SOFTWARE

• ZD Net Software Library -shareware downloads from Ziff-Davis publishing

• Orisinal -collection of cute games for your computer

• NoNags -collection of nagless freeware programs for Windows

• Freeware Home -source for 32 bit software, nicely organized

• Pricelessware -excellent selection of freeware programs for the PC

• Software 602 -PC Suite, the poor mans 'Windows Office' package, it's free!

• OpenOffice -free open-source office suite that can read and write to Microsoft's Office Suite

• Final Notepad -editor for basic music notations

• LinuxISO - a place where you may download many types of Linux operating systems, discussion form

• Free4All -download totally free software, links to other free stuff

• Screen Savers for Windows -207+ screen savers from a-z

• Screen Saver Heaven -300+ screen savers for downloading, more added weekly

• Password Safe -small application for encripting data on your computer from prying eyes

• IconCity -some nice Windows 95 desktop icons

• The Wallpaper Machine -random generated backgrounds, hit reload for different backgrounds and download

• McAfee -virus scan programs

• DVD Centre -latest news and information about Digital Versatile Disc technology

COMPANIES / INFORMATION

• National Computer Tectonics -reviews on computer equipment, software and other information

• SCSI FAQ -all you ever wanted to know about SCSI devices

• Firewire World -IEEE1394, news and technology

• PC Mechanic -computer hardware, tutorials, links, forums, downloads, etc

• Shaf's display management -tips for adjusting your monitor for correct display

• ISO Character Set -instructions on using characters not shown on keyboard

• Extended Character Map for the PC -small downloadable utility for viewing and copying to clipboard all keyboard symbols

• ComputerUser -monthly publication of news and features for computer users

• Computer Stupidities -funny stories of clueless users creatively misusing computers

• WhatIs -every file format in the world, list of filename extensions with brief description of each

• A Short Course in Digital Photography -online book about digital photography and equipment

• Intellectual Property Magazine -law and policy for high technology, quarterly online magazine for the high-tech industry

• TerraVirtua -building Virtual Worlds...VRM, HTML, Java, Director and other multimedia tools

• Price Watch -over 60,000 "street" prices of computer related products and where you can buy at the best prices

• PriceScan -find the best prices on hardware and software for 1000's of products

• Publisher's Toobox -mailorder company specializing in software and hardware for graphics/desktop publishing

• Megahaus -large mailorder supplier of harddrives and other hardware

• LaserSaver -Remanufactured Laser toner cartridges and other supplies, with Laser printer tips

• Publishers Depot -1000's of stock photos with searchable index to thumbnails, and clipart for publications. Various pricing from Web page use to high end publications

• Printeruser -comprehensive information about printers and things to know about them

• Vender Support Directory -over 800 software and hardware companies contact numbers

• Company Site Locator -tool for finding companies on the net, when you do not know the exact URL address

• Geek News -written by geeks for geeks

• Webopedia -online encyclopedia and search engine of computer technology terms

• Windows 98 Megasite -Windows magazine information, tips and news for Win98

• VirusList -encyclopedia of known computer viruses, computer hoaxes, current
  HoaxBusters -internet hoaxes, viruses, chain letters, myths, and more

• Virus Myths -truth about computer virus myths and hoaxes

• Hackers -PBS report on hackers and your computer's security, issues, risks, interviews, personalities, more

• File Format Collection -dictionary of all known computer file formats

• Converter's Paradise -convert most any kind of file to another format

• CD-R Primer -information about burning your own CD's

• CD Recordable Drives -FAQ, helpful information for making your own CD's

• Create Slideshow -if you have a CD burner you can use these instructions to make a self-booting CD of your own pictures

• System Failure -the art of CD burning

• DVD Facts -all about DVD and it's many forms

• Anand Tech -reviews and valuable information on motherboards and chipsets

• Tom's Hardware Guide -latest information on what's going in the world of pc hardware

• FixWindows -source for fixing Windows problems, latest drivers list, and more

• WinDrivers -latest drivers for Windows hardware, tech support, forums, news, and much more

• Windows95 Annoyances -annoying "features" of Windows95 and work-arounds, tips

• Windows 95 -latest information and drivers for Win 95 from Microsoft

• Angela Lilleystone's Windows 95 & NT Resources -tips and tricks for getting the most out of Windows

• Healthy PC -keeping your PC in top running form

• PC911 -computer help in plain english, how-tos, reviews

  MICROSOFT...too much control?

