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Its the low cost podcast this week. DNS-325 recycling, iOS now has an OpenVPN app, Firebox x500 modded to be a router, and the Obi100 VoIP with Google voice.  We are fortunate to be joined by Tobias Hieta from Plex Media to talk about the Plex applications.  A special thanks to them for being quick to respond and for taking the time join us. Visit Plex at their web site:  http://www.plexapp.com/ (http://www.plexapp.com/) Follow them on twitter:  @plexapp Follow Tobias Hieta on Twitter:  @tobiashieta DNS-325 Mike repurposes a NAS device http://sharecenter.dlink.com/products/DNS-325 (http://sharecenter.dlink.com/products/DNS-325) openVPN for iOS http://mytabletresource.com/openvpn-for-ios/ (http://mytabletresource.com/openvpn-for-ios/) Project: FireBox Michael mods an older appliance into a pfSense router http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1539 (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1539) http://www.watchguard.com/products/x500.asp (http://www.watchguard.com/products/x500.asp) ObiHai obi100 Michael reviews the Obi100 from Obihai using his Google Voice account. http://www.obihai.com/ (http://www.obihai.com/) http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1541 (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1541)   Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

This week on the BYOB Podcast, Windows 8 pricing changes, Logitech Harmony Touch remote, and the Asus Vivobook Q200. Windows 8 – Price Hike is Coming Windows 8 official pricing is released, Microsoft must be high. (http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/21/3257406/windows-8-pro-price-upgrade-price) Logitech – Harmony Touch Mike reviews the harmony touch remote (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/harmony-touch?crid=60) Asus – SFF Touchscreen on the Cheap Michael reviews the Asus Q200 Notebook, finally a touchscreen Notebook under $500! (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1531) Asus (http://usa.asus.com/Notebooks/Superior_Mobility/Q200/#overview) Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

The guys are joined by JPEG2RAW host Mike Howard this week to discuss his Windows 8 media center. We talk a bit about our desires for CES. We’ll also touch on custom routing vs consumers solutions. Its the all Mike edition of the BYOB Podcast. Mike Howard – @jpeg2raw JPEG2RAW Podcast (http://www.jpeg2raw.com/) SuperRouters – Roll Your Own Home Router pfSense (http://www.pfsense.org/) unTangle (http://www.untangle.com/) DD-WRT (http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index) Tomato Firmware (http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato) Consumer Routers – In Case the SuperRouter Is Too Much For Ya D-Link DIR-826L (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127395) Asus RT-N66U (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320091) Zywall USG20 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181136) ZyXel Zywall USG50 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181137) + Monoprice WAP (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10521&cs_id=1052102&p_id=8744&seq=1&format=2) Michael’s Rack Mount SuperRouter (http://homeservershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Capture_thumb.jpg)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

Last show of 2012! We have a special guest with us today. Gavin Campbell is going to share his virtual server. Michael has updated his virtual server as well. It the Virtual edition of the BYOB Podcast. Gavin Campbell - @gavin_campbell Gavin Campbell's VM setup: Hyper-V Server OS:  Windows Hyper-V 2012 Server Core Motherboard:  ASRock z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Processor:  Intel Core i5 2500 Quad Core Sandy Bridge Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 24GB DDR3 1600 (2x4GB, 2x8GB) Case:  Coolermaster Elite 370 Black Mid Tower Power Supply:  Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 500W Silent Power Supply Hard Drive:  WD 7200 1TB External Drive Enclosure:  MediaSonic Pro Box 4 Bay Enclosure running on eSATA with 3x2TB WD Reds (as a storage pool) and 1 3TB WD for backup Virtual Machines: Server 2012E - Running iHomeserver, Sickbeard, SabNZB, Crashplan, MySQL for XBMC and some other useful things. Win7 Developer VM - Used for developing scripts for person or work Win 7 Test Machine - Used for testing applications Win 8 Test Machine - Used for testing applications Server 2012 Server - Currently working on installing SCCM 2012 for learning Battery Backup:  APC ES-500 USB over network by Fabulatech (http://www.fabulatech.com/usb-over-network.html) Michael’s Virtual Server Update Michael has updated his VirtualBox VM Server. (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1326) Going From Physical to Virtual Mike’s move to a more virtualized home environment (http://thedocsworld.net/going-from-physical-to-virtual-machines-at-home/) Eye-Fi virtualized (http://thedocsworld.net/eye-fi-center-one-more-task-for-hyper-v/)     Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

