Technology
- Email Etiquette
- Hardware
- Internet
- Browsers
- Internet Help
- Multi-Engine Search Tools
- SPAM
- Storage - Remote and Online
- Video
- Website Raters
- MacIntosh Users
- Services
- Software
- Technology Resources
- Technology News Readers and Magazines
- Tips, Tricks and Guides
Email Etiquette
Dynamoo Email Etiquette
http://www.dynamoo.com/technical/etiquette.htm
Good and bad email etiquette explained.
Email Etiquette
http://www.emailaddresses.com/guide_etiquette.htm
Good and bad email etiquette explained.
Gadget Etiquette
http://www.ravenwerks.com/technology/gadget.htm
Offers specific solutions about the use of specific devices and features, and how to make the most cordial use of them.
Netiquette
http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/email-etiquette-basics.html
Uses technology effectively to communicate with others both personally and professionally with knowledge, understanding and courtesy.
Spam Is Not the Worst of It: Email Etiquette
http://unquietmind.com/email.html
Find definitions of email terminology and etiquette. It discusses forwarding, flaming, attachments and other email topics.
Prevent the circulation of bogus or fraudulent emails. Suggested sites to check out the validity of messages before forwarding to others in your address book.
Urban Legends Reference Page
http://www.snopes.com
Informative site which serves to expose hoaxes and urban legends that continuously make rounds over the Internet.
McAfee Virus Check
http://vil.nai.com/vil/default.aspx
Find the latest information regarding virus alerts and hoaxes.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
http://www.missingkids.com
Verify information being circulated regarding missing and exploited children.
Hardware
Backup Systems
Amerivault Corp.
www.amerivault.com
Reliable, automated online backup and recovery solutions for business. Back up local and remote servers from one location. Fast and secure, data is instantly offsite. U.S. only.
Hewlett Packard
http://www.compaq.com/storage/
Details the companys tape backup systems for small business workstations and networks.
Knowledge Storm
www.knowledgestorm.com
Find the ideal data backup software for a range of business needs. Explore the listings of this IT solutions knowledge database.
NovaStor.com
http://www.no-panic.com/index.asp
Low cost, reliable NetWare, Linux and Windows system backup software. Software downloads, info. and product overviews available.
Remote backup Systems
http://remote-backup.com
Provides remote backup client/server software solutions as well as business resources and server hosting for those wanting to start a commercial remote backup business.
U.S. Data Trust
www.usdatatrust.com
Fully managed online backup and recovery service for PC servers. Backs up to a secure off site facility, making it immediately available for recovery. Offers 30 day risk free trial.
DVDs and CD-ROMs
CD Solutions
www.cds.com/DVD/DVDINFO.pdf
This site offers a simple explanation of the uses of the various formats of DVD's.
Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/windowsxp/dvdplay.aspx
The most complete digital video experience for consumers with new support for DVD playback, Windows Media Player for Windows XP delivers.
Mpeg.org
www.mpeg.org/MPEG/dvd.html
This is a good place to find basic information on DVD's. Several collections of FAQ's provide a depth of information that can satisfy anyone trying to get a grip on the developing technology.
Hand-Held Devices
Blackberry Handhelds
http://www.blackberry.com/index.shtml
As of this writing, Blackberry has introduced the Curve, the smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry Handset yet, with the feature of Enhanced Multimedia Capabilities with AT&T's industry-leading coverage for wireless data services.
Build-a-Tone
http://www.ifdnrg.com/rt/ringtone.swf
Flash-based website where users can create their own ring tones for Nokia phones. Full version available through email.
Sony Ericsson
http://shopwireless.sonyericsson.com/do/init
From the K550 line and the Z710 phones, to the W950i and Bluetooth accessories, Sony Ericsson offers the most innovative designs and models on the market.
Nokia Worldwide
www.nokia.com/
The world's leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile and fixed telecom networks including related customer services. Access products, information and dealers worldwide through the main Nokia site.
United States: http://www.nokiausa.com/index/1,7905,,00.html?ref=http://www.nokia.com
Palm Inc.
http://www.palm.com/us/
Continuing to perfect the SmartPhone, Treo, Foleo and other ground-breaking electronics, Palm, Inc. is the leading developer of PDAs and GPS systems.
