Troubleshoot Your Home-Made PC

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How to Troubleshoot Your Home-Built PC Youve built your new PC, but somethings not right--and you don't have the luxury of a manufacturer's warranty or tech support line. Heres how to fix problems with your do-it-yourself PC. - Lloyd Case, PCWorld More Computing Tips Save Money With These Penny-Pinching Printers Even a printer that looks inexpensive can quickly blow your budget with its pricey ink or toner. Our 12 hand-picked bargain printers give you the lowest cost of consumables. Share: Keep Your Keyboard Clean and Germ-Free Arm yourself with a can of compressed air and some antibacterial wipes, then use them on your keyboard. Your health will thank you. Share: Back Up Multiple Computers on One External Drive ArloG asked the Storage forum if one can back up more than one PC onto a single external hard drive. 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