Happy Holidays! 2012 in review, SkyDrive Sync, Crucial RMA, CrashPlan, Super Router, Type Cover, Surface RT, Windows 8 Apps on the BYOB Podcast.   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

We’re Back! A meat n potatoes show. Home Automation, USB over IP, poke your surface? Crashplan, Cromebook, Windows 8 All In Ones. Prepare yourself for The BYOB Podcast Episode 105. ISY944 - Home Automation At its Best Mike reviews his new Home Automation appliance (http://thedocsworld.net/isy-994i-home-automation-at-its-best/) USB over IP – An Update We Revisit Mike’s USB over IP for VM issues (http://thedocsworld.net/update-to-the-usb4000ip-now-it-works/) Touch Interface For Germ-A-Phobes Michael has been trying a stylus on his Surface RT, and it surprisingly useful and accurate enough to be recommended. Besides the investment is $.01 (http://www.amazon.com/piece-Metal-Stylus-Apple-iPhone/dp/B001ELG5WQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1355728444&sr=1-1&keywords=ipad+stylus)! Project: CrashBox–Repurposing old hardware for a simple offsite BDR solution Michael talks about his "0 Cost” Backup Disaster Recovery box. (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1476) ChromeBook – Nothing To Write Home About We just don’t get the point Sony VAIO Tap 20 – Sony’s Big AIO Tablet If you can deal with the heft this is a pretty cool idea the specs leave a bit to be desired. Sony (http://store.sony.com/p/Sony-Desktop%2C-20-inch%2C-Tap-20%2C-VAIO-Touch%2C-VAIO-Desktop%2C-Core-i5%2C-Windows-8%2C-3rd-gen-Intel%2C-touch-display%2C-all-in-one%2C-touchscreen/en/p/SVJ20217CXW) Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+20%26%2334%3B+Touch-Screen+All-In-One+Computer+-+4GB+Memory+-+750GB+Hard+Drive/6851237.p?id=1218809267392&skuId=6851237#tab=specifications) Lenovo A720 – The new Desktop Lenovo’s new A720 doesn’t hit the ball out of the park, but it does make it to the wall. An Impressive AIO that begs to be used like a real desktop. Lenovo (http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/desktop/ideacentre/a-series/a720/) Best buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Lenovo+-+27%22+Touch-Screen+All-In-One+Computer+-+6GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/6851097.p?id=1218809255255&skuId=6851097#tab=specifications) Windows 8 - Microsoft Isn’t the Problem Michael’s Windows 8 Rant (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1459)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

A new build! An array rebuild, Eye-fi and iPad Mini….Untangle Ramblings of the indecisive on routers firewalls and web filtering all on BYOB Episode 104. Eye-Fi – Photo sync for that camera that isn’t a phone Mike discusses his Eye-fi eye-fi (http://www.eye.fi/) Recent drive failure and Seagate customer service Drives fail, recovery shouldn’t Mike’s recent oh noes (http://thedocsworld.net/painless-drive-failure-recovery-the-way-it-should-be/) Mighty Mouse – Small form factor build that packs a punch Michael goes small on his latest gaming rig (http://www.racecarmike.com/mighty-mouse-budget-small-form-factor-gaming-pc/) iPad Mini – The device only one Mike cares about ;) Mike reviews his iPad mini (http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/overview/) UnTangle This! – Random musing from your hosts This is a subject we’ll be visiting again and in more depth and focus. Mike’s Router Build (http://thedocsworld.net/untangle-router-rebuild/) unTangle (http://www.untangle.com/) PFSense (http://www.pfsense.org/) Zyxel Zywall (http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/products_services/zywall_usg_200_100_50_20w_20.shtml?t=p) Backing up – Michael’s quest for the automatic backup Another subject likely to be the focus of an upcoming show Doc’s backup strategy (http://thedocsworld.net/backup-strategy/) Crashplan (http://www.crashplan.com/) Allwaysync (http://www.allwaysync.com/)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

