Helpful Links

Here is where you will find links to places on the internet we recommend and to program and hardware vendors' websites. This list changes constantly as we continuously review and update our recommendations, and as websites on the internet change.

We contintually try to organize these links along lines that will make it easier for you to find what you need. So as you peruse this long list, the section headings may help.

Trusted Entities:

• Gibson Research Corporation for computer and network security advice
• Hoaxbusters for research on computer myths and hoaxes
• Google's excellent Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
• Macromedia's helper programs Flash Player and Shockwave Player
• Adobe's Acrobat Reader program
• PC Pitstop for miscellaneous system advice
• ZDNet for consumer electronics advice
• SANS for security advice
• Internet Fraud Watch

Helper Programs:

• Norton Antivirus
• Zone Alarm
• Pest Patrol
• Webroot Spy Sweeper
• Ad-Aware
• Spybot Search & Destroy
• Macromedia Flash Player and Shockwave Player
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Advice and Guidance:

• Email advisories from WindowsSecrets.com
• ZDNet Reviews
• Tom's Hardware Guides
• Computer Enthusiast Advice from Anandtech.com
• Microsoft Office Help from Woody's Office Portal

Computer Manufacturers' Support Websites & U.S. phone numbers:

• IBM http://www.ibm.com/support/us or (800) 426-7378
• Dell http://support.dell.com or (800) 624-9896
• HP/Compaq http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html or (for HP & Compaq) (800) 474-6836 or (for Compaq Presario) (800) 652-6672
• Sony VAIO http://ciscdb.sel.sony.com/perl/select-p-n.pl or (888) 476-6972
• Toshiba http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_home.jsp or (800) 457-7777
• Gateway http://support.gateway.com/support/default.asp or (home/home office) (800) 846-2301 or (business) 877-485-1464
• eMachines http://www.emachines.com/support or (801) 401-1419 (toll charges may apply)

Internet Service Providers' Technical Support Websites & U.S. phone numbers:

• America Online (888) 346-3704 or (800) 827-6364
• Earthlink or (800) 327-8454
• Starpower (formerly Erols)
• AT&T Worldnet or (800) 400-1447
• MSN
• Verizon DSL
• Cox High-Speed Internet or (703) 378-8422
• DirecPC/DirecWAY or (800) 347-3272