Some of the useful places on the web that I've come across . . .
Need a pay-as-you-go ISP - try Wanadoo
(formerly Freeserve)
- it's quick & easy to set up an account here and they provide other
packages including broadband. I'd recommend that you set up your account
manually to avoid unnecessary browser
customisation though, so when it comes to the Install page of the Sign-up
process, click on the section for Macintosh users and print out your account
details there...
More info: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk
Are you running firewall software? Do you
need to? Check the security of your internet connection online by visiting the
Shields UP! pages at Gibson Research.
More info: http://grc.com
MSN - The Microsoft Network
It's probably just a legacy from having worked for them in the
past, but I still find MSN
is one of the better portal sites. The nature of web browsing is that you
start off somewhere. Search engines make OK start pages but there's no
room for the serendipity of a News based portal.
More info: http://www.msn.com or http://www.msn.co.uk
Symantec/Norton AntiVirus
Think your computer has caught a cold? Check your symptoms with Symantec. News on the
latest virus outbreaks and a comprehensive supply of removal tools for cleaning
up after the event should you be so unfortunate.
More info: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter
Head over to Vmyths.com
for details on computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends and related hysteria.
While you are there, check out Rob Rosenberger's excellent article on
'False Authority Syndrome'. But don't take my word for it...
More info: http://www.vmyths.com
Check the Windows Update site from
time to time for the latest patches for Windows-based Operating Systems.
More info: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
Woddy Leonhard & friends give the low-down
on
Microsoft's Operating Systems and Applications via a series of free newsletters to which you can subscribe.
More info: http://www.woodyswatch.com
