet-2/)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 49:53 BYOB Episode 116 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-116.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-116.html#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:19:45 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14325 We are joined tonight by John Zajdler (diehard) for some 2012e discussion and cover some issues in migrating from 2011.  Update on the the Roku 3 as well as a first impression of Intel’s WiDi technology.

 

Roku 3

Update on the Roku 3

WiDi

Intel’s Widi Technology

Netgear PTV3000

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-116.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews We are joined tonight by John Zajdler (diehard) for some 2012e discussion and cover some issues in migrating from 2011.  Update on the the Roku 3 as well as a first impression of Intel’s WiDi technology. -   Roku 3 Update on the Roku 3 WiDi We are joined tonight by John Zajdler (diehard) for some 2012e discussion and cover some issues in migrating from 2011.  Update on the the Roku 3 as well as a first impression of Intel’s WiDi technology.   Roku 3 Update on the Roku 3 (http://thedocsworld.net/roku-3/) WiDi Intel's Widi Technology (http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-wireless-display.html) Netgear PTV3000 (http://www.netgear.com/home/products/hometheater/media-players/PTV3000.aspx#)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:29:01 BYOB Episode 115 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-115.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-115.html#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:40:52 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14288 This week on the BYOB Podcast Samsung Series 5 Laptop, Slingbox 500, and the Roku3.

Samsung Series 5 – Slow at First

Mike bought a new Samsung Series 5 laptop since his old one became a hotplate. While not impressed at first an SSD upgrade dramatically improved the experience.

Samsung Ultrabook NP540U3C-A02UB 13.3″ Touch-Screen Laptop, 4GB Memory, 500GB HDD + 24GB ExpressCache, Silver

IMG_0292 IMG_0294

IMG_0300

 

 

SlingBox 500

Mike’s review of the new Slingbox 500

Slingbox500

Roku3 – Pretty Close to Being the Perfect HTPC Companion

Mike’s Review of the Roku 3

The new Roku3 plays almost everything you can throw at it.

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-115.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews This week on the BYOB Podcast Samsung Series 5 Laptop, Slingbox 500, and the Roku3. Samsung Series 5 – Slow at First Mike bought a new Samsung Series 5 laptop since his old one became a hotplate. While not impressed at first an SSD upgrade dramatical... This week on the BYOB Podcast Samsung Series 5 Laptop, Slingbox 500, and the Roku3. Samsung Series 5 – Slow at First Mike bought a new Samsung Series 5 laptop since his old one became a hotplate. While not impressed at first an SSD upgrade dramatically improved the experience. Samsung Ultrabook NP540U3C-A02UB 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop, 4GB Memory, 500GB HDD + 24GB ExpressCache, Silver (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ATPVIZ2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ATPVIZ2&linkCode=as2&tag=thedocsworld-20)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thedocsworld-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00ATPVIZ2) (http://homeservershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_0292_thumb.jpg) (http://homeservershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_0294_thumb.jpg) (http://homeservershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_0300_thumb.jpg)     SlingBox 500 Mike’s review of the new Slingbox 500 (http://thedocsworld.net/slingbox-500/) Slingbox500 (http://www.slingbox.com/go/slingbox-500#.UUYY7Bw3snM) Roku3 – Pretty Close to Being the Perfect HTPC Companion Mike’s Review of the Roku 3 (http://thedocsworld.net/roku-3/) The new Roku3 plays almost everything you can throw at it. (http://www.roku.com/)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 31:47 BYOB Episode 114 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-114.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-114.html#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:46:10 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14260 We’re tag teaming with Averageguy.tv this week. Jim Collison joins us for some home network discussion. Windows 8 utilities to help bridge the Windows 8 gap and the Transformer AiO leaves us wonder why on this weeks BYOB Podcast

Making Windows 8 Less Windows 8

Stardock has a number of utilities for adding traditional functionality to Windows 8

Start8

Decor8

Modern Mix

Asus Transformer AiO – Huh?

$1299 for this….seriously?

Home Networking BYOB Style

Mike goes over his home network layout. Then a discussion on components selected and what to watch for.

Michael recently overhauled his entire home network and discusses his setup.

