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There are trade-offs when considering online backup or a do-it-yourself approach in your home or office. Online backup involves transferring your files over the Internet to a remote server, which might be on the other side of the planet. Local means at your desktop, making backup copies on removable or external media, such as DVDs, a flash drive or external hard drive that you keep nearby. 
Rumors have been circulating for years that the iPhone is coming to Verizon. Finally, they're true. If you're a Verizon customer longing for an iPhone, or, like many AT&T iPhone owners, you are unhappy with your AT&T Wireless service, relief is on its way. On February 10, 2011, Verizon Wireless will launch the Verizon iPhone. 
A reader asks: "While researching photo printers, I came across several that offer wireless connectivity. What's your opinion of wireless photo printers, and can you recommend any specific models?" Wireless photo printers are convenient for many users, and they don't cost much more than wired versions. If you want to print photos and not add to the tangle of wires under your desk, I think it's a good idea. 
When your computer starts acting oddly or breaks down entirely, you have a choice. Should you try to fix it yourself, or call a computer tech support service like the Geek Squad? If you're not the geeky type, common problems such as viruses & spyware, damaged files, flaky hard drives or failing power supplies can be hard to diagnose. 
Digital forensics is the discovery, recovery, and investigation of digital information. You will usually hear the term "digital forensics" in connection with the investigation of a crime. But it also applies to accidentally deleted files, forgotten passwords, and data recovery from crashed hard drives. You might be surprised to learn what kinds of information can be discovered through digital forensics...
Home automation was once the domain of geeky Popular Mechanics subscribers only. But today, you don't need to solder your own circuit boards to add "intelligence" and convenience to your home. Many popular home automation functions are now bundled into standalone appliances, or easily cobbled together from plug-and-play components. 
