Added to free av and useful tools:
IE7Pro: free - an ultimate add-on for Internet Explorer 7 which adds a lot of features and extras which make your IE more user friendly, personalized and safer.
Added to free firewall software:
PC Tools Firewall Plus: Free personal firewall for windows from the makers of Spyware Doctor.
Added to ecard greeting links:
FunPunch.com: free animated greeting cards in a wide variety of categories and KingCards.com: fun free animated email greeting cards.
Added to links to links:
FactCheck.org: (from the site) a nonpartisan, nonprofit, "consumer advocate" for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases, SheClicks.com: a woman's way to work the web, PoliceHumor.com: the lighter side of law enforcement, Veronica's urls: loads of links to all kinds of things, Links-R-Us: free unique and useful resources, Orisinal: several original fun to play free games and Champs games: a comprehensive collection of free online games.
Added to medical help links:
HealthBoards.com: connect with others who are going through the same thing - over 150 message boards on various diseases, conditions and health topics - requires free registration, Courage center: empowering people with disabilities - (from the site) Courage Center offers comprehensive rehab services for people of all ages and abilities. We specialize in pain management, brain injury, spinal cord injury and congenital disabilities and DestinationRX.com: (from the site) the leader in consumer-directed drug comparison, DestinationRx provides a myriad of technology solutions to help individuals, government agencies, commercial plans, and nonprofit groups navigate today’s healthcare marketplace.
Added to misc software links:
Crossloop: free - simple secure screen sharing - (from the site) CrossLoop is a FREE secure screen sharing utility designed for people of all technical skill levels. CrossLoop extends the boundaries of VNC's traditional screen sharing by enabling non-technical users to get connected from anywhere on the Internet in seconds without changing any firewall or router settings. It only takes a few minutes to setup and no signup is required, Universal Viewer (ATViewer): freeware - (from the site) an advanced file viewer with a wide range formats supported, GD Software: lots of free utilities and programs as well as some inexpensive shareware and Team Viewer: free (for personal use) desktop sharing and remote control software.
Added to shopping & travel links:
Mile by mile: free road maps and hundreds of highway RV travel itineraries and Haggle Point: price comparison shopping online.
Added to spyware help links:
File Research Center: free scan to find out what's really running on your pc and to look up information about what's running, Squsi.com: (from the site) Both sQusi Tracking Blocker and sQusi Plus are free web services that stop companies from tracking you across the web and building profiles of your behavior through tracking cookies, scripts and files and Anti Keylogger Sshield from Amic Tools: a free powerful, easy to use anti-spy software tool that prohibits operation of any keylogger.
Added to various search links:
MetaFtp.com: advanced ftp search engine, NationMaster.com: a massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations, WorldMapper.org: the world as you've never seen it before - (from the site) a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest, Interment.net: (from the site) contains thousands of transcriptions of cemetery records and tombstone inscriptions, from cemeteries in the USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries and MomReady.com: (from the site) a leading online parenting magazine that offers tips and topics for busy parents with a bit of humor mixed in.
Added to web design help links:
Free online web photo editor from Cellsea.com, GotAPI.com: quick developer reference for CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, AJAX, SQL and more and Feedity.com: (beta) - free for personal use - RSS generator for web pages without syndication.
Added to windows help links:
DAL computer help: discuss computers and technology or get help with your computer and RadarSync: free Vista drivers - lists the latest Windows Vista drivers and provides direct links to the files for download.
Latest link additions: March 10, 2007
Added to computer seller links:
Eezytrade: quality ink cartridges for every type of Epson, Canon, HP, Lexmark and Xerox printers.
Added to links to links:
Neatsites: the best of the internet, Floodle.net: numerous ebooks available for free download, Luem41's cool sites: free, safe, fun, useful, informative and cool websites and software and Mediafire.com: (beta) free file hosting made simple.
Added to medical help links:
NeedyMeds: (from the site) the best source of information for people who need help with the cost of medicine and other healthcare expenses.
Added to misc software links:
File Hamster from mogware.com: freeware - provides real-time backup and archiving of your files while you work - windows 2000 and above - requires the .net 2.0 framework, Startup Delayer from r2 Studios: freeware - allows you to setup how many seconds after Windows has started, to load each program - Windows 98 thru XP, Microsoft Office Express Accounting 2007: free easy to use accounting software from Microsoft and Democracy Player: free open source video player - handles a lot of formats.
Added to shopping and travel links:
SeeAmerica.org: your link to traveling, touring & vacationing in the U.S.
Added to various search links:
PageBull: your visual internet search engine - high speed connection recommended and GardenGuides.com: your guide to everything gardening.
Added to web design help links:
Inkscape: draw freely - (from the site) Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, or Xara X using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
Added to windows help links:
Carol's Corner Office: Microsoft office tips and tricks.
Latest link additions: February 17, 2007
Added to computer seller links:
Help Buying Computers: Let us help - we can help you figure out what you really need and what's really a good deal, My Green Electronics: enjoy your electronic, protect the environment and ECycling from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: look up places (by zip code) to donate or recycle your old computer and other electronic products.
Added to e-card greeting links:
Yellowjug.com: send free animated and interactive ecards, Elvis ecards and downloads: send free e-cards of Elvis or Graceland and SuperLaugh.com: greeting cards, jokes, funny pictures and more.
Added to links to links:
PhET: (from the site) Fun, interactive simulations of physical phenomena from the Physics Education Technology project at the University of Colorado, Thinkature: real-time collaboration for the web - (from the site) Thinkature brings the richness of in-person, visual communication to the web by placing instant messaging inside a visual workspace. Use it as a collaboration environment, a meeting room, a personal web-based whiteboard, or something entirely new, Cancellations.com: (from the site) Cancellations.com was initially presented to the public in 1997 as the Internet alternative for weather-related closings and delays for schools, business, local governments, and various other organizations - a free service, a disturbing news report on Lock Bumping and Bump Keys: a look at how insecure your door locks may be, A Bump Key How to: learn how to protect yourself and Girafa.com: Girafa provides Information Visualization services, revolutionizing the experience of information search. The Girafa visual search technology allows users to view thumbnail images of Web sites listed on textual search result pages, and other WWW hyperlinks instantaneously.
Added to medical help links:
Homeopathic Educational Services: homeopathy books, audio, video, medicines, remedies, software and more.
Added to misc software links:
DontCrack.com: audio freeware for Mac and PC.
Added to spyware help links:
Arovax Shield: (from the site) detects and notifies you about all major online threats trying to penetrate your system, isolates & blocks them and SpyMe Tools: (from the site) SpyMe Tools is very useful in detecting Registry and Disk changes. If any application installs spyware, adware, dlls, programs, files, or any other type of file, picture, or program, etc. or changes the Registry's content, you will be able to see exactly where the modification occurred so you can take measures.
Added to various search links:
Sproose social search: (from the site) Sproose, the emerging leader in interactive search engines, provides peer-moderated, ranking, prioritizing and community networking for consumer use, WhoRepresents.com: (from the site) Who Represents.com is a user-friendly, subscription site that provides contact information for celebrities and their representation. Our site has been in business since 2001. In that time we have become one of the leading source for celebrity contacts on the web. Our clients range from major agencies (CAA, WMA and Endeavor) to managers, lawyers, studios, casting directors and publicity firms, Easy2DIY.com: easy to do it yourself - (from the site) your home for interactive home improvement and home repair solutions. Here you will find animated tutorials that take you step-by-step through a project. Plus, watch product demos to find the perfect tool for the job, Population Reference Bureau (PRB): inform, empower, advance - population, health and environment variables for more than 220 countries, 28 world regions and subregions and Animated Knots by Grog: learn to tie knots the fun and easy way.
Added to web design help links:
Alleycode HTML editor: (from the site) Alleycode is a fast, sleek and highly productive award winning HTML editor with unique features - freeware, PSP IM Help.com: Questions and answers about PaintShop Pro, Incredimail, Letter Creator, Windows XP, Animation Shop and a few other things - quick solutions to the most common problems and WebMaster Tools: free xml sitemap generator and other useful tools from auditmypc.com.
Latest link additions: January 27, 2007
Added to links to links:
Free professional legal documents: an index of 304 free professional legal documents, SpicyPage.com: (from the site) Spicypage lets you post, comment on, vote on, share your favorite sites or blogs with your friends and others like you, Wedding Mapper.com: make a free map of your wedding to share with your guests, Yelp.com: (from the site) Yelp is the fun and easy way to find, review and talk about what's great - and not so great - in your area, Reader to reader.org: gives children's and teen's books to schools, One warm coat.org: distributes outerwear to those in need, Hungry for music.org: distributes used musical instruments to underprivileged children, National Cristina Foundation: gives laptops, desktops and printers to nonprofit agencies, Career gear.org: provides clothing for job interviews to low-income men, Dress for success.org: provides clothing for job interviews to low-income women, Fairy Godmothers Inc: gives dresses and shoes to needy high school girls for their proms and Suitcases for kids.org: gathers luggage for foster children who move from home to home.
Added to medical help links:
Hyster Sisters.com: The Hysterectomy Recovery Support website - (from the site) This website is a woman to woman place on the internet built entirely by Hyster Sisters for Hyster Sisters for hysterectomy support.
Added to misc software links:
Free PIMS list: a list of 250 free personal information managers plus a lot of other software, tips, tutorials and resources.
Added to spyware help links:
NoAdware application: keeps away adware and spyware from invading your privacy and security. Defends your identity using shields and multiple other features, updates, guards and alerts - demo / shareware and KeyScrambler personal: (free) from QFX software - KeyScrambler, a web browser plugin, encrypts your keystrokes to protect your important personal information from keyloggers - for Internet Explorer and FireFox (note: doesn't work against hardware keyloggers).
Added to various search links:
ProQuest K-12 Learning software: digital teaching and learning solutions for K-12 schools and libraries from ProQuest Information and Learning, KineticCity.com: (from the site) a production of The American Association for the Advancement of Science, with support from The National Science Foundation - the most amazing collection of science experiments, games, activities, challenges and more, KidTastic.com: games, learning, homework help, contests and more and Chemical Elements.com: an interactive periodic table of the elements.
Added to web design help links:
Always Unique's free PSP tubes: a large selection in many categories, Sunshine Design's beginners psp tutorials, PSP interactive zone: Paint Shop Pro 5, 6 and 7 tutorials, LoadBoy.com: Your Paint Shop Pro Resource - learn to unleash the power of paint shop pro, Multimedia Palace.com: free animated graphics, The Merry Christmas animation archive from The garden helper.com: free Christmas animations and original country clipart by Lisa: country-style web graphics and printable, resizable clip art.