Research In Motion
www.rim.com
Research In Motion's (RIM) portfolio of products include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, software development tools and the popular BlackBerry device. Used by thousands of organizations around the world, the BlackBerry device is a revolutionary communication tool that allows mobile professionals to send and receive email wherever they go.
Laptops
Deal Time
http://www.dealtime.com/dt-app/SE/KW-LAP%20TOPS/FD-/NS-1/GS.html
Read reviews and compare prices on PC notebooks. Search laptops by brand or price range.
Dell Notebooks
http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/series_inspn_notebooks.htm
Information and prices on laptops and accessories from Dell.
Gateway Lap Tops
http://www.gateway.com/work/products/sb_ptb_catalog.shtml
Shop from a variety of Gateway laptops.
IBM PCs
http://www.ibm.com/products/us/?c=0035016165&n=befree_affiliate&t=aff
Shop for or learn about IBM computers and accessories, including notebooks like the ThinkPad, IntelliStation workstations, refurbished PCs, and more.
The PC Guide
http://www.pcguide.com
Read news articles, or get help with computer and technical questions. Includes sections on troubleshooting and system maintenance and repair.
PC World
http://www.pcworld.com/news/index.asp
Home of the world's most popular computer magazine contains buyers' guides, news, tips and software.
Toshiba PCs - lap tops
www.shoptoshiba.com
Find buying and product info. for Toshiba lap tops.
Networks / Servers
Bocat - Network Equipment Buyers Guide
http://www.bocat.com/network
Explore this business-to business guide and find links to equipment manufacturers, price guides and topics such as data recovery.
Cisco Systems
http://www.cisco.com
Network equipment company provides info., product catalog, and product support. Details on career certification programs, training seminars and events.
Information Data Products Corp.
http://www.idpc.com
Find LAN/WAN solutions and network equipment through this custom designed interface providing links to major network manufacturers.
Network Computing
http://www.nwc.com
Learn about future and current networking technologies through news and product reviews. Subscribe to a network security newsletter.
Network Equipment Technologies
http://www.net.com
Network company presents a list of products, employment information, and details about its partners.
Tangent
http://www.tancom.com
Reseller of used and new router and network equipment. Specializes in Cisco, ADC and Adtran. Also offers staging and installation services.
Toshiba America
http://www.toshiba.com/taisnpd/
Supplies cable modem products and support services to high-speed Internet users. Includes a comprehensive network equipment guide.
PCs
Apple Computer
www.apple.com
Details product information about genuine Mac desktops and laptops from the authentic source. Find system, ordering and warranty details.
Dell Computers
http://www.dell.com
Shop for a new desktop, notebook or handheld computer at Dell.com.
FilExt
http://filext.com/
a detailed database of file extensions and programs that use them.
Gateway
http://www.gateway.com
Computers, accessories and services for home and business.
Hewlett Packard
http://www.hp.com
Hewlett-Packard's Business Center is the official HP site for product and purchasing information on computers, printers, storage, and server products and solutions for your business.
How Stuff Works -
Computers
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/
Electronics
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/
Updated daily, How Stuff Works provides an exhaustive array of instructionals of how "stuff" actually works. With categories such as computers, electronics, and health, this site can be used by practically anyone searching for information on the basics of almost anything.
IBM
www.ibm.com
Leader in the manufacture and retail of both PC and high-end computer systems. Shop for business and personal computers, get tech support and find company news.
ProcessLibrary.com
http://www.processlibrary.com/
All almost all computers, dozens of invisible processes run in the background, expending resources, and causing the computer to run slow. Many of these are useless processes that hide spyware (or worse: Trojans) giving hackers an open door to your privacy. Use ProcessLibrary.com to discover the exact purpose of every single process.
Sony
http://www.sonystyle.com/
Shop for Sony Vaio desktops, notebooks, PDA handhelds, displays, and accessories. Check out the deals and clearance offers plus monthly-payment programs.
Toshiba PCs, Lap Tops
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/home.to
Find current information for Toshiba lap tops.
