Favorite Links

Command line prompts - List of Windows commands very handy! This opens to a new text page, you can easily copy / paste the commands into the command line.

Test your Internet Speed

 Click this link to test the speed of your Internet connection. This one gives Download & Upload Speeds. Provided by SpeakEasy.net 

Voice over IP test sites: Visualware Speed testTalkSwitch Bandwidth Meter , My VoIP Speed

 

 
Speedtest.net  Another speed test, this one has cool graphics!

 



Security Check by GIBSON RESEARCH CORP
 
After you "Test Your Shields" , be sure to check your ports by clicking on "Probe My Ports"!


Firewall Test
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By Sygate.com - Click on this link to see if your computer is protected.

Best Media Player - ALShow  - If you need a media player that can play almost any type of media, try ALShow:  www.altools.com (Home page)  They have many tools and it can be a bit confusing to download, plus their download site takes you to another site.  To make it easier, just click on my download link below, save the installer file (ALShow.exe) to your install folder, after it's downloaded, open your Install folder, double click on ALShow.exe to install.  You have the option to install other components but I recommend you stick with just the ALShow player.

Click here to download ALShow


 SpyWare Removal Tools

Microsoft Antispyware, get it here:  Microsoft Security Essentials (For XP, Vista and Windows 7 only)


SpyBot Search and Destroy - Download and scan your system for Spyware :Click on "Download" save to disk.  Run the installation by double clicking on the file that you saved.  Be sure to send them a donation, it's well worth it!!

NOTE:  If you can't reach the above site, click here to download a copy directly for this site.  This might not be the latest version but it's better than nothing!


ComboFix is now available here Bleepingcomputer.com This a great FREE malware and virus detection tool and cleaner. The link will take you directly to the downloads site.  Note: ComboFix is only valid for one week...only download it as you need it. You may download as often as you wish. Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7.

HijackThis   Great for removing Spyware and Viruses. Create a folder (HijackThis) on your local disk, save this file there and
run it.  It will generate a list of files and registry entries that might be causing problems.  Warning: This program is for Experienced users.  Only Select to remove items that you know are bad.  Never remove all the items listed by program. 
Great Antivirus Program: Avira AntiVir This is a free antivirus program that doesn't have any "strings attached"
Another Free AV; AVG

Great Backup ProgramCobian backup software
Or download a zip version here (version 10)  Save the zip file to your Install folder, right click on it and click on expand all.
Save the extracted files to your install folder and run the executable from there.  You can delete the .zip file.

Domain And Email Tools
SpamSpade - Whois lookup - Very fast.
Domain Name Search and registration: Dotster - Good Whois search.
pairNIC:  Domain registration - Includes control panel to change MX, CName, etc.
Internet Tools - DNS Stuff Free for basic stuff, fee for advanced stuff
Network-Tools - Great for Network diagnostics
Tools.whois.net - Has DNS and DIG lookup
Domain Information:  Use this page to lookup all the information available about a domain.
Hard to find Programs  No longer available from manufacturer's website!
Microsoft Java - This is Microsoft's version of Java.  Save to your hard drive and install from there.
Adobe Acrobat 5.1Acrobat 7.0Acrobat 8, Avoid 6.0 - Click link and save to your Install folder then run the executable from that folder.
Adobe Flash (Formerly Macromedia) - This is the Windows installer version not the one automatically installed from their website
Linksys Router Emulators - This link contains web based emulators for most of the Linksys boxes!
Palm Pilot to Outlook connectors:  This is a zip file. Click on it, and save it to your install folder, unzip it 
and then run it.  Note: If you have Windows XP, right click and select to extract all. If not you will need Winzip to extract the setup file.

 


 

CDNet Download.com - Lots of download stuff
File Extension Lookup - Lookup file extension definitions
Lookup Realstate info. - Need to know what houses are selling for in your area?  Click the link.

 

Dave Central Shareware site. - More download stuff

Shareware Utilities - Another great download site

 

DriveGuide.com - Drivers for all your hardware! (ID is: drivers , PW is: all)
  SpamSpade - Tools for checking SPAM
  E-Mail Abuse Clearing House - Use this to report SPAM
  Book Notes - EBooks
  Link to more links
  ASUS Motherboard Drivers 
    IT Resources
DMV information link
Sara's Cool Links  
Jadedneo A really great site to learn how to use htmls
 Soup-faerie Cool web development stuff.
Mp3 Archive A great place to get mp3s FREE!!
  Search and Information Links 
 Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
 WikiPedia -  free encyclopedia
 WebPedia  - Another encyclopedia
 DictionaryEncarta
 Websters Dictionay
 Conversions - Convert from anything to anything
 Public Records - Search Public Records
 Movie Database - Search Movie Information

Hard to find Phone Numbers;

SBC ADSL HelpDesk: 1-877-722-3755
SBC Bus. DSL Support 1-800-463-8724

Comcast Internet Tech Support: 1-888-262-6300

AT&T/Comcast registration servers: (Comcast shutdown the registration servers)
To register a new Cable Modem or create a new account without installing all the Comcast Junk, 
call the above support number and tell them you wish to manually register your modem.  
You will need to give them the M.A.C. address stamped on the bottom of the modem.
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