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Computer Software	Encyclopia/Dictionary	E-Mail Accounts
FAQs	Featured Sites	File Downloads
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Local Media	Canadian Media	General Media
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Web Utilities	Windows Reference

Featured Sites We Created and/or Maintain

Englishman River Gallery
We updated the Inventory page for this gallery in Parksville, BC.
AQP Group of Companies
We redesigned the website for "AQP Group of Companies" which collectively refers to several independent companies that provide the following services: Project Management, Membrane and Roofing Solutions, Building Envelope Restoration, and Sheet Metal Fabrication.
AQP Project Management Inc.
We created a new site for the above company focused on Project Management Services.
Surrey Dance Centre
We made and continue to update this site, that highlights the local dance community.
Canadian Sweater
We modified the catalogue page, of this sweater manufacturers website, to include sale merchandise.

Auction Sites

Able Auction
This is an online and live auction company, and is a good local source for deals on used items including computers.
eBay Canada
Originally founded in 1995, eBay has become the world leader in the online auction field with more items and categories than any of it's competition. During eBay's evolution it has focused on areas of specific demand and now also has a number of specialty sub-sites such as motors, premier and professional services, as well as major regional sites in countries like UK and Australia. Even although it has many other useful aspects, eBay's main focus is still on bringing the best auction experience to the buyer and seller in everyday auction transactions, and this is where eBay has really got it right, and the reason they maintain the mantle of leader of the online auction field.
Internet Auction List
This is a web portal (directory) of sites that feature all types of auctions. They list auction events, auctioneers, auction companies, online auctions and other sites where you can bid or sell items.
Yahoo Auctions
Yahoo Shopping Auctions brought to you by the same Yahoo site started as a search engine.

Encyclopia/Dictionary

Dictionary.com
With a dictionary, web directory, and web search, this site also features a Thesaurus and a Translator.
Merriam-Webster Online
Merriam-Webster for kids, Encyclopedia Britannica, an Online Dictionary and an Online Thesaurs are a few of the features on this site.
OneLook
Find definitions, translations, or search all dictionaries.
WikiPedia
Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference website on the Internet. The content of Wikipedia is free, and is written collaboratively by people from all around the world. This website is a wiki, which means that anyone with access to an Internet-connected computer can edit, correct, or improve information throughout the encyclopedia, simply by clicking the edit this page link (with a few minor exceptions, such as protected articles and the main page).


