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Computer Related

AGP 1X 2X 4X 8X 1.0 2.0 Pro
Audacity Free Audio Editor and Recorder
BIOS info BadFlash pc bios award memory eprom booting problems ami
Bits, Bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes, and connection speeds explained
CDR Related
CD-Recordable FAQ
Mariposa Home of the CDR Guide
PCWorld.com - How to Burn CDs with Easy CD creator or Nero Burn
Clipart - See Download Section - Clipart
CLOCK - Keep your PC's Internal clock on time
CLUSTER SIZE AS IT RELATES TO FAT-16, FAT-32, & NTFS
Free-Codecs.com Download latest audio codecs, video codecs, codec packs and tools, FREE!
Computer Hopes free computer help
Computer Training 2000 - free computer training, tips, and support.
Cookies What is a cookie? How to manage and delete cookies
Cookie Central More info about cookies
Cookies, What are they (From TechTV)
Digital Camera Resource Page
   PhotoWorks Send film or upload images, share photos online
   Snapfish Print, Share, & Store your photos
   MSN Photos-Explanation of Pixels etc.
Direct Cable Connect Win 95 to Win 95
DOMAIN NAME RELATED
   Web Hosting Ratings - Reviews of Domain Web Hosting Services Cheap to Business
   Go Daddy Software WHOIS Database Search
   RegSelect - comparison shop for domain registrars
   InterNIC - Registrar List
   Network Solutions - Domain Name Registration Services from the dot com people(TM)
   BetterWhois The WHOIS domain search that works with all registrars.
   Whois BY BW whois · Domain Name Online Query
   WHOIS search at Network Solutions
   Whois - Internic
   directNIC - !
   VeriSign
   IP Chicken - Display Your IP!
   Check Domain or IP - Antifraud.com
   DomainNameBuyersGuide Unbiased advice on choosing a Domain Name Registrar
   ICANN Descriptions and Contact Information for ICANN-Accredited Registrars
Drive Rescue the hard drive discovery and emergency tool
DVD Dilemma Explanation of various formats
DVD Cloner - Copy protected DVD movies?
Earthlink Support Pages:
Earthlink - Connecting to the Internet
Earthlink - Setup Email
Earthlink - Spam Blocker
EarthLink® spamBlocker - For Windows Users
E-MAIL Mail2Web - Check Your Email From The Web
E-mail garbled? - HOW TO Test your email program for HTML compatibility
E-MAIL - MailWasher Program - Dump & Bounce email without bringing it into your inbox - great way to reduce SPAM
E-Mail - Charter suppport
E-Mail AOL in Outlook Express - 883081 - How to configure an AOL e-mail account in Outlook Express
Other Email options to stop SPAM | spamgourmet.com | www.mailinator.com | sneakermail.com
EXPLORER, What the various incarnations of Explorer are?
ExtremeTech - www.extremetech.com - Deep technology content for the IT community
FAX-With Microsoft FAX Software
   How to Install and Use Microsoft Fax (Q152196)
   How to Reinstall Microsoft Fax and Windows Messaging (Q235713)
   Microsoft Fax May Not Work When You Install Windows 98 or Office 2000 (Q255848)
   Microsoft Fax Not Supported on Windows Millennium Edition (Q258689)
   Q241284 - INFO Q&A Windows 98 Preinstallation Questions
   Cannot Print to Microsoft Fax Printer Driver (Q137752)
   Q187549 - Microsoft Fax Does Not Appear in Add-Remove Programs
   Microsoft Fax, use with Windows 98, info at http://www.slipstick.com/addins/services/msfax.htm
   FAXING to and from your pc, by Don Brohm
   Windows XP-Faxing
FAX in WindowsXP Fax Console - Not installed by default, In WindowsXP Help, Search for "FAX" for details.
FCC ID Numer Search Form If you know your product ID, get Mfr. info here.
FILE & APPLICATION INFORMATION DATABASES
APPLICATIONS files
     Greatis Startup Application Database
     ProcessLibrary.com -Process & DLL Info
     SysInfo.org - Startup Applications List
DLL File Information
     Microsoft DLL Help Database
     ProcessLibrary.com -Process & DLL Info
     Tech 24 DLL Valet
     GeoQuest Merak Release Centre - DLL Database
File Extensions, What extension works with what software
     File Extension Formats - What Is...every file format in the world - A through E, by Extension
     FILExt - The File Extension Source
     File Extensions Defined at Totallydrivers.com
     PCWorld - Know Your File Extensions
File Sharing Over The Internet with BadBlue Personal Edition (PE)
FUN Orisinal.com - Snowbowling
Java(TM) 2 Platform, Standard Edition java.sun.com
HARD DISK noisy, what this might mean, & test your drive
Windows 95-98-Me - How to Determine the Version of in Use - 158238
HOW TO partition and manage your hard disks, the 8GB limit, move windows to new hard disk
HOW TO determine what a noisy hard disk drive might mean, & test your drive
HOW TO Check date current web page was modified, cut and paste following bold text into browser address bar after open web page   -    javascript:alert(document.lastModified)
HTML - WEB Backgrounds, Buttons, Borders, Counters, Tutorials, Java & DHTML Scripts, Etc.
