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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor My wife and I have built dozens of computers in our time. I'm currently running an i5 setup inside a Coolermaster Sniper case, and she is running an AMD setup with a Coolermaster HAF case. It's so much more satisfying to have a PC that is built through personal effort! Make Your Own Gaming Rig PC, and Save Yourself Money! If you've never built your own PC before, definitely consider trying it! It's about the same difficulty as assembling a model kit, plus: the effort can save you hundreds of dollars if you choose your parts carefully. If you decide you want to take the plunge, About.com explains the basic and technical steps here... Search Related Topics:  building a pc  computer shopping  computer games How to Have a Start Menu in Windows 8 If your company forced you to upgrade to Windows 8, you're probably like many users and you miss the Start menu. All is not lost, though, as there are free options for bringing back the familiar interface of Windows 7. Here are ways to bring back the Start menu... Search Related Topics:  windows 8  start menu  start screen 6 Solutions to Protect Web Forms from Spam If you accept questions, comments, and requests from your website readers, you are guaranteed to get spam. Don't despair, there are multiple ways you can prevent your web forms from getting brute forced and botted by spam. About.com explains how here... Search Related Topics:  spam  html forms  form validation The Issue of Offensive Wi-Fi Network Names Should people be allowed to name their wireless networks whatever they want, knowing that the name will be visible to everyone in the neighbourhood? What if network names are x-rated, or preach hate and bigotry? Read more about the politics of wi-fi here... Related Searches Computers Computer Gaming Computers PC Laptop Computers Windows 8 Computers Wireless Network Featured Articles 10 Semi-Weird Trends on the Web Two Ukrainians and One American Charged for Cybercrime Understanding Browser Jargon Review: Microsoft Office for iPad Can Your Cordless Phone Be Hacked? Media Streaming- Which Device Is Best For Your Family   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: Convies: a New Competitor to Vine Videos? Is It Worth Upgrading A PC Instead of Getting a New One? Top 10 Mac Troubleshooting Tips Advertisement