Article: Americans Fear Computer Crashes More Than Death and IRS, Poll Says; Geek Squad Issues the Technology User's Bill Of Rights to Thwart Computer Anxieties.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine out of 10 Americans agree that technology has made their lives easier, but they still experience computer problems, frustrations and fears. In fact, Americans are more likely to fear losing everything on their computers than they fear public speaking, an IRS audit or death, according to a recent national survey. In response to these increasing concerns, the Geek Squad 24 Hour Computer Support(R) Task Force has issued the Technology User's Bill of Rights -- a set of inalienable rights for how civilians can peacefully coexist with their computers.

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