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-114.html/feed 1 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews We’re tag teaming with Averageguy.tv this week. Jim Collison joins us for some home network discussion. Windows 8 utilities to help bridge the Windows 8 gap and the Transformer AiO leaves us wonder why on this weeks BYOB Podcast We’re tag teaming with Averageguy.tv this week. Jim Collison joins us for some home network discussion. Windows 8 utilities to help bridge the Windows 8 gap and the Transformer AiO leaves us wonder why on this weeks BYOB Podcast Making Windows 8 Less Windows 8 Stardock has a number of utilities for adding traditional functionality to Windows 8 Start8 (http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/) Decor8 (http://www.stardock.com/products/decor8/) Modern Mix (http://www.stardock.com/products/modernmix/) Asus Transformer AiO – Huh? $1299 for this (http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/07/asus-transformer-aio/)….seriously? Home Networking BYOB Style Mike goes over his home network layout (http://thedocsworld.net/home-network/). Then a discussion on components selected and what to watch for. Michael recently overhauled his entire home network and discusses his setup. (http://www.racecarmike.com/racking-the-homemy-conversion-to-a-full-home-rack-setup/)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:24:11 BYOB Episode 113 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-113.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-113.html#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:46:24 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14248 This week we are joined by Chris Lux to finish off the media series and talk about Windows Media Center and Vudu.  We talk about the PS4, Chromebook Pixel, and Media Browser 3

Chromebook Pixel

Media Browser 3

Vudu

 

A special thanks to Chris Lux for taking the time to discuss media with us tonight.  As always, it is a pleasure to have him on the show.

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-113.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews This week we are joined by Chris Lux to finish off the media series and talk about Windows Media Center and Vudu.  We talk about the PS4, Chromebook Pixel, and Media Browser 3 - Chromebook Pixel - Media Browser 3 - Vudu -   - This week we are joined by Chris Lux to finish off the media series and talk about Windows Media Center and Vudu.  We talk about the PS4, Chromebook Pixel, and Media Browser 3 Chromebook Pixel Media Browser 3 Vudu   A special thanks to Chris Lux for taking the time to discuss media with us tonight.  As always, it is a pleasure to have him on the show.   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:06:35 BYOB Episode 112 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-112.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-112.html#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:19:04 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14234 Light show this week, VUDU, UltraViolet, TMT 5, Insteon, Livescribe Sky Wifi Pen on this weeks BYOB Podcast.

More HTPC – Sort of

Vudu

UltraViolet

TotalMedia Theatre 5

Home Automation – Insteon

Insteon

  • Remotelinc 2
  • Dual Bank Switch
  • Door Sensor

Take notes WiFi Style

Livescribe Sky Wifi Smartpen

Low Budget Server Chassis – High Budget Features

Michael’s Server Build

The case is a Rosewill RSV-L4411 – $180!

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-112.html/feed 0 Builds,BYOB,BYOB Hardware,Home Build,HTPC,Livescribe,Media Center,NAS,Podcast,RAID,Review,VuDu Light show this week, VUDU, UltraViolet, TMT 5, Insteon, Livescribe Sky Wifi Pen on this weeks BYOB Podcast. More HTPC – Sort of Vudu - UltraViolet - TotalMedia Theatre 5 Home Automation – Insteon Insteon Remotelinc 2 Dual Bank Switch Light show this week, VUDU, UltraViolet, TMT 5, Insteon, Livescribe Sky Wifi Pen on this weeks BYOB Podcast. More HTPC – Sort of Vudu (http://www.vudu.com/) UltraViolet (http://www.uvvu.com/) TotalMedia Theatre 5 (http://www.arcsoft.com/totalmedia-theatre/) Home Automation – Insteon Insteon (http://www.insteon.net/index.html) * Remotelinc 2 * Dual Bank Switch * Door Sensor Take notes WiFi Style Livescribe Sky Wifi Smartpen (http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/) Low Budget Server Chassis – High Budget Features Michael’s Server Build (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1326) The case is a Rosewill RSV-L4411 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147165) – $180!   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews no 40:19 BYOB Episode 111 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-111.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-111.html#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:05:48 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14193 This week we discuss SurfacePRO and XBMC with our guest Adam Snell from androidandi.com on this episode of the BYOB Podcast.