Peripherals
Unicomp
http://www.pckeyboard.com/customizer.html
A complete source, Unicomp is a keyboard manufacturer that offers customized keyboards. They not only provide cosmetic solutions ( colored buttons, custom layouts, corporate logos), but also develop customized scan codes and designs.
Internet
Browsers
Firefox
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
A Mozilla-based browser (see below,) it is also this WebDiva's favorite browser. Included in its many features, Firefox allows the user to open new URLs in tabs within the same window, prime search engines are available in the upper right corner of the browser window, as well as Live Content - a feature by which new content is delivered to the browser whenever it is added.
Mozilla
http://www.mozilla.org
Offers a full suite of integrated Internet applications including a web browser, e-mail client, address book, web page composer, Internet chat software and calendar application.
Opera
http://www.opera.com/download
Opera provides a browser that operates across devices, platforms and operating systems, and can deliver a faster, more stable and flexible Internet experience than its competitors.
Safari
http://www.apple.com/safari
Safari, the Mac OS X default web browser, offers you a superior web experience with outstanding performance. Even the most complex of pages load at breakneck speed.
SeaMonkey
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/seamonkey/
Internet Help
Symantec Glossary
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/refa.html
Glossary of helpful terms relating to computer viruses.
ZD Net
http://www.zdnet.com
This website covers a wide variety of areas including an internet users area which will help the user become accustomed to internet acronyms, products on the internet, internet search tools, and internet news.
All You Need to Know About the Internet
http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/atchron/96/netbook
Basic information about all aspects of the Internet, from e-mail to the web.
DNS411
http://dns411.com
This universal domain name search tool searches all available domain registries, including country codes, new top-level domains, interNIC handles and IP number block assignments. You can also use it to convert a numerical address to its domain name.
Go To My PC
www.gotomypc.com
Log into this site to read your e-mail, open files, run programs, and operate your computer as if you were sitting in front to it. fees start at $15 a month but is well worth it if you need to check it while you're away.
Internet Archive
www.archive.org
The Way Back Machine Internet Archive keeps copies of millions of lost sites and pages. Go back and revisit those news stories, art exhibits, or just plain weird offerings that are no longer around. Just type in the URL as it used to be and find yourself in electronic memory lane.
Internet Legal Resource Guide
http://www.ilrg.com
This site is a categorized index of more than 4000 select web sites in 238 nations, islands, and territories, as well as more than 850 locally stored web pages and downloadable files. It is a comprehensive resource concerning law and the legal profession with an emphasis on the United States.
Internet Tools for Lawyers
www.netlawtools.com
This site is a mixture of articles, links, how-to guides and more, all focused on Lawyers' use of the internet.
Journalist Express
www.journalistexpress.com
Excellent set of links that are neatly organized by topic ( news, stats, people searches, sports, etc.) You can add and delete links to make it a truly personalized portal.
KWMap - A Keyword Map for the Whole Internet
http://www.KwMap.net/
KwMap.net - browse the Keyword Map of the Internet.
Legal History.net
http://www.legalhistory.net
"No one will ever have a truly philosophic mastery over the law who does not habitually consider the forces outside of it which have made it what is...." - Oliver Wendell Holmes. With that in mind view this link to Legal history. net, a portal of links to legal history organizations and internet sources.
Mr. Bill's Internet Dictionary
http://www.whaddup.com/dictionary/index.htm
Defines words common to the Internet and contains links to similar online publications.
Newbie Net
http://www.newbie.net
An interactive tutorial that uses the Internet to teach about the Internet.
PC Pitstop
www.pcpitstop.com
PC Pitstop provides free Web-based virus scanning so you can find out if anything's amiss on your PC. It checks the 200 most prevalent and dangerous viruses, and allows you to test your Internet connection.
Research-It!
www.iTools.com/research-it
Here you will find a collection of search tools arranged in six categories: language, library, geography, financial, shipping and mailing, and Internet. This site is both useful and fun, you can even find the birthdays or quotes of famous people.
WildList Organization International
http://www.wildlist.org
Provides resources on viruses to software users and developers. Link to lists of known viruses, symptoms and origins.
