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Best PC Support Resource Sites

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:32:33 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Here's Gizmo's Best PC Support Resource Sites, and it's also packed with lots of helpful links. He includes Tom's Hardware Guide, Hardware Advice, Focus on PC Support, FAQShop.com: Help for Systems Managers, Technical Help Online, Help Desk Resources, CPU Database, The Best Internet Network Information Site, and lots more. Check it out now.

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Best PC Support Resource Sites

Gizmo's Top Picks

These sites provide quality resources and services for tech support professionals and advanced users.

Sites on this list were first published in my free "Support Alert" newsletter. If you would like to stay up-to-date with the latest sites, click here to subscribe for free

Tom's Hardware Guide
Everything you need to know about motherboards, processors, video cards, storage devices and much more. News, columns and message boards, plus Tom's legendary hardware guides. Resource sites don't get much better than this and it's all free.
http://www.tomshardware.com/

Hardware Advice
This site is an excellent resource for anyone looking to buy new hardware as well as those who want to get the best from what they already own. There are many product reviews and some of the most active user forums on the web. While at the site, check out the useful weekly newsletter.
http://www.pcmech.com

Focus on PC Support

Tags: pc, problem-solving, tech support, technical support, training, troubleshooting, vendor support, utilities, support

Best Computer Security Sites

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:25:19 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Here's Gizmo's collection of Best Computer Security Sites. He covers such areas as Free Scumware Check, Good Spyware Resource Site, Good Malware Prevention and Removal Site, How to Remove Spyware (And Other Nasties) from Your PC, Help for Spyware You Can't Remove, and lots more. Check it out before you need it.

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Best Computer Security Sites

Gizmo's Top Picks

Computer security has become a major problem for most users but you'll find plenty of help and advice at these top sites.

Sites on this list were first published in my free "Support Alert" newsletter. If you would like to stay up-to-date with the latest sites, click here to subscribe for free.

Free Scumware Check
Click on the first link below and you'll get a quick check whether your browser is scumware infested. The test doesn't check for all the nasties currently circulating but finds many of the common ones. Click on the second link to get access to the JavaScript code that performs the test. The author kindly allows you to mount it on your own web site.
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/
http://www.doxdesk.com/software/js/parasite.html

Tags: freeware, problem-solving, software, tech support, technical support, troubleshooting, utilities, spyware, virus, trojans

Best Troubleshooting Sites

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:21:40 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Gizmo has come up with his list of Best Troubleshooting Sites. This is another list to put in your stocking for a rainy day. The sites listed offer all kinds of pc help, so check it out.

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Best Troubleshooting Sites

Gizmo's Top Picks

Here you will find dozens of top sites that can help you track down common Windows problems. Some sites are self-help others offer free support.

Sites on this list were first published in my free "Support Alert" newsletter. If you would like to stay up-to-date with the latest sites, click here to subscribe for free

Tags: pc, software, software programs, tech support, technical support, utilities, troubleshooting, problem-solving

Best Commercial Technical Support Sites

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:10:52 GMT

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clipper's remarks: If you can't find a free support site when you need help, you may need to use a paid site. Gizmo has sought out what he thinks are the best commercial tech support sites available. Check it out before you need one.

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Gizmo's Top Picks

Best Commercial Technical Support Sites

Compared to free support sites, commercial sites promise better service consistency and generally offer a money back if not satisfied guarantee.

But the promise is not always fulfilled. That's why many such sites have gone out of business in the last couple of years. Of the 19 sites I reviewed in my survey in 2003, only seven are still going today.

Of these original seven sites and two newcomers, I found I could only recommend three. The good news is that all three were pretty good. It looks like Darwin's survival of the fittest is having a very beneficial effect in this market sector.

That said I still suggest you try one of the free support services first. Hey, why spend money when you don't have to?

This list is was first published in my free "Support Alert" newsletter. If you would like to stay up-to-date with the latest sites, click here to subscribe for free

Highly Recommended Sites

Tags: pc, software, software programs, tech support, technical support, utilities, vendor support

Best Free Technical Support Sites

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:02:12 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Gizmo gives us another list of free items, this time free technical support sites. If you use a PC, you're probably going to need some tech support help sooner or later. So it's a good idea to nail some down in advance. Check it out.

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Best Free Technical Support Sites

In compiling this list I only looked at free third-party support sites. If you are looking specifically for vendor support sites, then click here.

Most of the sites in this category have volunteer staffing and that means the quality of answers to your questions can very widely - it all depends on the individual you get. So don't take the following site rankings too literally as your experience may well differ from mine.

In total I reviewed 28 sites, of which 3 were rated outstanding, 2 highly recommended and 5 recommended. To see how I ranked sites, click here.

This list was first published in my free "Support Alert" newsletter. If you would like to stay up-to-date with the latest sites, click here to subscribe for free

Outstanding Sites

Tags: pc, freeware, software, software programs, utilities, tech support, technical support, vendor support, training