Slim
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I used to use DVD Decrypter but it won't crack some of the newer discs. Is WinX DVD Ripper stronger at cracking the security?
Computer thread - How have you got your NAS setup - useful tips
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I used to use DVD Decrypter but it won't crack some of the newer discs. Is WinX DVD Ripper stronger at cracking the security?
Just downloaded that.
I don't know. I mainly use it for music DVD's and haven't come across any security measures.
cyberknight
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yes
captainhastings
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I run freebsd on mine and samba,also host my own website for reference stuff and use it for sickbeard and sabnzbd which links up to my xbmc box
Have you checked your power options in control panel (is this a laptop or desktop). Have you installed all the drivers originally on the machine (assuming you bought it), do you have the latest bios on it?
[QUOTE 2779849, member: 45"]What's the cheapest way of doing this?[/quote]
I've been using this: http://www.nas4free.org/ since the days when it was FreeNas. It's VERY simple to set up and use, and it's very extendable, with support for Apple and Windows networking built in. You can add on more disks when you need them and if a part fails it just uses standard parts available on most high streets or from the Bay of E.
I've been using this: http://www.nas4free.org/ since the days when it was FreeNas. It's VERY simple to set up and use, and it's very extendable, with support for Apple and Windows networking built in. You can add on more disks when you need them and if a part fails it just uses standard parts available on most high streets or from the Bay of E.
Leodis
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I work in IT and avoid any tech at home, I have just got around to backing up our photos online, too tight to buy a external drive.
Candaules
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I use an LG NAS which is accessible from both Macs & PCs (and iPads, iPhones & android tablets).
In answer to the OP's question: apart from backup & storage, I have it set up as a media server, so music, video & photos can be played by any networked player, and as an FTP server, so I can access my files when away from home. The software for those functions (and others) is built into the NAS. They can, however, be a bit fiddly to set up.
That's interesting. Xbmc is something I'm about to investigate. I'm not sure I'll run to a dedicated box for the tv, maybe off a laptop with an hdmi output.
Having been messing with ripping, I've settled on Makemkv and Handbrake. dvd decrypter was too out of date and WinX too slow, plus Handbrake will run a batch and needs to as it max's the processor and memory out. Just trying a few settings and then I think I may rip a select few DVD's and try streaming them in different situations, see what works best.
Edit: I've run pc's in raid mode and they are noisy and power hungry, so crossed that option off in favour of a dedicated box.
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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- Land of confusion
nothing in control panel , dersktop
yes orginal drivers
bios not changed from original
all i did was format , reinstall and i had to use a new install disk as my original had been registered to many times .PC came supplied with disk for mobo drivers .
win xp sp 3
I dunno why I keep popping in here. It's all greek to me and not even @threebikesmcginty is helping to take the piss.
captainhastings
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Xbmc is best thing I did the choice of tv to watch is amazing with the add ons
threebikesmcginty
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xgr 5fy with a cgp and a 46kl thrub nucket is the way forward.