SurfacePRO

Michael reviews the SurfacePRO

XBMC – XBOX Media Center

Michael Reviews XBMC as a possible replacement platform for WMC

Adam Snell – AndroidAndI.com

Adam joins us to discuss more XBMC and portable android based devices for media delivery.

http://androidandi.com/

imito mx1

Minix NEO-G4

Mini-NEO-X5

xda-developers

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-111.html/feed 3 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews This week we discuss SurfacePRO and XBMC with our guest Adam Snell from androidandi.com on this episode of the BYOB Podcast. SurfacePRO Michael reviews the SurfacePRO XBMC – XBOX Media Center Michael Reviews XBMC as a possible replacement platform ... This week we discuss SurfacePRO and XBMC with our guest Adam Snell from androidandi.com (http://androidandi.com/) on this episode of the BYOB Podcast. SurfacePRO Michael reviews the SurfacePRO (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1622) XBMC – XBOX Media Center Michael Reviews XBMC as a possible replacement platform for WMC (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1590) Adam Snell – AndroidAndI.com Adam joins us to discuss more XBMC and portable android based devices for media delivery. http://androidandi.com/ (http://androidandi.com/) imito mx1 (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=imito+mx1) Minix NEO-G4 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856178002&Tpk=MINIX%20Neo%20G4) Mini-NEO-X5 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856178001) xda-developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2084142)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:11:20 BYOB Episode 110 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-110.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-110.html#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:52:09 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=14072 Its the low cost podcast this week. DNS-325 recycling, iOS now has an OpenVPN app, Firebox x500 modded to be a router, and the Obi100 VoIP with Google voice.  We are fortunate to be joined by Tobias Hieta from Plex Media to talk about the Plex applications.  A special thanks to them for being quick to respond and for taking the time join us.

Visit Plex at their web site:  http://www.plexapp.com/

Follow them on twitter:  @plexapp

Follow Tobias Hieta on Twitter:  @tobiashieta

DNS-325
Mike repurposes a NAS device
http://sharecenter.dlink.com/products/DNS-325

openVPN for iOS
http://mytabletresource.com/openvpn-for-ios/

Project: FireBox
Michael mods an older appliance into a pfSense router
http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1539
http://www.watchguard.com/products/x500.asp

ObiHai obi100
Michael reviews the Obi100 from Obihai using his Google Voice account.
http://www.obihai.com/
http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1541

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-110.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews Its the low cost podcast this week. DNS-325 recycling, iOS now has an OpenVPN app, Firebox x500 modded to be a router, and the Obi100 VoIP with Google voice.  We are fortunate to be joined by Tobias Hieta from Plex Media to talk about the Plex applicat... Its the low cost podcast this week. DNS-325 recycling, iOS now has an OpenVPN app, Firebox x500 modded to be a router, and the Obi100 VoIP with Google voice.  We are fortunate to be joined by Tobias Hieta from Plex Media to talk about the Plex applications.  A special thanks to them for being quick to respond and for taking the time join us. Visit Plex at their web site:  http://www.plexapp.com/ (http://www.plexapp.com/) Follow them on twitter:  @plexapp Follow Tobias Hieta on Twitter:  @tobiashieta DNS-325 Mike repurposes a NAS device http://sharecenter.dlink.com/products/DNS-325 (http://sharecenter.dlink.com/products/DNS-325) openVPN for iOS http://mytabletresource.com/openvpn-for-ios/ (http://mytabletresource.com/openvpn-for-ios/) Project: FireBox Michael mods an older appliance into a pfSense router http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1539 (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1539) http://www.watchguard.com/products/x500.asp (http://www.watchguard.com/products/x500.asp) ObiHai obi100 Michael reviews the Obi100 from Obihai using his Google Voice account. http://www.obihai.com/ (http://www.obihai.com/) http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1541 (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1541)   Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:07:58 BYOB Episode 109 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-109.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-109.html#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:37:09 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=13990 This week on the BYOB Podcast, Windows 8 pricing changes, Logitech Harmony Touch remote, and the Asus Vivobook Q200.

Windows 8 – Price Hike is Coming

Windows 8 official pricing is released, Microsoft must be high.

Logitech – Harmony Touch

Mike reviews the harmony touch remote

Asus – SFF Touchscreen on the Cheap

Michael reviews the Asus Q200 Notebook, finally a touchscreen Notebook under $500!

