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Internet & Tech News:
- arsTechnica
- c|net
- Dark Reading": IT security blog
- Daily Rotation
- Digitimes
- Hexus: technology news and reviews
- Tech Dirt
- Tech Focus
- The Register - U.K. news
- Tech Report
- Tech Web
- Wi-Fi Networking News
PC News:
- Maximum PC
- ActiveWin
- Earth Web
- Gizmodo.net - gadgets
- Locker Gnome
- Scots Newsletter
- Sharky Extreme
- Windows & .Net magazine
- ZDNet: PC Mag
- PC World
Mac News:
- Apple
- Apple Insider
- Mac Central
- Apple Turns
- Hyper Archive
- Mac In Touch
- Mac Rumors
- Mac/
- OSX (CVS)
- Perversion Tracker
- Power Page
- Secure
- SmallDog
- Review Zone
- SlashDot
- TidBits
- Version Tracker
- What Do I Know
GNU/Linux
Computer Troubleshooting
→ Boot Disks & System Checkers:
↓ Boot Disks & System Checkers:
- Emergency Boot CD - system recovery tools (Linux optional)
- Ultimate Boot CD - boot a bunch of different floppy images
- Bart PE - Win-based tools ($?)
- see also: Bootable CDs
- Boot Disk
- FIRE
→ GNU/Linux/BSD Info & Support:
↓ GNU/Linux/BSD Info & Support:
- Grok Doc (Wiki for GNU/Linux newbies)
- Linux Doc Project
- Linux Printing & Compatibility
- Linux Questions
- Tune
- Unix tips
→ Mac Info & Support:
Windows Support:
→ General Win O/S Support (98, NT, 2K, XP):
↓ General Win O/S Support (98, NT, 2K, XP, Vista):
- Tech Support Guy
- Computing.net forums
- All Boot Disks
- Anand Tech
- Annoyances
- Download center
- Download files
- DUXCW
- Event ID
- Google for MS
- How-To Geek
- ICS
- Is-It-True
- MCSE: Midtown Computer Systems Enterprise, help & tips forum
- MSFN: forums
- MS tools
- PC-Guide
- PC911
- Aumha (Product Activation)
- Registry cleaning
- Registry Tips
- Software Patch
- Task List programs
- Forums.TechGuy.org
- Slipstream Windows SP2
- Snakefoot's tweaks
- Tech FAQ
- Tek-tips
- Tweak Town
- Ultimate Book CD for Windows
- WindizUpdate (?)
- Windows-Help
- Win Trouble (Win98)
- ZDNet
DLL & other Resources
Installation Info
Word Processing:
- WordPerfect:
- WP Universe: help and forums
Email:
- Be aware that problems can surface when folders reach 2 Gigabytes or more, depending on Outlook version (more)
- Repair corrupted Outlook/Express PST files ($)
→ WinXP & Vista:
↓ WinXP:
- APK's speed & security tips
- Auto Patcher (also here)
- Black Viper
- Commands & tips (2K also)
- Critical updates
- Elder Geek (edit Start button)
- Error codes
- Free PC Tech
- Installation Guide
- Kelly's Korner
- Lost password
- MVPs
- NonAdmin wiki
- OptimizeXP
- PC Decrapifier: remove ads and undesirable software from a newly-purchased PC
- Recover disk using Knoppix (more knoppix tips)
- Registry default settings
- Registry Security settings
- Services
- Unattended (reinstall, /.)
