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TECH RESOURCE TIPS:

FILE FORMATS + DICTIONARY + PROCESS RESOURCES TIPS
FILE TRANSFER TIPS
MICROSOFT WINDOWS SUPPORT TIPS
SOFTWARE SUPPORT TIPS
SHUTDOWN TIPS
STARTUP TIPS
TECH FORUM TIPS
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FILE FORMATS + DICTIONARY + PROCESS RESOURCE TIPS

  • FILExt is a detailed database of file extensions and programs that use them. A search on the database here might very well result in multiple possibilities.

  • FOLDOC - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing.

  • ProcessLibrary.com - Free Process Information - Find the latest information about spywares, adwares, trojans, viruses, system processes and common applications.

  • Spyware Information Center - Spyware Encyclopedia - CA Security Advisor.

  • Startup - Search Windows Startup Programs Online - Pacs Portal Startup program database.

  • Startup Applications List by SysInfo.org - This is Paul Collins' list of system startup entries. Startup entries are registry entries that tell Windows which programs to start upon system startup.

  • Webopedia.com - The only online dictionary and search engine you need for computer and Internet technology definitions.

  • WhatIs.com - Every File Format in the World - This is a list of file name extension or suffixes that indicate the format or usage of a file and a brief description of that format.

  • WindowsStartup.com - Startup Programs Knowledge Base. Make sure you know what programs are running on your PC.

  • WorldStart.com Computing Terms - Don't you hate it when you see a computer term somewhere and have no clue what the term means? Well, that's why we put this little page together. We've listed some of the most common computer terms below alphabetically.
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FILE TRANSFER TIPS

  • Dropload is a place for you to drop your files off and have them picked up by someone else at a later time. Recipients you specify are sent an email with instructions on how to download the file. Files are removed from the system after 7 days, regardless if they have been picked up or not. You can upload any type of file, mp3, movies, docs, pdfs, up to 100MB each! Recipients can be anyone with an email address.

  • YouSendIt - Choose who you want to send a file to. You can specify multiple email addresses separated by commas. Select a file to send. Click on Send. YouSendIt will automatically email your recipient a link to your file stored on our server. Your file will be deleted after 7 days or 25 downloads, whichever occurs first. No passwords to share, no software to install, no accounts to create, and no full mailboxes.
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MICROSOFT WINDOWS SUPPORT TIPS

  • Hosts File FAQ.

  • KbAlertz - Receive Free Email Alerts every time Microsoft Publishes NEW Support or Knowledge Base Articles! Select the technologies that you're interested in and you'll be kept up to date when Microsoft publishes updates to your favorite technologies! KbAlert scans the entire Microsoft Knowledge Base every night.

  • Microsoft Download Center - Find the latest product updates.

  • Microsoft Knowledge Base - How to query the Knowledge Base by using keywords and query words - The Microsoft Knowledge Base has more than 150,000 articles. These articles were created by thousands of support professionals who have resolved issues for our customers. The Microsoft Knowledge Base is regularly updated, expanded, and refined to help to make sure that you have access to the very latest information.

  • Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - This is your jumping off point to a number of interesting offerings being provided for you by a few folks associated with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program. Plan to check this page every so often as new subwebs are bound to show up from time to time.

  • Microsoft MVP's Web Sites - The product categories for which MVP's are recognized are listed, and under each is an alphabetical list of past and present MVP's representing that product. Briefly, MVPs are recognized by Microsoft for their willingness to share their knowledge on a peer-to-peer basis. This generosity is most generally offered within various online communities. Most MVPs do not appreciate unsolicited e-mail requests for help! These go against the goal of helping the most folks possible for the given investment of time and energy. Please, feel free to visit their sites, but don't pester them privately. You'll find all these folks active in the online communities, and that's the appropriate place to ask for help. Thanks for understanding!

  • Microsoft Product Solution Center - Select a product from the categories.

  • Microsoft Solution Center Index - Select a product from the alphabetized list.

  • Microsoft Support Files - How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services.

  • Microsoft Windows Symbol Packages - Download Windows Symbol Packages. If you want the entire set of symbols for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000, then you can download a symbol package and install it on your computer. The symbol download packages are listed by processor type (x86, Itanium, and x64) and build type (retail and checked). Almost all customers require the symbols for the retail version. If you are debugging a special version of Windows with extra debugging information, then you should download the symbols for the checked version.
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SOFTWARE SUPPORT TIPS

  • BrowserTune 2000 - Fred Langa's On-line Browser Tuner.

  • Microsoft ClearType is an unprecedented innovation in font display technology that dramatically improves font display resolution and marks a genuine breakthrough in screen readability.

  • Microsoft Outlook 2003 - Sharing your Outlook information: Calendar and Contacts.

