our Favorite Products (*)
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Test Java Virtual Machine Browser plug-in |
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Browser plug-in and functionality tests |
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For spyware, adware and malware removal try this program from Lavasoft . It is highly reliable compared to other more pricey programs. |
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American Power Conversion offers conditioned power systems, battery backups & surge protection. Also take a look at Panamax. |
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The iPod companion software for Windows is a very good all-in-one program for purchasing & managing your multimedia library. |
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An excellent anti-virus software program. Far superior to Norton or McAfee and is aimed at the novice. The personal version is still free. Low system overhead. |
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Free system information utility with Windows Updates verification. |
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Canon inkjet printers are very good and cost of operation is fairly low on models with individual ink cartridges. |
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Memory & storage devices. Very good customer service. |
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The rich feature set makes it our choice for filtering software. |
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In general the products are above average and their laptops are very good. |
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Some of the best inkjet printers on the market because of their individual color ink cartridges. |
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GnuCash is a free personal and small business financial accounting software program, licensed under the GNU General Public License. |
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Microsoft's free internet browser is stable and runs on XP, another version is available for Vista. Windows 7 is required for IE9, which is their latest version. |
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Publishers of QuickBooks, Quicken & TurboTax. Also try GnuCash for free. |
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Annual subscription fees and less features than CYBERsitter, but a solid product. Remember, software is no substitute for parental involvement. |
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| A free utility from Norton/Symantec which provides parents a simple and effective way to protect children while online & give parents oversight. | |
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Superior surge protectors for all your home/office appliances & electronics. They've been around for years and have excellent customer service, but are a bit pricey. |
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Free online virus scanner from one of the top antivirus solution providers. Panda beats Norton, McAfee and most others hands down! |
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Reliable well built products at slightly above average prices. Very low product failure rate. |
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A very good spyware, adware and malware search and removal program. However, it requires more advanced knowledge of Windows registry, system and files. |
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These are the most durable & reliable laptops in the consumer market from a technician's point of view. |
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Quick link to Microsoft Service Pack 3 ISO disk image download page. Update XP now and eliminate a lot of your Windows XP SP1/SP2 problems. |
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Quick link to Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 download page. Update Vista now and eliminate a lot of your Windows Vista SP1 issues. |
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Quick link to Microsoft Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 download page. |
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A very good firewall program. |
Some Recommended Websites
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Test your internet connection speed (bandwidth) at this website. |
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Locate wireless hotspots in your area and around the world. |
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Charity Navigator helps you evaluate the integrity and financial health of your favorite charities. |
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Consumer Product Safety Commission, safety recall lookup by product category. |
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Many computer & electronic products contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals which are dangerous to humans and the environment. Visit this website and learn how to dispose of these products safely. |
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This website contains a virtual cornucopia of high tech product information. |
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Need customer support but hate those computer voice systems? Then check out this site to bypass each system & speak to a real human being. |
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A Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) website focusing on keeping girls interested in these subjects. |
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Global Investment Recovery Inc. is a Tampa Bay Company which specializes in electronics recycling & precious metal recovery. |
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Interesting worldwide internet usage & population statistics. |
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The National Cristina Foundation provides computer technology and solutions for people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons. |
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Sign up for a PayPal account today to take advantage of the world's #1 online payment service. |
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More shareware and freeware than you'll ever find on your own. |
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Take the Speakeasy Speed Test and test your broadband connection speed! |
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National Cyber Security Alliance website. Provides free multimedia information for protecting you from scammers. |
Here is where you'll get an honest review of popular computer products / services we've researched. If you don't see a product here that you feel strongly about, please email us and we'll test it in our tech lab.
Our ratings are based on dozens (if not hundreds) of direct experiences with the companies reviewed during a period, in some cases, of over a quarter century. We do not usually give a company a good or bad rating based on a single interaction, but there are always exceptions. Typically a company must demonstrate a consistent predilection to a particular behavior.
The companies and/or products we have rated above, do behave time and again in a manner determined by the rating they have received. Once again these are only our professional opinions, which is modestly based on well over 25 years of experience.