I might have recommended a Home Server before; I am a big fan, and I wish more people knew about them. A Home Server is amazingly easy to set up: Just plug it in, connect it to your network, and install a small program on each computer in your house. The Home Server will automatically back up each computer every night, giving you a central place from which to restore your photos (and other files) if you ever have trouble. The Home Server has a slew of other benefits as well, though, like the ability to share files and folders with everyone on your home network. There are a half-dozen Windows Home Server models available from companies like Acer, HP, Lenovo, and Asus, and prices range from $500 to 800. You can read more at .

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This week's Hot Pic: "Little Man" by Janet Garinger, Orange, California