   HTML - FrontPage Express Tutorial
   HTML - Homestead - Free Web Sites WEB pages, do your own!
   HTML- Dynamic Drive DHTML(dynamic html) code library!
   1001+ Free Background Graphics
   AAA Backgrounds
   CoolGraphics.com - free graphics cool images and clipart
   Dingbat pages Fonts
   Dawn's Addictions
   Dynamic Drive DHTML(dynamic html) code library!
   Font Embedding - Microsoft WEFT 3 - bringing OpenType font embedding to the Web
   FrontPage Tutorials
   Goodies (HTML Goodies - Home Pag)
   JavaScript Source Free JavaScripts, Tutorials, Example Code, Reference, Resources, And Help
   JavaScript Source Code Generators Popup Window Maker
   Javascripts by Java-Scripts.net Free javascripts, tutorials, examples, and resources.
   JavaScript Mall for Webmasters - Free Scripts, Learning, Tutorials, Resources, and Help
   JavaScript Kit- Comprehensive JavaScript, DHTML, CSS tutorials and over 400+ free JavaScripts!
   JavaScript Kit Encrypted Password Generator
   Dynamic Drive DHTML(dynamic html) code library!
   Theme Tutorials
   Pambytes Free Web Graphics
   Microsoft bCentral - FastCounter
   Web Counter-Tracker from CyberCount.com
   WEB Hosting by Linksrc
Internet Connection Sharing | Navas Cable Modem-DSL Tuning Guide
Internet Access at the Lake Area
Internet Archive -Find old web pages no longer available online
internet.com       e-newsletters.internet.com Free mailing lists, email newsletters, and information.
Keyboard remapper for XP - KTweak Homepage
LEARN THE NET An Internet Guide and Tutorial
MEMORY - See RAM
MICROSOFT links, moved to page 4
MULTIMEDIA - VIDEO
   Essential Video Resources
NetLingo Dictionary of Internet Words A Glossary of Online Jargon with Definitions of Terminology & Acronyms
NETWORKING
   Computer Networking - Tutorials, Troubleshooting, DSL, VPN, Intranets, more
   DIY home networking guides and tutorials - www.homenethelp.com
   Home Networking Glossary
   homePCnetwork     Make Network Cables
   PracticallyNetworked.com
   TechTV Home Networking Gets Easy Home networks are all the rage. Find out how to install one.
   ZDNet Configure your home network to use the TCP-IP protocol
   Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online Column Windows XP Peer-to-Peer Networking
   OneComputerGuy - Networking Information Bob Cerelli's WEB site
   Win2K PtP Network Slow Browsing
   PCWorld.com July 2002 - How to Set Up Your Home Network
   PCWorld.com May 2002 - The No-Hassle Networking Guide
   Cures for Common Networking Headaches PC-World Oct. 2002 (Copy on Don's "How To" page)
    Windows XP Networking
   Komando.com, - Secure Your Wireless Network
PCWorld.com - Rip Your Records - Nov. 2004 Issue
PCWorld.com - Why Is My Speedy PC S-l-o-w-i-n-g D-o-w-n - March 2004
PGP - Pretty Good Pirvacy, Email encription software - MIT distribution site for PGP
Power Supply Info - How much power do you need from PCWorld.com
Power Supply Wattage Calculator at JS Custom PCs
Price Watch ® - Street Price Search Engine Computer Stuff
PRINTER
INK CARTRIDGE
   Cartridge World USA World Leader in Printer Cartridge Refilling with 1,350+ locations
   Inkjet cartridges and printer supplies - InkSell.com
   inkfinder. Price comparison for inkjet printer cartridges.
   Printer Drivers
   TechTV Top Five Ink-Saving Tips
   TechTV Troubleshooting Ink-Jet Printers and Plotters
Product Finder from PC World.com
RAID (Reduntant Array of Independant Disks) Description of by PCWorld.com - Aug 2003 issue, page 153
RAM - How Much Do You Need?
RAM/MEMORY - Right Kind
Registry - How to restore - PCWorld.com - Aug 2003 Answer Line
Registry Backups, Repairs, and Protection, Beginners Guide - PCStats.com
SBC Yahoo! Help - Home
SBC Yahoo! Help - Creating Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connections
SBC Yahoo! Help - Find access numbers and set up a dial connection
SBC Yahoo! Help - POP, SMTP and NNTP server settings
Search Engine Submission Tips
Socket.net Tech support Center
Socket.net Email settings
Socket.net create a new dialup account
Sound Card 101
SpamCop - Welcome to SpamCop
Spam Opt Out EMPS Registration Form
SpinRite Overview
System File Checker [SFC] scannow sfc - LEARN how to use SFC.EXE (system file checker) in this article!
Ultimate Boot CD
USB.org - Official USB WEB site PCWorld.com - USB Is the Bus to Ride | Comparison USB 1, 2, firewire
Video Card 101
whatis.com Get PC questions answered here, also PC/IT reference resource
Windows ME & XP System Restore, How to disable
Windows Reinstall Step-By-Step Instructions from PCWorld.com - Dec02
Windows Reinstall From PCWorld.com - Answer Line How to Reinstall Windows Without Losing Your Data - Sept03
Windows XP - How to switch users
Woody's Office Portal - wopr.com
XP Password Recovery Offline NT Password & Registry Editor
XP Repair After 98-Me Install
VideoHelp.com   John McGowan's AVI Overview

