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The recent hack of Google by Chinese espionage agencies has raised concerns about the security and safety of online backup services. Is the protection provided by Mozy, Carbonite and other popular backup services enough to keep your files safe from prying eyes, and will your data be there when you need it? 
Wireless networking has become the standard in homes and small offices. A wireless network eliminates cable clutter; makes it easy to move computers, printers, scanners, and other devices to convenient places as needed; and provides visitors with quick access to the Internet and other network resources. 
A hard drive glitch, virus, or other data catastrophe can delete or damage critical system files in any operating system. Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer new repair procedures not found in earlier versions of Windows. I wrote about repairing Windows XP a few weeks ago, and many of you asked for help with Vista and Win7 repairs. 
They do sound very similar, but that's an unfortunate accident from the dark ages of the Internet. If you read my "What is Java?" article earlier this month, you still might be surprised to see a message advising you to "Please enable Javascript in your browser" when visiting certain websites. 
Computer screens get dusty, dirty, and dingy just like the windows in your home. But unlike glass windows, computer screens are complex, sensitive electronic devices that can be damaged by incorrect cleaning. Older CRT screens can be cleaned much like glass windows if you exercise some common sense precautions, but cleaning your LCD and plasma screens -- be they computer or TV -- requires a little knowledge and caution. 
Flexible e-paper has arrived, with the look and feel of a real newspaper page. Now what will we use to wrap fish? A new study shows kids get an average daily dose of 7 hours and 38 minutes of computer, television and gaming. Is it making them smarter and better looking? And a nasty flaw that's been in Microsoft Windows software for 17 years was recently discovered. Are you vulnerable? 