Local Sites

BC Ferry Corporation
Schedules, fares, reservations and travel planning.
BC Government
Our provinical government site includes: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economic Development, Education and Training, Emergency Services and Public Safety, Environment and Ecology, Health and Well being, Human Services, Laws and Legislation, Tourism and Recreation, and Transportation
BC Hydro
Our local power company site includes: Policies, Power Services, Careers, Environment and Safety. With Customer Service, Emergency Preparedness, Energy Calculator, Power Smart at Home. Seven Steps to Electrical Safety and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), are amoung the topics covered.
BC Lottery Corporation
Check for the winning lottery numbers here.
BC SPCA
Speaking for the animals is the local chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. How to help the animals, locate SPCA shelters, resources and programs, kids, farm animals, farm animals, wildlife, cruelty investigations, and volunteering are some of the categories on this site. They also feature: a Pet on the Net; viewing animals available for adoption, a way to donate online and secure online shopping for accessories for humans and animals.
BC Transit
The BC Transit site is actually a part of the Translink site. See Section Below Translink.
Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC
.Find a company Report, File a Complaint, Search Buyer Tips, Request a Job Estimate or Apply for Membership. The Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C. serves all of British Columbia except Vancouver Island, the Peace River District and the Columbia Valley. They are a private, nonprofit, self-regulatory organization, dedicated to promoting fairness and honesty in the marketplace. Their services are based on the belief that a business community committed to ethical business practices, coupled with an educated and informed public, are the keys to an ethical marketplace. This website offers BBB members and the general public tools and helpful information about conducting satisfactory marketplace transactions.
City of Langley
Upcoming Festivals & Events, Online Services, Recreation Guide, Links & Downloads and Community Programs, City Newsletter and Virtual Tours.
City of Surrey
There is information for doing business, visiting Surrey, living in Surrey, City Events, Seasonal Leisure Guide and inside City Hall. With News Releases, Latest Council Decisions, Tender Opportunities, Career Opportunities and a Services Directory. Online services include Dog License Renewal, Arts Centre Theatre Ticketing Service, Heritage Photograph Collection, Property Taxation Online Inquiry and probably the most information you'll find on any map of Surrey with their COSMOS Interactive Mapping Service.
Corporation of Delta
The Corporation of Delta is a municipal government serving the communities of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. With sections for Living in Delta, Doing Business, Municipal Hall and Discover Delta. For information on Delta's Council Business, Recreation & Parks Services with an On-line Program Registration System, Leisure Guide and a Recreation Events Calendar.
Delta Cable
Cable television and internet services for residents of Delta.
Drive BC
To check road conditions for BC.
DriveBC BorderCams
Check the lineups at the border. You can even view some cameras.
DriveBC HighwayCams
View current conditions yourself, with dozens of road cameras in BC. You can view several thumbnail cameras at a time.
FeatureWeb
This is an under used local site, which may be of some use to someone looking for local real estate. They want to appear that there content is expanding into a wide variety of topics; however, there is little content here other than real estate. Nobody is posting on the bulletin boards, and the classifieds are minimal. The site is very fast and offers free listings for your own web site. Maybe if more people knew it existed, it might become a great platform for Western Canadian content.
Findit BC
Designed to be as friendly and easy-to-use as possible. Simply type in a business name, part of a business name, keyword and/or street name and hit "Go" - results will follow and from there you can delimit to a more specific area, perhaps closer to work or home. The words "on" and "in" have special meaning in the search box ... "on Scott" will show you results on Scott Road, "in Surrey" will show you results in the city of Surrey.
FraserValleyBC
Fraser Valley BC: Featuring a small business network with add your site for free in their business and personal web site directories.
Fraser Valley Guide
Fraser Valley Guide: Featuring accommodation, attraction, community, day trip, event, entertainment, family fun, maps, outdoor recreation, travel and tourist information, with web links, for the Fraser Valley, BC, Canada. The spectacular, natural part of Greater Vancouver.
Greater Vancouver Regional District
Air quality index, garbage/recycling, labour relations, parks, public meetings, committees, your tax dollars, business info, maps and publications.
Search BC
The SearchBC search engine is provided by a website hosting and domain name registration company in Vancouver. It's a very good source to find local businesses. They claim to list personal web sites; however, when you try to add a url, they request a phone and a fax number. Since most people don't have their own fax line, it might explain why we couldn't find very many personal sites in their listings.
Shaw Cable
Cable television and internet services for Surrey, White Rock, Cloverdale and Langley.
Surrey Chamber of Commerce
The Surrey Chamber of Commerce is a respected business leader in the South Fraser region, providing advocacy, resources, experience, and networking to their members. They foster best business practices to ensure growth and prosperity of their members and stakeholders.
Surrey Public Library
Community info, ask the librarian, services and programs.
Surrey School District 36
District calendar, departments, educational programs and services.
TELUS
Telephone provider for the lower mainland, also supplying Dial-up and ADSL internet services.
Translink
Transit and Road, Commuting Options, Operating Companies, Plans & Projects, Translink Board. This site also includes Schedules for Transit Buses, Shuttle Buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express
Vancouver International Airport
YVR flight arrival and departure times, schedules, getting around, parking and transportation.
Vancouver Community Net
The Vancouver Community Network owns and operates a free, publicly accessible, non-commercial computer utility in the Lower Mainland of B.C. which provides a public space on the internet.


