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Memorex's SimpleSave Photo & Video Backup DVDs can help photographers and videographers back up their work. The software is right on the recordable discs, which work with Windows 2000 and later. Once the disc is inserted, the onboard software starts automatically and searches the PC for photo and video files. In addition to the common JPEG, MPEG, QuickTime and Windows Media Video files, the disc's program recognizes dozens of other file formats. Each DVD stores about 4.4 gigabytes of files and can be used only once.

Steve Alexander, columnist

PC can't read Mac-formatted backup drive

Q I use a 1-gigabyte USB flash drive to move files between my Windows laptop PC at work and my MacBook portable at home. But that doesn't work with the 160-gigabyte external drive I use to back up my MacBook; my Windows laptop doesn't even recognize the external drive when it's connected. What's the problem?

Reader inquiry: Teenagers -- are you sitting still?

At age 9, kids are jumping beans. By age 15, they pretty much stop moving, a study shows. We're looking for a few teenagers (and their parents) to talk about why it's hard to stay active. Email Josephine Marcotty at marcotty@startribune.com or call her at 612-673-7394.

Heard on the Prairie

Data storage: Room to grow?

Recent growth in the data storage sector hasn't been reflected in its stock prices.

Fans of Apple in Tokyo line the block for iPhone 3G

The cool factor helped build interest for the product in Japan, which already has almost as many cell phones as people.

Photo right: Gadget lovers camped out in Tokyo

A lunar landmark: Scientists find evidence of ancient water on moon

The finding challenges long-held beliefs and opens a new chapter in understanding the moon's history.

Switch from analog to digital will leave a hole in emergency communications

The switch from analog to digital will take most battery-powered TVs out of the picture and leave a hole in emergency communications. But there's always old-fashioned AM radio and a few technological workarounds.

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Spineology nets extra cash

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