Information Links
Some useful links to various sites that may be of interest, both in computing and general terms.
Pages
Computing
- DA Computers - long-established Leicester based source of hardware and built systems
- CPC - a good source of components and spares of all sorts
- MajorGeeks - a massive source of software
- Basic Windows 7 Tutorial - good basic guide from Microsoft for the first-time computer user.
- Ninite - easy installation of useful applications, great for setting up a new PC
- Speedtest - test your broadband speeds
- Trend Housecall - an on-line virus checker
- 1and1 - the web hosting company I use - easy to buy domains and webpage creation
- Software4Students - a great and legitimate source of cheap Microsoft software for anyone at a recognised school or college.
- OldVersion.com - because newer isn't always better, older versions of software you may have liked to use in the past.
- Reciva Homepage - thousands of internet radio stations from around the world
- East Anglian Data Recovery - handle data recovery from harddrives, USB drives etc.
General stuff
- BBC
News
- Google Maps
- How Stuff Works - if you ever wondered how anything works, this site should help
- Money Saving Expert - you either like him or loathe him but it is a good source of consumer info
- Leicester Mercury - the local rag
- Wigston.org - developing website about the town.
My own interests - some amusing, some useful, some controversial
- BoreMe - daily updated humorous videos, pictures etc.
- Guido Fawkes' blog
- Sunlight Centre for open Politics - does what it says, pushing our politicians to stay within the law.
- LibelReform.org - dedicated to reforming the much-abused libel laws in this country
- Say No To 0870 - find alternative numbers to those annoying 0870 ones
- WhoCallsMe - don't recognise who that missed call was from? - see if it's a company trying to sell you something you don't want.
- 419 eater - named after the 'Nigeria email scam' - now broadened to any types of nefarious activity.
- Glastonbudget - the best tribute festival - and it's local!!
- The Daily Mash - irreverent 'news' site - don't look if you are easily offended
Tools
- CCleaner - a free, safe and useful utility to keep your system running better
- AVG free - free antivirus program
- Microsoft Security Essentials - a free security package provided by Microsoft
- Malwarebytes - spyware removal tool, the free version is fine for just checking your system.
- CrossLoop
- Foxit - a free and fast alternative to Adobe pdf reader
- Basic Windows Tutorials - for beginners to computing, this is a site I'm gradually developing over time.
Hardware Support Links
- HP/Compaq
- Epson
- Canon
- Dell
- Toshiba
- Packard Bell
- Acer
- Logitech
- PCWorld - in case you need to buy anything from them check the website first, as their 'web-only' prices apply if you collect in store as well and you don't pay until you collect the item.
