Why You Should Use Windows Home Server: Top 10 List

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 14 Sep 2009

Windows Home Server is a piece of software designed by Redmond-based software giant Microsoft with the user’s comfort in mind. Thanks to Windows Home Server people that have more than one computer or run their business from home can seamlessly access photos, videos, music or any other file type from any PC/TV in the household or home business.

“If you have multiple PCs with increasingly large amounts of digital photography, music, video, and documents, then protecting, organizing, and connecting this digital media can be a challenging task. Help with managing your digital dilemmas has arrived. Windows Home Server does more than Network Attached Storage (NAS),” explained Microsoft.

The software does not come free of charge, it comes with a price tag attached to it. But do not be put off by the fact that you have to part with your hard earned money to get Windows Home Server. There are other reasons why you would want to use it in your household or home office.

Here are the top 10 reasons why you should get Windows Home Server

Reason #1 All the data on your computer is backed up on a daily basis (image-based backup).
Reason # 2 You can easily recover data (single files and whole hard drives) in the eventuality that the HDD fails, or any other disaster occurs.
Reason # 3 The health status of the network will be automatically monitored. You will be alerted as soon as a problem is detected.
Reason # 4 All your digital memories are stored in a central location.
Reason # 5 You can add internal or external hard drives as your need for space increases.
Reason # 6 Up to 10 user accounts can be created. Remote access can be enabled for each account; access to Shared Folders can be customized for each account.
Reason # 7 Access your files off location thanks to Remote Access.
Reason # 8 Stream media (videos, pictures, slideshows) to playback devices (like the Xbox 360).
Reason # 9 Enhance Windows Home Server’s functionality with add-ins.
Reason # 10 It is very easy to use.

If you would like to get Windows Home Server, a download location is available
here.


Latest News


Sony's 'Attack of the Blockbusters Sale' Slashes Prices in Half for a Ton of PS4 Games

17 Aug 2017

How Samsung's New T5 Compares to the Old T3 Portable SSD (Infographic)

17 Aug 2017

See all