Local Media Sites

Radio Stations
600AM CKBD broadcast at 600 AM is an adult favourites and nostalgia radio station.
99.3 the Rock CFOX broadcast at 99.3 FM, is a classic rock radio station.
AM1320 CHMB broadcast at 1320 AM, is a multicultural radio station.
AM980 CKNW broadcast at 980 AM, is a news, talk and sports radio station.
CFUN CFUN broadcast at 1410 AM, is a talk, past and current hits radio station.
CJSF CSJF broadcast at 90.1 FM, is the Simon Fraser University radio station.
CISL CISL broadcast at 650 AM, is a oldies radio station
CiTR CITR broadcast at 101.9 FM, is a UBC alternative radio station.
Fairchild Radio CJVB broadcast at 1470 AM and CHKG at 96.1 FM, is a multicultural radio station.
JRFM CJJR broadcast at 93.7 FM, is a country radio station.
Jack FM CKLG broadcast at 96.9 FM, is an adult contemporary radio station.
Mojo Radio CHMJ broadcast at 730 AM, is an adult contemporary radio station.
Mountain FM Broadcasting at 107.1 FM in Squamish and 102.1 FM in Whistler, they are a contemporary radio station with road conditions and weather every 20 minutes.
News1130 CKWX broadcast at 1130 AM, is an all news radio station.
QMFM CHQM broadcast at 103.5 FM, is an adult contemporary radio station.
Rock 101 CFMI broadcast at 101.1 FM, is a classic rock radio station.
The Beat CFBT broadcast at 94.5 FM, is an urban radio station.
Vancouver Co-operative CFRO broadcast at 102.7 FM, is a co-operative multicultural radio station.
Z95 CKZZ broadcast at 95.3 FM, is a contemporary hits radio station.
Television Stations
CBC-English CBUT Broadcast Channel 2 at 100kW, Shaw Cable Channel 3 and Delta Cable Channel 3 is the English CBC television station. CBC-French CBUFT Broadcast Channel 26 at 256kW, Shaw Cable Channel 7 and Delta Cable Channel 7 is the French CBC television station. Citytv Vancouver CKVU Broadcast Channel 10 at 325kW, Shaw Cable Channel 13 and Delta Cable Channel 13 is the CHUM television station, in Vancouver. CTV CIVT Broadcast Channel 32 at 726kW, Shaw Cable Channel 9 and Delta Cable Channel 9 is the CTV television station, in Vancouver. DCTV On Delta Cable Channel 4 is the community television station, in Delta. Knowledge Network KNOW TV on Shaw Cable Channel 5 and Delta Cable Channel 5 is for the educational and cultural development of the peoples of British Columbia. Global-BC CHAN is Broadcast Channel 8 at 250kW, Shaw Cable Channel 11 and Delta Cable Channel 11 is the Global television station, in Burnaby. Global-CH CHEK Broadcast Channel 6 at 100kW, Shaw Cable Channel 6 and Delta Cable Channel 6 is the Global television station, in Victoria. A Channel CIVI Broadcast Channel 53 at 12kW, Shaw Cable Channel 12 and Delta Cable Channel 12 is the CHUM television station, in Victoria. Now TV CHNU Broadcast Channel 66 at 16kW, Shaw Cable Channel 10 and Delta Cable Channel 10 is the CHUM television station, in Abbottsford. Shaw TV On Shaw Cable Channel 4 is the community television station, in Vancouver.
Print Media
Advance News A newspaper in Langley.
Business in Vancouver A magazine for business in Vancouver.
Delta Optomist A newspaper in Delta.
Georgia Straight News & entertainment weekly publication.
Langley Times A newspaper in Langley.
Peace Arch News A newspaper in White Rock.
Surrey Leader A newspaper in Surrey.
Surrey Now A newspaper in Surrey.
Vancouver Magazine A Vancouver entertainment magazine.
Vancouver Sun&Province Two newspapers, same web site, from Global in Vancouver.
Other Media
My Telus Telus Corporation's BC news site.
Working TV A labour television program, in Vancouver, focusing on union issues.


Canadian Media Sites

Radio Stations
CBC Radio One Broadcast locally at 690 AM, is a news and talk radio station in Toronto.
CBC Radio Broadcast locally at 105.7 FM, is a performance, arts and classical radio station in Toronto.
Television Stations
Bravo On Shaw Cable Channel 40 and Delta Cable Channel 48 is an arts and entertainment television station, from Ontario. CBC Newsworld On Shaw Cable Channel 26 and Delta Cable Channel 24 is the CBC television station for 24 hour news. CBC TV The original Canadian television station. CTV News On Shaw Cable Channel 8 and Delta Cable Channel 16 is the CTV television station for 24 hour news. Life Network On Shaw Cable Channel 41 and Delta Cable Channel 44, life and reality television station, from Ontario. Showcase On Shaw Cable Channel 39 and Delta Cable Channel 22, action and romance movies and series television station, from Ontario. The Space Station On Shaw Cable Channel 45 and Delta Cable Channel 34, science fiction television network, from Ontario. The Sports Network On Shaw Cable Channel 30 and Delta Cable Channel 23, TSN sports television network, from Ontario. Women's Television Network On Shaw Cable Channel 19 and Delta Cable Channel 14, WTN is a contemporary television network for Canadian women, from Ontario. Youth TV On Shaw Cable Channel 25 and Delta Cable Channel 26, YTV is a television station for kids, from Ontario.
Print Media
Cablecaster Canadian cable industry magazine.
Canada Computes Canadian computer magazines including The Computer Paper.
Canwest Global CanWest Global is a diversified Canadian media company. CanWest's strength as a content provider has been built through its coast-to-coast Canadian broadcasting network Global Television, which reaches over 94% of English-speaking Canada; its leading film and tv production and distribution operation, CanWest Entertainment; a growing new media business, CanWest Interactive; and the Company's significant international broadcasting presence in New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland. CanWest is also a leading Canadian newspaper publisher with ownership of the National Post, 11 major metro daily newspapers throughout the country, as well as 48 paid and free weeklies in smaller communities across Canada. The company's broadcasting assets have also expanded with the launch of six digital specialty services, bringing CanWest's total number of specialty services to seven.
Other Media
Canoe Canadian news web site.
CRTC Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commision.


