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RenewData - Data recovery from virtually any computer system, backup tape, media type, or operating system. Also: Electronic Evidence Discovery and Computer Forensics. Secure Data Technology - Provides data recovery service and computer forensics services on all media and operating systems. Symantec Macintosh Data Recovery Service Total Recall Data Recovery - In-lab and remote data recovery service on all media. Vantage Data Recovery & Restoration - Professional hard disk recovery, data recovery, disaster recovery, and file recovery services for all types of disks, tapes, flash, and optical computer storage media. Hardware Vendors and Retailers: Accelerator / Processor Upgrades FastMac - Hardware, hardware upgrades, sofware for Macs MicroMac Technology - Accelerator cards and other upgrades. PowerLogix - Processor upgrades. Sonnet Technologies - Accelerator cards and other upgrades. XLR8 Apple Computer Apple Computer Main Site Apple Customer Service: 1-800-767-2775 Technical Support: 1-888-500-7078 Apple Store Apple - Find: Starting point for information on all things Apple. Apple Store Apple Support Battery Exchange Program for iBook G4s and PowerBook G4s. Battery Reset 2.0 Document and Software - For Powerbooks G3 sereis and iBooks Clock Batteries: 4.5v alkaline battery FAQ Battery Part Numbers For Macintosh Computers Macintosh Family Batteries and Part Numbers Firmware Updates (for going to OS X) FireWire Booting: What Computers Support It and How To G4 Mac Customer Installable Parts - Technical information and how-to QuickTime videos for the Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet) and the Cube. Read about and watch procedures for installing Airport cards, memory, hard drives, and more. How to Use FireWire Target Disk Mode - Allows a Mac with a FireWire port (the target computer) to be used as an external hard disk. Knowledge Archive Search Macintosh CPU, Printer and Printer Specifications - Links to Apples Web pages for specific equipment Powerbook: Powerbook G3 Series Troubleshooting PowerBook internal (clock/PRAM) backup battery - How to check if its working properly. Powerbook Support Recall on AC power plugs for some G3 Powerbooks, or call: 1-866-277-2096. Seminars and Events Traverse City Michigan Events Tech Exchange - One stop area for your Apple product's support needs. Tech Info Library (TIL) - Apple's knowledgebase with product information, technical specifications, and troubleshooting information. Technical Notes (for developers) - technical documentation on Apple technologies, system updates, fixes, and more. Using SCSI Devices with the new "Blue & White" G3 Macs. Batteries (Clock, laptop, and more) Battery Geek Inc. - They specialize in the latest ultra high capacity external battery packs for paptops, portable DVD players, iPods, cell phones, portable satellite radios, PDA's, and most other portable devices. BatterySavings.com - Batteries and AC adapters for laptop and, desktop computers, camcorders, cell phones, cordless phoness and UPS systems. eBatts.com - Batteries for computers, camcorders, and UPS's. ePower2Go -All types of batteries. Reseller for Rayovac. Desktop omputer Cmos (clock) batteries FastMac - Hardware, hardware upgrades, sofware for Macs Fedco Electronics - Computer batteries of all shapes and sizes! Plus adapters, chargers, and more. Laptop and Notebook computer Cmos (clock) batteries Macintosh Only Apple/Macintosh Desktop PRAM Battery FAQ Apple Desktop Cmos Batteries - Clock batteries for Apple Macintosh desktop computers. Apple Laptop/Notebook Batteries, AC Adapters, Auto Adapters and Auto/Air Adapters Mac-Batteries.com - Apple Macintosh batteries. Macintosh Battery Web Site - All about Mac batteries. PRAM (Clock) Batteries for Apple and Macintosh Desktops Priority Electronics - Apple Laptop Battery Page We Love Macs Batteries for Every Mac Page (includes the Battery Wizard - expert assistance in choosing the correct battery) 3.65v lithium battery 1/2AA Compatibility list 4.5v alkaline clock battery Priority Electronics - Laptop batteries and more. Vidtek Battery Canada - Large selection of laptop batteries, AC adapters & accessories from ENERGY+. Yahoo's list of companies selling batteries for consumer electronics. Computer Stores (And computer buying information) Amazon.com - Hardware and Software. AppleStore Beyond.com - Software superstore. BUY.com - Internet Superstore: Books, Computers, Games, Music, Software, Videos. Chumbo.com - "the Ultimate Source in Software. 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Mac Upgrader's Nirvana - Macintosh memory products, hard drives, systems, RAID, and other peripherals. MacMall, 1-800-222-2808 MacWarehouse, 1-800-255-6227. MacZone, 1-800-248-0800 MicroWarehouse,1-800-990-0742. Open Directory's List of Mac Dealers Outpost.com - World's Largest Computer Store - over 120,000 products. Great prices! Toll-free: 1-877-OUTPOST. PC Connection, 1-800-800-5555 PC Mall, 1-888-515-6255 PC Zone, 1-800-419-9663 Pricewatch.com - "Street price" search engine for new and used computer hardware, as well as software and electronics. Small Dog Electronics - High technology for low prices. Software.Net - Online Software Superstore with over 30,000 products. The Chip Merchant, Inc. - CD-ROM Drives, CPUs , Hard Drives, Memory, Modems, Motherboards, Network Cards, Sound Cards, Video Cards, Zip Drives, and more! Yahoo's List of Mac Dealers Griffin Technology - Makers of video, audio, serial, and game adapters for the Mac market. They also maintain the world's largest database of monitors Hardware Companies - Links to nearly 1000 hardware companies! Hardcore Mac - Mac system software and Mac parts. LaCie - Hardware and Software. Memory: Accord Memory - Mac and Windows computer memory, motherboard memory, digital camera memory, digital media memory, and more. Crucial.com - "Memory and RAM upgrades direct from the Crucial Technology factory. Limited lifetime warranty, 30-day money-back guarantee, free technical support, easy-to-use configurator and secure on-line ordering. 1-800-336-8896" DealRam - "Compares computer memory prices quickly, easily, and accurately for Mac and PC owners. Find the cheapest prices from the best merchants, even on name-brand RAM.Ddealram adjusts for shipping so you can compare prices accurately. And if prices aren't where you want them, dealram can send you an email when they hit your price." DMS (Data Memory Systems) - Mac and PC Memory Upgrades, Computer Parts, and Accessories. Great prices. Immediate replacement if memory problems and shipped at their expense, LIFETIME memory replacement guarantee. MacOnCall Memory - Great RAM Prices. RAMSseeker - Macintosh memory and RAM price tracker. RAMWatch - Find the best RAM prices. Techworks, Inc. - Manufacturer and distributor of computer memory and peripherals for Macs and PCs. The Chip Merchant, Inc. - Memory, CD-ROM Drives, CPUs , Hard Drives, Modems, Motherboards, Network Cards, Sound Cards, Video Cards, Zip Drives, and more! Modems Global Village Comunications (now owned by Boca Research) - Modems (k56flex, x2, and V.90), FAX Software, etc. Modem Manufacturers - Excellent list of links to these companies. U.S.Robotics (now merged with 3Com) - Modems with x2 and V.90 technology. USR Modem Update Wizard Zoom Technologies Networking Asante - Networking solutions. Farallon (now Proxim) - Networking solutions, including Macintosh Networking Products. Macsense - "Manufacturer of Ethernet and Internet solutions, bubs, switches, DSL/cable Routers, Mac/PC/Playstation Game controllers, transceivers, USB peripherals and more..." Orange Micro - 1394 FireWire Specialist - FireWire/USB PCI Board, FireWire PCI Board, FireWire CardBus PC Card, FireWire Hub, FireWire Repeater, cables. PCI SCSI adapters, Macintosh Windows Compatibility Cards, and more! ProMax Systems - DV, SD, and HD digital video editing systems. They support both G4 Macintosh and Pentium 4 - Windows 2000/XP systems Video / graphics ATI Technologies - "The the world's largest supplier of 3D graphics and multimedia technology, designs, manufactures and markets innovative and award-winning multimedia solutions and graphics components for personal computers." Used computers and equipment: American Computer Exchange - Used Computers. Crystal Computing - Complete Systems: towers and laptops, at great prices. Deepspace Technologies - Mac, PC, Sun, NeXT and more. 