DIY isnt always the easiest way to do something, but its usually the most informative and educational one.

you could cut out the middleman by giving your DSLR a Wi-Fi upgrade.

All you need isthe right SD card and a little setup time.

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So consider rolling your own!

Even if that backup is something you also own, set up yourself, and own personally.

You could justgrab an old smartphone youve upgraded fromto do the job.

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Start small and work your way up.

This just all reminds me we should update our own HTPC recommendations, and do it ourselves, too.

you could evencombine your Pi VPN with Torfor added anonymity with your security.

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As always,if you have a Raspberry Pi, its perfect for that too.

if you try it out.

Its way better than buying off the shelfand depending on your needs, may even be more cost-effective too.

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Illustration by Angelica Alzona.

Additional photos byShinichi Haramizuandayaita.

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