According to a report from Windows Magazine, an average of one out of every eight new personal computers do not run properly the first time the user powers it up.
The data was gathered from a survey of more than 2,900 computer users. Defective computer hardware was responsible for 37 percent of the problems, followed by faulty programs called drivers, which control hardware functions and other hardware-software conflicts. Application and operating system software accounted for almost 60 percent of the problems encountered.
When trying to reach technical support, users spent an average of 10 minutes on hold waiting to get an answer, after making an average of 2.7 calls. It took users an average of 3.6 days to resolve their computer problems.
Of the major brands tested, the three most reliable PCs were made by Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Gateway. Ninety-two percent of the HP computers, and 91 percent of Gateway and Dell machines worked properly right out of the box. Packard Bell and Toshiba, brought up the rear in reliability, quality of technical support and the time taken to resolve a computer problem.
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Davis J. Report slams PC reliability. News.com ([url=http://www.news.com]http://www.news.com[/url]), September 24, 1998.
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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