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000, 2002 - Hyperlinks in an e-mail message do not work in Outlook 2000 or Outlook 2002.

  • Microsoft Outlook 98 - Hyperlinks in an E-mail Message Do Not Work.

  • Microsoft Outlook 97 - Hyperlinks in an E-mail Message Do Not Work.

  • Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 - Hyperlinks in an e-mail message do not work in Outlook Express 6.0.

  • Microsoft Outlook Express 4.0 through 5.5 - Internet shortcuts in Outlook Express do not start Web browser. Outlook Express 4.0 through 5.5, Windows 95/98/98SE/NT/2000.

  • Norton AntiVirus - How to completely uninstall Norton AntiVirus.

  • OEM.com simplifies the arduous task of locating components, applications, software, hardware and parts through our comprehensive, search-friendly indexes. - OEM software/hardware is not supported by the manufacturer. Example: If you buy an OEM version of Windows XP software, Microsoft will not support it. Support is to come from the VAR (value added vendor) such as Dell, etc. and they are to support it, but unfortunately many OEM versions are sold by computer stores and/or online dealers and you don't have anywhere to go to get support. If you don't run into problems, you save some money, but..... buyer beware! -Gene

  • Operating System Technical Comparison - This web site compares and contrasts operating systems. It originally started out on a small server in the engineering department of Ohio State University to answer a single question: On technical considerations only, how does Rhapsody (also known as Mac OS X Server) stack up as a server operating system (especially in comparison to Windows NT)? The web site now compares and contrasts server operating systems and will in the near future expand to compare other kinds of operating systems.

  • PageMaker 6.5/7.0 Windows 2000 - This FAQ began as simple "howto" for getting Pagemaker 6.5 to run on Windows 2000. That over 100,000 unique visitors have viewed this page is telling that the transision from Windows 95,98 etc. to Windows 2000 and XP has been a difficult one for users of DTP applications. This essay is based on supporting clients who count on reliable workstations for DTP, as well as supporting users on Adobe's User to User forums.

  • Recovering deleted files - We all know cats have nine lives, but did you know files have three? - GeekGirl.com.

  • Windows NT - Changing the Default Save Directory Under Windows NT for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

  • WindowsReinstall.com - the only site designed to support those install, reinstall, upgrade, and troubleshooting needs.
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SHUTDOWN TIPS

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STARTUP TIPS

  • Customize the Start MenuMicrosoft Step by Step Tutorials.

  • Pacs Portal Startup - Search Windows Startup Programs Database Online.

  • SysInfo.org Startup Applications List - This is Paul Collins' list of system startup entries. Startup entries are registry entries that tell Windows which programs to start upon system startup.

  • ProcessLibrary.com - Free Process Information - Find the latest information about spywares, adwares, trojans, viruses, system processes and common applications.
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TECH FORUM TIPS

  • AM-Forums - AM-CodeSearch, AM-DeadLink, AM-Notebook, Local Website Archive, WebSite-Watcher.

  • BroadbandReports.com Forums - Cable Support, Telco Support, City Forums, Hardware etc., Hot Topics, FTP Files.

  • Cable Forum - Your number one ntl & Telewest cable resource.

  • Dell Support ForumsDell's Community Forum, a customer-to-customer support forum.

  • DreamSys Software Forums - Discussions about DreamSys Software.

  • DSL/Cable Webserver Forum - Run your own webserver from home!

  • Famatech Forums - Remote Administrator Troubleshooting, Remote Administrator Licensing, Remote Administrator Good Wishes, Famatech Network Utilities, Famatech Beta Testing, Network management general discussion.

  • FileForums is a forum to find help on backing up your own legally bought/owned PC/Console Games. Game Copy World - CD Media World - MP3 Media World.

  • KRC Bulletin Boards - Kevin's Resource Center is a BB on computer related topics. KRC has a Spyware/Adware/Virus & HijackThis Logs category. Kevin does a great job of interpreting them. Feel free to browse around and post your messages in the appropriate categories.

  • ModemHelp.net - Be sure to check out our new forums.

  • My Computer Headaches Forums - Tech news, and computer tips and tutorials.

  • OnDeckTech Apple/Mac Forums - Free Forums for 24/7 Apple/Mac Help.

  • PC Flank Forums - Here's a great place to share your thoughts, discoveries, questions and opinions with other users of PC Flank.

  • PressF1 - New Zealand's PC World's self-help forum.

  • SaveMyButt Forum - A place for all computer users to share their computer questions and get answers.

  • Wi-Fi Technology Forum - WLAN Wireless and Mobile Technology News.

  • Virtual Doctor - Your Source For Technology Help Forums!
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TECH RESOURCE TIPS

  • Answers That Work - You have a computer query, question or problem? Just ask us about it, or browse our Libraries.

