Tuesday, 14 September 2010

12 Ways the Tech Industry Is Screwing You (and How to Fight Back)

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September 14, 2010
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12 Ways the Tech Industry Is Screwing You (and How to Fight Back)
Whether you seek out cutting-edge tech gear or keep to a strict budget, the tech industry has ways to nickel-and-dime you out of your hard-earned cash. Heres how to fight back. - Patrick Miller, PCWorld
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