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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor A friend of mine once got into a legal dispute over the photos and product reviews she was publishing on her personal blog. Gratefully, the complainant was reasonable in the end and a lawsuit was avoided. But that could have easily turned into an ugly court battle. Blogging and the Law Did you know: you can get into legal trouble by reposting a photo from the Web? You can also get into legal hot water by publishing something negative about a person or a thing. These are some of the American publishing laws that a web logger needs to navigate in order to blog. About.com explains more of the legal minefield here... Search Related Topics:  blogging rules  blogging laws  online publishing How to Back up Your Data to The Cloud For Free Photos and personal work are what most people would deem important to save in case of computer disaster. But the great majority of personal users do not back up their hard drive data in any regular way. The shame is this: it's really quite easy to back up your personal files to the cloud. It's even free if you know where to look! Search Related Topics:  data security  data recovery  backups 10 Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by the Web There's still time! You can create a clever costume based on an internet meme or other online culture. Be a 'Facebook profile', the 'Old Spice Guy', or even a 'LOLcat'! Here are 10 really memorable costume ideas inspired by the Web... Search Related Topics:  halloween  memes  internet culture Ways You Can Use the Web to Find a Cell Phone Number It doesn't always work, but there are ways to find a mobile cell number by using the Web. Reverse directories, niche search engines, even social networks can publish some cell numbers. Search Related Topics:  find someone online  people search engines  google phone number search Related Searches Law Law Cell Phone Numbers Samsung Mobile Phone Law Software Filing a Law Suit Featured Articles Opting Out of Google's "Shared Endorsements" 10 Sites to Track Viral Web Trends Using Multiple Displays Halloween Face Morph in Paint Shop Pro and Animation Shop Samsung's Affordable Premium Laptop? Being The CAD Guy (or Girl!)   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: Top Five Free CAD Programs What's Your Mac Going to be for Halloween? The Many Sources of Wi-Fi Interference Advertisement