Added to windows help links:
Microsoft office online interactive Word 2003 to Word 2007 command reference guide: (from the site) Wondering where your favorite Word 2003 commands are located in the new Word 2007 interface? Or just want to explore the rich, new design with a little guidance? - good information and help for several versions of MS Office (requires Flash), a cost analysis (very in depth) of Windows Vista Content Protection: the cost involved in Vista's content protection, and the collateral damage that this incurs throughout the computer industry and Answer pool.com: a message board type web site that lets you type in questions on just about anything and let's other people try to help you by anwsering it.
Latest link additions: January 21, 2007
Added to computer seller links:
GoofMaster.com from the Slater Group Company: a directory of software publishers and distributors available to locate and learn about and purchase software.
Added to hurricane relief links:
The National Hurricane Survival Initiative: (from the site) "The National Hurricane Survival Initiative" is the nation's most comprehensive and far-reaching hurricane season project ever undertaken for protecting and educating millions of Americans during the treacherously long (six months) hurricane season - an invaluable resource.
Added to links to links:
Federation of American Scientists: (from the site) The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) was formed in 1945 by atomic scientists from the Manhattan Project who felt that scientists, engineers and other innovators had an ethical obligation to bring their knowledge and experience to bear on critical national decisions, VetInfo.com: Veterinary medical information for cats and dogs, Cutecore.com: unbelievably cute things and Free good games: play free online games.
Added to medical help links:
The Survivor Movie: a very inspiring movie from The Cancer Crusade for cancer victims and survivors (requires flash).
Added to misc software links:
WinAddons.com Top 300 freeware software - nicely catagorized, SoftwareFor.org: home of software for starving students - (from the site) a free collection of programs organized for students (but available to anyone). We've gathered a list of best-in-class programs onto one CD (one disc for OS X, one for Windows), including a fully-featured office suite, a cutting-edge web browser, multi-media packages, academic tools, utilities and more, TTCS OSSWIN CD from Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society: (from the site) The TTCS OSSWIN CD is a collection of over 100 Free/Open Source software for home and business users using the Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and XP operating systems, PDFCreator from pdfforge.org: a free (open source) tool to create PDF files from nearly any Windows application and Windows Post-Install Wizard: freeware - (from the site) Windows Post-Install Wizard (WPI for short) is a hypertext application designed for giving users choice. While Windows XP offers many ways of customizing the setup process out of the box, its major drawback is the lack of being able to select which applications an end user may install. In the past, end users and administrators needed to either download the files manually, or create overly complex scripts that could only be used once. WPI allows you to create one image, which can then be custom configured, and optionally, automated, so that end users can install any applications.
Added to shopping and travel links:
Use a map: a free service that provides you with a map that has a short url which is easy to remember and share with others and TripConnect: (from the site) and online service that allows people to get travel advice from people they know, others who share similar interests, and also from established and relevant information sources.
Added to various search links:
BiggerBoat.com (beta): the entertainment search engine, ChaCha.com (beta): people powered search - (from the site) ChaCha's goal is to provide a better search experience by combining results that are hand-picked by our knowledgeable human guides with the best computer-generated search results and NewsVoyager.com: a gateway to your local newspaper - a service of the newspaper association of america - (from the site) NewsVoyager.com is the ultimate "newspaper portal," a comprehensive gateway to newspaper web sites around the world.
Added to web design help links:
Blink HTML editor from wojanware.com: now free - a wysiwyg html editor.
Added to windows help links:
Drivers Planet: find the device driver you want in 3 clicks, DriverMax from Innovative Solutions: freeware - (from the site) DriverMax is a new program which allows you to easily reinstall all your Windows drivers. No more searching for rare drivers on discs or on the web or inserting one installation CD after the other. Simply export all your current drivers (or just the ones that work ok) to a folder or a compressed file. After reinstalling Windows you will have everything in one place and P2btech help center: several how-to articles and other useful information.
Latest link additions: January 14, 2007
I hope everyone had a great holiday season. I've forgotten how time consuming it can be to raise 2 teething kitty cats. It's a blast! I should be back to regular bi-weekly updates soon.
Added to e-card greeting links:
Rubber Chicken cards: (free and membership) - when it's gotta be really funny or really stupid, NetFunCards.com: Holiday printable greeting cards, online birthday ecards, funny greetings and more and Free E-cards by artist Claire at Amazing Dreams Ecard Gallery.
Added to job search links:
MyPlan.com: (from the site) MyPlan.com helps students and professionals plan more fulfilling lives by making well-informed decisions about their education and careers.
Added to links to links:
Watch free internet tv: wfiTV provides a selection of the best broadband internet television channels. Enjoy news, TV shows, movies, music, entertainment and sports. Broadband internet connection recommended, Incredible Videos.net: Points of Light Foundation and and Volunteer Center National Network - to engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social problems, Box.net: free online file storage and more - (from the site) Box.net was originally founded in 2005 as a college business project with a vision of making physical storage devices obsolete. Launched officially in March of 2006, Box.net currently provides secure online file storage and sharing functionality to over 500,000 registered users, serving files to millions of people around the world, Perverted-Justice.com: (from the site) the largest and best anti-predator organization online - invaluable resources for first-time visitors to our site and information for media, police and concerned parents and Kaboose: where families get going - online winter games for children.
Added to medical help links:
Healia medical search engine (beta): The high quality and personalized health search engine, Centre for sight: offers modern state of the art cataract surgery with minimal inconvenience - information and resources for cataract surgery and procedures, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists: information for new amputees, Amputee web site: the most popular amputee oriented site on the net, Amputee Coalition of America, ACA: (from the site) to reach out to people with limb loss and to empower them through education, support and advocacy - an excellent resource for support groups and more and Main Line Health Behavorial Health: coping with disabilities (and a lot of other useful information for patients and medical professionals).
Added to misc software links:
PackageFactory for U3 - free for personal use software that lets you convert any application or EXE file into a U3P package file - to install on a U3 compatible flash drive (most modern flash drives).
Added to spyware help links:
Make Password: (free) an easy online password generator that can generate a single random password or lists of hundreds of random passwords and OnGuard Online Identity theft quiz.
Added to various search links:
Comiclopedia from Lambiek.net: (from the site) an illustrated compendium of over 9,000 comic artists, listed under last name (or pseudonym), Kaboose.com: where families get going - all kinds of stuff for children and parents and Silkysteps: early learning resources and childcare activities for the early years.
Added to web design help links:
Htaccess tricks and tips part 1 - tips, tricks, hints, examples and .htaccess information and Quick Thumbnail: the fastest and most powerful way to resize images online - free.
Added to windows help links:
Dave's computer help links: (from the site) dedicated to help you link to or find other web sites that will help you with your computers or servers.
Latest link additions: December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone who celebrates the season.
Added to links to links:
Giveaway of the day: every day they offer licensed software you'd have to buy otherwise for free, Marin Cat Connection: If you happen to be in the SF Bay area and are looking for a cat, I can personally recommend them since we just adopted 2 kittens from them, PlateWire.com: bringing courtesy back to our roadways - (from the site) PlateWire is a public repository and electronic forum of drivers by drivers. Using a drivers license plate, commuters can communicate their thoughts and feelings in regards to driving on today's roadways. Report and flag bad drivers, award good drivers, and even flirt with cute drivers. PlateWire was born out of frustration from years of driving along side drivers who seem to have no concern with anyone's safety, including their own and Station.com from Sony: We've got your game - free online games.
Added to medical help links:
Child Health and Wellness fact sheets from Dr. Paul.com: (from the site) I have created the "Child Health and Wellness Fact Sheets" so that parents and other child caregivers can quickly read through important points, tips and/or facts on a variety of childhood health, wellness and prevention topics and American Dietetic Association: (from the site) With nearly 65,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. ADA members are the nation's food and nutrition experts, translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.
Added to misc software links:
Eclipse Crossword: the fast, easy free way to create crosswords in minutes (you can add crosswords to your website if you're a webmaster too).
Added to spyware help links:
Secunia Software Inspector: a free tool that runs in your browser to detect outdated software and needed updates and PhishTank: join the fight against phishing - report or read about bogus sites or check out all the available resources.
Added to various search links:
SearchMash: a new search engine from Google and Illuminations from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - free online mathematic lessons - part of the MarcoPolo internet content for the classroom program.
Added to web design help links:
Web email cloaker from Acme Web Design: a free tool for webmasters that cloaks your email address to prevent spam and FavIcon from pics creator: the first web tool for creating still / animated favicons from regular images for your website from htmlkit.com - free.
Added to windows help links:
MediaMax: the world's largest online media center from streamload.com - gives you a private and secure place to upload, store, access, and share your personal videos, photos, movies, music, and files - free, Dial-a-fix beta: Dial-a-fix (hereafter known as "DAF") is a collection of known fixes gleaned from Microsoft Knowledgebase articles, Microsoft MVPs, and other important support forums, that will assist you in repairing problems with your system and Guided Help for Microsoft knowledge base articles - (from the site) - Guided Help is a program that you can download from some Microsoft Knowledge Base articles. Depending on the task, Guided Help can automatically perform the task that is described in the article, or Guided Help can guide you through the steps to perform the task yourself. Guided Help performs the steps by interacting directly with the Microsoft Windows XP user interface, or by using functions that are included with Guided Help. For steps that interact with the user interface, you see the steps occur on the screen.
Latest link additions: December 16, 2006
I haven't updated in a few weeks due to the death of our Doodles (Our diabetic kitty who, like all our pets are members of the family) that came rather suddenly after being diabetic for almost 5 and a half years. I've written an article on Feline Diabetes on my blog (which I've added to the main site) that includes a picture him. In my blog you'll find helpful articles dealing with Medical and Computer issues, as well as various rants, raves and thoughts. We decided to adopt 2 kitties (a brother and sister) because of Doodles and his sister Cleo.
Added to coupon links:
A freebie empire: the best freebies on the net.
Added to e-card greeting links:
Free eCards at Funny-Ecards.com: send free e-cards for any occasion.