Zen and the Art of Internet
http://www.cs.indiana.edu/docproject/zen/zen-1.0_toc.html
One of the first primers on the Internet.
Multi Engine Search Tools
All 4 One Meta Search
http://www.all4one.com/
A multi-search engine site that combines the power of all the worlds best search engines into one, with choices for the separate search engines, results per page, time-outs and number of pages per result the search engines return.
All The Web
http://www.alltheweb.com
Searching 2.1 billion websites, this customizable search engine can perform searches based on preferred language, news, mp3, video, and even ftp files.
Alta Vista
www.altavista.com
Superior search technology, this search engine has boasted one of the largest search databases having over 350 millions web pages. Has a new search page with classic clean design called Raging Search found at www.raging.com
Ask.com
http://www.ask.com/
Users pose their search queries as questions in plain english and receive links to web sites containing relevant information, services and products.
Clusty
http://clusty.com/
An offshoot of Vivisimo, Clusty is a "cluster" type search engine that groups results into topics.
Dogpile
http://www.dogpile.com
Supports 25 search engines.
Google
http://www.google.com
Searching 2,073,418,204 web pages, and counting!
Hot Bot
www.hotbot.com
Part of the Lycos network, remains a web search powerhouse. It is extremely easy to use offering a point and click interface, intuitive pull down menus, and the ability to use plain english terminology for constructing searches.
Inktomi
http://www.inktomi.com
Developer and distributor of software applications for large Internet infrastructure and media companies.
KartOO
http://www.kartoo.com/
KartOO is a metasearch engine with visual display interfaces. When you click on OK, KartOO launches the query to a set of search engines, gathers the results, compiles them and represents them in a series of interactive maps through a proprietary algorithm. As soon as you launch a search, Kartoo analyses your request, questions the most relevant engines, selects the best sites and places them on a map. In this map, the found sites are represented by more or less important size pages, depending on their relevance. When you move the pointer over these pages, the concerned keywords are illuminated and a brief description of the site appears on the left side of the screen. In this map, the found sites are represented by more or less important size pages, depending on their relevance. When you move the pointer over these pages, the concerned keywords are illuminated and a brief description of the site appears on the left side of the screen.
Lycos
http://www.lycos.com/
One of the oldest search engines, launched in 1994. Searches are powered by AlltheWeb.com. "Fast Forward" lets you see search results in one side of your screen and the actual pages listed in another. Relevant categories of human-compiled information from the Open Directory appear at the bottom of the search results page. At the top of the page, Lycos will suggest other searches related to your original topic right under the search box. As a service to the Internet community, Lycos has made available Parental Controls for Lycos Search to help screen out adult and violent content from our search results. Parents may also want to browse the resources offered by GetNetWise that help families have a safe and constructive online experience.
Meta Crawler
www.metacrawler.com
Searches multiple engines and displays them in a uniform format ranking them by relevance. Can filter results by domain, region and individual country.
MyWay
http://home.myway.com/
My Way offers world-class search powered by the Internet's leading providers, robust content from industry-leading sources, and full-portal personalization - all with no banner ads and no pop-ups.
Search.com
www.search.com
Using search.com, a single search can retrieve results from more than 800 search engines, web directories, auctions, storefronts, news sources, discussion groups, reference sites and more. Initially sorted by source, can be reorganized by relevance or date.
SearchAbility - Guides to Specialized Search Engines
http://www.searchability.com
Find a list of guides to thousands of search engines covering hundreds of subjects. Browse by alphabetical listings.
Vivisimo
www.vivisimo.com
Coming from the Spanish word "clever". This is a software program that calls on other search engines, extracts the relevant information, and then organizes the results into a hierarchical folder structure. Results appear in the center of the screen but to the left is a group of folders and subfolders that have been instantly organized.
Yahoo! search
http://www.yahoo.com/search
Yahoo's search engine with links to other search engines.
SPAM
AppRiver
http://www.appriver.com/
Provides easy, effective, and affordable services to protect your computer againt spam and viruses.