General Media Sites

Television Stations
A&E Arts & Entertainment on Shaw Cable Channel 31 and Delta Cable Channel 21, from New York. KCTS KCTS on Shaw Cable Channel 27 and Delta Cable Channel 9, PBS station from Seattle. KIRO7 KIRO on Shaw Cable Channel 15 and Delta Cable Channel 30, CBS station from Seattle. KING5 KING on Shaw Cable Channel 16 and Delta Cable Channel 29, NBC station from Seattle. KOMO KOMO on Shaw Cable Channel 21 and Delta Cable Channel 28, ABC station from Seattle. KVOS KVOS Broadcast Channel 12 at 234kW, Shaw Cable Channel 23 and Delta Cable Channel 52, from Bellingham. Site unavailable due to June 14, 2002 merger. Q13 KCPQ on Shaw Cable Channel 28 and Delta Cable Channel 32, FOX station from Seattle. TechTV on Shaw Cable Channel 101 and Delta Cable Channel 312, is a television channel dedicated to computers. UPN11 KSTW on Shaw Cable Channel 14 and Delta Cable Channel 31, from Tacoma.
Other Media
CNET Computer hardware and software price comparisons, product reviews and tech news. CNET Networks, Inc. is one of the world's leading source of information and services for buyers, sellers and suppliers of technology, including IS/IT professionals, enterprise decision makers, executives, gamers and technology shoppers. As a top 10 Internet company with established Web sites throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, CNET Networks provides its award-winning content via the Web, wireless devices, broadband, radio and print: Search.com, ZDNet, TechRepublic, CNET Broadband and Radio, GameSpot, Computer Shopper, CNET Channel, Download.com, mySimon, News.com, Builder.com.
CNET Broadband and Radio Streaming video of technology shows such as Comdex, CES, PCExpo and daily news segments.
Fashion TV The Fashion television program.
Internet Movie Database The Internet Movie Database is a searchable database of movies and television shows, listing actors, genre, plot taglines, outlines, photos, trailers, user rating (1-10), message boards, reviews,user comments and a game database.
Tom's Hardware Guide This is a computer hardware web publication.
The ScreenSavers - on TechTV The ScreenSavers is a web site for the television program on the TechTV cable station. we would critique this as a computer show combining "Tool Time" for its fun factor and "This Old House" for its practical applications for your computer. It's shot live for an hour an a half most weekdays and covers issues that concern computer users today. Questions are taken from callers and web camera questions and guests are actually preffered. There is a download of the day, quote of the day, news, boot camp (tips and tricks training), site of the night, a twisted list, and polls. The web site covers most topics that are seen on the show, and is updated frequently. TechTV was created by Ziff-Davis which is the largest technology and Internet magazine publisher and the sixth largest magazine publisher in the United States. TechTV is now owned by the co-founder of Microsoft, Paul Allen. As you would expect from a trade magazine publication they appear to have unbiased opinions and comparisons regarding the products that they feature. When ordering TechTV, be prepared to take the good with the bad, since you'll also get the disappointing shows which were chosen to provide the CRTC regulated Canadian content. If you don't get the channel, then check out the web site, you'll be glad you did.
TVRadioWorld An Internet Broadcast Directory and Listing of Radio Television Stations on the Web.
YouTube Everyone can watch videos on YouTube�both on YouTube.com and across the Internet. People can see first-hand accounts of current events, find videos about their hobbies and interests, and discover the quirky and unusual. As more people capture special moments on video, YouTube is empowering them to become the broadcasters of tomorrow. YouTube is a place for people to engage in new ways with video by sharing, commenting on, and viewing videos. YouTube originally started as a personal video sharing service, and has grown into an entertainment destination with people watching more than 70 million videos on the site daily.