Added to links to links:
Inbox.com: a free online mail, storage, photo sharing and more service, 10 minute mail: free service to get a temporary (valid for 10 or 20 minutes) email address - when you need a disposable email address, Track Santa Claus with Norad.com, EnchandedLearning.com: a lot of free online crafts for children, 4 ways you can fight greedy CEOs from MSN Money, ExpertVillage.com: the world's largest how-to video site - thousands of how-to video from experts - categories include: Automotive and Mechanical, Beauty and Fashion, Crafts, Food and Drink, Health and Fitness, Hobbies, Home and Garden, Music, Parenting, Pets, Sports and Other, Mimi's cyber kitchen presents links to Christmas food sites, Home and Holidays: more than 10,000 pages with material on various subjects - lots of things to keep you busy, Bobbi's favorite links: lots of links to all kinds of things including computers, ecards, hobbies, medical info and more, AnySoldier.com: (from the site) Any Soldier Inc. started in August 2003 as a simple family effort to help the soldiers in one Army unit, thus our name. However, due to overwhelming requests, on 1 January 2004 the Any Soldier® effort was expanded to include any member, of any of the Armed Forces in harms way, Soldier's Angels: may no soldier go unloved, Operation-Helmet.org: provides helmet upgrade kits free of charge to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as those ordered to deploy in the near future, OperationComfort.com: (from the site) Operation Comfort is a non-profit organization that has been providing free psychotherapy to military families and returning soldiers since March 2003. Our growing nationwide network consists of over 450 licensed therapists, donating their services to returning soldiers and their loved ones at home, Homes for our troops: get involved to help support our wounded veterans, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund: paying tribute to and supporting those who have sacrificed for our nation, OperationUplink.org: Operation Uplink is a unique program that keeps military personnel and hospitalized veterans in touch with their families and loved ones by providing them with a free phone card from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, OperationHomeFront.net: supporting our troops by helping the families they leave behind, Virtual directory of 255+ Christmas links from VirtualQuincy.com, SantaSearch.org: a not-for-profit dedicated group of compassionate, caring volunteers who touch the hearts of children and adults by bringing the joy of the Christmas season - kids can write a letter to Santa too and Deal or no deal: play the game online for free.
Added to medical help links:
Sleepnet.com: everything you wanted to know about sleep but were too tired to ask, National Sleep Foundation: learn about sleep disorders, HealthFinder.gov: your guide to reliable health information, sponsored by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Healthopedia.com: your health encyclopedia, The Free Medical Journals site: promoting free access to medical journals, NFB (National Foundation of the Blind): voice of the nation's blind, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Samsha's National Clearinghouse for alcohol and drug information, Drugnet: The Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Prevention Global Network, Welcome to Human Anatomy Online: brought to you by MyHealthScore.com, TheBody.com: the complete HIV/AIDS resource, Alternative Health News Online and AHealthyMe.com: a healthy approach to fitness, family and fun.
Added to misc software links:
Sofodown.com: get every software at one place.
Added to shopping & travel links:
An application for passport: DS-11 from the U.S. Department of State.
Added to song search links:
Christmas music from terrificmusic.com and It is music: open catalog project.
Added to spyware help links:
All-Internet-Security.com: better resources for better decisions - a great resource for keeping your computer secure, The Electronic Evidence Information Center: a large list of forensic tools - some freeware and some shareware and IECacheList lite: a freeware tool to display the contents of Internet Explorer's index.dat files, including lost and hidden content from exodusdev.com - more free tools are also available.
Added to various search links:
Stats about all U.S. cities: a nice site for determining all kinds of information about U.S. cities from city-data.com, Educational activities for children from pre-k to 3rd grade: Northpole.com is pleased to offer educational activities to teachers and parents. All of these activities are free and printer-friendly, a basic dictionary of ASL (american sign language) terms, Dictionary of difficult words, TheOfficeLife.com ridiculous business jargon dictionary, The phrase finder: meanings and origins of sayings and phrases, Wordnet from the Princeton University Cognitive Science Library: a lexical database for the English language and Language tools from iTools.com.
Added to web design help links:
Dataface: put a face on your database - makes web application development with PHP and MySQL a breeze.
Added to windows help links:
Technick.net: since 1998 - a freely accessible web site helping millions of people worldwide finding answers to their electronic and computer related problems, POST (power on self test) beep codes and what they mean from Technick.net, Small Business + from Microsoft.com: a free, personalized online resource to help small businesses get more from their Microsoft software - requires free registration and Windows Tips: 20 ways to keep your Windows XP system fresh from PCWorld.com.
Latest link additions: November 25, 2006
Added to links to links:
No Kill Solutions Resource Center: dedicated to the promotion of a no kill nation for animals in shelters.
Added to medical help links:
Surgery Door: The UK's leading online Health Service, National Electronic Library for Health from the UK, DoctorYourself.com: Health Naturally - (from the site) World's Largest Health Homesteading website, Dieting, Health, Fitness and Wellness from Prevention Magazine, Vegan & Vegetables recipes, articles, health resources and NewsTarget.com: independent news on natural health, nutrition and more.
Added to misc software links:
A large list of open-source applications for Windows from Onestop Network, Extremely useful Macbook freeware, Super Shredder from AnalogX: a free tool to permanently delete files, Spy the spy: a free tool to monitor changes to Windows files and folders - a universal spyware and virus tracker, Safarp: a free open-source alternative to the Windows Add/Remove Programs applet in the control panel applet - for Windows 2000 and above, ExTools: free tools and utilities for Excel spreadsheet editing, ASAP Utilities: free - the essential add-in for Excel users and Abassis Work Desktop: free for personal use - a software solution (Personal Information Manager) to organize your projects - also has a free for personal use finance manager program.
Added to web design links:
Zamzar.com: free online file conversion - convert files to many formats and XML Marker: a free XML Editor - easily browse and edit XML files.
Added to windows help links:
IntelliAdmin: Windows IT: News, tips and software - has several useful freeware tools and IE7 tip for moving the classic menu to the top - involves editing the registry.
Latest link additions: November 18, 2006
Added to links to links:
The Freecycle Network(tm): changing the world one gift at a time - made up of many individual groups across the globe giving and getting stuff for free in their own towns, Womens Wall Street (WWS): Empowering women (men will find some of the information useful too) with the tools, knowledge and confidence they need to make smart financial decisions, KraftFoods.com: deliciously simple everyday - great recipes and food ideas, Totally off the record: read and share anonymous work stories, The United States Army homepage, The United States Navy homepage, HQMC: United States Marine Corps Headquarters, United States Air Force homepage, United States Coast Guard homepage, Army National Guard homepage, The Air National Guard homepage, welcome to Airborne-Ranger.com, Armed Forces bank: your hometown bank around the world, Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC): information for the defense community, American Forces Information Services (AFIS): editor's corner, Defense Intelligence Agency: committed to excellence in defense of the nation, Selective Service System homepage, Stars & Stripes: a daily newspaper published for the U.S. military, DoD civilians, contractors, and their families, Dogster.com: a social networking site for dog owners to share information about their dogs with other dog owners, Catster.com: a social networking site for cat owners to share information about their cats with other cat owners, I-Neighbors.com: the free service that brings you and your neighbors together, LinkedIn.com: an online network of more than 8 million experienced professionals from around the world, Big Brothers Big Sisters: helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships, PetLoss.com: Pet loss grief support for people who've lost their pets and CastleGarden.org from the Battery Conservancy - free access to a database of of information on 10 million immigrants from 1830 through 1892, the year Ellis Island opened - America's First Immigration Center.
Added to medical help links:
The Healthy Refrigerator: open the door to a healthy heart, DRCNet online library of drug policy: check drug interactions before taking any drugs, Postpartum Support International (PSI): to eliminate denial and ignorance of emotional health related to childbirth, Wired Seniors: gives Seniors "a web of your own" and serves as the main hub of many Seniors related web sites, SeniorSearch.com: the only search directory exclusively for the over 50 age group, ElderHostel.org: adventures in lifelong learning, USA Next: building a legacy of freedom for America's families - a national project of United Seniors Association, Inc., SeniorResource.com: a comprehensive source of information and services for seniors and their caregivers, SeniorLaw homepage: a site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners can access information about elder law, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled, Government resources for senior citizens, Independent Life Resources: unlimited resources and support for persons with disabilities, senior citizens and those who care, Senior2Senior.org: Senior Citizens' resources, SeniorJournal.com: Senior Citizens news and information daily on the web, National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA): a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, National Center for PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) - from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Medline plus: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: excellent reference resource for PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder gateway from the Dart Foundation and National Kidney Foundation: (from the site) The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.
Added to misc software links:
Find My Credit Card: free software from SmartPCTools.com - intended to show you private info (on your computer), which you may not know of, and erase redundant information posing a hazard to your security and Folder Lockbox: freeware - security software that enables you to password protect any file or folder on your computer.
Added to shopping & travel links:
1-800 Fly Europe: great deals on discounted flights, airfare, packages, car rentals and hotel rooms and Discount European cruises from Destination Oceans.
Added to spyware help links:
Email Security Testing Zone: test the security of your email system and Tor: a network of virtual tunnels that allows people and groups to improve their privacy and security on the internet.
Added to various search links:
Study Guides and Strategies: an excellent free resource to learn all kinds of things - available in several languages, JackWalters.com: Military and law enforcement directory - military search and ABCTeach.com: 5000 + free printable pages and worksheets - a place for kids, parents, student teachers and teachers.
Added to web design help links:
Webweaver.nu: free clipart, web design tools and resources for webmasters, Hellasmultimedia.com: over 5000 free clipart, graphics and web images, Wyoming web design: free templates, clipart and some tutorials, Graphic Station: (the icon depot) - everything you will need for your web page - over 4000 free graphics and Techlogica HTTP Server: free easy-to-use HTTP server for local (on your desktop) testing of your website that supports PHP and CGI.
Added to windows help links:
Bios Central: intended to be a technical reference home site for technicians and advanced computer users who troubleshoot computers using Power-On Self-Test cards or diagnostics, developers or technicians who want to find or add POST code information, users who want to flash their BIOSes, people who want to solve computer hardware or firmware problems, and anyone who wants to submit or read a competent review on PC maintenance products like diagnostic software, test cards, and recovery tools and other utilities, Woody's no-bull news: tips and help for Windows and Office: View information about the Microsoft patches to see whether or not it's ok to install them and Computer Education and Services: provides in-home computer classes and services - has several useful links too.
Latest link additions and site update news: November 04, 2006
I've set up a blog that I'll be adding to my site in a week or two. I'm still playing with it and will add it as soon as I finish tweaking it.
Added to links to links:
YFly.com: the most entertaining social network with your favorite celebrities.
Added to medical help links:
Sober24.com: people helping people in recovery since 2000 - If you are recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, or are a loved one of someone in recovery (or who needs recovery) you are welcome at Sober24.
Added to misc software links:
Clear Focus Call Centre: completely free multi-user call centre software from Bespoke software solutions ltd. - requires .net framework 2.0.
Added to song search links:
International Lyrics Playground: songs from Europe, North America and around the world.
Added to spyware help links:
Scanmetender: Tender security solutions for your computer - a next generation network scanner, Sandboxie: run programs safely on your computer and Blink personal edition from eEye Digital Security: intrusion prevention, application and network firewall, identity theft protection and vulnerability assessment too - free for personal use.
Added to various search links:
GoodSearch.com: an Internet search engine with a simple concept and unique social mission. GoodSearch enables you to help fund any of hundreds of thousands of charities or schools through the simple act of searching the Internet.
Added to windows help links:
A beginner's guide to computer and internet help from WiredGuide.com and Windows Media Player 10 training videos from Updatexp.com.
