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WebGuide Addon Available For Windows Home Server

View Comments January 17, 2008 | Everton

I’ve had my Windows Home Server for around a month now, and although I’ve been very impressed with it, there are two areas where it could be better.

The first is that it can’t act as a Media Center to record TV, so that Media Extenders can be connected to it. I’m in the process of buying a new house and if the WHS box could act as an Media Center, connecting up the other rooms would be a lot easier and cheaper.

The second drawback with WHS, is that it can’t stream files remotely. To play a file remotely requires it to be downloaded, which can be lengthy. Luckily this drawback has been fixed partially by the release of WebGuide for Windows Home Server. WebGuide for Windows Home Server enables you to remotely access, listen, watch and stream your music, photos and videos stored on your home server while away from home.

WebGuide for Windows Home Server provides the following functionality:

  • Integrates with Windows Home Server remote website via homepage link and single-signon.
  • Access your photos with thumbnails, “zoom” and exif-data.
  • Browse your music library and listen to it via the web.
  • Stream your videos/movies at multiple resolutions and bitrates.
  • Mobile access to your music and videos from Windows Mobile devices.

Installing WebGuide was relatively easy as the service is added just like other WHS addons, and once I made a small change to my router I was able to access my files remotely. I haven’t been able to access my music library for some reason, but photos and videos are working fine. I’m sure I’ll be able to crack the problem with music when I get a chance.

To learn more about WebGuide, click here.

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About Everton: Everton is based in London and has worked in the internet and mobile space for over ten years now, and before that worked in corporate strategy and consulting. He has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University.He also writes for Windows 7 News, Windows 8 News and One Tip A Day. View posts.

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