Web Utilities

Better Whois
If you want to find information about who owns a url this site will query Register.com's WHOIS database is provided to you by Register.com for information purposes only, that is, to assist you in obtaining information about or related to a domain name registration record. Register.com makes this information available "as is," and can provide you with addresses phone and fax numbers and e-mail addresses for: the organization who owns the url, their adminstrative contact and their technical contact; however, they do not guarantee its accuracy, since it's the responsiblity of the organization to keep the information up to date and accurate.
Bobby
Bobby is a web-based tool that analyzes web pages for their accessibility to people with disabilities. CAST offers Bobby as a free public service in order to further its mission to expand opportunities for people with disabilities through the innovative uses of computer technology. This site will check any web address for errors or quality using the guidelines established by the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Access Initiative as well as Section 508 guidelines from the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) of the U.S. Federal Government. Enter the URL of the page that you want Bobby to examine and click Submit. Bobby was created by CAST to help Web page authors identify and repair significant barriers to access by individuals with disabilities.
Doctor HTML
Doctor HTML is a Web page analysis tool which retrieves an HTML page and reports on any problems that it finds. The primary focus of this tool is to provide a clear, easy-to-use report of information that is relevant for improving your Web page.
Network Information
Find someones DNS name or IP Address by using this web based tool. It's a non-intrusive way to find out this information, since the information is extracted from the DNS lookup files that propegate through the internet that allow people to surf the web using urls. For example when you type in www.microsoft.com into a web browser, the request to find the web page is sent to a computer known as a DNS server supplied by your internet service provider. The DNS server knows that 207.46.197.102 is the IP address for www.microsoft.com. Try typing 207.46.197.102 into your web browser, and you'll get Microsoft's home page, this is the direct method of finding their site, and it will bypass your DNS server. During a "Denial of Service" attack on a web site, users typing in the url into their web browser will get page not found errors, but those using the site's IP address would get through, because this hacker method targets the DNS servers flooding it with requests for url translations. Most software utilities designed to give you the results of DNS name or IP address translations, will actually poll the actual computer for the information. As a result, if the they are monitoring their computer using a firewall, they will know your checking them out. Also the firewall may prevent you from getting the information your requesting. To the software it will appear as the DNS name or IP address is is not found. Using this web based utility will give you the officially registered translation, but it will reference it from the list that circulates to all the internet service provider's DNS servers.
PC Flank
The goal of PC Flank is to make your interactions on the Internet safe and private. Their main concern is to help protect your computer from Internet viruses and attacks by hackers (more properly called 'crackers'). They provide a lot of services for protecting your system and network. You can easily test your system for vulnerabilities to Internet threats with our on-line tests. Find out if dangerous viruses or Trojan horses infect your computer. The tests take less than five minutes. Afterwards you will see a full report including recommendations on how to improve the security of your system.
Pitstop
PC Pitstop can help you get your PC in top form running fast, stable and secure. PC Pitstop runs diagnostics on your PC to identify things that might help improve performance. The process is fully automated, private and safe. After the diagnostics run, we'll give you tips for improving all kinds of things. Best of all, the service is free!
Netcraft
For the curious this site will tell you which Operating System and web server software a particular web site is using along with statistics like uptime.


