“Computers should be essentially immortal right? They are just a collection of circuits and signals, and as long as power flows to them, they should continue to operate; there’s nothing to break down, nothing to age… uh-huh. Anyone who’s ever owned a computer knows that this is not quite true. PCSTATS guides you through the list of the most popular ways by which you will eventually kill your PC, despite your good intentions. This is a good primer for “what not to do” folks.”Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
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PCStats has put together their latest guide on the most common ways that people kill computers. If you are under the illusion that your PC is invulnerable, you really should give this a read.