If you're thinking about building your own home server based on Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Home Server, then you may want some pointers as to the best hardware to use. Here I'm going ...

So, you're thinking about building your own home server based on Microsoft's latest OS, Windows Home Server and want some pointers as to the best hardware to use. You've come to the right place! Here ...

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Microsoft thinks it's time to tidy up the house. In a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show, Bill Gates officially launched Windows Home Server, a domestic digital hub that promises to bring ...

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