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Our Built-to-Order Configuration System is on-line and ready for your inspection. Look out Dell.

Just as PC reliability (should be) at an all time high, Manufactur
ers like Dell and Gateway (E-machines) are often only offering 90 day warranties on their new low-end machines...On a typical bargain PC from Best Buy, a $500 machine commands a whopping $150.00 premium to bump to three yrs. parts and labor.
What's going on? Read the Warranty Trap and find out.
The Geeks have arrived and are looking for your support dollars. Before you fall for the cool cars and glitzy marketing, take a good look at what you're getting in The Geek Squad VS The PC Support Source
Personal service, custom options, reliable product and great support are just a few reasons why White box PCs from us, and others like us, beat Dell, HP, and all the others in sales year in year out.
Think used cars when buying a PC these days. Teaser come-ons to get you in the door, and then ups, extras, and plenty of gotchas. See how it breaks down with a "special" in Gateway VS PCSS Pricing Breakdown.
Get a grip. When was the last time you got something for nothing? A Free PC is no different.

Not too long ago, Windows Update was a luxury you could do some other time. Find out how hackers using Windows Exploits have made skipping updates a dangerous option. Ignore this article at your peril!
If viruses weren't enough - a whole class of threat is upon us. We sift through the new world of garbage attacking you in Spyware.
Advice for all of you who are justifiably Sick of Viruses.
If you're not 100% sure of your backup strategy, read Backup Myths and Realities before it's too late.

ClearType Font technology from Microsoft can enhance your XP viewing experience, especially for laptop users. Check out Microsoft's easy to use ClearType Tuner to see how it looks for you. (Requires Windows XP Pro or Home)
Setting the text size of your browser does more than make the web easier on your eyes. It also affects how big your text will be in Outlook Express. Plus, if you've ever had printed web pages and e-mails waste page after page of paper, check out Changing Your Text Size in Internet Explorer.
Every wonder what those icons in your inbox are? We demystify the Microsoft Outlook Express Inbox Icons.
Using your right mouse button, multiple selections, sleep mode tips, reclaiming disk space - we post 'em and you get the benefit in Windows Tips.
Why does your PC crash so often? The Zen PC master enlightens a young grasshopper on being one with their machine in The Humble Master Teaches Computer Flow

There's a digital jukebox sitting on your desk, and the world's music is just a click away. Find out how it works in File Sharing and MP3s Updated 12/04
Internet hackers are out there, and they seem to have nothing better to do than try to break into your PC. Luckily, there are ways to burn their thieving fingers with a good Hardware Firewall.

You can call me a Cassandra, but when the effort required to terrorize is minimal and the potential for catastrophe is astronomical, the bad guys take notice. Which begs the question - Why are we ignoring the next 9/11?
Looking for a bargain PC? Chances are the next one you buy won't be such a bargain when you call for support... Here's how Offshore Tech Support Moving to Foreign Shores Will Effect You.