June 12, 2008 at 2:07 pm ·
Filed under Releases, Digital Life
The Release Candidate of Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 for public testing is now available at this location. This is the time to install and upgrade, and to send feedback to the team so they can still tune the final version. Power Pack 1 provides a range of new enhancements, including support for home computers running Windows Vista x64 editions, backup of home server Shared Folders, improvements to remote access, more efficient power consumption, improved performance and support for the Chinese and Japanese languages. Power Pack 1 also resolves the data corruption issue experienced by a very small set of customers.
- With Power Pack 1, the Windows Home Server Connector software for home computers is compatible with 64-bit editions of Windows Vista.
- Customers can now backup and restore their pictures, music, and documents that they have in their home server’s Shared Folders.
- Uploading and downloading batches of photos or other files, at home or away, is now easier with the option of ZIP or self extracting .exe files.
- Photos are now presented as thumbnails on the built-in Home Server web page, making it easier for customers, friends and family to see photo collections.
- There is now more granular control of the access various users have to data on a home server. This is particularly useful for home based-businesses who want to give their clients controlled access to certain files.
- Windows Home Server can automatically decrease and increase its power consumption on some processors, meaning making it more energy efficient.
- Windows Home Server now supports and streams Windows Media playlists.
More info in the press release
June 12, 2008 at 1:16 pm ·
Filed under Community
I’ve been nagging before about Facebook and the utter overload on ‘apps’ which are in fact total time-wasters, but today when I logged in… I was kind of surprized to see how much activity there’s been in my network the last couple of days. Quite ridiculous in fact, and here’s why:
Pretty neat heh :)
I’m still not cancelling my account, but I really don’t want it to go any further than this. I’ll probably just go check the boxes to make myself no longer available for these toys. Hooray for Social Networking.
June 12, 2008 at 12:55 pm ·
Filed under Buzz, Technology, Digital Life
Harrah’s Entertainment and Microsoft are unveiling a new interactive entertainment experience with the deployment of six Microsoft Surface units at the iBar in Las Vegas’ Rio Hotel and Casino.
Guests in the iBar will be able to play games, order customized drinks for themselves (or that special someone across the room) and send photos and messages to each other via strategically placed video cameras that can be controlled by the Surface units.
The iBar Microsoft Surface units will feature eight brand new interactive applications:
• Flirt Vegas style by adding a hip ultralounge vibe to the flirting experience. This application allows guests to create an exciting new way to chat and meet people from one Surface to another. Strategically placed video cameras at each Surface add even more energy to the action, allowing guests to interact with old friends, flirt with new acquaintances, and take and send photos across the lounge.
• Mixologists are inspired to create and order their own signature cocktails for themselves or to send to that special someone across the room using Surface and Harrah’s intuitive food and beverage application.
• Hip-notic describes how guests will feel when kicking back to find and view the latest and most popular online videos with their friends on Surface.
• Head Games are taken to a whole new level with Harrah’s creative suite of play-for-fun games. With the unique Surface interface, Harrah’s adds an exciting new take on some old favorites such as High Roller bowling, Dissed multiplayer pickup pinball, and a Last Call musical memory game that encourage the whole group to play together. Leaderboards add excitement as guests compete with one another to see who can climb to the top of the scoreboard. In addition to Harrah’s unique applications and play-for-fun games, the Surface units also feature a photos application and a virtual concierge application developed by Microsoft that Harrah’s customized for its environment.
• See and Be Scene is what guests can do as they tour all of Harrah’s Vegas properties and explore attractions in Vegas without leaving their seat at the iBar.
• Virtual Vegas aptly describes how guests will take a virtual walk down the Las Vegas strip on Surface, letting their fingers be the guide. Guests will be able to get information on the latest events and attractions at all Harrah’s properties throughout Vegas.
Thanks for the heads up, Nic.
