Computing Support Links

The staff members of the Computing Support Center (4Help) find these links useful for finding answers to computing questions.

Contents

• General Information
• Hardware Reviews & Information
• HTML Help Sites
• Industry News & Other Information
• Microsoft Security Bulletin Search
• Pricing Information
• Operating System & Program Specific Support
• Software Resources
• Technical Pages

General Information:

• Ask Jeeves!
  Enter a question - any question - and Ask Jeeves will provide you with several links to answers to your question.
• WebCrawler
  Retrieve the best search results from top search engines such as Google, Yahoo!, and Ask Jeeves!.
  WebCrawler uses metasearch technology to search multiple search engines and endeavors to give you the ultimate in results.
• Webopedia
  Ever wonder what PCMCIA stands for? Do you wish you understood TCP/IP better?
  This site is geared toward answering your general computer-related questions.

Hardware Reviews & Information:

• Windows Marketplace
  This site lists products that have been tested for Windows compatibility.
• AnandTech
  Read the latest on hardware analysis and news.
• Ars Technica
  This site describes itself as the "pc enthusiast's resource".
• Tom's Hardware Guide
  Find information and discussion on all kinds of hardware, including graphics cards, monitors, motherboards, and CPUs.
• PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) and Handhelds:
  • PalmGear.com
    Find answers to your questions using the PalmGear knowledge base.
  • PDAStreet.com
    Information on Pocket PCs, Palm Pilots, and other devices.

HTML Help Sites:

• Matt's Script Archive (MSA)
  Find free CGI scripts here. MSA has been serving the Web community since 1995.
• A Standard for Robot Exclusions
  Find help with coding to control which parts of your Web site is visited by robots.
• RGB Color Values
  Use this chart for finding the color values you need for building font and background color on your Web pages.

Industry News & Other Information:

• Slashdot: News for Nerds. Stuff that Matters
  Enough said. Try it!
• Woody's Office Watch
  Sign up for a weekly e-mail bulletin on Office tips and news at no charge.
• Woody's Windows Watch
  Join the free twice-monthly e-mail bulletin list with the latest news about Windows.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Search:

• Security Bulletin Search
  Read summaries of of update releases, read the latest security bulletins, report a security vulnerability in a Microsoft product,
  and search by product, technolgoy, or KB article number for information.

Pricing Information:

• Price Watch
  Compare features and prices of hardware, software, operating systems, electronics, and accessories from numerous companies.

Operating System & Program Specific Support:

• AppleCare Service and Support
  Find technical information and support for Macintosh and other Apple products.
• Autodesk - Support
  If you have problems with AutoCAD or other Autodesk programs, visit Autodesk's Support page which offers technical
  support, consulting services, and training on products.

Software Resources:

Mac OS

• AppleCare Service & Support
  Find Apple information and updates.
• CNet Download.com
  This is a good source for freeware or shareware.
• Mactopia
  This site offers Microsoft software for Mac OS.
  

Windows

• CNet Download.com
  This is a good source for freeware or shareware.

Technical Pages:

• Windows & .Net Magazine Network
  Read the latest technical news and search the archives of several IT publications including Windows & .Net Magazine, SQL Server Magazine, Exchange Administrator, Security Administrator, and Windows Scripting Solutions.