Latest link additions: October 21, 2006
Added to job search links:
ServLance.com: Business Services from Professionals and Firms. Job Search for contract resources. Outsource Projects and get the best talent for your job.
Added to links to links:
Study skills self help information from Virginia Tech. Added to games section: Halloween Hangman: a free online game from the dimension's edge - more games are available at the site.
Added to medical help links:
CHF Solutions: (Congestive Heart Failure) a manufacturer of innovative medical devices for cardiac care and the developer of the aquapheresis therapy and the Aquadex FlexFlow Fluid Removal system, Assura Source: lifecare management solutions - good resources for patients and professionals, FCA: Family Caregiver Alliance - National center on caregiving, National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers inc., National Family Caregivers Association, Eye Care America: a public service foundation of the American Adacemy of Ophthalmology - if you're a senior, you may be eligible for free eye care, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, inc: that others may see - (their Mission Statement from the site) To provide assistance to those who face loss of sight due to the need for surgical treatment without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex, or national origin provided that they are unable to pay or receive adequate assistance from current government agencies or similar sources and to provide funds for research in curing diseases of the eye, Mission Cataract USA: offers free cataract surgery to people of all ages who have no means to pay, AOA: American Optometric Association, New eyes for the needy: New Eyes for the Needy strives to improve the vision of the less fortunate by purchasing new eyeglasses in the United States and recycling donated glasses for distribution in developing nations worldwide, Give the gift of sight: (from the site) give the gift of sight is a powerful and extraordinary philanthropy. Since 1998, the program has provided free eye care and glasses to more than 4 million people in need around the world and across North America, Diabetes PHD: (Personal Health Decisions) from the American Diabetes Association - (from the site) a powerful new risk assessment too. It can be used to explore the effects of a wide variety of health care interventions, including losing weight, stopping smoking and taking certain medications, Electronic Orange Book from the Food and Drug Administration - Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations (find the generic equivalent to an expensive drug to save money), Together RX Access from Novartis - a free card to get and use for eligible people with no prescription coverage, Advance RX from Caremark - a valuable health resource that helps you understand and use your pharmacy benefit. With Caremark.com you gain access to important pharmacy benefit tools while receiving valuable information about your own specific health interests, BMS (Bristol-Myers Squibb) Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. - A non-profit organization established in 1998 to provide temporary assistance to qualifying patients with a financial hardship who have no private prescription drug insurance and are not enrolled in a prescription drug coverage plan through Medicaid or any other Federal, state or local health program in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Bridges to access from GlaxoSmithKline - a patient assistance program for non-oncology medicines for eligible low-income patients without prescription drug benefits, Patient Assistance Program from Novartis Pharmaceuticals - provides assistance to patients experiencing financial hardship who have no third party insurance coverage for their medicines and Medicare.gov: The Official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare.
Added to misc software links:
CubicExplorer from Cubic Reality - (free and it works on most versions of Windows) - a file manager/browser software application. It's designed to be easy to use, yet powerful enough to handle multiple directories at the same time. It features tabbed browsing, and has a built-in text editor which has highlighters for many different file types and System Scheduler from Splinterware software solutions - a free scheduler to run applications, popup reminders and other useful tasks. Various scheduling options and ability to send keypresses to applications make this a really useful tool - there is a pro version available too as well as other useful software.
Added to shopping & travel links:
SecretPrices.com: prices other sites simply don't tell you, U.S. Department of the Treasury auctions, DRMS (Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service) Surplus Property, DRMO - the place to obtain original US Government surplus property, Official Travel Guide.com: Travel Guides Online - Travel and tourism resource for travel information worldwide, Carnival Cruise Lines: cruise ship vacations, cruise deals, Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Cruise Line, Holland America: Cruises to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and the world, Princess Cruises: Cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Mediterranean and the world, Royal Caribbean International: Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Welcome to Star Clippers: Discover a new age of sail, where the traditions of the past are combined with the modern comforts and amenities of the present, Brendan Worldwide Vacations: Italy, Ireland luxury cruise vacations, AAVacations (American Airlines) all inclusive vacation packages, Delta Vacations vacation packages, Pleasant Holidays: Vacations and vacation packages, travel destinations and BiddingforTravel.com at EZboard.com - where we learn to make travel affordable.
Added to spyware help links:
Bit9 File Advisor: the best search engine for identifying software files - a comprehensive catalog of executables, drivers and patches found in commercial Windows applications and software packages - discover what the unknown files on your computer actually are and Spamcop.net: a free online tool to help prevent and report spam.
Added to various search links:
Proteus Internet Search: type once, search everywhere with Proteus and Dotso.com: created to give users the ability to browser the latest world headlines without the time consuming process of visiting numerous websites to do so.
Added to web design help links:
IE7 readiness toolkit: a free download from Microsoft - provides an easy way for any audience that is involved in the development, test, deployment or support of web sites, extensions, and/or applications to prepare for Internet Explorer 7, PivotLog: a web based tool to create a blog or journal, Serendipity PHP weblog: a free blog or journal tool, Clever Copy: a free content management system with blog tools, Nucleus: a free content management system with blog tools, Word Press: a free easy to use blog system, BMachine: a free online blog tool, B2Evolution: a free online blog tool, MyBloggie: a free simple to use weblog tool, Simple PHP blog: a nice free blog tool (requires php 5) and Maian Script World: some mainly free php scripts to help webmasters.
Added to windows help links:
Computer help for Seniors (and other newbies) - resources to improve your computer skills, SimpleHelp.net: common questions, simple answers - to help beginner-to-intermediate computer users learn how to do various things with their computers, a tookit from Microsoft to disable automatic delivery of Internet Explorer 7 (scheduled for release through the automatic updates...if you have your computer set up to download and install MS updates automatically, you'll recieve IE7 whether you want it or not) and a 3 and a half minute video from ZDNet about Internet Explorer 7 installation and usage with Windows XP SP2.
Latest link additions: October 14, 2006
Added to links to links:
The Reference table of fun: all kinds of fun things you can do from a web page, Fax Zero.com: send a fax for free to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada, Imbee.com: (beta) A social networking and blogging site for kids with a section for teachers as well, One Across.com: search for crossword puzzle answers, Writers.net: writing resources, news and discussion for authors, writers, editors, publishers and agents and Call the future.org: free - (from the site) This tool dials a phone number and a computer voice reads off the text. The receiving phone number shows up as the CallerID field. You can set the time to any point in the future, or you can leave the time to now and it will call immediately - can be used to give yourself reminders, pranks, excuses to get out of things, etc. Added to the games section: Triplets and us.com: lots of online arcade games from the 1980s and more and Cat Bowling: a fun free flash halloween game to play online.
Added to misc software links:
User Agent String Utility 2 from Microsoft: a free utility that opens an Internet Explorer 7.0 window that is configured to report its identity to websites as being Internet Explorer 6.0 (added to windows help links too), Oceans of freeware: your resource for everything free, Free download manager: a full-featured download accelerator and manager and ARP++ (Add Remove Program plus plus): free - (from the site) ARP++ is an advanced version of the Add/Remove Programs that is a part of Windows. It will allow you to uninstall programs which cannot be removed from (or may not even appear in) the Windows ARP. The author also has several more freeware programs here.
Added to spyware help links:
Proxify.com: a web-based anonymous proxy service which allows anyone to surf the web privately and securely and Spyware rubbernecking: a Youtube.com move from McAfee - if you want to see what a virus attacking your computer can do, watch this carefully.
Added to web design help links:
Mini application server: a free application server to help develop small web applications that you want to deploy on a machine with modest hardware - Windowx 2000/XP/Vista.
Added to windows help links:
User Agent String Utility 2 from Microsoft: a free utility that opens an Internet Explorer 7.0 window that is configured to report its identity to websites as being Internet Explorer 6.0 (added to misc software links too), A Computer Portal.com: (from the site) Freeware, Shareware. Download software. Computer languages and Programming code. Webmaster Tools. Internet Marketing, Website promotion. Hardware Help from BIOS to Windows and UNIX and Yesterpc.com: the museum of information age: people, information and technology. Old mocrocomputers, early personal computers, historical software, vintage hardware, peripherals, integrated circuits, chips, documentation, magazines and newspapers.
Latest link additions: October 1, 2006
Added to computer seller links:
Natla.co.uk: Lexmark ink cartridges - quality cartridges and free 1st class post.
Added to links to links:
share, learn, live through and prepare for life's changes and challenges and Newslettersforfree.com: (from worldstart.com) - your best source for quality newsletters since 1998.
Added to medical help links:
Chennaipage.com: arrange a medical getaway and post-treatment vacation in countries where cost is affordable and care is abiding.
Added to spyware help links:
Arrange Startup: free (from the site) Arrange Startup classifies all of your programs that are executed at startup as system programs, suspicious applications that can be viruses and the programs that are not necessary for startup and helps you remove them from the startup list or add them - Windows NT and above and Malware Teks:the online computer specialists - dedicated to keeping your pc clean of of malware.
Added to various search links:
FileWatcher.com: the file search engine.
Added to windows help links:
PCIDatabase.com: search for PCI vendor and device information and Dave's computer tips: your source for computer tips, software reviews and hardware reviews.
Latest link additions: September 16, 2006
Added to links to links:
FamilyEducation.com: parenting advice, child development and family reference, USAZoos.com: a full listing of zoos in the United States, Dogswhocare.com: to benefit children and pets of all shapes and sizes and free wake up calls, reminders, news, jokes and more from Telepixie.com.
Added to medical help links:
Welcome to Al-Anon and Alateen: is your life affected by someone's drinking?, Home Instead Senior care: the world's trusted source of non-medical companionship and home care for Seniors, Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) and Children's Miracle Network: an alliance of premier hospitals for children.
Added to misc software links:
DTaskManager: (as well as a few other free programs) from Dimio's Tools - a Task-Manager, but specifically engineered to give additional functionalities that the Windows bundled TaskManager (and other third party products) do not have and Open WorkBench: (nice free MS project replacement) open source project management and scheduling for windows.
Added to shopping & travel links:
BBOnline.com: Bed and Breakfast Inns online, travel, lodging, country inns.
Added to spyware help links:
MPS Online registration: (for those in the UK) - Mailing Preference Service - (from the site) a free service set up 20 years ago and funded by the direct mail industry to enable consumers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from or added to lists used by the industry, JunkBusters Junk Mail Headlines - How you can gain control of your mailbox (postal mail), Browsing the web and reading e-mail safely as an administrator from the Microsoft Security Developer Center, vURL webpage dissection service: a free service from Ur I.T. Mate Group that allows you to view the source code within a webpage without having to visit it if you suspect a site has malicious code, a desktop version (alpha) of the vURL webpage dissector listed above, Temporaryinbox.com: the place where spam dies - A temporary inbox is a free disposable email address, which doesn't require registration and can be used to avoid spam, Security Overflow: Security's never secure - a nice security software info resource, System Security Monitor (SSM): (from the site) allows you to track down Microsoft Windows operating system activity in real-time and to prevent undesirable actions from various malware and spyware programs. SSM's main goal is to discover and block malicious actions of any application - free and pro versions available and Sophos Anti-Rootkit: a free tool to help detect rootkits.