Federal Trade Commission Spam Complaint Site and Form
http://www.ftc.gov/spam/
Find information about the Federal Trade Commission's recent law enforcement actions against deceptive commercial email and spammers' responsibilities under the CAN-SPAM law. In the "For Consumers" section, you'll find tips on how to reduce the amount of spam email in your in-box.
Fill out the form to issue a complaint via their website: https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01
Fight Spam on the Internet
http://spam.abuse.net/overview/
Site was first presented to the public in 1996 and has been referenced to as one of the best anti-spam sites on the net. Help fight spam to keep the Internet useful for everyone. Information gathered in this site is designed to help make your own experience on the Internet better.
Inboxer
http://www.inboxer.com/
A spam filtering site that destroys spam by accessing spam language.
Spam Cop
http://spamcop.net/
Spam reporting service, offers advice on how to report Spam as well as what to do if accused of Spam.
SPAM Defined
http://www.cybernothing.org/faqs/net-abuse-faq.html#2.4
The Theory of SPAM and the Internet
SPAM Official Website
http://www.spam.com
If you have no idea what the SPAM is and were looking for Spam in Can - well you came to the right place -- you just found it.
Spam Gourmet
www.spamgourmet.com
Visit this site and set up a shadow e-mail address to give out when sites require one. The site will forward only the exact number of messages you want to receive from a particular sender, trashing the junk mail.
Spam : Where to Complain About Frauds and Scams on the Internet
http://www.elsop.com/wrc/complain.htm
Large list of resources to report improper internet activity.
You've Got Spam! from the Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/inbox.htm
Comprehensive page describing spam and the measures the user can take to report the problems.
Storage - Remote and Online
Box.net
http://www.box.net/
Free online file storage and sharing from Box.net! Our internet storage service enables you to save, browse, share, & retrieve files, photos, and documents from any computer or mobile device. Signup and receive 1GB for free.
Box.net Lite
http://www.box.net/lite
For placing photos, songs, documents, videos, or files into your facebook notes, myspace, or blog.
Dot Hill
http://www.dothill.com/storage/
Product guide describes the data storage and integrated backup systems developed by this computer solution company. Includes notes for customers.
Mozy
http://mozy.com/
A secure, automatic remote backup service for any PC in any home or office. Simple to install and configure using no external hard drive, expensive subscription services, CDs or DVDs. The only requirement is a broadband connection.
Multiply
http://multiply.com/
Unlimited storage for blogs, photos, videos, music, with the privacy to post for friends, family or an entire social network. Multiply's exclusive "live replies" turn content into real-time discussions.
RemoteData
http://www.remotepc.com/remote_data.htm
Secure and simple way to access emails, data and pictures on a remote computer without having to use full remote computer control functioning as your own private online storage service without having to upload anything to your account since you are using your own computer as an online storage server.
Visto
http://www.netdrive.com/
Professes to be the leading provider of wireless email and collaboration solutions to mobile operators for the broadest set of mobile device platforms and markets.
XDrive
http://www.xdrive.com/
Claims to be the easiest, most powerful and cost-effective way to store, access, and share online. Xdrive allows users to access files from the office, at home, or on the road; collaborate online with colleagues; share files & folders with anyone; and automatically backup their PC.
Video
CNetTV
http://www.cnettv.com/?tag=hd_ts
Sleek, high-intensity site done entirely in Flash, CNetTV offers news, tutorials, hints on subjects from the more common HTML and email to the more complicated IPod music, Bluetooth and video blogging.
CNN Video
http://www.cnn.com/video/
The latest in Free Video News, including breaking news, world news, politics, weather, business, health, law, sports, science and technology, entertainment, and offbeat videos. Also watch free, hourly news updates with Now in the News.
Crackle
http://crackle.com/
Yet another video website featuring film and animation shorts. High-end quality videos, Crackle BETA categorizes the shorts into channels and shows.
Funny or Die
http://www.funnyordie.com/v1/index.php
Funny or Die is a collection of comedy videos submitted by both amateur and professinal videographers.
Google Video
http://video.google.com/
Watch the top 100 videos, upload videos of any size, purchase videos, rate videos and even embed videos into a site.
