[TIP] ★ Recommended Websites ★

[Appletax]

Find Software

• Gizmo's Freeware - "the best freeware reviewed and rated"
• SourceForge - open source software

Keep Your Software Up-to-Date

• MajorGeeks
• FileHippo
• Portable Freeware

Blue Screen

• BSODs from Hell & Massive Explorer.exe RAM Use - rootkit removal fixed it
• How to read the small memory dump file that is created by Windows if a crash occurs
• Using Driver Verifier to identify issues with Windows drivers for advanced users
• Multiple Blue Screen Errors on Windows 7 64-bit PC - scroll down to "
  Set of test utilities for DIY computer builders:"

Find Solutions

• Troubleshooting STOP Messages
• Bleeping Computer

Malware

• Automatically fix Windows security settings to keep your PC safe
• Malware Removal Guide
• MajorGeeks Malware Removal Guide
• 2-SpyWare - dedicated to spyware
• Kaspersky Virus Fighting Utilities
• Malware Domain List

Tech Articles

• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet
• Insurance Claim Letter
• How to determine what services are running under a SVCHOST.EXE process
• Demystifying the Windows Registry
• Diagnostics Procedure
• Proper PC Diagnostics
• How to Generate More Work From Your Existing Customers

Motherboard

• Diagnosing and Fixing Motherboard Faults
• What causes capacitors to 'splode?

Email

• Spam and Suspicious Emails - Gmail Help
• My mail account has a virus, how do I get rid of it?
• Email Spoofing

Other

• How to Reset Your Forgotten Windows Password the Easy Way
• How to Perform a Clean Install of OS X El Capitan
• Windows 8.1 Update 1 ISO repository
• Windows Identifier Tool
• Black Viper
• Windows Program Automatic Startup Locations
• Repair Windows XP
• FAST way to install a fresh copy of Windows XP or Vista
• Various power connectors
• PlayTool
• Default Router Info
• Free programs to open any file extension!
• How to Tell What Type of Windows XP CD or License Key You Have
• DLL Files
• Process Library - database of system processes
• Email Server Settings
• List of Default Router Passwords and IP Addresses
• Podnutz - tech podcasts
• Tecra Tools - tools, cases & kits for service technicians
• Power Supply Calculator - don't buy an excessive PSU
• How do I retrieve my Certificate of Authenticity?

A+ Certification

• Professor Messer - best video resource there is
• Mike Myers' All-in-One CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide

Troubleshooting

• 10 steps to troubleshoot wireless connection problems
• Troubleshooting Windows STOP Messages

Laptops

• Repair help
  • Inside my laptop
  • Laptop Repair 101
  • Laptop & Notebook Repairing, Upgrading and Modding Guides: by Manufacturers

 

[Technicholls]

Here's some of my bookmarked websites that I use for my business. Hopefully you will find something new and useful. Please add sites you recommend, in the comments

Definitely want to reorganize them in the near future and add new links. Haven't really messed with them in years.


Find Software

• Gizmo's Freeware - "the best freeware review and rated"
• SourceForge - open source software

Keep Your Software Up-to-Date

• MajorGeeks - by far the best
• FileHippo
• Portable Freeware

Blue Screen

• BSODs from Hell & Massive Explorer.exe RAM Use - rootkit removal fixed it
• How to read the small memory dump file that is created by Windows if a crash occurs
• Using Driver Verifier to identify issues with Windows drivers for advanced users
• Multiple Blue Screen Errors on Windows 7 64-bit PC - scroll down to "
  Set of test utilities for DIY computer builders:"

Find Solutions

• Troubleshooting STOP Messages
• Bleeping Computer

Malware

• Automatically fix Windows security settings to keep your PC safe
• Malware Removal Guide
• MajorGeeks Malware Removal Guide
• 2-SpyWare - dedicated to spyware
• Kaspersky Virus Fighting Utilities
• Malware Domain List
• HijackThis Analyzer

Tech Articles

• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet
• Insurance Claim Letter
• How to determine what services are running under a SVCHOST.EXE process
  
• Demystifying the Windows Registry
  
• Diagnostics Procedure
  
• Proper PC Diagnostics
  
• How to Generate More Work From Your Existing Customers

Motherboard

• How to Fix Your Motherboard
  
• Diagnosing and Fixing Motherboard Faults
  
• Replace Motherboard XP
  
• What causes capacitors to 'splode?

Email

• Spam and Suspicious Emails - Gmail Help
  
• My mail account has a virus, how do I get rid of it?
  
• Email Spoofing

Other

• How to Reset Your Forgotten Windows Password the Easy Way
  
• How to Perform a Clean Install of OS X El Capitan
  
• Windows 8.1 Update 1 ISO repository
  
• Windows Identifier Tool
  
• Black Viper
  
• Windows Program Automatic Startup Locations
  
• Repair Windows XP
  
• FAST way to install a fresh copy of Windows XP or Vista
  
• Various power connectors
  
• PlayTool
  
• Default Router Info
  
• Free programs to open any file extension!
  
• How to Tell What Type of Windows XP CD or License Key You Have
• DLL Files
• Process Library - database of system processes
• Email Server Settings
• List of Default Router Passwords and IP Addresses
• Podnutz - tech podcasts
• Tecra Tools - tools, cases & kits for service technicians
• Power Supply Calculator - don't buy an excessive PSU
• How do I retrieve my Certificate of Authenticity?

A+ Certification

• Professor Messer - best video resource there is
• Mike Myers' All-in-One CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide

Troubleshooting

• 10 steps to troubleshoot wireless connection problems
• Microsoft Support - can search for errors messages
• Troubleshooting Windows STOP Messages

Laptops

• Repair help
  • Laptop repair videos - HD videos that show you how to fix common laptop issue
  • Inside my laptop
  • Laptop Repair 101
  • Laptop & Notebook Repairing, Upgrading and Modding Guides: by Manufacturers

• Advice
  • Look for LCD screens and other parts on eBay as that's where you'll typically find the best selection and prices
  • A metal guitar pick makes it easier to open laptops

Thanks for posting AppleTax, as a former Michigander, I appreciate your sharing.

 

[Richard Chapman]

Another very useful post Appletax. Thank You.
I hope to be as helpful as you in the future

 

[Larry Mashburn]

Quality stuff. I appreciate your forthcoming with a ton of knowledge and sources. It is really obvious you have been messing with this for a while.

 

[TAPtech]

Appletax, you're going nuts with awesome content for the forum! Thank you!

 

[enmt]

Very useful post, keep sharing good stuff with technibble

 

[Jose Ortiz]

Yes very useful indeed.

 

[onsitetechsri]

Very good list

 

[PremierTech]

Great. Thanks for the list. Loads there I didn't know about

 

[Briggsy]

There's some really useful links there. Thanks a lot. A few of those will come in handy.

 

[The Tech's Touch]

Thanks for the share! Very handy information that we can use. Definitely will be updating my bookmarks!