My heart, my poor poor heart.

Yes

I think of computing as (and love) digging around in system configurations and settings but I see were you are coming from.

Most people I know put the psu in first as well. Helps with routing cables.

Really good article. For any first timer is might seem daunting, best thing to do is jump onto some forums and seek advice when you are stuck and read reviews.

They don't actually install. They get downloaded with you browser cache and it basically works its way after that.

Good habits help.

I never said it was :)

Personally I don't trust Microsoft Security Essentials. It always seems to let in those Windows Anti-Virus 2010/11 malware. I've received so many computers with it running sec' essentials that I've started installing avast free on them (does the job and hasn't let me down).

You Forgot to add cooling. Be it liquid or air or even just mention that cooling exists, you should have some word of it.

Google+ = problem solved

One of the best shows on atm

The SSD is by far the best thing I ever added to my computer. Its worth the money. I can't emphasis that enough.

I Second that solution.

I usually throw up notepad with size 72 font and write stop staring then take advantage of my annoyingly glossy screen and watch their face.

Really good advice to give to all Windows users.

No problem

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Headline tomorrow. Teflon Factories world wide have been shut due to an unprecedented number of threats.

If a developer says they the game they are releasing is going to have the best graphics ever I damn well expect it to take advantage of my computer and better not be over-bloomed/shiny trash.