Asus

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-109.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews This week on the BYOB Podcast, Windows 8 pricing changes, Logitech Harmony Touch remote, and the Asus Vivobook Q200. Windows 8 – Price Hike is Coming Windows 8 official pricing is released, Microsoft must be high. Logitech – Harmony Touch This week on the BYOB Podcast, Windows 8 pricing changes, Logitech Harmony Touch remote, and the Asus Vivobook Q200. Windows 8 – Price Hike is Coming Windows 8 official pricing is released, Microsoft must be high. (http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/21/3257406/windows-8-pro-price-upgrade-price) Logitech – Harmony Touch Mike reviews the harmony touch remote (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/harmony-touch?crid=60) Asus – SFF Touchscreen on the Cheap Michael reviews the Asus Q200 Notebook, finally a touchscreen Notebook under $500! (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1531) Asus (http://usa.asus.com/Notebooks/Superior_Mobility/Q200/#overview) Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 35:44 BYOB Episode 108 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-108.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-108.html#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:06:24 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=13957 The guys are joined by JPEG2RAW host Mike Howard this week to discuss his Windows 8 media center. We talk a bit about our desires for CES. We’ll also touch on custom routing vs consumers solutions. Its the all Mike edition of the BYOB Podcast.

Mike Howard – @jpeg2raw

JPEG2RAW Podcast

SuperRouters – Roll Your Own Home Router

pfSense

unTangle

DD-WRT

Tomato Firmware

Consumer Routers – In Case the SuperRouter Is Too Much For Ya

D-Link DIR-826L

Asus RT-N66U

Zywall USG20

ZyXel Zywall USG50 + Monoprice WAP

Michael’s Rack Mount SuperRouter

Capture

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-108.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews The guys are joined by JPEG2RAW host Mike Howard this week to discuss his Windows 8 media center. We talk a bit about our desires for CES. We’ll also touch on custom routing vs consumers solutions. Its the all Mike edition of the BYOB Podcast. The guys are joined by JPEG2RAW host Mike Howard this week to discuss his Windows 8 media center. We talk a bit about our desires for CES. We’ll also touch on custom routing vs consumers solutions. Its the all Mike edition of the BYOB Podcast. Mike Howard – @jpeg2raw JPEG2RAW Podcast (http://www.jpeg2raw.com/) SuperRouters – Roll Your Own Home Router pfSense (http://www.pfsense.org/) unTangle (http://www.untangle.com/) DD-WRT (http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index) Tomato Firmware (http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato) Consumer Routers – In Case the SuperRouter Is Too Much For Ya D-Link DIR-826L (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127395) Asus RT-N66U (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320091) Zywall USG20 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181136) ZyXel Zywall USG50 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181137) + Monoprice WAP (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10521&cs_id=1052102&p_id=8744&seq=1&format=2) Michael’s Rack Mount SuperRouter (http://homeservershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Capture_thumb.jpg)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:34:32 BYOB Episode 107 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-107.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-107.html#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:30:05 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=13898 Last show of 2012! We have a special guest with us today. Gavin Campbell is going to share his virtual server. Michael has updated his virtual server as well. It the Virtual edition of the BYOB Podcast.

Gavin Campbell – @gavin_campbell

Gavin Campbell’s VM setup:

Hyper-V Server
OS:  Windows Hyper-V 2012 Server Core
Motherboard:  ASRock z68 Extreme3 Gen3
Processor:  Intel Core i5 2500 Quad Core Sandy Bridge
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 24GB DDR3 1600 (2x4GB, 2x8GB)
Case:  Coolermaster Elite 370 Black Mid Tower
Power Supply:  Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 500W Silent Power Supply
Hard Drive:  WD 7200 1TB
External Drive Enclosure:  MediaSonic Pro Box 4 Bay Enclosure running on eSATA with 3x2TB WD Reds (as a storage pool) and 1 3TB WD for backup
Virtual Machines:
Server 2012E – Running iHomeserver, Sickbeard, SabNZB, Crashplan, MySQL for XBMC and some other useful things.
Win7 Developer VM – Used for developing scripts for person or work
Win 7 Test Machine – Used for testing applications
Win 8 Test Machine – Used for testing applications
Server 2012 Server – Currently working on installing SCCM 2012 for learning
Battery Backup:  APC ES-500

USB over network by Fabulatech

Michael’s Virtual Server Update

Michael has updated his VirtualBox VM Server.

