Personalized Computer Services

Here are a number of web sites and articles I hope you find useful. Consider this a free sample of how I can help.

Tips & Articles:

• Antivirus Software: Practice Safe Computing
• How do viruses get onto my computer?
• Inkjet printers vs. laser printers: What’s best for you?
• What’s a gigabyte? and other basic questions

Martin has been a lifesaver. He always gets back to me quickly and helps solve my problems. He’s precise and determined and seeks to educate as well as to find solutions. He’s extremely responsive and determined to help. At times he has led me to other experts who have helped me tackle technical problems.

Virginia O’Brien, MS
Executive Coach and Author

The web sites I’ve linked to below will open in a new window! Simply close that browser window and you’ll be returned here. Thank you!

Useful web sites:

• Anti-Virus info
  • Symantec AntiVirus Research Center - www.symantec.com/avcenter
  • Computer Virus Myths - www.Vmyths.com

• Hoax info
  • urbanlegends.com - great internet hoax info
  • CDC Hoaxes and Rumors - www.cdc.gov/hoax_rumors.htm
  • Hoaxbusters - hoaxbusters.ciac.org

• General info
  • shopper.cnet.com - compare prices for popular products, including software, inkjet cartridges, printers and more!
  • www.getconnected.com - find out about cellular phone service options
  • www.re-route.com - an email “change-of-address” service
  • www.myipaddress.com - this simple site tells you your IP address
  • www.sneakemail.com - sophisticated junk mail prevention

• Windows specific info
  • www.annoyances.org - learn how to solve annoying Windows problems
  • www.answersthatwork.com - useful Windows tools and information
  • www.versiontracker.com - the latest version information for all software

• Macintosh specific info
  • www.apple.com - products, support, and small business information
  • www.ramseeker.com - compare prices on RAM upgrades for your Mac
  • www.everymac.com - look up your Mac’s specifications
  • www.versiontracker.com - the latest version information for all software

Useful products:

• Computer accessories
  • www.cyberguys.com - They offer useful stuff at great prices! Below are some of my favorites that I purchase from them. Simply go to their site and search for the products, you won’t be disappointed!
    • Power Strip Liberator: one of the simplest, most useful items I’ve ever seen. Have you ever noticed when you plug in the power cord for some devices that they have those medium-sized black boxes that take up so much room on your power strip that they prevent you from using some of the other outlets? Here’s the solution! Power Strip Liberators are little extension cords for under $2 that enable you to move those transformers off your power strip, enabling you to use all the outlets on your power strip!
    • Power Strip Liberator II: Similar to the Liberator, but enables you to plug in 2 devices!
    • Inexpensive CAT5 cables & Couplers: stuff that helps you create a network
    • Inexpensive USB cables: for printers, scanners, keyboards, ...
    • Inexpensive 6-outlet surge protector with computer modem protection
    • Paper CD sleeves with windows: replace those jewel cases, save room!
    • Palm Pilot cleaning kits
    • Inexpensive telephone cords, couplers, and splitters: 25 ft for under $2

• Windows utility software
  • Norton SystemWorks (Utilities + AntiVirus)
    • Make sure you get the version that works with YOUR version of Windows!

• Macintosh utility software
  • Norton SystemWorks (Utilities + AntiVirus)

Organizations I belong to:

- Society of Professional Consultants

- Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce