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March 10, 2010
Hassle-Free PC
How Not to Shut Down Your Laptop, and Other Tips
I was horrified recently when I saw an otherwise sharp friend of mine shut down his laptop by holding down the power button until the system turned off. Why is that a really bad idea? I'll explain this week--and I'll also tell you about a Web service that could very well save your life. - Rick Broida, PCWorld
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