Information Is Power!

Information is power, and finding the right information makes you more powerful. Please utilize the following information resources to gain knowledge on some of the critical hardware topics that will help educate you in this vast world of computing that we now live in.

I have attempted to assemble links to some of the better software resources that I have found on the web. Below are small descriptions of the tools and links to their websites.

Recommended Websites:

	Many people believe that viruses are the biggest threat to computers. There is no question that viruses are a problem, however, one of the fastest growing threats to our online security is known as "spyware". For a tutorial on spyware, visit Christian Wagner's "Spyware/AdWare/Malware FAQ and Removal Guide."
	If you are looking for hardware reviews, Tom's Hardware Guide is one of the most up-to-date, independent websites that I have come across. Tom's site has been online since 1996 and contains hardware reviews and news, "targeted at tech-savvy IT professionals."
	SmallNetBuilder is the new name for the site previously known as "Toms Networking".  It has lots of news, reviews and tutorials related to wired and wireless networking and related technologies.
	In my opinion, one of the best computer-hardware related magazines is MaximumPC, but it is one of the least biased PC computer magazines on the market. The people who write it are real geeks, love what they do, and tell it like it is. Perhaps that is why I can relate to them?
	Another great magazine is PC World. It is typically filled with tips & tricks and software recommendations that can be used by people of all skill levels. Additionally, it contains hardware and software reviews for many of the latest products on the market today.
	If you are looking for an obscure driver that the hardware manufacturer no longer has on its website, one of the best sources is DriverGuide.com. DriverGuide is a well-established site, being available to the public since 1997, supporting all versions of Windows, Mac and Unix/Linux.  This is a very worthwhile site for anyone who needs to build/rebuild a system without the manufacturer's original recovery discs.
	This takes you to the website of Kelly Theriot, a Microsoft MVP that has provided the public with a wealth of information assembled into a well-organized website. His "Tweaks" section is a great place to find ways to make Windows look and behave the way YOU want it to rather than the way Microsoft wants it to.
	Major Geeks provides a wealth of Freeware and Shareware downloads, and is written by people with a sarcastic sense about them (like me).  Although there are some "reviews" on this site, it is not one of its strongest points.  However, their "Geektionary" is a technology dictionary that rivals what I would hope to write myself.  They also provide a very good library of Links to news sites that are newsworthy.
	The author of this website provides a comprehensive list of "tweaks" that you can make to your computer in order to make it faster and more reliable.  He also provides good coverage of new technology products in a timely manner and maintains a "fresh" string of topics to discuss on his forums.
	Here's a page that I stumbled upon that has a wealth of Windows information. The main goal of Bob's site is to provide clear, accurate and easy to understand information regarding Windows95/98/ME/2000/XP and Vista.