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    Maxtor's Shared Storage Drive provides a simple way to organise, centralise and backup digital content such as photos, music and documents over a home network.

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    The frequency is changing from wired working to a wireless world. Can this new wave of technology help you gain the cutting edge?

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    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. We look at six different options.

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