Wipe an Old PC Before Saying Goodbye

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Wipe an Old PC Before Saying Goodbye SistemError asked the Desktops forum how best to prepare two aging PCs for their new owners. I've got some suggestions. - Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector More Answer Line Q&A Wireless Suddenly Slow Stuck with a wireless connection that suddenly slowed down, Skaterninja25 turned to the Networking forum for help Share: Migrate to a New PC Without Benefit of Monitor Barrbender plans to migrate files to a new PC. One problem: He has only one monitor and therefore can?t run the two PC simultaneously. Share: Do I Need a New Wireless Card? Wlpncp asked the Desktops forum if a PC with a 802.11b/g wireless adapter will work with a 802.11n router Share: Get More Practical PC Advice How to Fix the Small Stuff in Windows 9 Microsoft Office Tips Everyone Should Know How to Best Utilize the Windows Key and Taskbar Wipe an Old PC Before Saying Goodbye How to Benchmark Your PC How to Make the Most of Windows Accessories How to Manage Your Media How to Master Web Browser Tricks Answer Line With Lincoln Spector Browse Answer Line Read the latest updates in Lincoln Spector's blog. Visit the Answer Line forum on PCWorld.com Discuss hot topics and get your computing questions answered. Take PCWorld's Business Technology Survey For a chance to win 1 of 2 $250 AmEx gift certificates. Get started. How to Build a Home Entertainment Network Learn to use your computer network as a next-generation entertainment hub. Get started. 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