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Hardware Tips: Give Your Ears a Break--Put Your PC on the QT

Kirk Steers

Is your PC noisier than Bourbon Street on a Saturday night? Most computers can produce enough clicks, whirs, and rattles to make even the most focused person reach for the earplugs. Silencing your system isn't easy, but if you're willing to do a little work--and spend a little money--you can probably shush your computer.

Send your hardware-related questions and tips to kirk_steers@pcworld.com. We pay $50 for published items. Kirk Steers is a PC World contributing editor.
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