We have a bunch of topics to cover tonight.  We  talk about some RAID 0, Essentials upgrade, update on the Nexus 7, Untangle, and memory timings as well as spend a few minutes discussing our thoughts on the retirement of Steve Ballmer.  Home you enjoy the show and as always we look forward to your feedback.

Samsung EVO’s in a RAID

Post by Joe_Miner in the HSS forums

Essentials R2, no upgrade path and not a free upgrade???

My First 4 weeks with android (Nexus 7)

Untangle Build

Using Untangle for tunneling

CAS timings on memory

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We have a bunch of topics to discuss  tonight.  Michael and I talk about Storage Spaces on Essentials R2, some laptops, Fractal Design Mini case, some new Dell monitors, as well as some grips about Windows RT 8.1.

Storage spaces

http://thedocsworld.net/storage-spaces2012-essentials-r2/

HP split x2

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Dell UltraSharp U2412 24-Inch Screen LED-lit Monitor">Dell UltraSharp U2412 24-Inch Screen LED-lit Monitor’>Dell U2412 24 Inch IPS Displays

Dell XPS 18

http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-18-1810/pd

Toshiba Satellite

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This week Michael and I are joined by John Zajdler as we talk Server 2012 R2 and Server Essentials 2012 R2.  We also have a few updates from prior shows on Haswell, and some new hardware and services to discuss.  A special thanks to John for joining the show this week and brining in his vast experience.

Ultra Mini Keyboard

ProXPN

Haswell Updates

Memory Performance Comparison

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Tonight Michael Martis and I talk about a variety of short topics.  We get into some hardware and even cell phone plans.

* Insteon Hub and Leak Detectors

* Verizon JetPack Mifi 5510L

* Asus RTN66U Wireless Router

* Update on Essentials R2 Anywhere Access

* BIOS status of Haswell boards

* New cell phone plans, Verizon Edge and ATT Next

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It is Michael and I this week on the BYOB  and we get into Server Essentials 2012e R2, Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1, and the final words on Mike’s Haswell builds.  Hope you enjoy it and remember to give us feedback on iTunes or your favorites podcast site.

Links from the show:

Download the 8.1  Preview

http://thedocsworld.net/haswell-upgrade-part-1/

http://thedocsworld.net/haswell-part-2-core-i5-4570s/

http://thedocsworld.net/haswell-part-3-core-i7-4770/

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This week we talk with Richard Gunther from the Digital Media Zone and Paul Braren from TinkerTry.com about home automation.  A special thanks to both of these guys for joining me to day.  It was a great show with three different view points and three different solutions.  Make sure you check out the Home On podcast and pay a visit to tinkertry.com for additional information.

 

Links from the show:

Home On Podcast

Digital Media Zone

Tinkertry Superguide

Pauls Site:  TinkerTry

 

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This week BYOB joins Jim Collision from the average guy network to talk about using VM’s in the home environment.  Mike talks briefly about his first round with Haswell.  A special thanks to Jim for hosting and recording the show.

 

Using SSD’s in a VM

Going from physical to VM’s at home

 Other articles

Haswell Processors

8-Series Motherboards

 

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Hardware finally! This week BYOB covers Haswell, Tonido Plug, and an iStar Server chassis. As a bonus We’ll discuss MediaBrowser3.

Tonido Plug – Wah Wah Waaahh

Sad trombone for the Tonido Plug.

Rack That Chassis – iStar 2U D-213-MATX

For $45 this was an good buy. Despite arriving half built. For the listed $85 it’s a joke.

iStarUSA D-213-MATX

Mediabrowser3 – Public Betas Is Out.

MB3 server and classic is out for public beta.

Haswell – Its Here, But Do You Need It?

Haswell Processors

8-Series Motherboards

 

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The Xbox One episode.

One Xbox For All – The Xbox One

Mike and Michael give their perspective and insight on the new Xbox One.

 

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Kevin Schoonover joins the BYOB crew this week for an all rants n raves episode. Some new cloud storage services. PlayOn

 

Cloud Storage – Two New Players

Copy.com

Bitcasa

PlayOn Media Streaming – Re-Revisted

PlayOn DLNA Service

Router Woes

I got the firewall blues. The ZyXell might be traded down for a more consumer grade device like the Asus RT-66U.

What is a Server?

Open discussion on what a home server can be. How to ask yourself, friends or family the appropriate questions to keep you from overbuying or underperforming hardware.

 

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