Going From Physical to Virtual

Mike’s move to a more virtualized home environment

Eye-Fi virtualized

 

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-107.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews Last show of 2012! We have a special guest with us today. Gavin Campbell is going to share his virtual server. Michael has updated his virtual server as well. It the Virtual edition of the BYOB Podcast. Gavin Campbell - @gavin_campbell Last show of 2012! We have a special guest with us today. Gavin Campbell is going to share his virtual server. Michael has updated his virtual server as well. It the Virtual edition of the BYOB Podcast. Gavin Campbell - @gavin_campbell Gavin Campbell's VM setup: Hyper-V Server OS:  Windows Hyper-V 2012 Server Core Motherboard:  ASRock z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Processor:  Intel Core i5 2500 Quad Core Sandy Bridge Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 24GB DDR3 1600 (2x4GB, 2x8GB) Case:  Coolermaster Elite 370 Black Mid Tower Power Supply:  Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 500W Silent Power Supply Hard Drive:  WD 7200 1TB External Drive Enclosure:  MediaSonic Pro Box 4 Bay Enclosure running on eSATA with 3x2TB WD Reds (as a storage pool) and 1 3TB WD for backup Virtual Machines: Server 2012E - Running iHomeserver, Sickbeard, SabNZB, Crashplan, MySQL for XBMC and some other useful things. Win7 Developer VM - Used for developing scripts for person or work Win 7 Test Machine - Used for testing applications Win 8 Test Machine - Used for testing applications Server 2012 Server - Currently working on installing SCCM 2012 for learning Battery Backup:  APC ES-500 USB over network by Fabulatech (http://www.fabulatech.com/usb-over-network.html) Michael’s Virtual Server Update Michael has updated his VirtualBox VM Server. (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1326) Going From Physical to Virtual Mike’s move to a more virtualized home environment (http://thedocsworld.net/going-from-physical-to-virtual-machines-at-home/) Eye-Fi virtualized (http://thedocsworld.net/eye-fi-center-one-more-task-for-hyper-v/)     Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:08:32 BYOB Episode 106 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-106.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-106.html#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:02:35 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=13852 Happy Holidays! 2012 in review, SkyDrive Sync, Crucial RMA, CrashPlan, Super Router, Type Cover, Surface RT, Windows 8 Apps on the BYOB Podcast.

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-106.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews Happy Holidays! 2012 in review, SkyDrive Sync, Crucial RMA, CrashPlan, Super Router, Type Cover, Surface RT, Windows 8 Apps on the BYOB Podcast. -   - Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow. Happy Holidays! 2012 in review, SkyDrive Sync, Crucial RMA, CrashPlan, Super Router, Type Cover, Surface RT, Windows 8 Apps on the BYOB Podcast.   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 49:04 BYOB Episode 105 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-105.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-105.html#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:21:59 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=13751 We’re Back! A meat n potatoes show. Home Automation, USB over IP, poke your surface? Crashplan, Cromebook, Windows 8 All In Ones. Prepare yourself for The BYOB Podcast Episode 105.

ISY944 – Home Automation At its Best

Mike reviews his new Home Automation appliance

USB over IP – An Update

We Revisit Mike’s USB over IP for VM issues

Touch Interface For Germ-A-Phobes

Michael has been trying a stylus on his Surface RT, and it surprisingly useful and accurate enough to be recommended. Besides the investment is $.01!

Project: CrashBox–Repurposing old hardware for a simple offsite BDR solution

Michael talks about his “0 Cost” Backup Disaster Recovery box.

ChromeBook – Nothing To Write Home About

We just don’t get the point

Sony VAIO Tap 20 – Sony’s Big AIO Tablet

If you can deal with the heft this is a pretty cool idea the specs leave a bit to be desired.

Sony

Best Buy

Lenovo A720 – The new Desktop

Lenovo’s new A720 doesn’t hit the ball out of the park, but it does make it to the wall. An Impressive AIO that begs to be used like a real desktop.