  • Black Viper - Windows 2K & XP help.

  • Bombers Hints - Handy hints for Windows.

  • Computer Hope - is a collection of free services that allows any user to access its database of extensive free computer related information.

  • GrassRootsDesign - Introduction to Computers - A Learner's Guide to the Computer.

  • How Stuff Works is widely recognized as the leading source for clear, reliable explanations of how everything around us actually works - Computers.

  • Jason Levine's Toolbox - Programs that provide a useful function within Windows while only impacting the system as needed. - Windows Scripting Host - Windows applets - Cookie Jar - Script Sentry.

  • John Haller's Useful Stuff - Disable Caps Lock, Disable Flash (BETA), Disable Windows Key, Obfuscate Mailto (BETA), Test SSL Certificates In IIS 5, Umax Scanner Driver Crash.

  • John Woram's Windows Registry - Registry tips & links to other sites for Registry information.

  • GEEK.COM - The Online Technology Resource!

  • KbAlertz - Receive Free Email Alerts every time Microsoft Publishes NEW Support or Knowledge Base Articles!

  • LangaList - Make the most of your hardware, software, & time online.

  • Martha's Web - I hope you will use the information provided here to keep your computer running smooth as new, to become better informed about scams and be safe while surfing! - Martha

  • Mike's What's News - Mike Baynes' MyTech - Technical support, and setup of PC's using Windows and Internet Explorer. A Technical Support Alliance Charter Member!

  • MDGx Max Speed - WinDOwS Tricks + Secrets Complete List.

  • Navas Group - Computer Technical Information - Cable & DSL Tuning Guide.

  • Overclockers - Overclockers advice, experiences, forum, reviews & tips.

  • PC911 web site provides help and advice on a wide range of computing issues. The main sections are How-To Guides, links to Freeware Downloads, Tips and Tweaks, and Reviews of Hardware, Software and Websites.

  • PC Mechanic - Plain-English information & tutorials on how to perform various tasks, from installing a video card to assembling an entire computer.

  • PC Pitstop - Dave Methvin can help you get your PC in top form. The process is fully automated, private and safe, & can test and tune PCs running Windows OS. After the diagnostics run, you'll get tips for improving your PC for free!

  • PC World How-To - Technology advice you can trust.

  • Personal-Computer-Tutor - Free Tutorials - Reviews- Uptodate Virus News. A Technical Support Alliance Member!

  • Practically Networked - Practical help for small network builders. Complete "How-To" information for setting up Internet sharing. From setting up and debugging a network, to selecting & securing a shared LAN.

  • Rose Vines' GeekGirl.com - Certainly not to be overlooked! This site is created, produced, directed and maintained by an award-winning Australian computer journalist.

  • Scot Finnie’s Newsletter - Scot covers Windows, broadband, do-it-yourself networking, Microsoft, and the Internet.

  • Serdar Yegulalp's Windows Power Users Newsletter - Former Senior Technology Editor of Winmag.com - Devoted to hints, tips, tricks, news and goodies for Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP users.

  • Techadvice.com - A portal and a help site, mixture of PC related information, company information along with products made & issues with the Windows operating system & applications.

  • TechTutorials.net - Directory of free computer tutorials and whitepapers.

  • That Computer Guy - A web site people could use as a resource to help solve their computer quandries.

  • The Office Letter - Tips, Tricks, Tools and Techniques for Microsoft Office.

  • VideoHelp.com - also known as DVDRHelp.com & VCDHelp.com - Help to make VideoCDs, SVCDs or DVDs from DVD, Video, TV, Cam or downloaded movie clips like DivX, MOV, RM and ASF.

  • Visioneer's Online Support - Driver & Software Updates.

  • WebHQ - Canada's Motherboard Manuals Data and More - Website is operated by a group of volunteer techs from around the world dedicated to helping hobbyists locate vintage 486 & pentium motherboard manuals & jumper settings.

  • WhatIs Guide to the Experts - What is the problem? Contact the Expert!

  • Where to Get What - Some Windows 9X/Me/NT/2000/XP information sources.

  • Windows Support Center - Windows Operating Systems & Leading Application Software - James A. Eshelma, Microsoft MVP.

  • Windows Tips - Ed Bott's Complete Collection of Windows Tips, Tricks and Secrets.

  • Windows Wizard - Greg Shultz has written numerous How-To articles covering every version of the Windows operating system since version 2.0.

  • WinXPcentral - WinXPcentral's vision is to provide its readers with the best and most informative Windows information out there. We bring you the most up-to-date information, articles, reviews, and views. - Your 1-stop Windows OS Website.

  • WorldStart.com - Computer Tips.
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