How to Survive as the Family Tech Support Guy (or Gal)


	How to Survive as the Family Tech Support Guy (or Gal)

splendidus

10-16-2007 1:55 PM

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family, pc, computer

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10-17-2007 12:25 AM

neochonetes

Great! I'll check it out!

10-17-2007 1:06 PM

aerynvala

heh, I'm totally doing this when I move out of state. The last freaking thing I need is to try to help my mother out over the phone.

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