Added to various search links:
State Bar Associations (legal) from bestcase.com and State and Local Bar Associations from Rominger legal - where legal research begins on the web.
Added to web design help links:
DZone.com: a free link sharing community for developers and Patti's Place: website graphics and templates, design tips, tricks and resources.
Added to windows help links:
Install Shield Consumer Central: a resource for software users to find solutions to common installation problems, FixMyXP.com: your one stop windows xp fix it site - 156 useful run commands and Windows XP Service Pack 2 problem solver from winhlp.com.
Latest link additions: September 2, 2006
Added to computer seller links:
Silicon Alley Computers: (from the site) Buy computers, hardware, notebook computers, software, laptops, custom computers, upgrades, monitors, flat panels, parts, and more @ the Silicon Alley Computers online computer store, Antec.com: high performance computer components, Enermax USA: PC power supply manufacturer, FSP Group: PC and IPC power supplies, OCZ Technology: memory and power supply manufacturer and PC power and cooling, Inc: power supplies and cooling devices.
Added to links to links:
VetLocator: the largest directory of pet professionals and pet resources anywhere in one place, Repairfaq.org: troubleshooting and repair of consumer electronic equipment, PartStore.com: over 7 million parts and accessories, Fixya.com (beta): consumer electronics support, repair, manuals, faq, problems and solutions, Wine-Searcher.com: The resource for locating and pricing wines, SeniorDiscounts.com: over 125,000 discounts for people over 50 and MindZone: cope, care, deal - a mental health site for teens.
Added to medical help links:
Evaluating Medical information on the web, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): from the US Dept. of Health & Human Services - advancing excellence in healthcare, Patient Health International: medical information, health conditions, disease research, The New England Journal of Medicine: Research & review articles on disease & clinical practice, Pharmer.org: Tools and resources for pill identification - identify and learn about your medicine and DrugID.info pill identification provided by Drug Identity Information, Inc. - requires a slight fee.
Added to misc software links:
Windows Registry Recovery from Mitec.cz - free - the best tool for crashed machine registry recovery and several other useful programs as well, Instant Memory Cleaner from Vasilios freeware - other free programs are available too - (from the site) the front end for Microsoft's command line ClearMem tool which forces pages out of physical memory and reduces the size of running processes' working sets to a minimum, IE Tab: free Firefox extension that allows you to run IE from Firefox and Notepad++: a free source code editor and notepad replacement which supports several programming languages.
Added to shopping & travel links:
Schmap.com: Dynamic travel guides
Added to various search links:
HomeWorkSpot.com: simplifying the search for the best K-12 homework-related content online and Algebra.com: Algebra homework help, solvers, free math tutors.
Added to web design help links:
INetWord Editor (beta): create a free account to use an online word editor, ZohoWriter.com: online word processor and Web Wise Sage: Essential internet webmaster tools & service - has several website add-ons, including the tell a friend script I use on this site.
Latest site update: August 31, 2006
Search page news:
To anyone who has book marked the search page, I apologize. I've been trying numerous search engines and have finally settled on the Zoom Search Engine. The reason I chose to go with the Zoom Search Engine is because users that have a relatively recent browser that has javascript enabled can search for a word, click the page it's on and go directly to the word they searched for on that particular page. Trying to find your search phrase after you find the page it's on is no longer necessary. There will be no more changes as far as the name and .html goes.
Latest link additions: August 19, 2006
Added to link to links:
Mystery Mag.com: mysteries, ghosts, ufo, fortean and templar activity investigated (added to various search links too), Castle of Spirits.com: ghost stories and the paranormal, Heroic Stories.com: restoring faith in humanity .... one story at a time, Kids Craft Weekly.com: (free) - a weekly dose of crafty goodness for toddlers and preschoolers, Crime Victims.gov: (from the site) Every day, people from every walk of life become the victims of crime. And every day, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is there to help them rebuild their lives, Let's Say Thanks.com: In support of our soldiers - from Xerox - send a free printed post card to a soldier and One email at a time: helping in the search for missing children.
Added to medical help links:
VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy.com: (from the site) a unique treatment approach now available specifically for treatment-resistant depression. VNS Therapy is indicated for use as an adjunctive long-term treatment of chronic or recurrent depression for patients 18 years of age or older who are experiencing a major depressive episode and have not had an adequate response to four or more adequate antidepressant treatments, Benefits Checkup.org: a service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA) - for people 55 or over - helps thousands of people every day to connect to private or government programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other needs and My Ziva.net: the complete nursing home guide - a free, objective and easy-to-use nursing home resource for prospective residents, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Added to misc software links:
The ultimate list of free windows software from Microsoft - microsoft has over 150 free windows programs available for download, Angry IP Scan: a free program for analyzing networks, WhatColor: a very inexpensive pc tool for colorblind people that works on most versions of windows (in japanese or english), TextMaker Viewer: open, view and print all common word processing formats free of charge, PC Security Test 2006: a free program for windows that checks computer security against viruses, spyware and hackers (added to spyware help links too) and Advanced windows care personal: (free) - a comprehensive pc care tool that takes an integrated approach to help protect, repair and optimize your computer, How to disable or uninstall the pilot version of Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications and Windows Product Key Update Tool Instructions: reset your license key if you version of Windows is legitimate (added the last two to windows help links too).
Added to spyware help links:
LinkScanner: from exploit prevention labs - keep your surfing safe - type in the url you want to check out and LinkScanner will inspect it in real-time to see if there is any malicious code and the link mentioned in the above paragraph.
Added to various search links:
All 50 American States web sites: a lot of useful information and Mystery Mag.com: mysteries, ghosts, ufo, fortean and templar activity investigated.
Added to web design help links:
BrowserShots.org: test your web design in different browsers and added a search engine for your site section.
Added to windows help links:
Dell computer battery return program: information about the laptop batteries being recalled by Dell, Virtual WiFi from Microsoft.com: free - (from the site) a virtualization architecture for wireless LAN (WLAN) cards. It abstracts a single WLAN card to appear as multiple virtual WLAN cards to the user. The user can then configure each virtual card to connect to a different wireless network. Therefore, VirtualWiFi allows a user to simultaneously connect their machine to multiple wireless networks using just one WLAN card, MSFN forums: Microsoft software forum network - Unofficial Win98 SE Service Pack - help for Win 98 users, Meadco's Neptune: embed full internet explorer functionality in mozilla, opera and netscape browsers running on any windows platform with IE 4.0+ componentry available, How to disable or uninstall the pilot version of Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications and Windows Product Key Update Tool Instructions: reset your license key if you version of Windows is legitimate.
Latest link additions: August 6, 2006
Added to link to links:
Creative teaching web site: teacher inspiration, ideas and help for teachers, Book adventure: a free reading motivation program for kids in k-8 from Sylvan learning, Nature critter guide from PBS.org: search for fun facts about animals, Wounded warrior project: help for armed forces veterans who have been severely wounded or injured during conflicts, Petdental.com: pets need dental care too, Eddies wheels: wheelchairs for pets and GlobeXplorer: aerial photos, satellite images and maps.
Added to medical help links:
ChemoTherapy.com: educational and support information about chemotherapy and associated side effects, taking Medicare by the horns from SuddenlySenior.com: a place for everyone who's become senior before their time, herbal side effects and warnings about herbs from PersonalHealthZone.com, The Diabetes Quiz: facts about diabetes, Talking Pill bottles: help for the visually impaired and elderly and WheelchairFoundation.org: over 100 million children, teens and adults worldwide are in need of a wheelchair but cannot afford one.
Added to misc software links:
DirMS: a free (registerware) defragmentation program for windows NT, 2000 and XP, Disk Defrag (free) from Auslogics.com, BeamFile.com: send larger files faster for free, some free data recovery programs from Smart PC Tools, AMUST 1-Defender: a free security utility for safe internet browsing (added to spyware help links too), PC De-Crapifier: a free tool to help you get rid of all the garbage that comes bundled on a new computer, Double Driver from BooZet's software: (free) view the drivers installed on your system and back them up or print a list (added to windows help links too), Empressr.com: free online presentation creation, management and sharing, ThinkFree: online office suite (beta), Zoho.com: free online creation tools, Writely.com: free online office tools (owned by Google), AjaxLaunch.com: online ajax office applications for everyone, GNOME office, KOffice and Open Office - free MS office replacements.
Added to spyware help links:
X-rayPC: spyware remover process analyzer from XBlock Systems (free for personal use), VirusTotal: a free online virus and malware scanner, AMUST 1-Defender listed above and Cyberhawk from Novatix.com: protects in real-time against viruses, worms, trojans, buffer overflows, rootkits and some spyware - free for home users.
Added to various search links:
PedagoNet.com: learning material search engine and resource center and Awesome Library: an education search engine.
Site updates: July 29, 2006
Added printer friendly pages to all the link pages.
Latest link additions: July 22, 2006
Added to link to links:
Security at home: child safety online from Microsoft.com, SafeTeens.com: a place for teens and parents to learn how to use the internet safely, Net Family News: kid tech news for parents, WiredSafety.org: the world's largest online safety and help group, NetSafeKids: protecting children from pornography and sexual predators on the internet, QuikMaps.com: maps for the masses (free, in beta), gOffice.com: free browser-based online office suite, Best Friends Animal Society: no more homeless pets and ToRead: an email-based bookmark service - email a website to a friend or yourself to check out later.
Added to misc software links:
IE Customizer from Techlogica.us - a free tool to enhance and personalize IE 6, Kandyansoft: freeware, computer resources and tutorials, X1 enterprise client: one of the best desktop search applications, now free for personal use and PopUpCheck.com: a free popup stopper tester to test your popup blocker.
Added to spyware help links:
Rootkit Hook Analyzer from Resplendence software (free) and PrcView: a free process viewer utility that displays detailed information about processes running on your computer.
