Tag Archives: Friday Night
Upgrading an HP EX485 WHS to Version 3.0 on a Friday night – Video Edition
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by Timothy Daleo.
I am fortunate that Andrew Edney had the 3.0 Upgrade Disks sent to me for my EX485. This article is in three videos (21 minutes total) that show the start to finish 3.0 upgrade on a MSS EX485.
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Installation of two HDHomeRun Dual Tuners on a Friday night – Part One
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Timothy Daleo.
This is the first of two articles where I will be installing two HDHomeRun Dual TV Tuners. This week I will walk you through the easy installation and software setup. Next week I will show you how to customize and use the HDHomeRun tuners for Windows Media Center.
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Creating a Windows 7 Installation USB Drive on a Friday night
Posted on 30. Jan, 2010 by Timothy Daleo.
Tonight I will show you how to load a Window 7 Installation Disk onto a USB Drive. A short video shows you the process and walks you through the preparation steps
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The Dell Zino HD – A Six Minute and Six Second review on a Friday night
Posted on 25. Dec, 2009 by Timothy Daleo.
After a bunch of beers on Thanksgiving Day, and 20% Bing Cashback, I ordered a Zino HD from Dell. Well, I am already a Dell guy so it was not like I drunk-dialed. Anyway, after a month of waiting it finally arrived this week! The cost after Bing was $199.
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To defrag or not to defrag. Is that a question? Tonight I will walk you through the installation of PerfectDisk 10 on Windows Home Server via four short videos. If you have ever thought of using defrag software then check this article out.
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I have always been an iPod guy but I bought a Zune anyway. The prices have been so low lately that I just had to buy one and try it out. I have been using it for two weeks and I am very impressed with the Zune.
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Installing a Tuning Adapter in Windows Media Center on a Friday night
Posted on 21. Nov, 2009 by Timothy Daleo.
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.
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Dave over at the Home Server Show Podcast has just released show number 65. This week’s show is great, because our very own Tim Daleo is interviewed 
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Reviewing CableCARD™ Recorded TV in Windows Media Center on a Friday night
Posted on 15. Nov, 2009 by Timothy Daleo.
This has been my first full 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 attempt to briefly explain how Copy Protection works and my next step in addressing Switched Digital Video. UPDATE: The video is now working!
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Installing a CableCARD™ Digital Cable Tuner with the new Digital Cable Advisor on a Friday night
Posted on 09. Nov, 2009 by Timothy Daleo.
This Friday Microsoft opened up a whole new world of media by enabling the Digital Cable Advisor in Windows Media Center. Running this tool will allow your system to be tested to accept and work with CableCard™ Digital Cable Tuners. No more hacks or copied PIDs. No more searching for OCUR compliant computers. Thank you Microsoft.
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