www.vistaforums.com

The friendliest Windows Vista technical support and discussion forum on the net.

speedtest.btwholesale.com

This broadband Performance Tester allows you to test the performance of your broadband connection. To use this tester you must have Flash installed and enabled on your device.

Not only does this easy to use webpage test your broadband speed it ...

www.toptenreviews.com

This webpage reviews software and lists the top ten with all their features compared. I have found this site very useful.

www.adslguide.org

The UK's largest independent ADSL review site - Your guide to UK broadband internet. Also has a speedtester

www.download.com

Download all types of software here. A great resource for software without the hassle of spyware or adware. Shareware, Freeware and 'Pay For' software.

www.aumha.org

Troubleshooting windows stop codes. From 'Windows Support Centre'.

securelist.com

Securelist - Information about Viruses, Hackers and Spam. Online headquarters of Kaspersky Lab security experts. This is a large well looked after site.

support.microsoft.com/kb/310123

Explanation of error codes generated by Device Manager in Microsoft Windows XP Professional

www.getsafeonline.org

A website on staying safe on the internet, sponsored by big business and HM Goverment.

www.itsafe.gov.uk

We provide home users and small businesses with warnings and news about computer security problems. ITsafe is a free UK government service.

security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&la...

Test your computer's exposure to online security threats and learn how to make your computer more secure.

www.tomshardware.co.uk

A site deicated to giving good descriptions and reviews on PC hardware.

www.bbcworld.com/content/template_clickonline.asp?pageid=666

Watch the latest episodes here of the popular PC and technology show from the BBC. This site also has topical news and reviews, highly recommended.

www.2manuals.com/reset_wip.php

This webpage gives instructions on how to reset waste ink counters on some epson printers withou special software.

jtsang.mvps.org/flock.html

This page has utilities on it that allow you to change the startup setting of the microsoft keyboard Fn key.

www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/0/

Discover media and technology on BBC WebWise. Find out how to develop the essential online skills to make the most of your mobile, tablet, computer or interactive television.

mail2web.com

This site gives you webmail functionality even if your host does not provide it, the service is free, no need to register and there is a version for mobile phones and PDAs.

www.spamcop.net

SpamCop determines the origin of unwanted email/spam and reports it to the relevant Internet service providers. You can fight against the spammers with this free website.

portforward.com

Help to configure your router to forward its ports so you can play online games, download better (especially P2P) or other specialised application which need their ports forwarding.

staysafeonline.org

Stay Safe Online provides free and non-technical cyber security and safety resources to the public, so consumers, small businesses and educators have the know how to avoid cyber crime.