The Home Server Show Podcast

That day has come! We all come up on “that day,” either with joy or dismay.  I have a little bit of both that I’m publishing the last episode of the Home Server Show.  It...

Lots of news articles to share with you today. New Synology gear, new OS for Synology Router, and what to do when adding Windows 10 to your Essentials network.  Lian Li, Otixo, Copy.com, Netgear...

I’m going to tell you about a few Amazon purchases made on Prime Day. A couple of cameras for home security and I’m returning one of them! Patron shoutouts, Meetup 2016 and more!  Short...

I’ve got Luma and I don’t know what to do with it!  If you follow the HSS Forums you no doubt have heard about the Luma debacle that is unfolding. We go over that...

Today I’m talking with Dr. Paul Judge, cofounder of Luma.  Luma is on the verge of being released and I’ve got a lot of questions about it for Paul.  My thanks to Luma and...

I’ve got a big list of news items for you mostly centered around Microsoft but some networking and home automation as well. Some Community news, Patreon, Meetup, and I’ve bought something and returned something...

We made it to Episode 300 so expect a lot of “congratulatory backslapping.”  If you remember that phrase then you probably remember HSS Episode 100.  We had some fun on 300 but actually put together...

Tivo Roamio to the rescue! OTA recorder for a set fee and ability to use extenders.  Cloud storage vendors are dropping like flies, free up some SSD space, and a whole bunch of home...

Drobo is back according to Jim Collison! $$$  A YouTube milestone, D-Link Home Automation news, new TrendNet 4MP cameras, Echo Dot, and a new router.  Tons of news and chat with Mike Faucher and...

This one has a little of everything. Backups, cameras, CrashPlan, Copy.com, OneDrive, and a follow up on eero.  World Back Up Day too! Do you have a blog? Monetize it without running ugly ads....

I got some help from Jose Ortiz because he ordered a truckload of eero’s and has them powered up.  Also, how does it stand up to Ubiqiti, Open Mesh, Luma, and others?  Is it...

A whole bunch of security cameras and LED lighting on this episode.  We also talk some Celeron based Synology and how Media Center failed me during Super Bowl 50.  If you like the Automation thing be...

Welcome to 2016 Home Server Show listeners! Fun episode to start you off with.  Jim Collison, Mike Faucher, and Kevin Schoonover join to listen to me go on and on about all kinds of...

A whole lot of follow up on this episode. Circle, WiFi, Server to NAS, and a better look at Open Mesh with Mike Faucher. Jim Collison discusses cloud storage while Dave digs into his...

On this episode of Home Server Show I’ll unbox Circle while giving you a heads up about this new product.  Listen in if you want to manage your wifi devices, internet, usage, etc.  Jim,...

It’s a battle between the Dell Inspiron micro 3050 and the HP Stream mini. We’ll talk about Media Center and if it’s better on Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 with these boxes.  A little...

Sophos has a beta out and it’s a hot topic in the forums. I’ve got that, a little news, and we’ll wrap up Meetup 2015 at the end.  All hardware, news, and chat is...

SmartThings V2 hub is here! We talk a little bit on migrating and complain about it mostly.  QNAP, transcoding, and a little preview to Meetup 2015.  Out with the old SmartThings hub(like in the...

It’s NAS vs. Server night on the Home Server Show.  Mike Faucher joins the podcast to discuss his switch from using a Windows Server to a QNAP NAS.  Listen in on the thought process...

I’m solo on Home Server Show 287.  I’ve got some storage news, Meetup Updates, and a big one…I’m thinking of moving from Server to a NAS.  Find out more on this episode of Home...