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PowerMax - New, Used, Refurbished Macs, g3s, g4s, monitors, scanners, printers, etc. (An authorized service provider.) PowerON Computer Services - New, Used and Refurbished Apple Macintosh Computers, Parts and Peripherals. Pre-owned Electronics - New, Refurbished, and Used Apple Macintosh Systems, Parts, Peripherals, and Accessories. Shreve Systems - "The oldest and largest recycler of refurbished Macintosh and Apple II equipment in the industry." Sun Remarketing - Old Mac software and hardware, upgrades, parts, systems, and more. UsedMacintosh.com - Buy and sell used Macs. United Computer Exchange - Global clearinghouse for new and used microcomputer equipment. Windows Only Comprenew - Used Windows Computers - "Evaluation, recycling and resale of used computers and electronics. IBM, Compaq, Dell, Toshiba, NEC, Hewlett Packard, Canon and more." UPSs (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) and Surge Protectors: APC (American Power Conversion) - Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Surge Protectors. Power Quality, Inc. - A replacement batteries company based in Yuma, Arizona, offering battery backup supplies, power conditioners, UPS, APC, and scooter batteries. Tripp Lite - Surge Protectors, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and other power equipment. UPS batteries Magazines: eWeek MacAddict Mac Design Online Mac Home Journal MacTech MacUser MacWEEK Macworld Maxium PC PC Computing PC Magazine PC Novice PC Week PC World TidBITS - a free email and Web publication that covers the Macintosh community. Recycling Computers and Electronics Axcess Technologies - They "Buy, Sell, and Recycle Computer and Electronic Products for the High-Tech Industry Worldwide." Back Thru The Future Micro Computers, Inc. - A microcomputer recycling company. Consumer Education Initiative (CEI) - "A program developed by the Environmental Issues Council of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Its purpose is to inform consumers about recycling and reuse opportunities for used electronics." Electronic Product Donation Programs ElectronicsRecycling.net - Provides a forum and serves as an information collection site relating to electronics recycling. Databases of Reuse and Recycling Opportunities Goodwill Industries International, Inc. - Will refurbish or recycle your old computer. They ask that you please: "check with your local Goodwill Industries to determine standards for donating computers." Great Lakes Electronics Corporation - Recycling of all types of electronics. They will also buy used computer equipment for remarketing. How to Donate, Reuse, or Recycle Your Old Computer - From the Environmental Health Center, A Division of the National Safety Council How to Recycle Used Computers In Michigan: Collection Organizations in Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ): Home Page Recycling Program DEQ Recycling Info for Michigan Residents DEQ "How do I handle this waste?" Electronic Equipment Guide - PDF document Reuse and Recycle Programs In Michigan PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs - A State, National and International Directory of agencies that facilitate donations of used computer hardware for schools and community groups. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) - Helps you recycle portable rechargeable batteries, commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys. RBRC recycles the following battery chemistries: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead* (Pb). United Recycling Services - "Provides demanufacturing, recycling, and parts storage and retrieval services for end-of-life electronics and remarkets re-usable components and base scrap metals." They will send you a shipping label for $27.99, which covers the cost of handling and transporation to United's recycyling facility. Simply put your computer in a box, put on the shipping label, and ship UPS. 1-800-270-8220. Resource and Support Sites: 56K.com - Information and news about the 56K modem technology, inlcuding V.90, f56flex, x2, and much more. All.com - Professional, certified, online technical support for home and small business customers. Live help from real experts, or, self-support for do-it-yourselfers using automated solutions. Designed by PC experts for everyday PC users."It's all the support you'll ever need." $15 to $20 per incident. Antiviral Software Recommendations ATI Consulting - Consulting and Training for the Internet, Macintosh, and Windows. Custom Web Site Design. Onsite service. Based in Benzie County, MI. CIAC Security Website - Computer Incident Advisory Council — The CIAC provides on-call technical assistance and information to Department of Energy (DOE) sites faced with computer security incidents. CIAC also provides these services: awareness, training, and education; trend, threat, vulnerability data collection and analysis; and technology watch. CNET.com - "An indispensable source of knowledge about computers, the Internet and technology. CNET features downloads, product reviews, auctions, and free subscriptions." Computer Cops - Computer Cops Security Professionals, features updated security information through the use of News Summaries, Staff Articles, and Forum Communities, downloads, and much more without user fees. Computing.Net - "One of the biggest and oldest technical support Web sites. It can help almost anyone obtain technical support for their computing needs." Cyberworlds Security Advisories Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites Driver Guide - Printer, CD-ROM, modem, sound, mouse, monitor drivers, etc. - Large "collection of drivers for all device types. Includes easy step-by-step process for finding, downloading, and installing drivers, a company and driver search engine, manufacturer specific discussion boards, driver uploading and file sharing, and many other useful features." Ergonomics - Tips for computer users from UC Berkely. Be sure to see all the links on the left side of their page under "Computer Use Tips." File Types, Dictionary of — 3-character file extensions after the dot "." at the end of a filename refer to the type of file it is. These are required in Windows, and now used by Macs. This information is used by Windows to launch an appropriate program when you click on the file. Example: file.txt is a text file and can be opened from within any text editor program HowStuffWorks - Computer section HowToRecoverData.com - Data recovery resource center, providing free data recovery information as well as software and a forum to converse with data recovery professionals and peers. Macintosh Only Apple