Links to Sites for Technical Help

Ask the Experts Ask specific technical questions and receive an answer via e-mail within a day to two.	Protonic.com AllExperts.com
Bandwidth Speed Tests	These handy services calculate your Internet connection speed at any given time (if you revisit the site more than once during any given session, be sure to use "reload" or "refresh" for an accurate reading) WebSpeed CNET DSL reports
BroadBand	Availability GetSpeed     Cable Cable Modem Help http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/ 56K Modem Troubleshooting Guide 56K Trouble Help     DSL DSL Reports http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/     Help Cable/DSL Tech Help
Cable Modems	See Broadband
CD-R	CD-R FAQs - Very informative about CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD
Complete Guide to PC Hardware	Good overview of all aspects of hardware.
Computer Shopper.com	ZDNet's comparison shopping for any electronic device; includes reviews.
Cookie Central	Everything you ever wanted to know or wondered about cookies.
CMC Information (Computer-Mediated Communication) a.k.a. "The December List"	A popular resource for Internet trainers and students to learn about the Internet, it is updated continuously.
ComUSolv.Com	MANY Windows resources!
Drivers	PC Drivers Headquarters
DSL	See Broadband
Encyclopedias	TechEncyclopeda Whatis.Com Webopedia Computer Hope
Files and File Extensions	http://kresch.com/exts/ext.htm
Hoaxes and Urban Legends	Hoax Busters Urban Legends and Folklore BreakTheChain.org
Hobbes' Internet Timeline	Time-line history of technical development; includes approximate size.
Home Networking	Home NetHelp Cable Modem Help / Direct Connect Any Windows Platform / Small Office Network Solutions / World of Windows Networking / Setting up the Network / Network Starter Guide / Net-Engineer.com / Grant's Wiring Closet WindowsME Microsoft article (overview) Hoem Computer Networking and Internet Connection Sharing Help Practically Networked Home World of Windows Networking
HTML Help and Resources	Very useful webpage development stuff!!!
Internet Information Source	Very comprehensive guides to all aspects of the Internet (another "John December" list).
Internet History	Interesting, anecdotal history.
Liszt (a.k.a. Topica)	Searchable directory of e-mail discussion groups.
KarbosGuide	Very detailed hardware help.
The List	Find a new Internet provider; over 7,000 listed - search by area code.
Merit's MichNet	Information about Merit and MichNet, including a list of all MichNet numbers as well as a database searchable for a numbers local to you.
Microsoft Online Personal Support	Microsoft's help database for all versions of Windows and Office Products.
Modems	Modems Rosenet Modem Central
Network Connection Problems	Microsoft's troubleshooting guide for Win95/98.
The PC Guide	Excellent, comprehensive hardware and software information: invaluable safety and care guides.
Privacy	ScamBusters Michigan Dept. of State Opt-Out Program remove your name from drivers' license information list that the State is required to release to businesses SecuritySearch SafeWeb - browse the web anonymously Privacy.Net Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Extreme Privacy - very good article Spyware Issues: About Spyware - list of current known spyware SpyChecker - check your software against this list. List of Spyware - another list of programs containing Spyware SpywareInfo Ad-Aware - free detection program - highly rated. See Also Handy Tips - Privacy (see also "Spam" and "Security" links below)
Reference.Com	Listing of over 15,000 listserves and newsgroups, searchable by subject
SCNC Project	Information about the scope of the project and technical documentation about SCNC servers.
ScreenSaver Heaven	2500+ screen savers (shareware)
Search Engines	Search Engines - How search engines work and how to search more efficiently Search Tools - Chart - Compares several search engines and provides quick tips for best searching on each
Search Engine Watch	Excellent source for overviews, comparisons, new developments, and tips for webmasters.
Security	Stay Safe Online - start here! Shields Up! Home Computer Security (CERT) - EXCELLENT step-by-step tutorials to protect your computer. PC Flank - several good tests to check security issues on your own computer and makes suggestions how to remedy your particular vulnerabilities. SANS Institute On-line eSafe Desktop free program for home users - highly rated for protection! ZoneAlarm - inexpensive personal pc firewall; rated by many as the best. CIAC - Computer Incident Advisory Center CERT - Home Network Security - Excellent overview and advice for the home.
Services - Helpful, Free	Examples: Mail big files, create PDF files, video sharing, National Emergency E-mail alerts, free faxing service, proxies, etc.
Spam	http://email.about.com/library/series/blspam_series.htm Network Abuse Clearinghouse Spambot Beware SpamCop Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail StopSpam Handy Tips - Privacy E-Mail Headers
SupportNET Online	Excellent information and help links from Merit, geared especially toward teachers, but helpful to all.
Technical Resources	Links to very good help including a DLL archive and Windows drivers.
Time Left - Merit Connection	To find out how much connect time is remaining for your current session in progress. (telnet://timeleft.dialin.mich.net) When you're Telnet program asks you for a host, type: timeleft.dialin.mich.net.
Troubleshooters.Com	VERY helpful troubleshooting guide for all aspects of computing.
Tucows	Excellent collection of Winsock shareware/freeware. Everything is reviewed and rated; downloading is foolproof.
Usenet Info	Explains UseNet
Virus Information Centers:	Symantec's Anti-Virus Research Center AVP Virus Encyclopedia F-Secure Computer Virus Information Center Sophos Dr. Solomon's Virus Encyclopedia McAfee Virus Information Center Virus Busters (University of Michigan) Vmyths.com- current news and sources. Hoax Encyclopedia
WebPage Development and Resources	Very useful stuff!!!
Windows Stuff	Windows Annoyances Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Winmag.Com	EXCELLENT magazine - archives only