MetaCafe
http://www.metacafe.com/
Serving up the best in videos, clips and rare movies.
Slide
http://www.slide.com/
Slide allows photos and other digital content for publishing. Easy set-up, clean interface and multiple transition and theme options, Slide is among the most popular tools for self expression on the web today. Slide can be embedded onto any website, viewed on a desktop or shared with friends or fans. Slide supports dozens of social networking and blog platforms, including MySpace, MySpace Blogs, Bebo, Blogger, eBay, Facebook, Friendster, Hi5, livedoor, LiveJournal, Piczo, Sina.com, Sohu.com, Tagged, Typepad, Windows Live Spaces, Wretch, Yahoo! 360 and Xanga.
Veoh
http://www.veoh.com/
Dubbing itself the internet television networkm enjoy long form, television quality content and publish videos. Tag, comment on and share favorites. Everything from the best viral videos to full-length films to independent productions.
Yahoo Video
http://video.search.yahoo.com/
Create, upload, watch and share videos.
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself
http://www.youtube.com/
A free online video streaming service that allows users to view and share videos that have been uploaded by our members.
Website Raters
C/Net Best of the Web
http://www.cnet.com
Top Internet choices compiled into four categories.
MacIntosh Users
The Law Office Software List
www.macattorney.com
Best place on the web for Lawyers to find Macintosh resources. Lists more than 170 software applications written specifically for law office use on Macintosh computers. Sign up for the free MacAttorney newsletter to receive updates.
Mac Law
www.maclaw.org
An e-mail discussion group, a "club house" of lawyers and legal professionals from around the world. Discussion list is used to share ideas and tips on software, hardware and general issues of law practice management. Obtain general information and rules, archives and downloadable software.
Services
Communication Companies
Atrie
http://www.atrie.com.tw/
Taiwanese data communications company manufactures DSL and analog modems. Find company history, contact info., driver downloads, and product brochures and manuals.
ATT
http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=6431
Recently joined with Southwestern Bell (SBC) and Bell South.
Covad
www.covad.com
Offers DSL access connecting home and business users to their Internet Service Providers. Browse services, Q&A, and support.
Cox Communications
http://www.cox.com
Broadband communications company provides services including cable TV operation, cable modem Internet access and digital TV delivery.
Digex
www.digex.net
Details on the dial-up services for businesses, customer support and company information are described here.
Earth Link
www.earthlink.net
Offers a variety of high speed Internet services to individuals and businesses. Includes frame relay and ISDN access.
Federal Communications Commission
http://www.fcc.gov/
Agency in charge of regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
Interland
www.interland.com
Internet communications describes its Web hosting package deals and e-commerce services. Find technical support and customer service.
Pacific Internet
http://www.pacific.net.au/
Web company details its dial-up Internet access plans and its options for ISDN connections. Corporate services include domain name registration.
Road Runner
http://www.rr.com/rdrun/
Supplying high speed Internet community services to Time Warner cable subscribers. Includes product demonstrations.
Verizon DSL
www.verizon.net
First month of Verizon DSL is free. Comes with a free DSL modem, no activation fees, a self-install kit, and no annual commitments.
Wabash
http://www.wabash.com
Ohio-owned, get the rates for dial up connections, wireless, DSL, and website servicing.
ISPs
AT&T WorldNet Service
www.att.net
Get a dial up ISP with faster logons and fewer disconnects.
Becoming an ISP
http://www.windriver.com/products/bsd_os/index.html
Maintained by Berkley Software Design, Inc., this page provides an overview of how ISPs operate, describes the hardware needed and setup costs.
CompuServe
www.compuserve.com
Learn about joining this ISP, and get starting help, home page construction guides, and news updates. Links to support groups.
The Definitive ISP Guide List
http://thelist.internet.com
Comprehensive buyer's guide to Internet Service Providers. Search by area code, country code, or in Canada and the United States.
Internet Access - MSN
http://join.msn.com
Describe Microsoft's Internet access services, including dial up, broadband, and MSN TV. Find information on switching to MSN and personalize settings.
Mac Connect
www.macconnect.com
This internet service provider offers speeds up to 53K and offers domain name service.