Fonts/Tools Site- Font information, and free Font Tools. Apple-history.com - "A brief history of Apple and all its models. Look in the gallery for a description and picture of every Apple computer ever made. There is also a message board for discussion of any Apple-related topics." AppleInsider - Insider News and Rumors Ask Al - Alsoft's resident guru solves your disk and font problems. Berkeley Macintosh Support - Although intended for Mac users at U of C Berkeley, this site has a lot of good Mac support information. Best of the Mac Web Survey - Best mac sites survey and list. DealMac.com - "Macintosh hardware and software prices and buying information. Their daily news serves as a price tracker and consumer advocate." EveryMac - Information on Every Mac & Mac Compatible. Everything Macintosh - More Mac resources! Focus on Macs - from About.com Google's Apple/Macintosh Search - Search Google for Apple and Mac related information. iBook Special Report - from MacInTouch. iMacInTouch News - From the providers of MacInTouch Low End Mac - The no foolin' guide to ancient Macs. Mac Driver Museum - links to orphaned/classic drivers to maintain the usefulness of Classic Macs Mac Freak - Lots of answers to common questions. Mac Managers - Mailing list and Web page are sources of information for people who manage Macintoshes. Macs Only! - News, Opinion, Reviews, & Troubleshooting. Mac OS Error Codes Mac-Conflicts.com - Resources and information on troubleshooting and Mac OS X. Mac-FTP-list - Huge list of "anonymous" Mac FTP sites. Mac-Mgrs Page - Answers to your Macintosh questions. Macs.Bon.Net - Freeware, News, and much more. MacCentral - The latest breaking news. MacDirectory - A one-stop Macintosh information site, including, news, releases, software, hardware, employment, training and more. MacFacts - A pro-Mac OS site, whose goal is to help debunk Macintosh myths and provide ammunition for anyone forced to defend their choice of a Mac computer. MacFixIt Main Site - Troubleshooting Solutions for the Macintosh. Forums Mac OS X - Troubleshooting for Mac OS X. The dreaded spinning pinwheel; Avoiding unresponsiveness/slow-downs in Mac OS X Tips of the Week - Updated weekly with 2 or more tips, both for Mac in general and Mac OS X. Macinsearch - Macintosh search engine, news, shareware. MacInstruct - Free news, Macintosh Tutorials, Tech Support, and more. Macintosh Battery Web Site - All about Mac batteries. Macintosh Extensions (and More) Guide - last updated 10/97, but still valuable. Macintosh Managers Page - Answers to your Macintosh questions. Macintosh News Network Macintosh OS 10.3 - Panther Solutions Macintosh OS.com - destination for all things Macintosh Macintosh OS Resources Macintosh Product Specifications - this page from DataTech takes you to Apple's product spec. pages. Macintosh Resource Page (MRP) - "A daily news e-zine about Macintosh computers and the MacOS, generally considered one of the top sources for Macintosh information on the net." Macintosh Surfer's Headline News - links daily to almost every Mac-related news article Macintosh Web Links (Jay J. Myers) - another page of links to Mac resources. MacInTouch - The best source for Mac news. Mac OS 8.1 Special Report Mac OS 8.5 Special Report Mac OS 8.5 Special Report: Disk Damage Issue Mac OS 8.6 Special Report Mac OS 9.0 Special Report Mac OS 9.0.4 Special Report Mac OS 9.1 Compatibility Reader Report Mac OS 9.1 Reader Reports Mac OS 9.1 Special Report MacOnCall's MacLink - The Macintosh community link - friendly place to look up any Mac resource. MacSimple.com - Mac news. MacSurfer's Headline News - Daily Macintosh news, and other Mac resources. MacTimes Network Magical Macintosh Key Sequences - All the magic key sequences to make your Mac do various things. MkLinux - One of several versions of Linux for Power Macintosh. My First Mac - Help buying and getting started with your new Mac. O'Grady's PowerPage - Apple "News, Weather, and Sports." OS X Worldconnect - A Mac Community Phoenix Macintosh Repair - help finding out what is wrong with your Mac be it old or new. (Some excellent on-line advice and assistance.) PowerBook Zone - "Your #1 Powerbook Source." Power Mac G4 Models - How to differentiate between Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics), Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics), Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet), Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio), and the Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver). Quill Services Ltd. - Free troubleshooting resources for Macintosh computers. Recommendations For Macs and PC's -Tips for keeping your computer healthier and happier. Recovery Tips for Macintosh - Come back alive after disk problems. Offered by DriveSavers. SecureMac.com - The MacOS X and MacOS Security Information Site. TechSurvivors - Free Mac Computer Technical Help and More. The Apple Core - Jason D. O’Grady’s Apple blog. The Mac Guide - Macintosh industry news. The PowerBook Zone - "Your Mobile Technology News Source" The ULTIMATE Macintosh - "Still the BIGGEST, UGLIEST, and MOST USEFUL Macintosh Page on the Web..." The Well Connected Mac TidBITS - A free email and Web publication covering the Macintosh Internet community. Webintosh - Daily Mac News, Analysis, Information, and Resources! ZDNet | Mac - Mac Resources from From Ziff Davis. Monitors: LCD vs CRT Networking: Why do I need a (home or business) network of computers? - A nice educational site from US Robotics. NoWonder Computer Support - "Free Technical Support site for BeOS, Macintosh, Linux, OS/2, and Windows – 24 Hours everyday." PC Mike's - "Computer and Internet news from high tech radio, television, newspaper reporter PC Mike Wendland. PC Support Site - Free Preventative Maintenance, Software Upgrades, Expert Advice. Recommendations For Macs and PC's -Tips for keeping your computer healthier and happier. SANS Institute - Tracks security issues, procedures and tools, as well as hosting security conferences. The SANS Institute is "a cooperative research and education organization through which more than 62,000 system administrators, security professionals, and network administrators share the lessons they are learning and find solutions for challenges they face." SearchTechTarget.com - Search for tips and trick of the pros. Smart Computing - Computer articles, computing reviews, tips, and advice in plain English. Spams, Scams, and Relevant Resources - A great source for these Internet mis-happenings. SpeedGuide.net - "Information for better a understanding of, as well as tools for optimizing, troubleshooting, and customizing your computer system." USB (Universal Serial Bus) Implementers Forum Viruses, Myths, Hoaxes, Scams, Spams, Etc. Virus (Antiviral) Software Recommendations WhatIs.com - A knowledge exploration tool about information technology, especially about the Internet and computers. It contains over 2,000 individual encyclopedic definition/topics and a number of quick-reference pages. Windows Only Google's List of Windows OS Links MVPS.ORG - A jumping off point to a number of interesting offerings from a few folks associated with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program. Their MS Word MVP FAQ Site is very helpful, for example. Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows - Dedicated to providing all of the information you need to evaluate Microsoft's upcoming Windows platform technologies. PC Hell - Computer help, tips, troubleshooting, online tech support links, and information for Windows computers. Registry Edits for Windows XP - from Kelly's XP Korner Security Issues for Windows and Internet Explorer - and Solutions. Task List Programs - Database and guide on the usefulness or not of these programs and services, and removal procedures when recommended. Windows OS Resources - from RefDesk. Windows IT Security - "Consolidated resource for all things related to Windows security. Latest risks, fixes, news, features, product reviews, help with defense, how-to, and regular columns by noted industry insiders." WinDrivers.com - The largest collection of latest Windows drivers for all device types, such as: Printer, CD-ROM Drive, Modem, Sound Card, Mouse, Monitor, etc. Windows Startup Online - A database source of Windows startup programs with information on each, including if it's a normal startup program, or potentially spyware. WindowsTracker.com - Offers hourly updates of Windows applications along with automated email updates and a searchable database of thousands of applications. Software Adobe Systems Incorporated Aladdin Systems, Inc. - StuffIt Deluxe and other Utilities. Alsoft - Disk Warrior, PlusMaker, PlusMaximizer, DiskExpress Pro, MasterJuggler Pro, and more, for Macs. Ambosia Software - award winning games and productivity software, such as InformINIT and much more Amic Utilities - Specializes in Windows enhancement utilities, such as Outlook Express Backup Genie, Wallpapaper Xe, Privacy Guard, File Locator, Fast Tray, Screen Capture, and Startup Genie. Apple Computer and Mac OS Apple Customer Service: 1-800-767-2775 Technical Support: 1-888-500-7078 AppleStore Apple - Find: Starting point for information on all things Apple. Apple Downloads Apple Featured Software Apple Manuals Apple Product Security Apple Security Updates Apple Software Updates Apple Software Updates - FTP Site Apple Store Apple Support FireWire Booting: What Computers Support It and How To Firmware Updates Fonts and Font Tools page - Font information and free font tools. How to Release and Renew a DHCP Address (OS 9 and OS X) How to Use FireWire Target Disk Mode - Allows a Mac with a FireWire port (the target computer) to be used as an external hard disk. Knowledge Archive Search Mac OS 8.1 Technote - Mac OS 8.1 introduces a number of new and/or updated technologies. This Technote documents the changes that most likely will affect developers. Mac OS 8.5 Technote - Discusses changes and corrections in Mac OS 8.6. This system follows Mac OS 8.5 and contains several enhancements and revised features. Mac OS 8.6 Technote - Discusses changes and corrections in Mac OS 8.6. This system follows Mac OS 8.5 and contains several enhancements and revised features. Mac OS 9 Mac OS 9 Technote - Discusses changes and corrections in Mac OS 9. This system follows Mac OS 8.6 and contains several enhancements and revised features. Mac OS 9.1: Late-Breaking News Mac OS X: Applications Chart of Available Firmware Updates Downloads Main Page System Requirements Upgrading to Mac OS X Matching Mac OS ROM File To Mac OS Version QuickTime Home Seminars and Events Traverse City Michigan Events Software Updates search engine. Software Updates in the last 45 days. Tech Info Library (TIL) - Apple's knowledgebase with product information, technical specifications, and troubleshooting information. Technical Notes (for developers) - technical documentation on Apple technologies, system updates, fixes, and more. Using SCSI Devices with the new "Blue & White" G3 Macs. AppleRescue - Offers Apple Macintosh operating system and technical manuals. Broderbund Software, Inc. Claris - now FileMaker, Inc. Claris Products now handled by Apple (such as ClarisWorks, Claris Emailer, ClarsDraw, and more). Driver Guide - Printer, CD-ROM, modem, sound, mouse, monitor drivers, etc. - Large "collection of drivers for all device types. Includes easy step-by-step process for finding, downloading, and installing drivers, a company and driver search engine, manufacturer specific discussion boards, driver uploading and file sharing, and many other useful features." FileMaker, Inc. - formerly Claris. Hardcore Mac - Mac system software and Mac parts. LaCie - Hardware and Software. Lemke Software - Source for GraphicConverter, an excellent shareware graphics handling program, and CADintosh. Macromedia - SHOCKWAVE, multimedia, graphics, and Web authoring software. MacTopia - Mac news, resources, links, and all things Mac at Microsoft. MacUpdate - Macintosh Software & Games, "the most complete Macintosh software website in the world." Keep aware of new software releases. Includes special features and separate pages for games and reviews. Matterform Media - For Macintosh. Makers of Spamfire anti-spam software, free Web graphics, Dreamweaver extensions, and other software for Webmasters. Free downloadable demos MicroMat - TechTool, TechTool Pro, MacEKG, and more. Microsoft Microsoft Main Site Contact Microsoft Microsoft Email Security Site Microsoft Office 97 Office Update Patch and Removal Tool Microsoft Product Security Notification Service Microsoft Security and Privacy Microsoft Security Software Process Explorer - Find out what files, registry keys and other objects processes have open, which DLLs they have loaded, and more. This uniquely powerful utility will even show you who owns each process. RegClean - A small application that clears the Windows 95 Registry safely and effectively. See also: How to Install and Run RegClean Support Main By product, either by phone of online. Free support for downloading or installing security patches: 866-727-2338 Paid support line: 800-936-5700 Support Lifecycle Tip to Help Ensure Your System Is Protected SoundApp - Popular sound player and converter. Symantec - Norton Antivirus, Norton Utilities, and much more. SyQuest Technology Incorporated Version Master - Very extensive resource fo Apple Macintosh software updates Virex Virex Program Updates Virus Definition File Update FTP Folder Web Site ZipIt - a Mac program that zips and unzips archives in a format fully-compatible with PKZip for the Windows and zip implementations on other systems Accounting, Tax and Mony Management Software Intuit Inc. - Quicken, Quickbooks, TurboTax, and more. Quicken.com - Quicken, Quickbooks, TurboTax. See also: Intuit Inc. Antivirus Software McAfee - VirusScan software. Network Associates - Antiviral software, and more. Symantec - Norton Antivirus, Norton Utilities, and much more. Back-up Software CharisMac - Your One Stop For SCSI Performance Solutions. Makers of Backup Mastery backup utility, and many others. Dantz - home of Retrospect and Disk Fit back-up software. Redux Software - makers of the Redux back-up software. Seagate - Backup Exec - Back-up softwre for Windows Computer Audit Tools Belarc Advisor - Free. Windows only. Builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware and displays the results in your Web browser. PC PitStop - "Free online PC tests and help to fix Windows crashes, security and improve PC performance; Anti-Virus scan, disk health, Internet connection and bandwidth tests." Graphics / Image Editing Shareware for Macs and Windows: GraphicConverter - Shareware for Macs: An all-purpose, graphic editing program that will open almost any graphic format, and in turn save to just about any format. Includes powerful image-editing tools. Very modest $35 shareware fee. Paint Shop Pro - Shareware for Windows: Powerful and easy to use image viewing, editing and conversion program, supports MANY image formats. Provides the tools needed to easily capture, create, enhance, and optimize