Windows and/or Hardware Info and Support at these sites!
Annoyances.org
AXCEL216's MAX Speeed WinDOwS ©Tricks Secrets Bugs Fixes
About Windows
Absolute WinInfo Home
Amdmb.com - The #1 Source for AMD Reviews and Information
AnandTech (Source for hardware analysis & news)
Ars Technica The PC enthusiast's resource
B i n k W i n d o w s X P
BIOS info BadFlash pc bios award memory eprom booting problems ami
Black Viper's Web Site   Super Tweaks for Windows XP by Black Viper
Bob Cerelli's Windows Page Good stuff WindowsXP Tips | Repair-Reinstall XP
Brian's Buzz
Burning CDs in Windows XP Also info on solving CD burn issues in XP
Computer Hopes free computer help
Computing.Net - Support Forums
Dell-support.dell.com_PC Restore
Doug Knox's "Windows Expert" site - www.dougknox (Great Site)
Elder Geek, The on Windows XP - Tips, Tweaks, Registry Edits for Home or Pro XP Users
FreeAnswers Ask computer related questions in everyday language
HARDWARE NEWS & REVIEWS
   A1 Electronics .net computer hardware reviews, computer news.
   [H]ardOCP Site with reviews, latest technology info, (along the lines of Tom's Hardware Guide)
   PCStats.com - Get The 'Stats and Stay Informed! [Selected Article Links]
   Tom's Hardware Guide
Hyper Microsystems
InfiniSource - Windows-Help.NET
Kelly's Korner - Windows Troubleshooting & Support
   Kellys XP Korner
   Kellys XP Korner - Windows XP from A-Z
   Kellys XP Korner - XP Tweaks
Marfer's Notes for Windows XP
Motherboard HomeWorld - Home
NTFS.com NTFS File System. FAT32 & Hard Drive Docs. Data Recovery.
   NTFS.com QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
   Boot Disk Windows XP 2000 NT - NTFS.com
   NTFS.com NTFS File System. Data Recovery Software.
PC Guide, The!
PCstats.com Beginners Guides and Tweaks
Printer repair, do-it-yourself help at fixyourownprinter.com [I used this site, for $36 got parts and video cd of instructions on how to fix a paper pickup problem in my HP laser jet. Saved throwing away and replacing a perfectly good laser printer]
Reinstall Windows - PCWorld.com - Step-By-Step Guide
Saunders, Frank - MSIE & MSOE help
Systray, Information about the Windows Systray From www.computerhope.com
Tech Support Alert's best tech support sites on the Web Resource to other tech support pages
Tech Support Guy Forums - Free help for Windows XP, 2000, 98, and more!
Troubleshooters.Com
TweakXP.com - Tweaks for Microsoft Windows XP
Wacky B - Software
whatis.com Get PC questions answered here, also PC/IT reference resource
Windows 98 Annoyances
Windows Guide Network at WinGuides.com This site has a lot of info!
WindowsReinstall.com - learn microsoft windows upgrade reinstall install
Windows Support Center - www.aumha.org - by James A. Eshelman
Windows XP Pro Tips Tricks Secrets Super Site xptools.tripod.com
Windows XP Tips - www.tipsdr.com
Windows Wizard, The Home of The The Home of The Windows Wizard
Winsock Repair - LSP-Fix - a free program to repair damaged Winsock 2 stacks
Yahoo! How-To (Computer & Internet)

