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Tech Support Tips: Dealing With Computer Crashes

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February 8, 2010
Desktop Essentials
Tech Support Tips: Dealing With Computer Crashes
Your computer may save you tremendous amounts of time, but it's easy to forget that when you're spending hours on the line with tech support. Here's how you can streamline the process and make sure you get the help you need. - Patrick Miller, PCWorld
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Pros Good backup software; Very fast; Has USB and FireWire ports Cons
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