Windows Reference

About
This About Guide is specifically for Windows support.
Admin911
A help site for network administrators with newsletters, articles, resources and forums.
AT Modem Commands
A list of modem "AT" commands, which can be sent to your modem in a modem terminal program or from the DOS prompt (e.g. ECHO [modem command] > COM2).
BitPipe
IT research, white papers, case studies, analyst reports and more! Bitpipe distributes content from over 3,500 leading IT vendors and over 60 top analyst firms including Gartner, IDC, Aberdeen Group, Meta Group, and Yankee Group via the Bitpipe Network.
Black Viper
Originally from Northern California, he is a 31 year old dude, currently living in Southern California and working as an Electronics Technician. His site contains some very helpful articles about installing Windows 2000, 2003, and XP, as well as a Red Hat Linux install guide. Other topics include How to access Newsgroups, EMail filtering guide, FDISK usage and Multiple Operating systems.
Boot.ini Multiple Boot Configuration Reference
Switches that can be used in your Boot.ini file, when you have a computer that boots to multiple operating systems.
Domain Controller Default Ports
This article describes the most common ports, protocols, and services that are opened on a Windows 2000-based server that is running Active Directory. The purpose of this article is to list the different services and their respective ports, not to explain how to configure the ports for either a firewall or a proxy.
EarthWeb
White papers, events and research. The EarthWeb network of Information Technology related Web sites and e-mail newsletters for the full range of IT professionals.
Every file format in the world
If you have ever wondered about a file on your computer or one that someone gave you doesn't open on your computer, this is a site with a list of file name extensions. An extension is the part of a file's name which is after the "." (e.g. the extension for the file myfont.ttf is TTF). This site is the place you can find out that TTF files are True Type Font files. In some cases, they link to a definition of the file format or to related information.
Gibson Research
Steve Gibson has been a maverick of the world wide web since he began exposing the cracks in Microsoft's software, several years ago. You can test, while your online, your computers vulnerability to hackers, or download some of his free security utilities that he has written. His company now markets a few well written software packages including Spinrite, which prevents mass storage systems from crashing or warns the user of pending catastrophe. Also if SpinRite is not used until after a crash, it skillfully picks up all the pieces, recovers your data, and puts everything back together again. Steve has also written a FREEWARE program FIX-CIH to completely recover from CIH viral attacks (aka Chernobyl)!
Henri Leboeuf
This site alphabetically organizes articles that cover a wide variety of Windows related subjects.
i386
The site content is written out of need for a solution. They try to keep away from known and trivial solutions already covered on other sites. The i386 is not a links site. Their site offers over 1000 pages of information. If you don't find a solution you can try the message board or the search engine.
ITtoolbox
ITtoolbox provides a knowledge network and support environment for the IT industry. As IT professionals or business decision-makers need information to complete a task or make a decision, they turn to ITtoolbox to quickly get specific answers to their unique questions.
ITtoolkit
Your "do-IT-yourself" resource for information technology and project management. Practical tools and advice for managing projects, technical operations and end-user support.
IT World
Security on a budget. Tips and strategies to help your organization including: news, webcasts, newsletters and white papers.
JSI Reg Hacks
Windows NT 2000 and XP tips tricks registry hacks and more...
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Are you tired of going for your mouse to perform menu commands? Do you want to learn keyboard shortcuts to free you from your mouse? For anyone who has a reasonable typing speed knows that when your in a groove, and you realize you need to do something with the mouse in order to continue, it can distract you from your purpose. This site lists the shortcuts that can, when practiced, allow you to bypass the need to use your mouse, and continue on your groove, without loosing your train of thought.
LabMice
Their mission is to be the definitive online resource for IT Professionals who deploy, manage, and support Microsoft products and services. They locate and consolidate the best resources from hundreds of the biggest tech sites, and sort them by topic. Each one of the thousands of links are hand picked, and verified weekly. Their goal is to save you time, and to help you find the answers you need in 3 clicks or less.
LockerGnome
Free Technology e-mail and newsletters for the worlds most curious users.
Marvin Millers Web Site
Marvin is from Parksville, and his site is devoted to doubling your cable modem speed! It's particularly laid out for Shaw cable modem users but the principles and procedures will work with other providers. xDSL and other broad band users can also benefit from this site.
Microsoft Developer Network
This is where to go to get software devloper kits and advice from Microsoft about their best suggestions for best methods for writing your own software.
Microsoft's Knowledge Base
A vast collection of knowledge base articles provided by Microsoft to address support issues for Microsoft products. For best results first select your product from the drop down list and just type in the error number, module name that you are having problems with, or a basic word that describes the type of problem your having into the search field. Then click on "Search Now".
Microsoft Seminars
This is where to go to view online seminars prepared by Microsoft. PowerPoint presentations of the seminars are also available for download.
Microsoft Service Packs & Hotfixes
