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Computing hassles driving you bonkers? We feel your pain. And we have solutions--for hardware, software, and the Web.
Steve Bass
Friday, August 23, 2002 1:00 AM PDT
So you're annoyed, eh? Ticked off about your PC's dumb habits? You've come to the right place, because I'm PC World's foremost complainer. And my editors have unleashed me to kvetch to my heart's content. Get ready: I'm going to tell you how to wipe out the most aggravating PC behavior once and for all.
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