• Is It Worth the Upgrade? -article about WindowsXP
  
• Boycott Microsoft! -reasons for not buying the XP upgrade
  
• Why is Microsoft pulling the IE plug-ins? -so you will have to use their ActiveX software and not third-party plug-ins?
  
• Microsoft Needs a History Lesson -their tactics may backfire
  
• WPA Update -'Windows Product Activation', people speak out, you can join in the discussion

• The Trouble with Windows -excellent for solving your Windows problems

• Windows 98 -source for finding latest information about Win98

• Microsoft Windows 98 Updates -better bring your system up to snuff and download them now, before there will be no more support for 98 offered by Microsoft within the next few months to a year or so

• Windows 2000 -latest information on the progress and development of Microsoft's new O/S

• Windows Me -READ before purchasing the upgrade!, what customers think about Microsoft's new operating system

• Windows 98 Central -latest information about Win98, tips and links

• Windows Registry Guide -enhancements, tips and tricks, troubleshooting, and more...not for the faint of heart

• Shortcuts for Windows -a handy guide to keyboard shortcuts for using Microsoft OS's

• Windows Error Messages -small utility that lets you lookup, and find out what those cryptic error message codes mean

• Lwindows -a new alternative to Microsoft Windows OS

• Complete Illustrated Guide to PC Hardware -tools for upgrading, fixing, and maximizing your PC

• The Naked PC -what you need to know about all things PC, newsletter

• Trish's Escape from Hardware Hell -links to get you out of a computer mess

• PCbiography -history of computers with many images, those envolved in the development, and much more

• PC Technologly Guide -major components and peripheral devices

• Tech News World -real-time technology news from around the world

• Computer Links -many links to PC hardware, software, companies, and other computer information

• How Microprocessors Work -from the Intel Museum, history, transistors, chips

• Windows Shutdown -ever have a problem with shutting down windows?...here's a step by step troubleshooting guide

• MyHelpdesk -computer help portal for 1500+ products, software and hardware

• Home PC Network -the how-to information on networking PC's and Macs for everyone

• Connected Home Online -magazine devoted to home networking, mobile, audio, video, and more

• Windows NT -frequently asked facts, a wealth of information

• Windows XP -follow the development news on Microsoft's latest OS. expected out later this year

• Windows XP -in depth review with images

• OS News -exploring the future of computing, Java, UNIX, Windows, Macintosh, Rhapsody

• LinuxPlanet -pros and cons of running Linux, latest news, and more

• MP3.com -news on this technology, music, software, and hardware available

• DVD.com -DVD and home theaters

• BugNet -resource to PC bugs, glitches, incompatabities...and their fixes

• FreeDrive -you can store up to 20megs of files at this location...use for backup or sharing with another, access from anywhere, and it's Free

• Power Page-APC -computer power protection products and faqs

• USB -all about Universal Serial Bus port

• allUSB -latest news and support for the Universal Serial Bus

• Monitor Calibration -use these color, b&w charts to calibrate your computer's monitor

• RealAudio Homepage -Information on Real time audio for your PC, get the software here!

• Play Incorporated -makers of the "Snappy" video digitizer...a good, low cost alternative to capturing video from any source

• Adobe Systems, Inc -products, software updates and information

• adobe.mag -for users of Adobe software products, will need free Adobe Acrobat reader to view articles

• Corel Corporation -official Corel site, maker of Corel Draw and other software products

• Fractal Design Corp -Fractal Painter software support

• Micrografx -specializing in graphics software including Picture Publisher and Designer

• Serif -desktop publishing, Page Plus, Draw Plus...download free programs, clipart, and fonts

• Diamond Multimedia -video controller cards, driver software updates

• Matrox -MGA video cards, support

• Iomega -makers of the Zip and other removable media drives

• Quantum -data storage products

• SyQuest Technology -removable media drives

• Snappy -digital photo video device...information and uses for the Snappy

• Adaptec -controller boards manufacturer

• Promise Technology Page -latest information and updated driver software for Promise controller boards

• FARGO Electronics -wax thermal transfer and dye-sublimation printers

• Wacom -manufacturer of graphic drawing tablets for the PC and MAC

• Microtek -film and print scanners

• Epson America -computers, printers and scanners

• Polaroid - image hardware devices

• Canon USA -copiers, printers, scanners, cameras and other electronics

• UMAX -scanner and multimedia products

• Agfa-Gevaert -digital cameras, scanners, film recorders and photographic supplies/equipment

• Intel -PC processors

• Microsoft -information, products and software

• Creative Labs -sound cards, video and multimedia cards

• US Robotics -modems