Download sites or Download related
Adobe Acrobat Reader   PDFill Form Filler utility for Adobe Acrobat Reader
AnalogX - Downloads [CallerID]   (If you have caller ID service, and a compatable modem, this software will flash CALLER ID info on your screen!)
Clipart Microsoft® Design Gallery Live EULA - 1-Click-Clipart - Clip Art Warehouse
Clock ScreensaverDownload AJScreensaver Freeware screensaver displays
CWSApps - Stroud's Consummate Winsock Apps List Download Free Software Plus Freeware Shareware Software Reviews
DRIVERS
    3COM/US Robotics
    Creative Labs
    PC Drivers Headquarters - drivershq.com
    DriverFiles.net - Driver Download
    DriverGuide.com (UserName=drivers - Password=all)
    DriverSearch.com
    Driverzone.com--The place to find device drivers
    Search Driverzone.com (FCC nbr etc.)
    Totallydrivers.com - device drivers, web tools, technical terms, & more...
    Windows Driver Guide www.winguides.com/drivers
    Jargon's Driver Museum

Printer_Drivers
Canon
Epson printers
HP printers
Lexmark printers
Microsoft Sidewinder joysticks
NEC Technologies Printers -- Drivers
Umax printers

Jaton Modem Driver Downloads
Download.com - Free downloads, shareware, and more.
Download Accelerators
    Star Downloader Really works. Better than Accelerator Plus!
    Accelerator Plus - Download
Firefox Browser
FLASH player, SEE Macromedia
FONTS: XMAS FONTS.com - Your source for free Christmas typefaces.
             fONTS
             Free Fonts @ Freeware fonts
             Free Handwriting Fonts
             FONTS at www.pizzadude.dk
             FontFace - All Freeware and Shareware Fonts All the Time
             Larabie Fonts - hundreds of original, freeware fonts
             Font.htm
Java Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Support
Java Sun Software Download
Keyboard remapper for XP - KTweak Homepage
Last Freeware version jv16 Powertools, RegCleaner, PowerArchiver, PopCorn
Macromedia FLASH Web Player Download Center Get latest FLASH version
Mike Lin's Home Page
Missing files MFC42.DLL or COMDLG32.OCX and others... WebAttack.com
Music Downloads at eMP3Finder.com    MP3.com
MUSICMATCH Jukebox Digital Audio Software
MailWasher Program - Dump & Bounce email without bringing it into your inbox - great way to reduce SPAM
MajorGeeks.com - Download Freeware and Shareware Computer Utilities.
My Uninstaller - PCWorld Jan. 2007 Nir Sofer's nifty, free utility.
PC World.com Downloads
PCWorld.com - Most Popular Utilities
Pop-Up Stopper Free edition by Panicware (stop popup's)
RAW, Download MS RAW Image Viewer for Windows XP For photo nuts who use images in the RAW format
Real.com Download Real One player
Sysinternals Freeware
TUCOWS NETWORK
simtel.net - A worldwide distribution network for Shareware, Freeware, and Public Domain software.
Software602.com Free Word Processing, Spreadsheet, & Photo Editor
   (I have not tired this software, good review in PC World 3/01, and TechTV 2/4/03)
Sounds - Wav files
   Archer & Valerie Productions
   Wav Central Wav Files and Sound Files Database
   FindSounds.com - Search the Web for Sounds
WebAttack.com download freeware and shareware programs from the world's largest collection of Internet software.
WS-FTP Download from FTPplanet.com
ZDNet Downloads - Download top-rated shareware, freeware, demos and more

Protect your computer from unauthorized access & Spyware, (hackers that can get access to your pc while you are online)
Gator - An opinion on   Gator - Another opinion on why you should get rid of it. Gator critics grows - Tech News - CNET.com
    TechTV Remove Gator Gator Info from Spywareguide.com
    Note: Gator is junk & WILL slow down your PC!   Another junk program is Bonzi or Bonzi Buddy
Gibson Research Corporation Homepage
Gibson Research ShieldsUP! Check your pc for internet vulnerability. Find out if you need a firewall? If you do, try ZoneLabs free version.
PCWorld.com - Spyware Stoppers
SecurityFocus Online
Siena College -- Computer Security Info
Spychecker - download spyware removal and Internet privacy tools
Zone Alarm Firewall Software - Download Free Version

