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Just a few "Golden Nuggets" of info that I've mined from the internet
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1) Free software and services
2) Articles
3) Technical support
4) ASP's (Application Service Providers)
5) Publications
6) Hardware
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1) Free software and services.
http://www.smartship.com/
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Smartship.com is a free online shipping service that lets you know what the
cheapest, fastest package shipping service (FedEx, UPS, AirborneExpress,
etc.) is between two points. The below information is from their website.
1. Registration is free!
There is absolutely no charge to register. Registration simply helps to
streamline the shipping process by allowing SmartShip to pre-fill many of
the forms on our web site for you.
2. SmartShip makes shipping packages quicker!
Since all your shipping information will be saved in our system, you will
never have to enter the same information twice. For example, after using
SmartShip to send a package to someone once, you only need to select their
name from a drop-down menu for all future shipments. You can print your
label and arrange a pickup in less than one minute! You can even choose an
alternate "from" address in case you need it.
3. SmartShip keeps track of your shipment history!
For your convenience, SmartShip will keep a log of all shipments you have
sent, and will automatically track your packages for you if they are sent
through our web site!
4. Free e-mail notification of your package's delivery status!
Packages shipped via SmartShip are now easy to track. SmartShip will e-mail
you, the recipient, and even a third party at certain points in the delivery
process. If you arrange for a package pickup, the recipient will be notified
that the package is now on its way, and you will be notified when the
package has been delivered.
5. SmartShip is accessible from anywhere!
As long as you have Internet access, you can access your shipping
information from any location in the world.
6. SmartShip can track all your packages!
Even when you have not shipped via SmartShip, you can track any package you
have sent via Airborne, FedEx, UPS, or the U.S. Postal Service provided that
you have the tracking number.
7. You don't need to keep track of SmartShip tracking numbers!
If you have shipped via SmartShip, you do not have to remember your
package's tracking number. Simply log in to our web site and click on the
"Shipment History" button, where you can easily view all your tracking
information!
http://www.pcworld.com/fileworld/file_description/0,1458,7328,00.html
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer
http://computingcentral.msn.com/topics/bandwidth/speedtest50.asp
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
MSNs on-line bandwidth speed test
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http://www.pcworld.com/current_issue/article/0,1212,16814,00.html
Spin City. DVD-ROM drives are getting faster and cheaper. But will they ever
do more than just play movies?
http://www.pcworld.com/pcwtoday/article/0,1510,17553,00.html
WorldSpy Closes Its Doors. Free Internet service provider shuts down and
sends subscribers to Juno.
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The below are links to communities of experts who in most cases are willing to share their expertise for free.
http://allexperts.com/
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
Ask any question! Allexperts.com is the oldest & largest free Q&A service on
the internet.
http://www.askme.com/
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
Get answers to your questions from real people - for free! Join the 2.5
Million people who use AskMe.com each month!
http://www.epinions.com/
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
Epinions.com offers unbiased advice on over 100,000 products and services to
help you make better buying decisions.
http://www.exp.com/
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
Exp.com. Get real live help from over 50,000 certified experts in their
field.
http://www.expertcentral.com/
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
Expertcentral.com. Get FREE Advice From Over 14,000 Experts!
http://www.experts-exchange.com/index.html
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
I like this one because of its emphasis on technical
support for computer and internet topics. It also has a search engine for
previous answers to questions. As a matter of fact I joined this one when
it was still in beta and it was just starting to recruit experts.
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4) ASP's (Application Service Providers)
http://thinkfree.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#asp
Free online office suite that includes a word processor, spreadsheet,
presentation program, and e-mail. It requires a download of a 10mg java
applet in order to run.
http://myfreedesk.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#asp
MyFreeDesk.com offers a free suite containining a word processor,
spreadsheet, presentation program, and e-mail., database, a webpage editor
and a chatclient for talking with associates. Also 50 megs of storage space.
http://damango.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#asp
Damango gives free access to a jave based desktop that runs a suite of
applications including a text reader, a caculator, a stock qouter, several
games and Zip application.
http://desktop.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#asp
Desktop.com. A free site with various applications.
http://halfbrain.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#asp
Halfbrain.com. It uses Dynamic HTML to access and run its free online
applications.
http://iamaze.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#asp
Iamaze. Easily create and share free online photo albums, business
presentations, auction ads, personal homepages, event announcements, and
more.
http://hyperoffice.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#asp
Hyperoffice.com. It has free features such as e-mail, calendars, tasks,
links and contact managers, groupware, personal setup administration and
more.
http://netledger.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#asp
NetLedger is the world’s first free online accounting package for small
businesses. Using only a browser on any computer connected to the Internet,
virtually any business can manage its finances with unprecedented ease of
use and security. Owners, employees and financial advisors can all work simultaneously, in different locations. An owner can set up different levels of access, too. NetLedger eliminates worry about disk crashes, backup, unauthorized users, upgrades, synchronization, network administration, upgrading (it's done
automatically) or any of the other headaches of traditional small business
accounting packages.
http://openair.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#asp
OpenAir.com offers a free suite of PSA (professional services automation)
services to streamline your business administration and enhance
profitability. these include Time Bills , Expense Reports , Time Sheets ,
Proposals and OpenAir OffLine™, a companion application for offline data
entry. OpenAir Connector for QuickBooks Pro®, a seamless link to your
accounting package. OpenAir.com Time Sheets link to Powerpay.com, an
integrated link to automated online payroll.
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http://hoc.smalloffice.com
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz.html#newsletter
I was at the library last week looking through some dead tree publications
(print magazines) looking for topics to discuss at our monthly 37211 PC
Users Group meeting. I found a real gem of a publication "Home Office
Computing". I found several articles worth keeping. I recommend that you peruse their website even if you don't decide to subscribe to the magazine.
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http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Roundups/NIC_card/
http://pcusers.org/reference.html#articles
The NIC, or network interface card plays an essential role in computer
networking. This article explains and reviews 8 NICs from 6 major companies and compares them head to head.
http://www.techextreme.com/hardware/cooling/2coolpc/
http://pcusers.org/reference.html#articles
This article puts the 2coolpc cooling fan system to the test. It looks weird but installation is a snap and it really does the job.
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