Resources to Help Yourself
These pages were designed to help clients (and others) find information to help themselves. Conditions of use.
The listings are sorted into general categories for your convenience:
Computer & Internet Security | Windows | Software & Hardware
Internet Issues | Linux, Macintosh & OS/2 | Web Design
Computer & Internet Security
Security Basics
- Security Basics — Preventing Unauthorized Access
- Passwords and Encryption — Protecting Your Electronic Signature
- Your Privacy At Risk — Everyone is Collecting Information
- Avoiding Spam — Unsolicited E-mails and Mailing Lists
- Identity Theft — Obtaining Information by Deceit
Securing Your System
- Firewalls — Your First Line of Defense
- ZoneAlarm Security — Recommended Firewall Solutions
- Anti-Virus Protection — Strategies, Hoaxes & Solutions
- Spyware Detection & Removal — Your Personal Information For Sale
- Web Security — Vulnerabilities in Windows & Internet Software
- Windows Security — Vulnerabilities in Windows
Microsoft Windows
- Windows Basics — General Concepts & Terminology
- Windows Resources — Tweaks, Customization & Hints
- Windows Recovery Hints — Recovering Your Windows Installation
- Windows Backup — Options & Strategies
- Windows Security — Vulnerabilities in Windows
Working with Legacy (Older) Computers
Software & Hardware
My Software Recommendations
- My Recommended Windows Software — Great Freeware & Shareware
- Web Browsers & Plugins
- E-mail Software
- Configuring Pocomail & Barca
Networking & FAQs
- Home Networking — Simple Networks: Sharing & Security
- FAQs & Information — Security, Networking, Hardware & RAM Guides
- Shareware & Freeware Software Sources
Internet Issues
The following pages on this site deal with issues of using the Internet and Internet software:
General Connection Issues
- Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection — When There's No Access
- Firewall Issues — Connection Problems May Be Firewall Issues
E-mail Issues
- Proper E-mail Address Etiquette — Using To:, CC: & BCC: Correctly
- Dealing with E-mail Issues — How to Fix Common Problems
- E-mail Newsletters — Accessible & Opt-in Only
- Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection — When There's No Access
- Avoiding Spam — Unsolicited E-mails and Mailing Lists
- Phishing & Identity Theft — Obtaining Information by Deceit
- E-mail Hoaxes
Web Browser Issues
Internet Issues
- Avoiding Spam — Unsolicited E-mails and Mailing Lists
- Copyright — Who Owns Content on the Internet?
- Censorship — Who's Protecting Who?
- Find What You're Looking For — Search Engines & Databases
See Software & Hardware for downloads of Internet software.
Linux, Macintosh & OS/2
The following pages on this site deal with alternatives to Windows:
- Linux Resources — Distributions, Desktops & Documentation
- Macintosh Resources — User Groups, Information & Software
- IBM OS/2 & eComStation Resources — Information, Enhancements & Software
Running Multiple Operating Systems (Advanced)
Website Design
The following pages on this site deal with Website design:
Building a Website
- Web Design Basics: An Introduction to Web Design.
- Web Design Resources: HTML, Standards, Tools & Graphics.
- HTML Resources: Cut 'N Paste HTML Editing.
- CSS: Cascading Style Sheets.
- Web Page Template — A Sample Starter Page
Design Issues
- Don't Spam — Use Opt-in Lists
- Copyright — Who Owns Content on the Internet?
- Censorship — Who's Protecting Who?
- Issues with Sizing Websites.
- Problems with High Resolution Websites.
- JavaScript
Conditions of Use
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Helping You Solve Problems
Intended for Self-help
The links and information on these pages is intended to enable you to diagnose and solve problems on your own. We do not provide free help.
- It takes time to research and provide accurate information specific to your issue.
- There is a great deal of information on this site. Many site visitors have indicated that they were able to resolve issues on their own using the helpful hints found of this site.
- Help yourself with more than 25 pages of hints, advice and relevant links.
Obtaining Professional Help
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If you require professional help:
- we charge for our services.
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- Once your pre-payment has been approved, we will contact you to make appropriate arrangements.
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Updated: July 23, 2010