Special guest Christopher Lux (http://twitter.com/christopherlux) joins for his perspective. More Windows 8 discussion. Surface RT, the honeymoon is over. Bluetooth streaming for your home receiver or vehicle. Bluetooth For Your Ride Mike gives a short review of a neat little bluetooth adapter, the Miccus mini-jack Rx (http://thedocsworld.net/miccus-mini-jack-rx/) Surface RT – The Makeup Is Off Now that Michael has had some time with the Surface RT, we’ll discuss some of the blemishes. Windows 8 – Its Not Just For The Surface General discussion, and opinions   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

Are you Ready for some serious Windows 8 talk? We have the Surface RT, Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13, Asus VivoTab RT, Windows RT, Windows 8, and some additional discussion of Surface Pro on this weeks BYOB Podcast. Surface RT – Good and Bad We discuss two points of view on Surface RT, Windows RT, and Surface Pro. Michael’s Surface RT / Windows RT Review (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1388) Surface RT official (http://www.microsoft.com/Surface/en-US/surface-with-windows-rt/home) Surface Pro official (http://www.microsoft.com/Surface/en-US/surface-with-windows-8-pro/home) Lenovo Yoga 13 – Best Launch Bang for the Buck BYOB covers the long and short of the Yoga 13. Michael’s Lenovo Yoga 13 Review (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1384) Lenovo Official (http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/ideapad/yoga/yoga-13/) Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Lenovo+-+Yoga+IdeaPad+Ultrabook+13.3%22+Touch-Screen+Laptop+-+4GB+Memory+-+Silver/6634279.p;jsessionid=D07164CAFCD2E6D548C2AD3FB7303477.bbolsp-app05-37?id=1218767481156&skuId=6634279&st=yoga&cp=1&lp=1) Asus VivoTab RT tablet – Super Thin and Light, but $599? While the tablet portion is nice thin and light, the keyboard isn’t anything special. Build quality and materials are below that of the similarly priced SurfaceRT. But you can get it with 3G or LTE **Beware: Amazon sell the Vivotab with keyboard for $599. Best Buy is $599 WITHOUT the keyboard. Asus Official (http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Vivo_Tab/ASUS_VivoTab_RT/) Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/VivoTab-RT-TF600T-B1-GR-10-1-Inch-Tablet/dp/B009F1INL8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351486274&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+vivotab)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com Mike Faucher’s Blog (http://thedocsworld.net) Michael Martis’ Blog (http://racecarmike.com) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

Backbeat go, Microsoft gesture mice, Iconia W700, Surface RT, and What windows 8 device are you looking forward to? All on BYOB Episode 101   Plantronics Backbeat-Go http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-go (http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-go) Microsoft’s Touch Mice Duo See Doc’s Review Here (http://thedocsworld.net/microsoft-wedge-touch-mouse/) Wedge Mouse (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/wedge-touch-mouse) Touch Mouse (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/touch-mouse/3KJ-00001) Surface RT – Yeah We Got That Did you get yours? (http://www.microsoft.com/Surface/en-US/surface-with-windows-rt/home) Windows 8 – What portable are you wanting? We discuss the Acer Iconia W700 and other Windows 8 portable PCs, including Surface Pro. Michael’s “Short List” (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1360) Looking For An Alternative Password Manager? Passpack (https://www.passpack.com/online/)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

This week Jim Collison and John Zajdler join us for an open discussion of technology and hardware. It BYOB’s longest show yet so keep that commute in the slow lane for The 100th episode of The BYOB Podcast. BYOB reaches its 100th episode milestone! It was pretty much an open free for all discussion for us this week so here are some links to some of the more interesting items. Mike’s review of the D-Link Cloud Router 2000 (http://thedocsworld.net/d-link-cloud-router-2000-great-hardware-but-bad-software/) Jim’s Cloud Storage Guyde (http://theaverageguy.tv/2012/09/09/the-average-guys-cloud-storage-options-survival-guide/) Jim’s Podcast of Windows 8 running on an HP TouchSmart 310 (http://theaverageguy.tv/2012/09/29/89-home-tech-podcast-one-big-windows-8-surface-tablet/) Leap’s Gesture Control for PCs (https://leapmotion.com/)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

