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Disclaimer - you can't sue me for anything you don't like or if the following advise adversely impacts you or your computer. These are simply links that might be helpful to you. If something does help you, feel free to name a rock after me.

Index

Internet Speed Tests
Computer Security & Privacy Products
Computer Security & Privacy Tests and Articles
Computer Networking
Computer Hardware Information
Computer Software Information
Internet Tools
Web Page Creation Resources
Understanding Computers
Digital Cameras

Internet Speed Tests

Computer Security & Privacy Products

Free Online Anti-Virus Scanners (reactive help), not a replacement for local Anti-Virus software (pro-active help)
- Trend Micro's HouseCall
- McAfee's AVERT Stinger
- Panda Software's ActiveScan
Ad-Aware's Anti-SpyWare products Free and Retail versions available or download the free version directly from this location. Also, review by PC Magazine on Ad-Aware SE Plus 1.02 version - Used by Jeff!
SpyBot's Search & Destroy Free version available or download directly from this location - Used by Jeff!
One of the best way to Block Ads is by using your Host File, see Blocking ads on the Internet with a list of ad server hostnames and IP addresses for details or go directly to download their example Host File - Used by Jeff!

Computer Security & Privacy Tests and Articles

PC Magazine's A False Sense of Security
PC Magazine's Wireless Network Security article on Migrate To WPA For Better Wireless Security
PC World's Complete listing of all Ad Blockers although I would refer to these more as SpyWare & Pop-up Blockers
Test the overall security of your computer with Steve Gibson's Shields Up (main site is at http://grc.com/. When testing with Shields Up, make sure to click on each of the following test buttons (the tests are very "heady" but the more you read the more secure you will feel ... either that or numb in the brain):
- File Sharing
- Common Ports
- All Service Ports
- Messenger Spam
- Browser Headers
PC Magazine's Internet Security Suite comparison McAfee vs. Norton
PC Magazine's You Need a (Properly Configured) Firewall and another article about the need for a Firewall
Secunia's Multiple Browsers Frame Injection Vulnerability Test
PC Magazine's Special Security issue (what people need to do to be safe online)
Jeffrey Fox on Privacy

Computer Networking

from Cable-modem.net
Home Networking
PC Magazine's Home Networking 101
Wireless Networks
Wireless Networks A, B, or G? - Linksys' "Educate Me" Section on the difference in the 802.11 standards.

Computer Hardware Information

Tom's Hardware Guide (Information + Reviews)
ExtremeTech's General Technical site (Information + Reviews)
Motherboards (Information + Reviews)
Storage Devices (Information + Reviews)
Discussion on Building your own computer
Recording studio (E-MU 0404 Digital Audio System) for $99

Computer Software Information

Top 15 Firefox Extensions
Create Bootdisks
How To: Staying in Style (Styles in MS Word)
How To: Backup the Registry Extra Warning !!! - working with the regedit.exe is not for the faint of heart.
Hot To: MS Access - Understanding Queries and Reports
Alternative to Microsoft Office - OpenOffice from Sun MicroSystems

Internet Tools

Register Domains @ Register.com
Register Domains @ DomainPeople.com
Register Domains @ 1 and 1 - Used by Jeff!
Alexa Search
WHOIS Search
IP Address Search (other's IP)
Current IP Check (your IP)
Free Web site submission

Web Page Creation Resources

Understanding Computers

Digital Cameras

Imaging Resource

Steve's DigiCams

Digital Photography Review

Digital Camera Resource Page

PC Magazine's Spring 2005 Review

Version 1.1.3
last updated 21 Dec 2005

Index

Internet Speed Tests Computer Security & Privacy Products Computer Security & Privacy Tests and Articles Computer Networking Computer Hardware Information Computer Software Information Internet Tools Web Page Creation Resources Understanding Computers Digital Cameras

Internet Speed Tests
Computer Security & Privacy Products
Computer Security & Privacy Tests and Articles
Computer Networking
Computer Hardware Information
Computer Software Information
Internet Tools
Web Page Creation Resources
Understanding Computers
Digital Cameras