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- About HSIHome System Integration was born out of the desire to share and learn new ways of connecting the different technologies many of us have throughout the home. From connecting a game console to a surround sound receiver to setting up a streaming media server, there seems to be a multitude of way in accomplishing these tasks. The crew at Home System Integration (HSI), being a group of IT professionals with an affinity for home theater and home technology, thought this would be a great place to share what we know in hopes that the rest of the world will share what they know in return! That idea has evolved into creating something bigger. This isn’t just a website with reviews and articles, this is meant to be interactive! This is about creating a community where no matter what your skill level, no matter how obscure the question, there will be someone here that can answer it! So please, come visit often! Share your opinions, knowledge, and especially your “lessons learned” about how to create something technologically stunning in your homes! Home System Integration Team Member Bio’s Tom Abell (a.k.a. Billy) – Editor in Chief Put simply, Tom loves technology! He’s…
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FreeNAS Setup Part 2 – Disk, User, and CIFS setup
12Part 2 of our in-depth instructions on how to build your own FreeNAS Network Attached Storage server for protecting your content at home or small office. Great read!
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Did Microsoft kill Windows Home Server by removing Drive Extender?
There are a lot of people very upset with Microsoft today; namely, just about the entire Windows Home Server market! So why the sudden hating on Microsoft? Microsoft today announced in an update on the Windows Home Server Blog that they are pulling the plug …
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FreeNAS Setup Part 1 – Installation and Initial Configuration
With so many different Network Attached Storage options out there from prebuilt NAS servers to NAS-specific operating systems it can be a bit overwhelming with what to choose…
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Turning your HP MSS EX49x into a Virtual Server – Part 1
An article walking someone through the steps to turn a MediaSmart server from a Windows Home Server to a VMware Server with a WHS Virtual Machine running on it
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3 Innovations That Make Google TV A Winner!
When I see products like this, whether they are from Google, Boxee, Roku, or even Apple, I get excited! Why? Because it means advancements in technology that will enhance our lives! Innovation is a wonderful thing and I welcome it no matter what company it comes from!
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Who has a keyboard in their Living Room anyways?
As we move ever closer to the “Connected Home” world, how we interact with our HTPCs, and other streaming media devices, will naturally move toward the keyboard
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Netflix shifts into overdrive on the Playstation 3
Netflix making more moves to solidify itself as one of the top content distributors. This time taking the PS3 along for the ride with 1080p and surround sound!
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Comparing the Logitech Revue and the Netgear Roku
In my second hometoys.com article, I compare the Netgear Roku against the new Logitech Revue. Come see the latest in the streaming media revolution!
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