PHISHING Anti-Phishing Working Group
SPYWARE What is spyware - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
    What you can do about spyware and other unwanted software
    Scan your PC for Spyware; Malware, Scumware Adware
    Both Ad-Aware and Spybot do the job! Ad-Aware is easier to use.
    Ad-Aware by Lavasoft is a free multi spyware removal utility Download - Ad-Aware Free Version
    Spybot - Search & Destroy
    Running XP?, Definitely get the free MS Antispyware
    Scumware.com - Protecting the WEB from SCUMWARE
    CWShredder - Download CWShredder
    BHODemon 2.0
    A Quick Guide for Eliminating Spyware and Hijacker Software - PCStats.com
    Spyware Guide Database - Spy Software, Malware and Adware
    Spychecker.com - database of Spyware (adware) products lets you detect spyware before you download.
    Spychecker.com - Anti-Spy Tools, Downloads, Security-Privacy
    SpywareInfo · Prevent Browser Hijacking
    SpywareInfo · Software Recommendations
    SpywareGuide.com
    Spyware Guide Database - Spyware, Malware and Adware
    StopBadware.org
    PCWorld.com - Home Office Spyware Wrap-UP - 11/3/04
    PCWorld.com - Security Tips Keep Viruses, Worms, and Spyware Off Your Pc 10/2004
    Zone Labs Online Spyware Detector

DO YOU NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR OLD DATA WHEN YOU RECYCLE, RESELL, OR DISPOSE OF AN OLD PC?
   Article on this from USA Today on 2/6/03 - Recycle your old computer with caution! also
   PCWorld.com - Answer Line Wipe Your Drive Clean of All Its Sensitive Data - June 2003
   Utilities to erase your hard disk prior to PC disposal Eraser Overview

Computer Virus Information

Important Virus Note
If you think you are safe because you are running an antivirus program, you may be surprised, if you open an infected email attachment, even from trusted sources. The best protection against the spread of these is not to open any email attachments, even from trusted sources!.  If you are not running a current antivirus program, and updating frequently, you better consider doing so! Also, do not pass on virus warnings, unless you are sure that they are not hoaxes!)

EICAR - Anti-Virus test file   Use EICAR test string to test Norton AntiVirus
Good Antivirus Protection at No Charge for the home user
Grisoft Freeweb AVG Virus protection Evaluation of AVG Antivirus Dec. 2005 PCWorld Mag.
PC World 1/2007- Hassle-Free PC: Dump Pricey Antivirus for a Freebie

FOR CURRENT VIRUS/WORM INFORMATION CONSULT THE SITES BELOW.
Symantec Corp.
Download and run the Norton Removal Tool
Symantec Security & Antivirus Check
Symantec Security Response - Search and Expanded Threats Page
Symantec/Norton download the Intelligent Updater for Win9X/NT/ME/2000/XP
McAfee VirusScan 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x, Manual Uninstall of
McAfee.com - Top Virus List
McAfee.com - Simple Steps to Protect Your PC
McAfeeHelp Technical Support
McAfee Security - Virus Information Library
CERT Coordination Center
Click For A Suggested Virus Defense Strategy!
How to clean a virus from your computer
Trend Micro Enterprise Homepage (US)

Virus Hoax Information
Check out any warnings on the Symantec & McAfee Hoax pages to determine the validity of the warning!
McAfee.com - Virus Information Library - Virus Hoaxes
Symantec/Norton Hoax Page This is where to check to see if an email warning you get is for real, or a hoax!
TruthOrFiction.com Check out all kinds of warnings to determine if fact or fiction, some examples follow
Vmyths.com- Truth About Computer Virus Myths & Hoaxes
Hoax warnings From Data Fellows
HOAXBUSTERS CIAC Home Page
HOAXBUSTERS CIAC Full Hoax Index
Urban Legends and Folklore - www.urbanlegends.about.com
scambusters.org   ~    scambusters.org/legends.html
Sophos describes hoaxes and scares
How to Spot Virus Hoaxes a Mile Off - PCWorld.com - Sept. 2002
Urban Legends Reference Pages
Urban Legends and Folklore

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Computer Virus Information

Computer Related Links & information From Don Brohm
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