Lenovo

Best buy

Windows 8 – Microsoft Isn’t the Problem

Michael’s Windows 8 Rant

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-105.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews We’re Back! A meat n potatoes show. Home Automation, USB over IP, poke your surface? Crashplan, Cromebook, Windows 8 All In Ones. Prepare yourself for The BYOB Podcast Episode 105. ISY944 - Home Automation At its Best We’re Back! A meat n potatoes show. Home Automation, USB over IP, poke your surface? Crashplan, Cromebook, Windows 8 All In Ones. Prepare yourself for The BYOB Podcast Episode 105. ISY944 - Home Automation At its Best Mike reviews his new Home Automation appliance (http://thedocsworld.net/isy-994i-home-automation-at-its-best/) USB over IP – An Update We Revisit Mike’s USB over IP for VM issues (http://thedocsworld.net/update-to-the-usb4000ip-now-it-works/) Touch Interface For Germ-A-Phobes Michael has been trying a stylus on his Surface RT, and it surprisingly useful and accurate enough to be recommended. Besides the investment is $.01 (http://www.amazon.com/piece-Metal-Stylus-Apple-iPhone/dp/B001ELG5WQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1355728444&sr=1-1&keywords=ipad+stylus)! Project: CrashBox–Repurposing old hardware for a simple offsite BDR solution Michael talks about his "0 Cost” Backup Disaster Recovery box. (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1476) ChromeBook – Nothing To Write Home About We just don’t get the point Sony VAIO Tap 20 – Sony’s Big AIO Tablet If you can deal with the heft this is a pretty cool idea the specs leave a bit to be desired. Sony (http://store.sony.com/p/Sony-Desktop%2C-20-inch%2C-Tap-20%2C-VAIO-Touch%2C-VAIO-Desktop%2C-Core-i5%2C-Windows-8%2C-3rd-gen-Intel%2C-touch-display%2C-all-in-one%2C-touchscreen/en/p/SVJ20217CXW) Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+20%26%2334%3B+Touch-Screen+All-In-One+Computer+-+4GB+Memory+-+750GB+Hard+Drive/6851237.p?id=1218809267392&skuId=6851237#tab=specifications) Lenovo A720 – The new Desktop Lenovo’s new A720 doesn’t hit the ball out of the park, but it does make it to the wall. An Impressive AIO that begs to be used like a real desktop. Lenovo (http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/desktop/ideacentre/a-series/a720/) Best buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Lenovo+-+27%22+Touch-Screen+All-In-One+Computer+-+6GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/6851097.p?id=1218809255255&skuId=6851097#tab=specifications) Windows 8 - Microsoft Isn’t the Problem Michael’s Windows 8 Rant (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1459)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:05:34 BYOB Episode 104 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-104.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-104.html#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:03:41 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=13689 A new build! An array rebuild, Eye-fi and iPad Mini….Untangle Ramblings of the indecisive on routers firewalls and web filtering all on BYOB Episode 104.

Eye-Fi – Photo sync for that camera that isn’t a phone

Mike discusses his Eye-fi

eye-fi

Recent drive failure and Seagate customer service

Drives fail, recovery shouldn’t Mike’s recent oh noes

Mighty Mouse – Small form factor build that packs a punch

Michael goes small on his latest gaming rig

iPad Mini – The device only one Mike cares about ;)

Mike reviews his iPad mini

UnTangle This! – Random musing from your hosts

This is a subject we’ll be visiting again and in more depth and focus.

