- COMPUTERS and TECHNOLOGY -

Buying a PC | Product Reviews | Tech Encyclopedia | Manufacturer Support | Tech Help | Repairs & Maintenance | Windows Help & Info | Apple Macintosh | Other Non-Windows Systems | Networking Info | Tech Forums | Tech History | Tech News | Tech Publications
Business & Tech Humor is in our "Entertainment" section
Order FREE Update CDs from Microsoft
~ Saves download time! ~
- Order the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Update CD - Order the MS Office Update CD

PROTECT YOUR PC AND YOUR PRIVACY!
Learn how to guard against computer viruses, hackers and internet fraud
FREE Security and Privacy Software!

Global Internet Traffic - Click for details     Global Internet Speed Index
(0=Slow, 100=Fast)
Click for details

CLICK HERE TO TEST YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION SPEED!
 BUYING A PC
 Whether your first PC or your fifth, there's something here for everybody!
 PRODUCT REVIEWS and INFORMATION
 TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE SOURCES
CNET TECHNOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Define this term:  
 MANUFACTURER SITES and TECH SUPPORT

PC MANUFACTURER SUPPORT
Home Page Tech Support Miscellaneous
Microsoft Tech Support
Knowledge Base
Security Info
Download Center
• Windows Updates •
• Microsoft Office Updates •
Windows Info
Windows Downloads
Microsoft Office Info
Office Downloads
Office Templates
Acer Tech Support  
AMD Tech Support  
Apple Tech Support Apple OS
AST Tech Support  
Compaq Tech Support  
Dell Tech Support  
eMachines Tech Support  
Gateway Tech Support  
Hewlett-Packard Tech Support  
IBM Tech Support  
Packard Bell Tech Support  
Toshiba Tech Support  
Manufacturer Support Directory
an extensive directory of manufacturers,
courtesy of the Kim Komando Show

HOME NETWORKING SUPPORT
Home Page Tech Support Miscellaneous
Belkin Tech Support Configurator
D-Link Tech Support Configurator
Linksys Tech Support Configurator

HOME ELECTRONICS SUPPORT
Home Page Tech Support Miscellaneous
Panasonic Tech Support Product Manuals
RadioShack Tech Support Store Coupons
Sale Items
Manuals & Docs
Software Updates
Sony Tech Support  

 GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP and INFO
VIRUS INFORMATION and HELP
CLICK HERE to go to our Security and Privacy section!
  • Technocopia - A great "How To" source! - "Your Guide to the Technological Lifestyle"
  • Systems Engineer Start Page - a resource for Systems Engineers
  • Computing.net - "Tech Support for Business and You"
  • Computer and Communication Search - Lots of links to related information
  • IT Papers - "The Web's largest library of technical white papers, Webcasts, and case studies", courtesy of ZDNet
  • How Stuff Works - Includes some good, basic info on networks, routers, DSL, etc.
  • The Journey inside - Designed for teaching and learning, this interactive Web site answers important questions about computers and the Internet through activities that help explain how technology works and impacts our society.
 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
 Kim Komando Radio Show - Helpful information from America's "Digital Goddess"! One of the top-10 radio shows in the USA
Kim Komando, America's Digital Goddess
 More Repair & Maintenance Help
  • Answers That Work - "The ultimate online HelpDesk. the home of computer support."
  • The PC Guide - "One of the Internet's premier sites for detailed PC reference information"
  • TechTV - News and tips
  • ComputerTips - The world's first absolutely free online computer reference site
  • Everything Computers - Troubleshooting and general computer tips from the companion site to the "O'Donnell on Computers" radio show.
  • PC Pitstop - keep your PC running fast, stable and secure!
  • Help Forums - Got a computer problem? It might helpto talk about it.
  • Hardware Central - "Your source for in-depth computer hardware info"
  • Memory Test - Computer memory modules can go bad. Check yours with this FREE testing software.
  • Fast Guide to RAM - a basic overview of RAM
  • Memory Reference Info - Check your PC manual first, but hese manufacturers offer advice and replacement memory modules for virtually any computer: Crucial Technology | Kingston Technology | PNY Technologies
  • BootDisk.com - When all else fails, sometimes you just need a quick "boot"! FREE utilities for PCs suffering from "boot up" problems.
  • PC-DISK - Hard disk problems or questions? This site has jumper settings, layouts, parameters and utilities for more than 5,000 models!
  • CD-ROM Guide - Questions about CD or DVD drives? Here is info and discussion on CD-ROMs, CDIs, VideoCDs, DVDs, CD-RWs, etc.
  • Modem Central - Help, tips and Imfo on analog, cable, xDSL, wireless, ISDN and satellite
  • ModemSite - "The Modem Information & Support Site"
  • TechNick.net - "Tons of Hardware Information and More!" - Pinouts, circuits, guides, etc.
  • Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) - comprehensive repair guides for consumer electronics equipment and other household devices
  • Electronic Cookbook Archive - If you like the smell of hot solder, here is a collection of handy electronic circuits
  • Cable Diagrams Database - Need to build or test a cable? Look here for pin-to-pin diagrams!
  • Identify Computer and Electronic Gear - Can't identify the manufacturer or model of that old modem or other component? If it has a sticker with an FCC Identification Number, just search this FCC database!
  • Recycle Your Rechargeable Batteries - Protect the environment! Drop off your old rechargeable batteries at any Best Buy, Circuit City, Home Depot, RadioShack, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart and others, search by zip code to find a nearby drop-off location or call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). The program is free of charge to consumers.
 WINDOWS HELP and INFORMATION
 Windows Help
 Device Drivers
  • DLL Files - Ever get a pop-up message that says, "Couldn't find ****.dll"? If re-booting your PC doesn't help, look here!
  • DLL Dump - another place to find replacements for missing or corruputed DLL files
  • Win Drivers - Keep your driver files up to date!
  • DriverGuide - "Your guide for finding device drivers"
  • DriverFinder - a one-stop resource for Windows 95/NT drivers
  • Driver Zone - yet another driver source
  • The Device Driver Forum - discussions about device drivers
  • DriversHQ - Scans your PC, then searches for updated drivers.
  • PcDrivers - Device drivers and BIOS updates
 Helpful System Software
  • Belarc Advisor - This freeware from Belarc provides a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, including Microsoft Hotfixes, and displays the results in your Web browser
  • Power Toys for Windows XP - are programs that developers work on after a product has been released to manufacturing. They add fun and functionality to the Windows.
  • TweakUI for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT and 2000 - a Microsoft utility to adjust your Windows User Interface, including menu speed, window animation, and Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Major Geeks - Software for people who eat, live and breathe computers
  • NetworkFiles.com - Software for your networking needs
 APPLE MACINTOSH HELP & INFO
 Mac Help
 System Utilities
 OTHER NON-WINDOWS SYSTEMS
 Linux - a free Unix-type operating system
 Other Operating Systems
 NETWORKING INFO, RESOURCES and TUTORIALS
 Tools & Reference
 Basic Networking Tutorials
  • PracticallyNetworked - This site walks readers through the process of setting up and debugging a home network. Users can also find extensive troubleshooting information, tips on getting special applications to work through firewalls, and product reviews on Hardware Routers, Wireless and HomePNA LAN products, and more!
  • How to Network - courtesy of Linksys
  • Networking Basics - courtesy of Belkin
 General Networking Info
 Wired Technologies
 Wireless Technologies
 TECHNOLOGY FORUMS
  • Frame Relay Forum - info on Frame Relay service
  • ATM Forum - info on Asynchronous Transfer Mode
  • xDSL Information - the latest on xDSL technology
  • VPDN - "The VPN Resource" focusing on Virtual Private Networking products and services, Internet security, directory services and networked applications
  • Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) - info on wireless networking from the Wi-Fi Alliance
  • Bluetooth - Bluetooth Special Interest Group
  • USB (Universal Serial Bus) - the USB Forum
  • USB On-The-Go - an emerging standard to permit USB connections between devices without requiring a PC
  • IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) - the next generation Internet, designed to replace the current version (IPv4)
  • IPv6 Information - additional information
  • SIP Forum - Information about the new SIP protocol
  • The SIP Center - more info about SIP
  • SIP Information - additional information
 TECHNOLOGY HISTORY
 TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER, and INTERNET NEWS
 TECH MAGAZINES and PUBLICATIONS