Added to web design help links:
SoftSwot.com: form1 builder, sitemap creator and other useful software for web sites, Creamundo.com: 9800 free fonts, StyleGala.com: a publication about web design and standards, ColorBlender.com: your free online color matching toolbox, ColorCombos.com: web color combinations tool and library, SearchFreeFonts.com: over 13,000 free fonts available for download, Sound effects from stonewashed.net: links to various sources of sound effects to use on your web site, AnyBrowser.com: your source for browser compatibility verification, OnLineTools.org: free javascripts, tutorials and tools, Accessify.com: tools, wizards, articles and tutorials on web accessibility, SmartWebby.com: free web development resources, Zvon.org: the guide to the xml galaxy, Evolt.org: a world community for web developers, WebDesignersBookmarks.com: high-quality bookmarks for web designers, WebmasterChannel.com: a large web directory with lots of resources, The WebmastersDen.com: a webmaster resource directory, CSSvault.com: the web's css site, DesignPacks.com: free image collections for web designers, Design Directory: made by designers for designers, Design Snack: fresh new servings every day, ImagerAfter.com: thousands of free textures and images, YotoPhoto.com: free photo search engine (beta), EveryStockPhoto.com: your source for free photos, VirtualClues.com: fireworks, flash, photoshop, illustrator and dreamweaver tutorials and Fuse7.co.uk: getting started with PHP and MySQL inside fusion.
Added to windows help links:
TechCheatSheets.com: technology and programming related cheat sheets and quick reference guides.
Latest link additions: July 9, 2006
Added to job search links:
CareerOverview.com a nice resource for career information, job search, education and nicely catagorized job listings.
Added to links to links:
NLBPA: Negro League Baseball Players Association - the most informative negro league baseball site, SCANUSA: The Safe Community Alert Network - provides you and your neighbors fundamental steps toward better safety, prevention, preparation and awareness and Firewise Communities: (from the site) a multi-agency effort designed to reach beyond the fire service by involving homeowners, community leaders, planners, developers, and others in the effort to protect people, property and natural resources.
Added to medical info links:
Medworld: MedBot searching tool from MedWorld.Stanford.edu, UK medical search engine from Medic8.com, National Library of Medicine MDChoice.com: the ultimate medical information finder for consumers and healthcare professionals, NursingWebSearch.com: Resources for Nurses and DigitalFileRecovery.com: free software to help you recover deleted media files.
Added to spyware help links:
The 10 biggest security risks you don't know about from PCWorld.com, Spycatcher Express: free spyware removal software from Tenebril.com, Ewido online Anti-spyware scan and Super AntiSpyware from SuperAntiSpyware.com: AntiAdware, AntiMalware and AntiSpyware.
Added to web design help links:
TechiWarehouse.com: some good information and resources for web designers, Atom Smasher's custom error generator: create funny custom error messages, Zen shopping cart: a free, user-friendly open source shopping cart system, Appgini PHP scripts generator for MySQL databases from bigprof.com, Alsacreations.com: tutorials for creating websites with CSS and XHTML and Tizag.com: tutorials for beginner web programmers.
Added to windows help links:
DotWhat.net: a huge database of file extension information and help for Windows, Mac and Linux, WindowsSecrets.com: get the latest high-tech tips, how to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting from Microsoft.com and remove the WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) notification tool from FirewallLeakTester.com.
Latest link additions: June 25, 2006
Added to links to links:
Focus Adolescent Services an internet clearing house of information, resources and support to help your teen and heal your family.
Added to medical help and info links:
Mouse Cage computer mouse software designed to help people with hand tremors control their mouse (added to misc software links too), IETF: (International Essential Tremor Foundation) a site devoted to people diagnosed with some form of essential tremor, IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer) research foundation - committed to finding the causes - IBC is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that is often initially confused with infections of the breast, IBC help and support and Methamphetamine Treatment Project: a multi-site initiative to study the treatment of methamphetamine dependence.
Added to misc software links:
WinServices: enhanced windows services manager from the dominetrix team - freeware for Windows 2000 & XP only, I want a firefox extension to...: 200+ common problems solved and from the same site, I want a freeware utility to...: 450 extremely useful free utilities that do specific jobs really well and save time and money.
Added to shopping and travel links:
International and Domestic travel tips.
Added to spyware help links:
Comodo personal firewall: (Windows 2000 and XP only) After downloading and installing the firewall, just register with them and you will be sent a free license. After activation, this license will never expire. Other free products include verification engine, anti-virus, anti-spam, backup and a password vault.
Added to windows help links:
Langa letter: Windows xp management - XP's no-reformat nondestructive total-rebuild option.
Latest link additions: June 18, 2006
Added to computer seller links:
KeyNamics.com: A laptop stand designed for business travelers and use on airplane tray tables.
Added to job search links:
ResumeHelp101.com: information and tips for writing stellar resumes.
Added to links to links:
From PCWorld.com: The 25 worst tech products of all time, Furr Angels: for cats, dogs and the human companions who love them, From ConsumerAction.gov: FCIC (federal citizen information center) - the handbook - consumer action website - have a consumer question or problem?, PADD home: people affected by drunk driving, The VictimsMemorialWall.org: the victims of drunken drivers memorial wall - dedicated to all of those who died needlessly at the hands of others who chose to drink and drive and 2 pc geeks internet security - protecting our children from internet predators.
Added to medical help and info links:
Welcome to Chemo Angels: Support for people with cancer.
Added to misc software links:
2BrightSparks: freeware - several interesting and useful utilities, Effective Brand: free community toolbar builder - build your own toolbar the way you want, SB-software: nice collection of shareware and freeware programs, CitrusWare.com: free business software and Flexbeta Slipstreamerxp: an application that will slipstream any windows xp or office xp service pack into your installation files.
Added to spyware help links:
Scandoo.com: (beta) a search engine that automaticallys scans all search results to protect you from visiting malicious or adult web sites (also added to various search links), windows xp security checklist from Labmice.net and Trustwatch.com: search - tools, toolbars, extensions and more.
Added to web design help links:
CodeThat.com: code that works, Free graphics for your web page, NEVR2L8's bars/lines/dividers/gifs, PSP playground: tutorials, ASD psp tutorials by ASDtags, PSP basics from pspmadeez.com, Barbara's place: psp tutorials and graphics, HTMLhelp.org: a long list of questions and answers regarding html, GUIstuff.com: free graphical user interfaces and free tools to help you create a web site and Freephotoshop.com: free photoshop plugins, filters and more.
Added to windows help links:
PCTips home page, Intellitorials.com: informative information regarding computers, internet and related technologies and from mousetrax computing solutions: I forgot my administrator password - how to get around losing your password and changing it.
Latest link additions: May 28, 2006
Added to misc software links:
StartUp tool: a free start up manager and Browser extension manager: take back control of internet explorer.
Added to spyware help links:
Free anonymous surfing through a proxy.
Added to various search links:
MegaSpider.com: searching the search engines and Pixel2life.com: tutorial search engine.
Added to web design help links:
Dynamicdrive.com: lots of free content for webmasters, HTML intermediate tutorials: for pre-advanced html coding web designers and developers, NeedScripts.com: one-stop source for web development needs and Mix-FX flash animation software.
Added to windows help links:
Techjunkeez.com computer help forums, Egamma.org: references for the average computer user and CommandWindows.com: a TON of useful information for the windows xp command line, batch files and scripting.
Latest site news and link additions: May 27, 2006
I've been in the process of moving and am finally almost finished. It's nice to be able to finally update my site again.
Added to job search links:
CareerNetworking101.com: Career networking tips for students.
Added to links to links:
Zillow.com: (beta) - your edge in real estate, FEMA: Are you ready?: an in-depth guide to citizen preparedness, Opt-Out: get off the lists from the center for democracy and technology, TechNet Virtual Labs: from Microsoft - test the newest microsoft software in a sandbox environment, Genuine Microsoft Software: get all the benefits of genuine, Retro Radar: vintage living at its best, Teachers Network.org: by teachers, for teachers and Bills games.
Added to medical help links:
TheHPVtest.com: what you need to know about HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and HPV testing, Healthyplace.com depression community and Grief Management self-help techniques for dealing with grief from the option institute learning and training center.
Latest link additions: April 30, 2006
Added to links to links:
Light up your brain: Children's audio stories and games.
Added to shopping & travel links:
Trialliance Travel Directory: the .travel directory is designed to precisely match the travel products and services of authenticated .travel registrants with consumers worldwide.
Added to spyware help links:
MARA: Mobile (telephone) Antivirus Research Association.
Added to various search links:
Windows Live Search: (beta) from Microsoft.
Added to web design help links:
Fotosearch.com: search over 1.3 million images from over 50 stock photography, stock illustration and video footage publishers at one website, Photoshop Trouble Shooting and Frontpage 2002 Add-in tutorial from Microsoft.
Added to windows help links:
Wi-Fi Hotspot list: the definitive WiFi hotspot directory, WiFinder: World's largest Wi-Fi hotspot directory, Hot spot haven: a wireless hotspot search engine and Wi-Fi free spot: free wi-fi hotspots wi-fi free spots wireless high speed internet access list.
Latest medical help and info link additions: April 26, 2006
Added to medical help and info links:
Drug and Substance Abuse information from The Partnership for a Drugfree America, Glaucoma Research Foundation, MFA: Meningitis Foundation of America, The Michael J. Fox Foundation: foundation for Parkinson's research, MDA: Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Jewish Medical and Research Center: Global leader in Lung, Allergic and Immune Diseases, National Psoriasis Foundation, Global Tuberculosis Institute from the New Jersey Medical School, Stayhealthy.com: empowering people to take control of their health, TRDRP: Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program, DDRC: Diving Diseases Research Center, CIDR: Center for Inherited Disease Research, HGP: Human Genome Project Information (genetic disease), Genomics and Disease Prevention from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MPD home page: Myeloproliferative Disorders information from the Association of Cancer Online Resources and HSDRC: Harvard Skin Disease Research Center.
Site update news: April 22, 2006
Some of you may have noticed that once you did your monthly Microsoft updates, you have to click on some parts of web pages that use Flash and a few other ActiveX controls (such as this update box) to activate it. When you move your mouse over an embedded object, a gray outline will appear around it and a tooltip will appear telling you that you need to click to activate and use this control. Information about the update and known issues affected by it can be found at the Microsoft update site. See this Technet Blog for more information.
Other major issues affected by the Microsoft April 2006 monthly updates include how it affects older versions of Hewlett-Packard's (HP's) Share-to-Web software (the software affected comes with scanners, digital cameras, printers etc.), some older versions of NVIDIA's drivers. and it could damage major functions in Windows. For a partial list of the problems and some resolutions see Microsoft Support. Microsoft will be releasing a patch for people affected by the monthly updates.
There are some work arounds for web developers that I am implementing into this site. For any web designers, a couple work arounds can be found at the Rippa Blogspot and Deconcept's FlashObject. A Microsoft solution can be found at the Microsoft Library.
Over the course of the next few months I'll be redesigning the complete site to make things more organized and giving it a different look. The updates have not been as frequent lately since I've been working heavily on that. Thank you for visiting.