your graphics projects. Version 6 for Windows 95/98 users, version 3 for Windows 3.x users. $100 shareware fee. Internet Software - see Internet Software below Operating Systems Linux: Google's List of Linux OS Links Linux Home Page - "Comprehensive information and resources about the Linux Operating System. Linux is a free Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world." LinuxCare - "A one-stop-shop for all your Linux technical support needs." MkLinux - One of several versions of Linux for Power Macintosh. Mac OS Apple Software Updates Google's List of Mac OS Links Mac OS Resources Windows General Microsoft Home Windows Installer CleanUp Utility - Remove a program's Windows Installer configuration information, which you may want to do for a program if you experience installation (setup: add or remove) problems Windows 95 Home Windows 98 Home Windows 98 and Windows ME Error Message Resource Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement. Windows ME Windows 98 and Windows ME Error Message Resource Windows XP HOME Description of Windows XP System File Checker (Sfc.exe) How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install Windows XP SP2 Home Checklist of things to do before installing SP2: Update antivirus program, and scan whole computer Run disk repair utility, like Scan Disk or Norton's Disk Doctor Get the latest Windows updates. Update and run anti-spyware. Run Registry cleaner software, such as Norton's WinDoctor Back-up anything on the computer that's important...just in case. Review What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack2. See your PC manufacturer's Web site about information needed before installing SP2. Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 Top 10 Reasons to Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows XP SP2 CD Order Page Updates Catalog of Windows Updates for Downloading Code Red Worm Patch for Windows 200 and Windows NT Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and 5 Security Patch. Microsoft Office Updates Microsoft Outlook Updates Microsoft TechNet Security - Secuity issues with Microsoft products. Microsoft Windows Updates - These should be applied regularly. Order the Windows Security Update CD - Get Windows updates on CD for free. RST Releases Optimized Solution for Stopping Outlook Viruses WindowsTracker.com Windows Updates Recover Deleted Files Data Recovery from Pareto - Free. Recover lost files and data in minutes. FreeUndelete - Rescue files accidentally deleted from a Windows XP, 2000, and NT file system. Recuva - Free. Restores files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted by bugs, crashes and viruses! Restoration - Free, for Windows. Recover files you've deleted from the Recycle Bin. Shareware & Freeware Sources: Download.com Macintosh Only Google's List of Mac OS Shareware Links INFO-MAC HyperArchive site at MIT. Macdownload.com - ZDNet Macintosh Software Library. Mac.org - "The latest and greatest in Macintosh shareware. All files are updated daily and stored locally for fast and speedy downloads." Mac Software Catalog - from the Macintosh Software Archive at University of Michigan/Merit. Macinsearch - Macintosh search engine, news, shareware. MacFixIt Download Library - A collection of troubleshooting-related freeware and shareware utilities. (In general, the Library does not include Apple updates and fixes, although some Apple utilities are listed.) Macs.Bon.Net - Freeware, News, and much more. MacShare.com - a great source for Macintosh freeware and shareware. Weekly features and news updates, too. ZDnet Downloads for Mac Shareware.com - Thousands of the most popular software titles on the Internet, drawn from many of the biggest archives available. Tucows - An extensive collection of Macintosh and Winsows Software. VersionTracker - Lists an incredible number of software releases, all linked to download sites. (Includes commercial software, as well.) Windows Only Google's List of Windows OS Shareware Links VersionTracker - Lists an incredible number of new software releases, all linked to download sites. WindowsTracker.com - Offers hourly updates of Windows applications along with automated email updates and a searchable database of thousands of applications. User Groups Macintosh User Groups (MUGs) General What's a MUG (Macintosh User Group)? HAC Ultimate Macintosh Users Group List - A HUGE list of links to Macintosh User Group Web sites. Updated very often, the author says. Specific Groups AMUG (Arizona Macintosh User Group) - Phoenix, AZ BMUG (Berkeley Macintosh User Group) - Berkeley, CA BRMUG (Baton Rouge Macintosh User Group) - Baton Rouge, LA CapMac (Capitol Macintosh User Group) - Austin, TX CherryMUG - Traverse City, MI (Cherry Capitol of the USA!) Club Mac (Australia's Largest Macintosh User Group) - Sydney, Australia CVMUG - Ventura County, CA CMUG (Corvallis Macintosh User Group) - Corvallis, OR Fox Valley / FermiLab Mac Users Group - Batavia, IL GLUG (Great Lakes User Group) - Newsletters and more. Ludington, MI IMUG (Internet Macintosh User Group) MAC Club (Moderately Active Computer Club) - Bemidji, MN MUseMUG - Macintosh User Group for University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, and surrounding area. NYMUG (New York MacUsers' Group) - New York, NY RIMUG (Rhode Island Macintosh User Group) - Providence, RI SBMUG (Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group) - Santa Barbara, CA SDMUG (San Diego Macintosh User Group) - San Diego, CA SMUG (Spartanburg Macintosh Users Group) - Piedmont area of SC and NC SMUG (Stanford/Palo Alto Macintosh User Group) - Stanford/Palo Alto, CA WhatMUG (Whatcom Macintosh User Group) - Whatcom County, WA Internet Related Sites 56k.com - Information and news about the 56K modem technology, inlcuding V.90, k56flex, x2, and much more. See also: http://www.v92.com Anonymizer, Inc. - Comprehensive identity, privacy, and anonymity services for ultimate secure, private, anonymous Internet use. AntiOnline - Computer Security - Their mission is to educate users about computer security related issues. ATI's Online Bookstore - Recommended Internet, Macintosh, and Windows related books. Great prices and simple, secure, online ordering. Benzie County Michigan Area - Computer / Internet section Blacklist of Internet Advertisers - Intended to curb inappropriate advertising on Usenet newsgroups and via junk e-mail. Broadband Internet Service: GENERAL BuyTelco - Compare Cable, DSL, and other high speed Internet Options - Instantly finds the best high speed Internet prices and solutions for those providers serving your neighborhood. GetConntected.com - Enter your address and phone number to determine availability and providers in your area for high-speed (cable, DSL, satellite, and wireless) Internet access. Home PC Firewall Guide - A detailed personal resource guide to broadband (cable modem/DSL) and dial-up Internet security hacker protection for home and SOHO computer users. Run Personal Firewall Software - Recommend for those especially with high-speed, "always on" Internet connection. Cable Internet Service: @Home Cable Internet Service Cable Modems: Cable Modem Frequently Asked Questions Cable Modem Help.com - Answers for cable modem users Cable Modem Info.Com - A great kitchen-sink site for cable internet users. Cable Modem Resources on the Web Cable Modem Trials Cable Modem University Cable Modems.com Cable modems: Hype and glory Cable Traffic.com - Free software and Web site combination that track cable usage and interruptions. Charter Communications (Traverse City, MI branch) - Offers Cable TV and Cable Internet Services. Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide - Tips on increasing speed, enhancing security, fixing problems, sharing a connection, and more. (For Macs and Windows.) Road Runner Cable Internet Service SpeedGuide.net - Cable modem and DSL performance tweaks and related information. "Information for better a understanding of, as well as tools for optimizing, troubleshooting, and customizing your computer system." Troubleshooting Broadband - Broadband expert John Navas of The Navas Group shares his top tips for keeping your connection up and running. DSL Internet Service (DSL is Digital Subscriber Line with many variations: xDSL, aDSL, sDSL, G.Lite, and more) ADSL Forum - Created to help telephone companies and their suppliers realize the enormous market potential of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). DSL Life - Consumes Guide to xDSL Technology DSL Prime - Useful, independent DSL resource."The primary source of information about ADSL & DSL for consumers and news the industry" Explains DSL, helps find a provider, covers the technology and business, and keeps you up to date on DSL. DSL Providers in the USA DSL Reports - An excellent DSL service and news resource. Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide - Tips on increasing speed, enhancing security, fixing problems, sharing a connection, and more. (For Macs and Windows.) SBC Communications (parent of Ameritech), through Project Pronto, plans to bring DSL to 80% or more of its customers, someday. SpeedGuide.net - DSL and Cable modem performance tweaks and related information. "Information for better a understanding of, as well as tools for optimizing, troubleshooting, and customizing your computer system." Troubleshooting Broadband - Broadband expert John Navas of The Navas Group shares his top tips for keeping your connection up and running. Universal ADSL Working Group xDSL.com - Analysis of DSL Technologies. Current DSL Headlines. This site intends this to be THE site for xDSL information worldwide, and they "will work hard to keep it currrent and pertinent for your use." Satellite Internet Service: DirecPC - Available nationwide. (See also Pegasus below.) They offer both one-way (phone line required for upload) and two-way high-speed Internet access. A "DirecDuo Dish" is also available offering TV and Internet in one. EarthLink Satellite, Powered by DirecPC - Two-way, high-speed, Internet access. As of 5/2001, it costs $649 plus $250 for install and $69.95 monthly (for 20 hours, over that it's 99 cents/hour), and there's a special offering the first 90 days free. A "DirecDuo Dish" is also available offering TV and Internet in one. Pegasus Broadband, Powered by DirecPC - Two-way, high-speed, "always on," Internet access. As of 3/2001, it costs "$499 plus $200 for install and $69.95 monthly." Starband/Echostar Dish Network - Two-way, high speed, Internet access. As of 3/2001, the cost is $400 plus $200 for installation and $70 monthly. Computer and Internet Glossary Computer and Internet Page at Yahoo - A popular Internet directory and search engine. Computer and Internet Tips Computer Classes - Computer and Internet-related community education classes offered at Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools. Cookie Central - A great resource for learning all about Web browser "cookies," including what they are and how to block or stop them. Country Codes as used on the Internet and other areas Cybercafe Search Engine - Find a Cybercafe near you. Deja News - Web access to Internet Discussion Groups. Desktop.com - Create an online desktop to access everything you use online from one place, and available from any Internet computer. Domain name services: Domain name registration services: Domain Direct (from Tucows) - The easiest, most affordable way to register and manage your .com, .net or .org domain names. Domreg.merit.edu - Domain name registrar for many .mi.us domain names. Government-Wide Registration Service - For .gov and .fed.us domains. Network Solutions - For .com, .net. .org, and other common domains. NSIRegistry.net - Generic Top-Level Domains Registry Document Repository. Register.com - For .com, .net. .org, and other common domains. WhoIs Datebase Search APNIC WhoIs and Search ARIN WhoIs Datebase Search: Site 1 Site 2 BetterWhoIs InterNIC WHOIS Registry RIPE WhoIs Datebase Search The .US Domain - Whois Query WHOIS Internet Domain Database (From Network Solutions Inc.) - Find out if a domain is already registered... this is a database of domains registered with the InterNIC Registration Services. Contains ONLY non-military and non-US Government domains and contacts. WHOIS at OnlineNIC WHOIS at Verio Excite People & Chat Channel Firewall Protection (for home computers) Home PC Firewall Guide - A detailed personal resource guide to broadband (cable modem/DSL) and dial-up Internet security hacker protection for home and SOHO computer users. Install Personal Firewall Software (for those with DSL, Cable Modem, and other "always on" Internet connections) Personal Firewall Software Recommendations International Computer Security Association (ICSA) - Their goal is to be the world's provider of Internet security assurance services. Internet Connection (Bandwidth) Speed Test Sites: 2 Wire Bandwidth Meter - Click on the Bandwidth Meter button.(Note: This test measures the maximum download speed from 2Wire’s Web site to your computer in kilobits per second (kbps) and can be affected by many factors on the Internet, therefore it is not an accurate measurement of the service from your ISP.) Bandwidth Speed Test.com - Internet speed test center. Bitnet.Net - Test your bandwidth a major Internet provider in Borlänge, Sweden (see "BitNet Test 1 Sweden") DSLReports.com Speed Test to California DSLReports.com Speed Test to Louisana Inch.com Speed Test Site - Results show an averaged upload and download speed from your computer to a server on their INCH network. The number is reported in kilobits per second or "kbps". PC Pitstop "Download" Speed Test - Six different tests using various size text files. TestMySpeed.com - Test your speed to connections all over the USA. Toast.net Speed Tests: 5 different Web servers to use free. (See the "GO" links.) Text, graphics, video, and others tests. (Note that the text test results may exceed your modem's connect rate due to text compression between your modem and computer.The image test results may more closely represent your modem's connect rate because no text compression is occurring.) List of many sites offering speed tests: Site 1 (see middle of the page) Site 2 Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) - A non-profit corporation formed to hold responsibility for the IP address space allocation, protocol parameter assignment, domain name system management, and root server system management functions now performed under U.S. Government contract by IANA and other entities. Internet Education Foundation (IEF) - A non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the potential of a decentralized global Internet to promote democracy, communications, and commerce. Internet Fraud Complaint Center - A partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), their mission is to address fraud committed over the Internet. Internet Literacy Consultants Glossary of Internet Terms Internet Phone Services Callwave - Free Internet Answering Machine. Takes your calls while you surf away! eVoice - Free Voicemail Service and Virtual Telephone