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Computer Consumer

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Computer Recycling


San Francisco Bay Area Computer Recycling and Reuse Directory Opens in new window
 

Rethink Initiative : Reuse, Donate or Recycle Computers and Electronics Opens in new window
 

Related Page: Recycling




Computer Help


CNET Forums Opens in new window
  • Free membership lets you discuss and ask for help on a wide variety of technical topics.

Computer Manuals — Help Site Opens in new window
  • Over 800 online manuals in a variety of categories: DOS, hardware, Internet, Mac, network, OS/2, programming, Unix, and Windows
  • Includes FAQs, tutorials, manuals, and official and unofficial support sites

Microsoft Knowledge Base : support info, self-help tools, software and contact info Opens in new window
 



Computer Consumer


CNET Reviews of the Latest High Technology Products and Services Opens in new window
 

Tips for Computer Consumers — Better Business Bureau Opens in new window
  • Buying computers by mail, custom-built PCs, web hosting, internet service providers, email scams, software scams, shopping online, "free" PCs, spam, security, privacy, etc.



Computer Security


Com­puter Virus Myths, Hoaxes, Urban Legends, Hys­teria, and Impli­ca­tions if You Be­lieve in Them — VMyths Opens in new window
 

Computer Virus Information — McAfee Security Opens in new window
  • Current and recent threats
  • Regional virus info
  • Virus hoaxes
  • Anti-virus tips

Microsoft Windows Security Site : news, articles, tutorials and white papers Opens in new window
 

Secunia Software Inspector Opens in new window
  • Website that can scan your computer and identify insecure applications
  • Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied
  • Assists you in updating your system and applications
  • Runs through your browser. No installation or download is required


This page last updated October 08, 2009 by Web Team

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