This is some of the nerdy shit I collected, but I'm not really a computer nerd! I just play one at work. |
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Security Tools: Protect your system from the threats of living in a connected world. Gibson Research Corp FREE tests and tools (ie: Shoot the Messanger, UnPlug n' Pray, DCOMobulator) for protection from critical Windows vulnerabilities and exploits. Spybot Search & Destroy FREE tool to safely detect and remove spyware, adware, and malicious software from your PC (including HotBar). SpywareInfo Other mailto Encoders Technical Help: Because you can't escape the inevitable: at some point in your life you are going to screw up your computer. O'Donnell's Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting tips for hardware and operating system problems. If you mess up your computer really, really bad this site has some good tips on starting all over: ie: FDISK, reformat, reload, blah blah blah.... PC Hell Troubleshooting remedies to get out of PC Hell. Trish's Escape from Hardware Hell computer help Another site to escape from PC Hell. Windows tips, tricks & registry hacks NOTE: editing your registry can be hazardous to your system. Do not try these tips unless you really think you know what you're doing. AnandTech IT source for hardware analysis and industry news. Drivers: Lots of drivers in case you "mistakenly" misplaced your original disks. Urban Legends: Want to know if that e-mail is real? BEFORE you forward that hoax to your friends, enemies, and friendly enemies you might want to save the embarrassment and check out one of these sites. The AFU & Urban Legends Search Engines: Google - my favorite... Essentials: Winamp For playing music, converting formats, etc. etc. Winzip An easy to use compression utility.
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IT Related Links: for people who
just aren't nerdy enough. TCP / IP Subnetting made easy... yeah, right. But if you are struggling with the concept of subnetting and converting decimal to binary this site does simplify it a bit... Subnetting tips Methods of answering possible CCNA exam questions on the topic. Cramsession An excellent source for FREE online study guides for almost any technical certification under the sun (Cisco, Microsoft, Novell, Linux...) CheatExams If you're serious about becoming certified in the IT industry, these exams will be worth paying for ($27 and up).... Transcender These tests are almost like the real thing. For $99+, you get the best of the computer-aided simulation exams. e-techzone More exam simulation software @ $99+ experts-exchange A collaboration network of IT solutions for professionals in the field (because you really don't know everything -it's the principal of non-allness). Web Programming Tools: If you want to get started without the cost of expensive software. Hot Dog HTML web authoring program (shareware). CoffeeCup An HTML editor AND an FTP program all in one. 1 CoolButton Tool You'll like this if you're into java and flash buttons and menus. Cute FTP An easy to use FTP program because life is hard enough (shareware). WS_FTP Pro Another FTP program you can try before you buy. Paint Shop Pro Graphics program for do-it-yourselfers. Bloomingdale quality, K-Mart price (shareware). RoboPhoto For an instant online photo gallery... 5 Star Shareware & Free Downloads How to Create and Maintain a Website Ready-Made Graphics: Poison's Icons An award-winning Native American graphic artist. He uses a Mac, but pretend you don't notice. Sam Silverhawk's Graphics Don't give up if his graphics seem hard to get to. They are well worth it. |
Cool Java Applet I put this on my page simply because I like turtles, not to mention the water effects are kind of cool. To see the water effects, wave your mouse over the turtle.
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