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Tracking down ominous noises in your PC

Posted on May 27, 2019 at 04:15 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

By Fred Langa

Strange sounds — especially abrasive or grinding noise — emanating from inside a PC are definitely cause for alarm! Here’s how to correct the two most common sources.

Plus: What are the risks of relying on Win10’s built-in Windows Defender as your primary, front-line anti-malware tool?

See the full story in the May 27, 2019, AskWoody Plus Newsletter (Issue 16.19.0)

Hardware, Tech Help Antivirus, AskWoody Plus Newsletter, hard-drive replacement, loud fans, PC maintenance, Windows Defender

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