oldgrendel.com: My Favorite Links
Here are some of my favorite links (broken down into categories - sort of):
Computers - General Info
- CNET.com: good all purpose "whats going on in the industry" site with an excellent download section as well as current news, reviews and how-to-do tutorials.
- PCMAG.com: this is the site of one of the most popular computer publications ever and it is loaded with news and reviews plus some downloads.
- MICROSOFT.com: Home to the biggest kid on the block. Tons of stuff to explore.
- HOWSTUFFWORKS.com: great site for the nerd "wannabees". If you need it explained to you, this is the place.
Computers - Technical
- MICROSOFT HELP AND SUPPORT: Also known as the Knowledge Base, this is a good place to start when trying to figure out how (or what) went wrong.
- KELLY'S KORNER: This is a kind of techie site for troubleshooting Windows issues. Been around a while.
- WINDOWS VISTA HOME PAGE: This is the home site for Windows Vista users. Although it speaks the party line, it is still usefull with lots of things to check out.
- TECHSPOT.com: Here is another god technology center with downloads, reviews, forums, etc.
- SPYWARE WARRIOR: Well, the name is a wee bit over the top, but good information source for all thing spyware.
- WINDVIS.com: Lots of help and tips for new Vista users.
Fun Stuff and General Enlightenment
- POPULAR SCIENCE.com: The ultimate site for real geeks and gadget junkies.
- WIKIPEDIA.org: The FREE on-line encyclopedia for the rest of us.
- PBS.org: OK, how could you do without access to the website of the best TV ever.
- UNDISCOVERED SCOTLAND: This is my favorite web site of all time (I live here on weekends). God's country!
Buying On-Line
- BEST BUY: Once you get past the geek squad, this place isn't all that bad. Check it out on-line (no Geeks to mislead you).
- GLOBAL COMPUTER.com: Good prices, plenty of stuff to buy, shipping could be better but not bad.
- MWAVE.com: My numero uno on-line source for computer stuff with good shipping. If in stock they get it out that day (orders before 3pm).
updated 12/04/08
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