Online Connection
http://www.barkers.org/online/
Comparison of major US Internet service providers presents details about connection speeds, prices, software used, features and support.
Sprint Business
www.sprintbiz.com
Sprint Dedicated Internet Access Services to help your business leverage the power of the internet.
System Integrators
Agilent Technologies
http://assureme.comms.agilent.com/
Read about a leading provider of service and network management, find shareholder information and stock quotes, and browse the job openings.
AlphaNumeric Systems
www.alphanumeric.com
Performs numerous information technology services, including connectivity consulting and remote network management.
Austin IT Solutions
www.austinitsolutions.com
Provides IT and network support to small businesses in the Austin area. The services include hardware troubleshooting, network design, and virus prevention.
Avcom
http://www.avcom.com
Offers a host of network hardware as well as systems design and integration services. Includes employment information and news.
Sii - Media Outsourcing
www.sii.com
Find press releases, financial information and service descriptions for this management company.
Vignette
www.vignette.com
Content Management solutions let the world's best-known organizations leverage their content to create new opportunities, expand profits, and realize greater savings and efficiencies.
Washington Technology
www.wtonline.com
Business and technology newspaper for government systems integrators provides news briefs, editorials, technology features, and local stories.
Software
Adobe
http://www.adobe.com
Desktop publishing software company provides a product listing, user forums, and downloadable free demos and plug-ins. Users may place orders.
Apple Links
http://www.applelinks.com
Apple Macintosh news and links. Features software, news, editorials, reviews, and shopping instructions.
CNET Downloads
http://download.com.com/2001-20-0.html?legacy=cnet
Download software for a variety of uses including gaming, business, and the Internet. Find the most popular and recommended choices.
Corel
www.corel.com
In addition to popular desktop publishing and graphics packages, this firm also does games.
Dell Small Business Software
http://www.dell.com/content/default.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&~ck=bt
Find special offers, rebates, and a wide selection of business, entertainment, education, finance, and operating system software. Includes Windows XP and Adobe Premiere.
Family Software Spot
www.familysoftwarespot.com
Provides a vast directory of software programs designed for families and children for educational and recreational use.
IBM Software
http://www-03.ibm.com/innovation/us/
Choose from Application Development tools, Database tools or e-commerce software. Find out prices and place an order.
Java Technology
http://java.sun.com/
Java technology is a portfolio of products that are based on the power of networks and the idea that the same software should run on many different kinds of systems and devices.
The Joel on Software Forum
http://discuss.fogcreek.com/joelonsoftware/
A public forum for open discussion of topics raised on Joel on Software.
Linuxapps from Enterprise IT Planet
http://www.linuxapps.com
Find hundreds of downloadable applications just for Linux users. Browse such categories as audio/sound, cryptography and development.
Lotus Self Test Software
http://www.selftestsoftware.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=300
Offers self examinations for people preparing for certification in Lotus Notes. Include Lotus approved classes, exam guides, and practice tests for.
McAfee
http://www.mcafee.com
Find a family of antivirus software for Windows and wireless. Evaluation versions are available for business or home use.
Nuance Software
http://www.dragonsys.com
Makes software that converts speech into text in Windows applications. Includes spelling, acoustic and language data for 120,000 common words.
Quick Books
http://www.quickbooks.com
Develops a comprehensive accounting program to aid in financial tracking. Find ordering, a product catalog, and newsletters.
Quicken
http://www.quicken.com
Offers extensive resources on stocks, mutual funds, insurance and online banking, plus personalized business news.
SoftSearch
http://www.softsearch.com/
Finally find that hard-to-find software application so ellusive on typical software searches. An online store created to save time and patience when looking for and purchasing software specific to industry and essential for business functions. Most software listed is not available through normal computer products sources.
Symantec
http://www.symantec.com/nu/nu_9x/
Symantec offers news, product information, reviews, technical support and trial programs of their Norton Utilities software package.
Time Matters
http://www.timematters.com
Peruse specifications and screenshots for this award-winning legal case management and billing software package.
Time Matters Training
http://www.tmtraining.net
Time Matters software training & support - instructors & legal consultants / technology staff - MD, DC, VA - hands-on training in portable classroom with student notebook / laptop computers.
