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Computer Hardware
Remote Access
Windows OS Computer
Linux OS Distribution
Website Developement
Maintenance of a Windows Computer's Operating System
Some good items to keep a system trim and clean.
Utilities to backup your computer files.
Ways to boot your computer if Windows won't start.
Links for tutorials and guides
Some of these programs may erase items in your registry or erase temporary files to their jobs.
That's not a bad thing, but just something to be a aware of.
- If your concerned about not mucking around with stuff your not comfortable with.
- If your computer skills are quite novice.
- If your using an office machine and your IT guys take of this for you.
....Some of these applications may not be for you.
Tutorials and Guides for Windows OS
Forums : Excellent help.
Tons of information about setting up and maintaining Windows.
For old projects (these forums have been around a long time :) )
Windows 7 Windows 8 and 8.1 Windows 10
Bleeping Computer® is a information security and technology news publication. A ton of useful Links related to mainenance and security issues. Practical and well organized.
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Computer Optimization
I'm not so great on Piriform anymore... Product is O.K. but the interface kind of got junked up. I'll leave it here but don't care for it anymore.
You shouldn't ever nead a registry cleaner. I had one time (and only time) that it helped. CCleaner is generally safe and likely will do no harm. Doesn't mean no risk. Caution advised.
Piriform CCleaner (crap cleaner)
Scans for unused registy items. Erase temporary/cache files. Startup optimizer.
Piriform has a number utilities checkout the main website for other great items. Piriform Website
Computer Backup / Cloning/ Imaging
Ways to store, backup, and copy a hard drive
Macrium Reflect
This has worked excellently and the free version has lot's of useful features. One of the best free solutions I have found.
DriveImage XML
Image and Backup logical Drives and Partitions
Knoppix-Based Runtime Live CD
Use an alternative Operating System and view/copy your files.
Clonezilla
The Free and Open Source Software for Disk Imaging and Cloning
Hard Drive Help
"Help! My systems fallen and it won't boot up......"
Some ideas to help when Windows Recovery / Restore won't cut it.
System Rescue CD
SystemRescueCd is a Linux system rescue disk available as a bootable CD-ROM or USB stick for administrating or repairing your system and data after a crash.
Other Sites and Links
Computer, OS, and Websites
- BearNET Servers
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Namecheap, OTTO, and system specific help - Quirky Items
Old Messy Website - (Google Sites)
Old OS, Alternative OS, Abandonware, Old Harware, Etc.
Other Brummbar Pages
The Awesome Link List