Answering Machine - Provides phone, email, and Internet access to your messages, multiple mailboxes, message broadcasting, and more! It's free because you listen to a 10 second ad when you retrieve your messages. Callers do not hear any ads. HotCall Plus - A simple $40 box that lets you identify the caller before you interrupt your Internet session. Internet Call Manager - "Call management software which allows you to stay online and handle incoming calls. No more busy signals for your callers." MyFreeLongDistance - Free calling from your PC to regular phones. Net2Phone - "The Home of Internet Telephony" Pagoo - A full-service Internet phone company that lets you use your PC to answer calls made from any phone in the world AND make calls while you're online. Features include: your own phone number, answer calls while online, forward calls to another number when offline, voicemail, caller ID. PhoneFree.com - Free Internet Telephone Service - Install PhoneFree and automatically receive the following FREE services with digital-quality sound: PC-to-Phone calling to and within the US, Worldwide PC-to-PC voice calling over the Internet, Integrated PC-based voice mail, Video calling and video mail, File and picture transfer. Internet Service Providers (ISPs): National: AOL (Mac and Windows) - Can be used stricly as an ISP, if desired.Lots of local access numbers nationwide. AT&T Worldnet (Mac and Windows) BigZoo (Mac and Windows) BlueLight.com (Windows only) Cherryland Online Service (Mac and Windows) - "Local" ISP that offers local access numbers throughtout the country. dotNow (Windows only) - Basic version is free, but with lots of ads to view and a required survey to be filled out each month. Their other plan eliminates all of that but costs $10/month). Earthlink (Mac and Windows) - Large national independent ISP. Thousands of local dial-up access numbers nationwide, toll-free 24-hour technical support, email, Web space, and more. Juno and NetZero (Mac OS X and Windows) - Both run by the same company. MSN (Windows only) - You must use their MSN software, sort of like AOL. PeoplePC (Windows only) - National ISP. West Benzie County, Michigan Area Internet Service Providers (ISPs) - Links to ISPs in the Frankfort-Elberta, Beulah-Benzonia, Honor, Arcadia, and Bear Lake, Michigan Areas. Internet Service Provider Directories: InternetList.com - "One stop shop for finding a Web host, ISP, or Web designer." ISP Directory - United States and Canada The List - The definitive ISP Buyer's Guide Internet Software: AlternaTIFF - A free, unlimited time, TIFF plug-in for Windows. Works with Internet Explorer and Netscape. Other TIFF plug-ins. Blocking software to filter and control access to the Interent for "younger or more sensitive viewers:" Cyber Patrol Cyber Sitter Net Nanny Surf Watch Chat and Messaging: AOL Instant Messenger - chat one-on-one or in a group. Ceilidh (kay-lee). Free group discussion (bulletin board) software for World Wide Web, and available for Mac, Windows, and UNIX. Includes file attachment and e-mail notification. Ding! - "Lets you 'publish' information about your online status (called presence) and communicate with others." eShare Technologies, Inc. - "Delivers total business solutions for building real-time interaction and community on Web sites, extranets and intranets. IChat - "Provides software solutions for online communities, virtual events, real-time chat, and more." ICQ - the major player in Internet chat and messaging software. (ICQ = I Seek You.) Planet Hippo Chat - Planet Hippo's very own version of the popular WebChat PowWow - full-featured Internet community and communications software. Text and voice messaging, voice chat, file sharing, multi-user chat and white-boarding, and more. Yahoo! Messenger - Instant messaging that allows you to quickly exchange messages with your online friends. Ebook Software: Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader - "Enables you to read high-fidelity eBooks on your notebook or desktop computer – no special hardware needed This reader software is the only one that reads eBooks with the pictures, graphics, and rich fonts you've come to expect from printed books." Free. Microsoft Reader - "Electronic reading software with ClearType display technology." Free. Email: eMailman - Provides information and resources for electronic mail, as well as pointing to other information and resources. Includes materials suitable for the end user, hobbyist, webmaster, administrator, etc eMailman's list of email conversion software (for Macs and Windows) Eudora Email Software (for Macs and Windows) InterGuru's E-Mail .... Address Book Conversions Maibox Conversion, Other Utilities, and Links to Other Useful Sites Mozilla Internet Software - Web browsers (such as Firefox, Camino, and Mozilla), email programs (such as Thunerbird), and more. NETSCAPE Internet Software (for Macs and Windows) Outlook Express: Macintosh Windows Mail2Web - "Check your email from the Web with any computer, anywhere in the world." Panda Mail - A free, Web-based service that enables you to check your existing POP3 email account from any ISP. No registration or pesky banner ads. Recommended in newspapers and magazines, is totally free, lets you view attachments. FTP Fetch Softworks - Makers of the popular Fetch FTP software for Macintosh. Ipswitch - Makers of the popular WS_FTP program and other Internet software. Google's List of Internet Software Links iCab - Internet browser for Macintosh. Macintosh Only FreePPP - The Official Page Macintosh Internet Software Archive Macintosh Internet software resources MacOrchard - Essential Internet Applications MacWorld: Internet & other Mac software TUCOWS Macintosh Internet software source Microsoft Internet Software Internet Explorer: Macintosh Windows Release Notes for Internet Explorer 7 Outlook Express: Macintosh Windows Updates and patches for Windows Internet Software Microsoft Email Security Site Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and 5 Security Patch. Left undone, you are vulnerable to email viruses are now spreading without opening an attachment, AND, Web pages that have full acccess to do anything they desire on your computer. Microsoft Office Updates - Including those for Outlook, the MOST attacted email program by virus writers (and other Office programs). Microsoft TechNet Security - Provides technical how-to information about network, web site, email, database and Windows security and links to other security resources. Also, the latest fixes to programs with security problems, like Outlook and Outlook Express. Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS00-045) - Provides a patch that eliminates a severe security vulnerability affecting Microsoft Outlook Express. Microsoft Windows Updates - These should be applied regularly. Order the Windows Security Update CD - Get Windows updates on CD for free. RST Releases Optimized Solution for Stopping Outlook Viruses - JustBeFriends.dll supports and enhances Microsoft's recently announced Outlook E-mail Security Update by identifying and terminating any virus attempting to propagate via e-mail. Pop-up Prevention Software Google Toobar - (free) - includes a pop-up blocker program MSN Toolbar - (free) - Includes Pop-up Guard Popup Blocker - $30 POP-Stopper - $10-$20 StopZilla - $20 SafeWeb - "Provides free, completely private and secure way to surf the Web anywhere, anytime." Shiva - Dialer software and more. Spychecker - "Global database of spyware programs. Enter the name and find out if it's spyware or not before you download it." Web Browsers iCab - Web browser for Macs Mozilla Internet Software - Web browsers (such as Firefox, Camino, and Mozilla), email programs (such as Thunerbird), and more. Netscape Internet Software Opera Internet Software - Web browsers Web page ad-blocking software: AtGuard - "Internet filtering tool that selectively blocks ads, graphics, and cookies; product includes personal firewall." (Windows only.) Guidescope - Block ads and surf at least 1.5 time faster. Free. (Windows Linus, and Sun only.) InterMute - Block Web advertisements, Cookies and referrers, JavaT and JavaScript, pop-up windows, animated GIFs, background music, and more! (Windows, AOL, Unix only.) WebWasher - A browser add-on that accelerates the navigation on the Web. Removes advertising on Web pages while you surf. Filters pop-up windows, animated images, referer. Loads pages faster. Saves up to 45% network bandwidth. (Windows only.) Windows Internet software resources Internet Software Consortium Internet Starter Kit - Complete Macintosh and Windows editions of the best-selling Internet book – online! Internet Traffic Report - Monitors the flow of data around the world. North America KEYTLaw - Comprehensive information about business, Internet, e-commerce, trademark, copyright, and domain name law, as well as FTC actions. This site informs Web site owners, Web masters, and Web site developers about significant legal issues that arise from operating a Web site on the Internet. Liszt - The Mailing List Directory - an excellent guide to 100's of Internet "mailing lists." Lynda.com - Home of Lynda Weinman, Internet design "Goddess" and graphics expert. Great site for Web designers and publishers, you'll find Web design training, books, and tips. My WebOS - The World's First Web Operating System. A complete Web Operating System accessible on any computer with a compatible browser anytime, anywhere in the world in an ad-free environment. Personal Firewall Software Recommendations Publicly Accessible (Internet) Mailing Lists Real Audio Radio Stations - Hear your favorite stations over the 'Net! Offered by M.I.T. Register Your URL with Search Engines and Directories. Safe Internet Programming: News. For example, information about security flaws found in some versions of Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Search Engines and Directories section at the Benzie Shores District Library. Shareware & Freeware Sources: Shareware.com - Thousands of the most popular software titles, drawn from many of the biggest archives available. The End of the Internet... Traceroute Sites @NETSYS.COM Web Traceroute – Trace the connections from your computer, through the Net, to the desired server. Opus One Traceroute Tool - Do a traceroute from the Opus One site to any other site. Tracking the source of email spam - "Spammers often forge the headers of their email in an attempt to avoid losing their accounts and to evade email filters. These notes may help you track the source of spam." TUCOWS - Windows Internet software source Using the Internet and World Wide Web Backflip - Manage your own bookmarks (favorites) online in a Yahoo-like directory. Full search capability of the text of each page bookmarked. 100% safe, free, and private. Beginners Central - Walks you through the beginning steps on the Internet, and helps shows you how and where to find information that you can actually use. CEO Express - Not a search engine, but an excellent instant gateway to the most popular Internet sites that you might want or need every day. Evaluating Information and Internet Research Sources: Bibliography on Evaluating Internet Resources - Evaluating Internet Research Sources - "Guidelines for evaluating Internet sources, including a checklist to help assure credibility, accuracy, reasonableness, and supported claims." Evaluation of Information Sources - Web links to criteria for evaluating information resources, particularly those on the Internet. GetNetWise - A resource for families and caregivers to help kids have safe, educational, and entertaining online experiences. We include a glossary of Internet terms, a guide to online safety, directions for reporting online trouble, a directory of online safety tools, and great sites for kids to visit. Glossary of Common Internet Terms HelpWeb - A Guide To Getting Started on the Internet, intended to help beginners learn their way around. How Do I...? section at the Frankfort Area Internet Users Site - Learn how to: Create your own Web page Download files from the Web Use Internet Relay Chat (IRC) use USENET Newsgroups (Internet Discussion Groups). How do "spammers" harvest email addresses? - Excellent article telling the many ways in which spammers (those that send out junk mail or "spam") can get your email address. Internet Learning Tree - Answers many basic questions about the Internet. A nice detailed glossary, too. Internet Search Tips and Strategies - "Provides tips and strategies for finding information on the Internet. Discusses search engines and search methods." Internet Starter Kit - Complete, online, Macintosh and Windows editions of the best-selling Internet book. Junk e-mail - Washington State Attorney General's junk mail Consumer Protection and information site. Netscape Resource Center - Offered by Que Safe Internet Fundamentals: Privacy and Security (from Microsoft) Search Engine Watch - Tips About Internet Search Engines. Search Engines and Directories section at the Library. ShieldsUP! - Internet Vulnerability Profiling - Fast and, free Internet security checkup and information service. Check your system here, and begin learning about using the Internet safely. USENET FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for many of the Internet's USENET "Newsgroups" (sometimes called Discussion Groups) and categories of groups. v92.com - Information about the new v.92 standard for analog dial-up modems. Virtual Reference Desk - a one-stop site for all things Internet. Viruses, Hoaxes, Myths, Scams, Security Issues, Spams, Urban Legends, etc. Anti-virus Software Recommendations and links CERT Coordination Center - lists a variety of security matters. (CERT stands for: Computer Emergency Response Team.) CIAC Security Website - Computer Incident Advisory Council — The CIAC provides on-call technical assistance and information to Department of Energy (DOE) sites faced with computer security incidents. CIAC also provides these services: awareness, training, and education; trend, threat, vulnerability data collection and analysis; and technology watch. Computer Associates: Virus Information Center Computer Cops - Computer Cops Security Professionals, features updated security information through the use of News Summaries, Staff Articles, and Forum Communities, downloads, and much more without user fees. Computer Virus Myths - All about computer viruses, myths, & hoaxes. Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. Current Internet Hoaxes, rumors, urban legends, and other digital lies - From About.com DataFellows Anti-Virus Hoax Warning Page Dr. Solomons Hoax Page Gladiator Security Forum - How to Stop Hijackers, Spyware Infections, Security News, Firewall, Antivirus, Gullibility Virus Warning - "A spoof intended to educate new Internet users about virus hoaxes and urban legends." Hoaxbusters - A public service of the CIAC Team and the US Dept. of Energy. HoaxKill - "A service intended to root out the plague of false virus warnings and other hoaxes which circulate the net via email." IBM Anti-Virus Center IBM's Hype Alert web s