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	Low-Tech Fixes for High-Tech Problems

glennbah

2-25-2009 10:17 PM

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glennbah says:

Lots more; Crashed Hard Drive, Too Much Flash, Dirty Discs, Longer Wi-Fi Reach, Cellphone in the Toilet. Some good home remedy tips here.

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