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Q. I want to buy one of those digital photo frames. I’ll insert a memory card containing the photos, but how do I get the photos on my computer onto that memory card? The computer has no slot for the card.

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A. Digital photo frames are a great way to show off your pictures in a tabletop slide show. Although there are wireless-enabled frames, most models read the photos from a small memory card inserted into the back of the device.

One fairly simple way to move images from your computer’s photo library onto the frame’s memory card is to use a gadget called a U.S.B. card reader-writer. They are usually available for less than $20 on Amazon or at computer stores.

Some models, like the SanDisk ImageMate 5-in-1 Reader/Writer, have slots for different card types. Others, like Iogear’s line of pocket readers, resemble U.S.B. thumb drives with a slot on the end to insert a specific type of memory card, like a Secure Digital card.
Once you have the card reader-writer connected to the computer and a memory card inserted, it should show up on the computer’s desktop like any other external drive so you can copy photos onto it.

When you have the photos on the card, pop it out of the reader and stick into the digital photo frame. If you have your camera cable, it may also be possible to copy photos from the computer to the memory card by using the connected camera in the role of the card reader-writer.

You may prefer to buy a wireless photo frame to stream pictures from the PC, e-mail them right to the frame or pull them in from an online photo gallery. They will usually cost more than a frame with just a card slot. Kodak (www.kodak.com), Momento (www.momentolive.com) and eStarling (www.estarling.com) have wireless models available. More will be on store shelves or online as the holidays get closer.

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