Mike’s Router Build

unTangle

PFSense

Zyxel Zywall

Backing up – Michael’s quest for the automatic backup

Another subject likely to be the focus of an upcoming show

Doc’s backup strategy

Crashplan

Allwaysync

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-104.html/feed 0 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews A new build! An array rebuild, Eye-fi and iPad Mini….Untangle Ramblings of the indecisive on routers firewalls and web filtering all on BYOB Episode 104. Eye-Fi – Photo sync for that camera that isn’t a phone Mike discusses his Eye-fi - eye-fi A new build! An array rebuild, Eye-fi and iPad Mini….Untangle Ramblings of the indecisive on routers firewalls and web filtering all on BYOB Episode 104. Eye-Fi – Photo sync for that camera that isn’t a phone Mike discusses his Eye-fi eye-fi (http://www.eye.fi/) Recent drive failure and Seagate customer service Drives fail, recovery shouldn’t Mike’s recent oh noes (http://thedocsworld.net/painless-drive-failure-recovery-the-way-it-should-be/) Mighty Mouse – Small form factor build that packs a punch Michael goes small on his latest gaming rig (http://www.racecarmike.com/mighty-mouse-budget-small-form-factor-gaming-pc/) iPad Mini – The device only one Mike cares about ;) Mike reviews his iPad mini (http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/overview/) UnTangle This! – Random musing from your hosts This is a subject we’ll be visiting again and in more depth and focus. Mike’s Router Build (http://thedocsworld.net/untangle-router-rebuild/) unTangle (http://www.untangle.com/) PFSense (http://www.pfsense.org/) Zyxel Zywall (http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/products_services/zywall_usg_200_100_50_20w_20.shtml?t=p) Backing up – Michael’s quest for the automatic backup Another subject likely to be the focus of an upcoming show Doc’s backup strategy (http://thedocsworld.net/backup-strategy/) Crashplan (http://www.crashplan.com/) Allwaysync (http://www.allwaysync.com/)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:13:29 BYOB Episode 103 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-103.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-103.html#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2012 03:31:53 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=13566 Special guest Christopher Lux joins for his perspective. More Windows 8 discussion. Surface RT, the honeymoon is over. Bluetooth streaming for your home receiver or vehicle.

Bluetooth For Your Ride

Mike gives a short review of a neat little bluetooth adapter, the Miccus mini-jack Rx

Surface RT – The Makeup Is Off

Now that Michael has had some time with the Surface RT, we’ll discuss some of the blemishes.

Windows 8 – Its Not Just For The Surface

General discussion, and opinions

 

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]]> http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-103.html/feed 1 byob, gaming pc, gaming, pc, build, building, server, component, peripheral, hardware, reviews Special guest Christopher Lux joins for his perspective. More Windows 8 discussion. Surface RT, the honeymoon is over. Bluetooth streaming for your home receiver or vehicle. Bluetooth For Your Ride Mike gives a short review of a neat little bluetooth... Special guest Christopher Lux (http://twitter.com/christopherlux) joins for his perspective. More Windows 8 discussion. Surface RT, the honeymoon is over. Bluetooth streaming for your home receiver or vehicle. Bluetooth For Your Ride Mike gives a short review of a neat little bluetooth adapter, the Miccus mini-jack Rx (http://thedocsworld.net/miccus-mini-jack-rx/) Surface RT – The Makeup Is Off Now that Michael has had some time with the Surface RT, we’ll discuss some of the blemishes. Windows 8 – Its Not Just For The Surface General discussion, and opinions   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog) BYOB no 1:20:49 BYOB Episode 102 http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-102.html http://homeservershow.com/byob-episode-102.html#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:42:30 +0000 byob@homeservershow.com (BYOB) http://homeservershow.com/?p=13442 Are you Ready for some serious Windows 8 talk? We have the Surface RT, Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13, Asus VivoTab RT, Windows RT, Windows 8, and some additional discussion of Surface Pro on this weeks BYOB Podcast.

Surface RT – Good and Bad

We discuss two points of view on Surface RT, Windows RT, and Surface Pro.

Michael’s Surface RT / Windows RT Review

Surface RT official

Surface Pro official

Lenovo Yoga 13 – Best Launch Bang for the Buck

BYOB covers the long and short of the Yoga 13.

Michael’s Lenovo Yoga 13 Review

Lenovo Official

Best Buy

Asus VivoTab RT tablet – Super Thin and Light, but $599?

While the tablet portion is nice thin and light, the keyboard isn’t anything special. Build quality and materials are below that of the similarly priced SurfaceRT. But you can get it with 3G or LTE

**Beware: Amazon sell the Vivotab with keyboard for $599. Best Buy is $599 WITHOUT the keyboard.

Asus Official

Amazon

 

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Plantronics Backbeat-Go

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Microsoft’s Touch Mice Duo

See Doc’s Review Here

Wedge Mouse

Touch Mouse

Surface RT – Yeah We Got That

Did you get yours?

Windows 8 – What portable are you wanting?

We discuss the Acer Iconia W700 and other Windows 8 portable PCs, including Surface Pro.

Michael’s “Short List”

Looking For An Alternative Password Manager?

Passpack

 

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