Here is a way to keep your software up to date, with all the fixes that have been made since the initial release of your Microsoft product. Try this first before wasting your time trying to figure why something doesn't work, produces application errors or causes system crashes.
Microsoft Resource Kits
Microsoft Resource Kits are designed for administrators, information technology professionals, and support staff who deploy and support Microsoft products. It features a comprehensive set of tools to help you with installation, upgrading, glossaries of terms and configuration. They describe strategies and techniques that you can use to support Microsoft products in your organization.
Microsoft's TechNet
Microsoft's TechNet consists of How-To's, Problem Solving Doucumentation and more... designed for administrators, information technology professionals, and support staff who deploy and support Microsoft products. For a fee they will deliver the following to you: Microsoft Resource Kits - Tools, utilities, and documentation. Service Packs - Must-have fixes and administration tools. Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles - A complete set of support articles, updated every month. How-To Content - and how-to Updated drivers and patches - The latest tools to keep your system running smoothly. Technical Information - Technical notes, tips and techniques, white papers, and product facts. Deployment Guides&Training Materials - To help you deploy Microsoft products. Technical Training CDs - Technical seminars on the latest Microsoft products and technologies.
Modem Help UK
The best site for modem help is a British one. This site is dedicated to providing assistance to modem users. Modem is used in the generic sense - links are provided for ISDN, Cable&Broadband (DSL&ADSL) modems as well as the more "traditional" V.92, V.90, V34 and slower modems.
MS DOS 6.0 Command Reference
This page is a complete reference for the commands supplied with MS-DOS 6, based on the version of the online Help available in MS-DOS 6. It includes an explanation of command syntax, a description of each command, and notes and examples.
Port Assignments
When your connected to the internet there are 65535 avenues of communication between your computer and the internet. For some examples: when your surfing the web in a browser your using port 80, when your checking your e-mail your using port 110 and when your sending an e-mail it goes through port 25. This site lists ports which are registered for use by the Internet Assigned Number Authority. A firewall is the most common way to control the use of the ports on your computer from unauthorized use. If your not running a firewall, a program can be installed on your computer that can be utilized by a hacker to steal or delete your files through any of the 65535 ports.
TCP/IP Troubleshooting
An explanation of the usage of some command line tools that can be used to troubleshoot Internet (TCP/IP) connections: Arp, Hostname, Ipconfig, Nbtstat, Netstat, Netdiag, Nslookup, Pathping, Ping, Route and Tracert. Note: these commands are only available on Windows NT 2000 and XP.
Swynk
They claim to be the single largest independent resource for Microsoft .NET Enterprise® and Windows Server technologies. Here you can find the very latest information on Windows XP 2000 NT, SQL, SMS, and Exchange Servers.
TechEncyclopedia
A searchable database of definitions for computer terms. Some examples of terms you might be looking to define: bluetooth, router, LAN, CPU, USB, intranet and modem.
TechFest
This site is a part-time project of a technical professional who works in the computer networking industry. creating this web site was their way to make it easier to find good technical information on all topics relating to networking and computer technology. It is targeted towards professionals, researchers, educators, students, and hobbyists who need an initial reference that will help them find the detailed information they need.
TechRepublic
This is CNET's offering for a web site to engage IT professionals in the ultimate peer-to-peer experience, providing actionable information, tools and member services to help members get their jobs done.
TechTarget
A network of Enterprise IT web sites: SearchCRM.com, SearchEBusiness.com, SearchSAP.com, SearchWebManagement.com, SearchDatabase.com, SearchSecurity.com, SearchStorage.com, SearchSystemsManagement.com, SearchWebServices.com, Whatis.com, SearchNetworking.com, SearchVB.com, SearchWin2000.com and SearchWindowsManageability.com, to name a few.
TechWeb
TechWeb provides a uniquely useful set of ways to look at the news and information created by InformationWeek, InternetWeek, and Network Computing, the three main print and online properties in CMP Media's Business Technology Group. They create the content, and TechWeb puts it together in ways designed to help you, the enterprise IT manager: Information Week, Internet Week, Network Computing, FinancialTechnology Network Bank Systems and Technology, Insurance and Technology, Wall Street and Technology, Technology and Learning and Optimize Magazine.
Tips, Tricks, How-to and Beyond
This site was created to help you design "a better web page". You will find the answers for most of your web design problems. If you don't find your answers, drop your questions at our lively discussion board, someone will answer your questions there!
The TechnoZone
Hosted by Graeme Bennett, a Vancouver based computer columnist. Providing a resource for PC software and hardware reviews, buyers guide, disscusion forums and news.
Tweak XP
TweakXP.com was started by Steve Sinchak in March, 2001. After three months of development, TweakXP.com went live on June 20, 2001. Ever Since the launch date, TweakXP.com has grown in popularity and has become the leading resource for tweaking Microsoft Windows XP. TweakXP.com has almost a thousand tweaks & tips covering almost every aspect of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. TweakXP.com is now owned and operated by SSMG International
VCD SVCD & DVD Help
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