Computer Help

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General
ChasM's Home Page
Computer help (Windows, browsers, etc.) for newbies!
DDC Publishing
Recommended source for inexpensive but effective training tools for computer applications, Internet use, etc.
FreeAnswers
Using plain English questions, find answers to computer problems relating to Microsoft, Intuit, and Adobe products, with more coming.
How to Query the Microsoft Knowledge Base Using Keywords
LangaList Home Page
Weekly newsletter with "tips, tricks, and other information you need to make the most of your hardware, your software, and your time online," with an emphasis on Windows features, bugs, updates, etc. Can subscribe for email push.
LangaList Archives
Langalist site for old files and articles.
List of Lists
Great index to computer information in just about any category.
Microsoft Personal Online Support from Product Support Services
Find reasonably accessible help for many Microsoft products here. Of special use are "Troubleshooters" in the menu on the left, and "Ask Maxwell" (the photo in the middle).
Windows Software Updates - WindowsTracker.com
Shows a constantly updated list of the latest software available for your computer, including Windows drivers. Sites also available for Macs and Palms.
Security
Freedom
A Langalist-recommended firewall.
Physical Site Security Info Resources
Zone Labs, Inc.
A Langalist-recommended firewall.
Technical
DLL Help Database
A database that contains information about DLL files that ship with selected MS products.
NrkLvHomePage
The de facto standard for measuring CPU clock speed is WCPUID, available from this site.
PC Pitstop
This service runs diagnostics on your system to identify things that might help improve performance.
RegCleaner
RegCleaner will clean up registry entries that are obsolete.
SequoiaView
Free software that can provide a graphical look at your hard drive files. Useful and ingenious.

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