How to Troubleshoot Your PC: A Hypochondriac's Guide

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How to Troubleshoot Your PC: A Hypochondriac's Guide Does your PC act as though it's about to die? Don't panic! We explain why the most common problems happen and what to do about them. - David Murphy, PCWorld Desktop Gear Reviews & News Dream Screens: Eye-Catching 24-Inch Monitors Which display will make your images, videos, and documents look their best? We tested nine LCDs, from the biggest monitor makers, to identify the best of breed. Share: How to Build an Energy-Efficient and Quiet Gaming PC Building a system that maximizes game performance is easy; doing it while keeping power consumption down is harder. Here's how you can build your own, and make it whisper-quiet to boot. Share: Canon Pixma MX432 Review: Basic MFP, Pricey Black Ink This is a good basic multifunction printer for PC users, but the black ink is pricey and there's no duplexing support for the Mac. 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