Latest windows help link additions: April 20, 2006
Added to windows help links:
Internet Fixes computer tips and support, SS64.com: an excellent command line reference for Oracle, Windows, Linux and OS X, EvenID.net: look up event id's when you get computer errors, Tweaks and fixes for Windows XP from Kellys Korner, Langa letter: XP's little-known 'rebuild' command, What is the asp.net machine account? from Mark Salloway's Windows XP resource center, Information on asp.net, Pacosdrivers.com: if you're missing a dll, we probably have it, Winsite Tech Center dll files, DLL World, Any1der's help links, The dangers of open proxy servers, RunAsAdmin Explorer Shim from Sourceforge.net: a tool that lets administrators keep and easily use their administrative rights, but still enjoy the safety of using least privileged user accounts, Welcome to the ed-meister's Firefox informational pages, How to bypass your BIOS password from info directory, Macromedia Flash Player security and privacy: provides information about flash player features that may be important for privacy and security and Running Windows XP with reduced privileges from cybercoyote.org.
Latest free av and useful tools, medical help and misc software link additions: April 15. 2006
Added to toolbar section of the free av and useful tools links:
Iconico: EasyRead toolbar that lets you view pages at the size you want, Windows Live Toolbar beta: (from the site) a super-useful tool that helps you find stuff on the internet faster and more securely and Quick Access infobar: (free) get the latest process information directly through Windows Task Manager.
Added to medical help links:
Inside the brain: an interactive tour (may take a moment to load), Military Mental Health: The mental health self-assessment program, HealthPricer compare prices for drugs and nutritional supplements, The Smile Train: International charity providing cleft lip and palate surgery for children, Stress quiz: how stressed are you? and Advanced health care directive: (sometimes called a Living Will form) available in English and Spanish from the Novato Community Hospital.
Added to misc software links:
Qumana Blog Editor: a free blog publishing tool that's available for both Windows or Macs, Process Killer from Aiglon Software: a free utility to kill bad running program or application, Desktop Lite: (a free beta version that only works in Windows XP) light-weight shell manager to replace Windows Explorer, and the traditional desktop, HDD Health: a free full-featured failure-prediction agent available for most versions of Windows, Uninstall Tool: a free utility to help you uninstall various software, Site 4 sore eyes freeware, Event Log XP: a free tool to view and help you understand windows event logs, Strider URL tracer with typo-patrol: a free security tool from Microsoft, Tomahawk the last freeware version: wordprocessing program with pdf capabilities, Office Boosters: a tool to help make Microsoft Office work the way you want it to and 101 fabulous freebies from PCWorld.com.
Latest spyware and web design help link additions: April 11, 2006
Added to spyware help links:
SANS internet storm center: cooperative cyber threat monitor and alert system, KL-Detector: detect keylogging activity on your computer (free) and Quick Access Infobar: (free) access the latest process information directly through Windows Task Manager.
Added to web design help links: Best Practices: choosing a web site host from CNET.com, Is your site ready for the average user? from the site wizard and SEO image: Search Engine Optimization search engine marketing company, web design tool and more.
Latest computer and link to link additions: April 8, 2006
Added to computer seller links:
Computer super store, ZipZoomFly: computer parts and electronics and Performance PCs your best source on the net for cutting edge computer modification hardware.
Added to links to links:
Gethuman database: a long list of hard to find phone numbers to speak to humans at hard to reach corporations, Worth Bookmarking: PKBSUBS index: a lot of useful links, Pets on the go: pet friendly travel unleashed, Educational freeware for children, Stop internet abuse, Live Police Scanner: audio feeds for many U.S. cities, MIT OpenCourseWare: a free and educational resource for faculty, students and self-learners around the world, HoaxBusters and Watch live TV broadcasts on the internet.
Added to the games section:
101 free games: the best free games on the web from 1UP.com.
Latest link to link additions: April 1, 2006
Added to links to links:
U.S. Department of State: background notes - publications with facts on over 100 countries, CompleteSeniors.com: information for the over-50's, Intense Living.com: live on purpose, live with purpose, Free online training at beginners.co.uk: lots of free computer related online tutorials, CyberCafes.com: internet cyber cafes guide all over the world, CNSNews.com: the cybercast news service, The Traditional Values Coalition: empowering people of faith through knowledge, AgapePress: christian news media service, The Drudge Report: links to all kinds of news services, The Heritage Foundation: policy research and analysis, Townhall.com: news, opinion, action, Human Events Online: conservative news, views and books, Religious Freedom Coalition: they promote religious freedom and family based legislation, GrassFire.org: real impact online, NewsMax: america's news page, Caucus For America: dedicated ot the preservation and promotion of the historic american civilization, Declaration Foundation: restoring america, Accuracy in Media: for fairness, accuracy and balance in news reporting, Welcome to American Policy Center: property rights and back-to-basics education grassroots internet headquarters, Crosswalk.com: devotionals, christian music, family, christian news, forums and more, HappyNews.com: all the news that's fun to print, Christian news service: worthy news - christian magazine, ConservativeTruth.org: the antidote to the liberal news media, The National Liberty Journal, A K dart dot com and B2B Radio: webmaster radio fm - bringing the business community together through an interactive internet based radio network.
Latest job search, misc software and spyware help link additions: March 25, 2006
Added to job search links:
PlanetRecruit.com: IT, Engineering and Management jobs from the UK's top recruitment agencies, TipTopJobs.com: UK and world wide job search site with other useful information as well, 4 International Careers and Jobs: find overseas jobs, Transitions Abroad: portal for work abroad, study abroad, overseas cultural travel and living, Aid Workers Network: practical advice for aid workers by aid workers and EscapeArtist home page: living overseas - international real estate, overseas jobs.
Added to misc software links:
ShutdownXP Enforcer from Vasilios freeware - to use when ordinary shutdown procedures won't, AutoStreamer from Neowin.net - the easiest solution to slipstreaming, WinAudit a free tool from PXS IT Solutions - PC audit and inventory of software, licenses, security configurations, hardware and network settings, FreeStone Screen Capture: free for home use, PC Wizard from cpuid.org - identify a large scale of system components and Online Password Generator.
Added to spyware help links:
Small Business Pipeline: Anti-spyware strategies part 1.
Latest spyware help, various search, web design and windows help link additions: March 19, 2006
Added to spyware help links:
WinPooch: free opensource Windows watchdog to help detect spyware and trojans and prevent them from running and Security Tricks: computer security for the average Joe.
Added to various search links:
Dictionary.hm: free searchable online dictionary and (in the magazine section towards the bottom of the page) SeniorMag.com: Senior home care, home healthcare, assisted living and caregiver support services.
Added to web design help links:
FeedYes.com: gives rss feeds to sites without feeds, Gilbert Hadley's Web-Wise-Wizard: A web authors, web developers and webmasters internet toolbox, IT ebooks.net free downloadable and online ebooks covering a lot of useful information and Itslals.com: free ebooks covering a wide range of subjects.
Added to windows help links:
Doom9.net: a definitive DVD backup resource and Don Hoover.net: help using and configuring Zone Alarm.
Latest computer seller, link to links, medical help and misc software link additions: March 18, 2006
Added to computer seller links:
VPR Matrix and Search for VPR Matrix computer parts.
Added to links to links:
US Office of Personnel Management: The Federal Government's Human Resources Agency, Retirement Living Information Center: the gateway to resources for senior living, Welcome to Retirement Net: retirement communities and retirement homes, SeniorMag.com: Senior home care, home healthcare assisted living and caregiver support services, Itslals.com: free ebooks covering a wide range of subjects and MrExcel.com: free Excel tutorials and articles.
Added to medical help links:
American Council of the Blind: a advocacy/support organization for blind or visually impaired, their families and friends and SeniorMag.com: Senior home care, home healthcare assisted living and caregiver support services.
Added to misc software links:
Video Inspector: from KC Softwares - a free tool designed to provide you with as much information as possible about your video files, Flash Player Uninstaller: (this is a direct download link) from Macromedia - uninstall flash with their free tool, ExpressPDF: convert online word, excel and web pages to PDF for free, K9 web protection: free (for home use) internet filtering and control solution, WhatsRunning.net: free (for home use) software that tells you what processes are running on your pc and system information and Pando: a free tiny app that lets you email any size file or folder to anyone free and Dimio's Tools: four useful freeware tools: DShutdown, DSynchronize, DTaskManager and HDHacker.
Latest link additions: March 12, 2006
Added to medical help links:
Last Wishes Org.uk: keep a record of your last wishes, PregnancyClass.com: learn all about pregnancy, ZealStar.com: health care and fitness information, PPARx.org: partnership for prescription assistance, BPKids.org: child and adolescent bipolar foundation and Kosmix.com: health, travel and politics search site.
Added to misc software links:
DownloadSquad.com: tons of freeware.
Added to various search links:
OnTheSnow.com: ski and snow reports, weather, trips and deals, FriskTheWeb.com: we don't just search the web, we frisk it, Acronyma.com: the largest database of acronyms and abbreviations on the web, Trivia-Library.com and Sprol.com: worst places in the world to live - a lot of interesting infomation on disasters, resources, locations, pollution and more.
Added to web design help links:
DNSReport.com: this site will provide you with a DNS report for your domain.
Added to windows help links:
XP Secrets: information on windows xp, JFitz.com: windows technology and more, Protonic.com: fast free technical support, PC Help Forum.com: free computer help and tech support and Gizmodo.com: the gadget blog.
Latest hurricane relief and link to link additions: March 8, 2006
Added to hurricane relief links:
Seedco's Gulf Coast Recovery Guide: find and obtain benefits for individuals affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, SaveAPetKatrina.com: find a pet to adopt and National Insurance Crime Bureau: don't be a victim of hurricane vehicle or watercraft fraud.
Added to links to links:
House of wonders: links to links and information, Shhh!!: keeping current on Government secrecy, The Air Care Alliance: list of organizations with volunteers flying to help others, Disaster News Network: reporting disaster response, StopAnimalTests.com: help animals suffering in laboratories, Jetable.org: create a temporary email to avoid spam, BigBlog.com: breaking news at bigblog.com, Drew Curtis' FARK.com: it's not news, it's fark.com, Topix.net: News front page, The Consumerist: shoppers bite back and Blogwise.com: blog directory.
Medical help and info link additions: March 5, 2006
Added to medical help and info links:
Asthma Control Test: take the asthma control test then share it with your doctor, Crohns Disease: Digestive Disease home, Gout and Pseudogout: from MedlinePlus: A service of the U.S. Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health, Gout: complete information from epodiatry, Adult Attention Deficit Disorder: from the Northern County Psychiatric Associates of Maryland, Welcome to depression.com: information designed to help you get the facts and learn how to manage depression, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: to help improve the lives of people living with mood disorders, ADEAR: Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referal Center, About Alzheimers Disease: from the American Health Assistance Foundation, How to quit smoking from the Center for Disease Control, Smokefree.gov: you can quit smoking now, American Cancer Society: homepage, National Cancer Institute, AACR: American Association for Cancer Research, CreatingHope.org: helping people cope with cancer through self-expression and creativity, The Skin Cancer Foundation, Hospice Net: for patients facing life-threatening illness, Hospice Foundation of America: to help those cope personally or professionally with terminal illness, Caring Connections: National hospice and palliative care organization and Welcome to the Well Spouse Association: an association of spousal caregivers.