- Windows versions
- MaximumPC tips
Installing & Updating
- c't offline updater
- nLite (XP), vLite (Vista)
Windows Deployment
Vista
- Aaron margosis: advice, tips, and tricks
→ Microsoft:
↓ Microsoft:
- Protect & Secure
- Support.Microsoft.com
- SysPrep (deploying)
- Taking Ownership of files
- Tech Net
- Updates:
→ Drivers:
↓ Drivers:
- Driver Guide
- Drivers HQ
- Driver Museum
- Drivers online
- Driver Packs
- Driver Zone
- Mr Driver
- Win Drivers
- Win Files
Generic Video Drivers:
HP Printers
→ IE, Outlook, Exchange:
Hardware
→ Hardware - General Reviews & Tips:
↓ Hardware - General Reviews & Tips:
- Hardware Analysis: help forums
- Maximum PC
- Computing.net
- Experts-exchange: after searching your question scroll down, way down, to find answers
- Toms Hardware
- Virtual Dr
- Ace's Hardware
- Anandtech (FAQ)
- Ask A Tech
- Compware
- DansData
- ePeople
- Form factors
- Guru's Lair
- HardOCP
- Legit Reviews
- Live Manuals
- PC-Mechanic
- PC Stats
- Real World Tech
- Rojakpot
- Tech FAQ
- Tweakers Asylum
→ Hardware - Parts & Peripherals:
↓ Specific Hardware & Peripherals:
Batteries
BIOS
Cables & Cabling
- Cat5 - color code standards
- Cat5 DIY
- Cat 5/5e cable - another DIY
- Circuit Cellar
- Ethernet & phone wiring
- Wind cable - how to
CD & DVD
Certifications
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certification Search
CPU
Floppies
- Cat Weasel - reads just about any floppy
- Athana: purchase 3.5", 5.25", & 8" floppies
Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
- Storage Review
- Hitachi/IBM Drive Fitness Test (also here)
- Maxtor's Powermax
- Seagate's Seatools
- Connecting a laptop HDD to a desktop
- Security password problems (see also: unlock)
- Western Digital's Data Lifeguard Tools
- Best/worst brands
- Partition logic
- SCSI v. SATA (/.)
- Sharing Macs on PCs:
- HFS Explorer: read and transfer files
- MacDrive: read & write (trialware)
- Failures:
Keyboards:
Mac & Apple repairs
Memory
Monitors
- Magnet fix
- MoniServ
- Monitor ergonomics
- Screen Tek Inc
- LCD:
- LCD info: specs for various brands
- Cleaning LCD screens
- Dead Pixel tests
- Earth LCD
- EIO
- LCD Monitor Outlet FAQ
- LCD technicalities
- LCD guide
- LCD Parts
- Calibration & Tools:
Motherboards
- Mini ITX
- Small Form Factor matrix
- Sudhian (small PCs)
- Bad capacitors: forum
Power Supplies
Printers
- Fix Your Own Printer
- HP customer care
- Toner Refill Kits: for laser printers
- DocuColor: hidden yellow tracking dots
Tools & Screws
USB Flash drives
→ Networking & Wifi:
↓ Networking & Wifi:
- Fundamentals of Communication (flash)
- Linux Advanced Routing and Traffic Control
- Port Forward - router and firewall help
- Practically networked
- Router guide
- SAMBA setup (ubuntu)
- Tom's Networking
- WiFi Locations:
- WiGLE: Wireless Geographic Logging Engine (WiFi maps)
- Municipal broadband map (USA)
- WiFiMaps.com: being reconstructed?
- SSH Tunnelling:
- Antennas:
- Free Antennas - deep dish cylindrical parabolic template
- Public spectrum
- USB WiFi - USB adaptors & DIY antenna
- WiFi biquad antenna
- FreeNet: Free Network Project
Miscellaneous
→ Education:
↓ Education:
- Project Athena (MIT)
- History
- Open University
- Usenix: Advanced Computing Systems Association (conference papers now publicly available)
→ Misc.:
↓ Misc.:
- CAPTCHA (Gimpy, pwntcha)
- Cite Seer (computer research papers)
- Cooling and underclocking tips
- DPI
- Email converters~
- File Compression (summary)
- Gadgetopia
- Geek DIY
- GPL Data
- GrokLaw: BSD vs. GPL
- Ground Loop problems
- Hacker FAQ
- Open Source license comparison chart
- Personal Telco project
- Recycling
- Saving money in IT
- Spam def.
- Stop Badware
- Tech Support Comedy
- Tips
- USB connectors
- WashTech (IT union)
- Webopaedia
- Workstation ergonomic design
- How software companies die
Flowcharts:
Wallpapers & Skins
Marginalia
→ Handy:
→ File Ext. & Formats:
→ Hoaxes:
→ Tips:
↓ Tips:
Energy Use:
Computational tools
· Display colors
· EnergyStar.gov
· Monitors and PCs (pdf, 2002)
· Tile flow (airflow calculator)
Etiquette
Spyware:
Acronyms:
FCC ID #s: