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YouTube as a help source

by Willy Mar 11, 2010 12:28AM PST

I've found youtube to be somewhat helpful and darn right helpful in resolving typical PC problems. Say, you want to install a replacement or new HD to your system, here's where youtube helps. Besides offering a step-by-step visual guide being shown in more likely than not in a professional matter. I mean good lighting, direct picture and display and all. Whatever PC topic is bound to be covered if you surf for it and hopefully the reward is worth it. Yeah, there are those that seem iffy, but overall they try to help. They may do in a few minutes of youtube what is pages of a manual, so the 1000 words is worth a picture is magnified when a video is being shown. It has grown into its own, IMHO. off soapbox -----Willy