Latest link additions: March 3, 2006
Added to hurricane relief links:
Central Asia Institute: a nonprofit organization that promotes and provides community-based education and literacy programs in remote mountain regions of Central Asia, Oxfam America: committed to creating lasting solutions to global poverty, hunger and social injustice and Mercy Corps: Pakistan Earthquake, Central American Flooding, Hurricane Katrina - be the change.
Added to links to links:
The Daily Kitten: a new kitten every day, Microsoft Education: educational resources for students, educators and administrators and Cute Overload: all kinds of cute imagery.
Added to misc software links:
Amara Software: inexpensive, easy to use flash web design software (added to web design help links as well), TrueCrypt: free open-source on the fly disk encryption software for Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Office Assistant: an office update inventory tool and Wink from debugmode.com: a free tool to create tutorials and presentations.
Added to web design help links:
Amara Software: inexpensive, easy to use flash web design software (added to misc software links as well) and Phoebe Moon: free web design resources for websites that work.
Added to windows help links:
Langa Letter: Another hidden gem: the Windows disk management tool.
Free online games section added to the links to links page: February 26, 2006
I added a free online games section to the Links to links and more page as requested. There are 54 sites so far, but I will be adding more soon.
Latest misc software, various search and web design help link additions: February 25, 2006
Added to misc software links:
Sentinel 2: free advanced file integrity checker, registry watcher, secure shutdown and logger, PBSystems Taskzip: free computer backup program, Sphygmic software spreadsheet: free excel alternative, WebGrid.com: unlimited freeware, Concise Freeware: why buy programs when you can get better ones for free and Mesh: a free tool for network administrators.
Added to various search links:
Factbites: where results make sense.
Added to web design help links:
Welcome to Gran Gran's Graphics and GraphxKingdom.com: free clipart.
Medical help and info link additions: February 22, 2006
Added to medical links:
Dr. John Grohol's Psych Central: Psycholody and Mental Health, Brain Physics: online support and information for Obsessive-Compulsive and spectrum disorders, MentalHealth.net, Medic8.com: Medical search engine & Uk family guide, FamilyDoctor.org: Health information for the whole family, ChildDevelopmentInfo.com: child development and parenting information, Better Health Channel: quality consumer health information for Australians, Food & Nutrition Information Center:, Nutrition Explorations: the fun and easy way to teach and learn nutrition, British Nutrition Foundation, Weight Loss Psychology: why most diet pills & programs fail, American Heart Association: learn and live and The National Dairy Council.
Latest web design and windows help link additions: February 19, 2006
Added to web design help links:
Photoshop Elements for the web: just the basics - some good tutorials for using photoshop elements, The Sofia Open Content Initiative webpage authoring HTML lessons, Free web design and development books and First-Page 2006 final version HTML authoring software - freeware/nagware.
Added to windows help links:
TeacherClick.com: some free Microsoft Windows XP tutorials, FunctionX.com free Microsoft Windows tutorials (may take a moment to load), from MSMVP.com: Spyware sucks: How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7, Onimoto.com: How to trace an email, How to use TeaTimer in spybot search and destroy, Langa Letter: Deep-geek file and disk tools, ComputerVitals.com your online computer help line and Paul Thurrott's Slipstream Guide create a slipstream cd.
Latest link additions: February 16, 2006
Added to links to links:
World of free games the addicting free games download archive, Mary's Innovations with us you get it all, Mindfulness in plain english a step-by-step guide to insight meditation, Ben's Bells believe in the power of kindness, Prepaid Legal Services legal services for a monthly fee and Parade Magazine: Let's fight this terrible crime against our children.
Added to misc. software links:
RSS Builder Home create RSS feeds for your website, Windows Defender (beta 2) the second version of the anti-spyware from Microsoft (free for now), Hamachi VPN a free vpn tool, It's A Tech World Hamachi VPN solution - how to install and use it, Print Conductor print any number of documents without opening them, NetLimiter 2 Monitor freeware bandwidth shaper and Binary and Hexadecimal editing tools free from the University of Vaase in Finland.
Added to spyware help links:
Browser Security Test test your browser's security now.
Latest ecard greeting and hurricane relief link additions: February 11, 2006
Added to ecard greeting links:
The official peanuts website: Snoopy, Charlie Brown and friends fun, games and e-cards, KOL create it: Kidzonks online greetings, Andi's free anyday greeting cards fun activities for children, Yahooligans! e-cards, Deanna's world: kids' e-cards that feature fun and safe content and 123 Giggle online greeting cards.
Added to hurricane relief links:
Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance investigate before you donate.
Latest spyware and windows help link additions: February 10, 2006
Added to spyware help links:
W32.blackmal@mm virus removal tool from Symantec and CyberHawk by Novatix: intelligent zero-day security protection against malware.
Added to windows help links:
JSTechSolutions information and resources on maintaining, optimizing and securing Windows XP, Microsoft.com how to use security zones in Internet Explorer and The grown up geek: free computer and internet security help and tips.
Latest link to link and misc software link additions: February 7, 2006
Added to links to links page:
Wireless recycling: ReCellular cell phone data eraser page, The Llama pen of Warren "Llama" Ernst, Bill's place (not me) internet based work at home, ApartmentReviews.net rate your apartment or check out apartments before you move in and AskOxford.com the free online dictionary resource from Oxford University Press.
Added to misc software links:
CodecInstaller detects which audio and video codecs are installed on your computer and helps find the ones you need, Unlocker unlock and delete locked files, IconTweaker customize your desktop and FlashSwitch: turn flash on and off as you see necessary.
Latest medical help and info link additions: February 5, 2006
Added to medical info help links:
Kids nutrition USDA/ARS Children's nutrition research center at Baylor College of Medicine, KidsHealth.org the web's most visited site about children's health and Sids-network.org Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) network home page.
Latest link to link additions: February 1, 2006
Added to links to links:
Adopting.org information about adopting children and adults, AmazingMoms.com great ideas for family fun, Dr. Toy's Guide: information on toys and much more, Welcome to Girls and Boys Town changing the way America cares for her children and families, Fathers.com we're here for dads, Talking with kids about tough issues: Ten free tips for improving communications with your children and Bloglines.com create a free personal bloglines page loaded with the freshest news about the things you love.
Latest shopping and travel, spyware and web design help link additions: January 27, 2006
Added to shopping and travel links:
Woot.com one day one deal.
Added to spyware help links:
StopBadware.org regaining control of our computers and SiteAdvisor.com a tool to help protect you from all kinds of web based security threats.
Added to web design help links:
CherokeeCandy.com PSP and computer classes and tutorials.
Latest link to link and misc software link additions: January 23, 2006
Added to links to links:
The library of links, AbbreviationZ the A to Z of acronyms, abbreviations and initialisms on the net, Hard to find 800 numbers and Newsletters for free all kinds of free newsletters to choose from.
Added to misc software links:
100-downloads.com the top 100 essential downloads of free software and freeware for Windows XP and FORT freeware 100% freeware and more.
Latest link to link and medical help and info link additions: January 18, 2006
Added to links to links:
FileFactory free unlimited file hosting up to 500MB and FamilyWatchdog.us National Sex Offender Registry.
Added to medical help and info links:
HealthLine.com connect to better health, Health World online emergency and first aid, HomeWell Senior Care hourly live-in caregivers, HealthWeb.org linking you to the best in health information, American Pain Society, PainCare.org national foundation for the treatment of pain, American Academy of Pain Management, and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes chronic pain information page.
Latest link additions: January 17, 2006
Added to misc software links:
SoftLookup.com a software directory, TinyApps.org because small is beautiful, The portable freeware collection, WinSCP freeware SFTP and SCP client for Windows and PortableApps.com your digital life, anywhere.
Added to shopping & travel links:
Kayak.com cheap airfare, hotels and car rentals, TerraFly virtually fly over the US and ReserveAmerica.com camping and campground reservations.
Added to spyware help links:
Langa letter: 5 essential steps to pc security.
Added to various search links:
Exalead one search.
Added to windows help links:
FindAComputerGuy.com computer service and repair across the US, Terrys computer tips and SilentPCReview.com everything about silent computers.
Latest link additions: January 15, 2006
Added to the links to links page:
CalTenantLaw.com California only - legal aid for tenants with lousy neighbors and landlords and TeleFlip.com send text messages to a cell phone from your pc.
Added to the medical help links:
Pain Management the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Added to misc software links:
a free Undelete Utility from Officy Recovery.com, Dial-a-fix a collection of known fixes that repair common Windows issues, Silent Runners Visual Basic Script a safe script that identifies programs that start with windows and KlipFolio a personal dashboard for Windows.
Added to shopping and travel links:
CouchSurfing.com trade places with others when you travel, Route 66 University maps, photos, business listings and more, ActiveShopper.com compare and buy consumer products - Personal note: If you're not familiar with a tool bar, do not download and install it. The following are all hotel rewards programs: Choice Privileges.com, Hilton HHonors, Trip Rewards.com and Marriott Rewards.
My first blog was published: January 14, 2006
My first blog The perils of purchasing a computer online was published on the Infopackets Gazette web site. It was inspired by a lousy experience I had with Ibuypower.com. After purchasing a computer from them, 15 months later the motherboard died. They couldn't tell me the part numbers or get replacement parts. I could write a blog on why not to buy from them, but I'll be nice. Thank you Dennis Faas and your editors.
Latest web design help link additions: January 13, 2006
Added to Web design help links:
GoRank.com Free search engine optimization tools, PageRank.net Similar to above with other free tools, W3Schools.com free online web tutorials, HTMLdog.com HTML and CSS tutorials and lots more, BrainJar.com experiments in web programming, CSS Zen Garden CSS design, WriteBoard.com online writing software, Writely.com free web word processor, RememberTheMilk.com share photos, to-do lists and more online, BackPackit.com free online personal and small business information manager, Ta-Da List.com make and share lists online for free and Planzo.com free online planning community in beta.
Latest spyware help, various search and windows help link additions: January 11, 2006
Added to spyware help links:
Prevention Guide: detecting and removing rootkits in Windows.
Added to various search links:
Wink.com search the web - powered by people.
Added to windows help links:
VMWare run any virtual window on a windows or linux machine, Kennedy software and applications ltd. running old applications under windows 2000, NT and XP, Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for windows XP a free tool to manage shared computers and Suggest A Fix PC support forums.
