Non-Commercial Sites
| Link |
Description |
| CTPC.org |
Connecticut PC User Group, another local computer group |
| NewbieClub.com |
If you're pretty sure you're not a "dummy" but you are
a newbie, then check this out to move to the next level. |
| Connecticut / NY Palm Pilot User Group |
For folks who love those hand-helds |
| Wilton Library |
Wilton Library's web site |
| USC Library Web Search Tutorial |
University of South Carolina has tutorials on how to search the web. This site really
cuts to the chase on how to use the most popular search engines efficiently. |
| BrowserTune |
Checks out the efficiency of your browser. Yes, this is commercial -- but it's a free service. |
| Gibson Research Corporation |
Checks out your computer security settings. While a commercial site -- look for Shields Up! which is free. |
| Trend Micro Anti-Virus scan |
Here's a free on-line anti-virus scanner. It will also remove viruses for you as well. |
Commercial Sites
| Link |
Description |
| Freedom.net |
Protect your identity, secure your personal information, privatize your communication, block SPAM and prevent online tracking. |
| DriveSavers.com |
If your computer crashes, or you run over it with your car,and your entire life
is on your hard drive and everyone else is pronouncing it "unrecoverable",
try these guys. |
| DriveSolutions.com |
Another company which offers drive recovery solutions, in addition to drive sales. |
HowStuffWorks.com |
On a related note, this site cuts to the chase on just about everything computer related in concise, relatively easy to understand language |
| Connecticut Now |
A little bit of everything. Great links to everything related to our state |
| Recycle a PC |
Here's how you can get rid of your old PC equipment. It's not free, but it's green |
| Recycler's World |
Here's another site for getting rid of old PC equipment. |
| Junkbusters.com |
Tired of those telephone solicitors during dinner? Check this out.
There are some good tips here to reduce your internet "profile". |
| Vmyths.com |
email chain letter myths, etc. If you really think Bill Gates wants to give you
a free computer........ |
| infoworld.com |
The magazine |