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Repair, Upgrade or Replace?

As all technology has some form of shelf life, at some point the question of whether to continue on with your existing tech or to replace it comes up.

The type of technology and your needs play the biggest role in making these decisions, but understanding how to evaluate your situation isn't all that clear.

During the holiday buying season, the urge to replace becomes much stronger as the advertising and propoganda machines are in high gear, but is it really in your best interest?

Listen in as the Data Doctors discuss some of the basic considerations as well as offer their direct advice for your specific situation on-the-air!

Join us every Weekend as we discuss your computer questions. You can post questions on Facebook or e-mail your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.

Original Air Dates: Dec 12, 2009 / Dec 13, 2009

• Some basics of deciding whether to upgrade or replace
• Tips for upgrading from XP to Windows 7
• Does migration software for new PCs work?
• Getting old data to a new PC
• Netbooks vs Notebooks
• Understanding Laptop battery ratings
• How long should a hard drive last?
• Trialware: PC Manufacturers dirty little secret!
• Are computer extended warranties worth it?
• What's that grinding sound in my computer?
• How do I cleanup the excess processes?

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