Ivy Bridge i3 is finally here! Server woes, venting, rants, discussion. iPhone 5, Lumina 920 We’re getting them, but the real issue isn’t the hardware its shared data plans. Its episode 99 of the BYOB Podcast. Ivy Bridge Dual Cores Are Finally In The Wild Looks like an incremental update from the sandy bridge to Ivy Bridge the most notable one being the i3-3225. Which has the new HD4000 graphics package. Take a look (http://www.anandtech.com/show/6249/intels-pentium-and-core-i3-desktop-ivy-bridge-cpus-arrive). Low Power Server A look at Michael’s ASRock E-350 powered Home Server (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1324) The Virtual Home Lab Build Michael’s redesigned home VM lab server. (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1326) If you’re interested in building a home VM Lab this is a great build for compatibility Auto Logon clients using OU and GPO in Windows Server Michael has an article on allowing clients to auto logon to a domain. This for those interested in using a Windows Server Active Directory Domain for its control and security features and have the need for a clients to automatically logon (http://www.racecarmike.com/auto-logon-clients-using-ou-and-gpo-in-server2012-essentials/) Shared Data Plans Mike is getting a new iPhone5 and why he moving to Verizon ATT vs Verizon comparison chart (http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/18/atandt-and-verizon-shared-data-plans-compared/)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

Mike and Michael are joined by Josh Pollard (http://twitter.com/joshpollard) from Entertainment 2.0 (http://thedigitalmediazone.com/podcasts/entertainment-20/) this week to discuss Media Center, HTPCs and where its all going on this weeks BYOB Podcast. Zacate Review Michael reviewed an ASRock e350 Zacate APU board and was let down then pleasantly surprised Check his review. (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1286) Windows 8 on Tablet Again! Mike visited a Microsoft store and got his hands on a Samsung 11” x86 slate running Windows 8 RTM! See how his review (http://thedocsworld.net/using-windows-8-on-an-11-6-inch-tablet/) compares to Michael’s experience (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1116). PLEX Michael reviews PLEX as a possible alternative to Windows Media Center (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1280) Windows Media Center Discussion With Josh Pollard from Entertainment 2.0 at the Digital Media Zone (http://thedigitalmediazone.com/podcasts/entertainment-20/), you can follow him on Twitter @JoshPollard (http://twitter.com/joshpollard)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

This week BYOB discusses Some Windows 8 RTM issues. Server 2012 Essentials. Cord cutting updates. Cord Cutting Update – Six Months Later Michael discusses some ups and downs after 6 months of cutting the cord (http://www.racecarmike.com/cutting-the-cordan-update/) Windows 8 RTM Some Small Issues We discuss some of the issues we’ve experienced with the RTM version of Windows 8. Server 2012 Essentials Goes RC Mike tells us about his WS2012e conversion (http://homeservershow.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4386-converting-to-the-release-candidate/) Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)

This week M&M talk about Windows 8 RTM, unTangle updated, and how emerging tech is influencing Michael’s future plans. UnTangle – Tunnels Mike talks about his UnTangle box upgrade as well as new features available in the latest release of UnTangle. (http://thedocsworld.net/untangle-openvpn-with-full-tunneling/) Windows 8 – Its Final RTM Is Out! Microsoft has released the RTM of Windows 8 (http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows8/windows-8-144015). A Roadmap to Technology Michael has laid out his plans for updating his home in the coming year. (http://www.racecarmike.com/?p=1222)   Remember to post your comments on: www.homeservershow.com/forums or send us an email at byob@homeservershow.com. You can also follow us at twitter at www.twitter.com/byobpodcast Follow BYOB on Twitter! (http://twitter.com/byobpodcast) Discuss this Podcast in our Forums (http://homeservershow.com/forums) E-Mail - byob@homeservershow.com [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes(MP3). (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=y6YTCKf0cY8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fthe-byob-podcast%252Fid377669385%253Fuo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast in the Zune Marketplace. (http://social.zune.net/podcast/The-BYOB-Podcast/a13c285b-28b0-4228-b18b-ec898a44f9d0) [RSS] Add the Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds.feedburner.com/byobpodcast) [Blog RSS] Add the Blog feed to your RSS aggregator. (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HSSPodcastBlog)