Turbo Tax
http://www.quicken.com/taxes/products/
Furnishes software and products to do taxes online. Try a free demonstration and download tax forms.
Windows Trial Software
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/trial/default.mspx
Here are operating systems and products currently available for evaluation. Order an evaluation CD for a nominal shipping charge.
Technology Resources
Cybercrime
http://www.cybercrime.gov/
A government site that locates computer criminals along with providing news articles about computer crimes.
Fraud.org
http://www.fraud.org
Provides information along with protecting consumers and businesses against the technology fraud.
Whatis
http://whatis.techtarget.com/
Searchable database that provides access to information about computers, networking, hardware, and software.
Technology News Readers and Magazines
AARP
http://www.aarp.org
Provides information about computer news and technology along with providing internet journals and web lessons online.
Chief Information Officers
http://www.cio.com
Business resource offers information to technology professionals. Find employment ads, product list, software vendor links, exclusive stories, and Year 2000 tips.
CNET
http://www.cnet.com
Learn about computing and the Internet at CNET's flagship site. Features downloads, product reviews, auctions and free newsletters.
Computer World
http://www.computerworld.com
IDG publication aims for IT professionals with news updates throughout the day, polls and forums.
First Monday
http://firstmonday.org/issues/issue4_8/
Peer-reviewed academic journal publishes original articles about the Internet.
Internet News
http://www.internet.com
Provides news and information on personal technolgy, small business, windows technology, internet resources, and IT.
Network Magazine
www.networkmagazine.com
Provides an overview of services and contact details. Read about the company's expertise in various information technology implementations.
Opinions from PC Magazine Columnists and Editors - John C. Dvorak
www.pcmag.com/dvorak
Come here to read John C. Dvorak's opinions, rants, essays, and personal viewpoints on computers and technology.
Tech Web
http://www.techweb.com
Job and resume posting database links to other web resources and features articles on careers for hi-tech professionals.
Technology Review
http://www.technologyreview.com
MIT's monthly magazine about technology covers practical applications and social implications.
ZD Net
http://www.zdnet.com
Enter the mega-media world of Ziff-Davis publishing and find material on jobs, services, products, investors, news, and research.
Tips, Tricks and Guides
Google's Short Message Service
http://www.google.com/sms/index.html
Send queries as text messages over a mobile phone or device and easily get precise answers to most questions. No links. No web pages. Just text.
Wallet Sized Tips Sheet
http://www.google.com/sms/tips.pdf
How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm
Learn about the various components of personal computers and how they work together to create a PC.
Instant Messaging Lingo
http://www.bcentral.com/articles/komando/119.asp?cobrand=msn&LID=3800
Instant messaging isn't just for kids anymore. Businesspeople use it to stay in touch with customers and suppliers. Here are five tips for using IM, including definitions for some of the lingo used.
Lawyerware
http://www.lawyerware.com
"Connecting law and technology," this site features message boards on its LawFiles legal technology forum, articles, deals on products and hosts a product directory with links and downloads. Also has tech help, and a section to submit new product info.
NetLingo.com Dictionary of Internet Terms
http://www.netlingo.com/emailsh.cfm
NetLingo.com contains thousands of definitions about the online world of business, technology. These abbreviations are used in newsgroup postings, instant messaging, cell phones, PDAs, handheld devices, Web sites, IRC, blogs, etc., anytime people use technology to communicate. Acronyms have always been an integral part of computer culture and now they are popular on the Internet to represent common phrases that people say to one another. Part of the reason they are used so much is because it's quicker and easier to type out a few letters, rather than typing out the full expression. They're also fun, but some can be naughty. NOTE: Parents may want to familiarize themselves with the acronyms and shorthands in an effort to keep their children's internet experiences positive and safe.
Webopedia
http://webopedia.internet.com
Dictionary and search engine dedicated to computer technology has browsable categories, a top 15 search terms listing and links.
What's in that box
http://members.aol.com/wbox/wbox.htm
Very helpful guide cross-diagrams the major internal components of a typical computer, with explanations of functions.
