

(the Pogoplug client software and the iPhone app) bundled along with theĭevice (instead of downloads available on the Web site).

Making this an easy way to get photos off the iPhone and into yourĬentral network.Some caveats: While the hardware installationĪnd activation was easy, it would have been nicer to have the software Music files to the mobile device, as well as view and download photos.įurthermore, you can upload photos from the iPhone to the DockStar, Offers a very handy iPhone/iPod Touch application, providing mobileĪccess to files stored on the DockStar. Than doing it through the Pogoplug Web application). This gives youĮasy access to drag-and-drop files to and from the drive (a lot easier Your PC a lot easier than the standard Windows method. Sharing and then invite Mom via e-mail to let her see the pictures.Īdvanced features let you set up folders for a Twitter, Facebook or RSSįeed, among others.Two additional software downloads areĪvailable from Pogoplug that make the DockStar even more valuable.įirst, there's PC client software that lets you mount the drive on Show to Mom, you can just create a folder on the DockStar drive, enable For example, if you have a bunch of photos that you want to Pogoplug site and service is also very cool - in addition to providingĪccess to the DockStar, the service lets you share files and folders Installation was very easy - just power up, connect an Ethernet cable,Īttach the drive and then activate the service via a Web browser.
#Activate seagate dockstar portable
Inexpensive way to turn your portable hard drive into a NAS box.

Internet.Why it's cool: This is a quick and relatively You access files from the DockStar from any Web browser via the The system includes software from Pogoplug that lets Non-Free Agent hard drives to the device, or to create additional Additional USB ports on the DockStar also let you attach Hard drive into an instant network-attached storage (NAS) drive for the Small docking station for Seagate's FreeAgent Go portable hardĭrives, the DockStar connects via Ethernet to a home router to turn that The scoop: DockStar, by Seagate, about $100What it is: A
