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 | Linux, Macintosh & OS/2
Software & Hardware | Internet Issues | Web Design
Computer & Internet Security
Security Basics
- Security Basics—Preventing Unauthorized Access
- Passwords and Encryption—Protecting Your Electronic Signature
- Your Privacy At Risk
Securing Your System
- Firewalls—Your First Line of Defense
- Anti-Virus Protection
- Spyware Detection & Removal
- Internet Security Vulnerabilities—Weaknesses in Windows & Internet Software
Microsoft Windows
- Windows Basics—General Concepts & Terminology
- Windows Resources—Tweaks, Customization & Hints
- Windows Recovery Hints—Recovering Your Windows Installation
- Windows Backup—Options & Strategies
Working with Legacy (Older) Computers
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)
Software & Hardware
The following pages on this site deal with software & hardware:
My Software Recommendations
Internet Software
Networking & FAQs
- Home Networking—Simple Networks, Sharing High Speed Internet & Security Concerns
- General FAQs & Information Sites—Security, Networking, Hardware & RAM Guides
Other Software
Internet Issues
The following pages on this site deal with issues of using the Internet and Internet software:
General Connection Issues
E-mail Issues
- Proper E-mail Address Etiquette—Using To:, CC: & BCC: Correctly
- E-mail How-tos & Tips
- E-mail Newsletters
- Web & E-mail Troubleshooting
- Avoiding Spam
- Phishing—Obtaining Information by Deceit
- E-mail Hoaxes
Web Browser Issues
Internet Issues
- Copyright—Who Owns Content on the Internet?
- Censorship—Who's Protecting Who?
- Finding What You're Looking For—Search Engines & Databases
See Software & Hardware for downloads of Internet software.
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
The links on this page are subject to our site's conditions of use. Please read them before contacting us or reproducing content on this site.
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.
There is a great deal of information on this site and many visitors to this site have indicated that these self-help resources were sufficient to resolve their issues.
You will find plenty of information to help yourself with more than 25 pages of hints, advice and relevant links.
Obtaining Professional Help
Because of the large volume of e-mail, we are forced to ignore most of it. If you do choose to contact us, please ensure that you have included enough information to make a reasonable answer possible.
If you require professional help, please be aware that we charge for our services. Please pre-purchase time. Once your pre-payment has been approved, we will contact you to make appropriate arrangements.
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- We also do not link to competing services or SEO or design companies.
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Updated: October 2, 2009
