I'm looking for some Good Technical Sites / Forums where I can Search for the previously-asked-and-already-replied-to answers to my questions. I currently use Google, FW [Computers] and AT [Several Computer-Related Forums], but realize that there are MANY more.
I'd be glad to update this OP with LINKs if/when other FW'ers reply with their favorite Bookmarks.
Bad Caps.net - larrymoencurly said: [Quote from site: This site was created to counter the bad capacitor problem that has been plaguing computer motherboards for the last two years or so. The reason the capacitor problem exists in the first place is because of a large-scale industrial espionage foul-up. Some component manufacturers decided to steal an electrolyte formula from another competitor. Little be known to them, the stolen formula was incomplete and flawed. They didn't discover this until it was too late and they had manufactured and distributed literally MILLIONS of these flawed capacitors.]
Motherboard Service - larrymoencurly said: [Quote from site: Most motherboard related failures are due to the "On-board" regulated supplies and component failure within those circuits. I have seen similar capacitor failures on almost every brand and model of motherboard manufactured between 1998 ~ 2001]
MotherBoards.org - RShea said: Great motherboard info and forums
NFORCERSHQ - Stoddo2k2 said: Good for all NVidia based mobo stuff
RAGE3D - Stoddo2k2 said: All things ATI video cards
Sharky Extreme - gnelson said: I have always found Skarky Extreme to be a good resource for helping to make the AMD/Intel decision.
silent pc review - Stoddo2k2 said: Essential resource for quieting your jet engine PC.
STORAGE REVIEW.COM - Stoddo2k2 said: The definitive technical hard drive resource page. Be sure to register and check out the reliability survey database.
Black Viper - atomaro said: the authority on anything Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Experts Exchange - gujjuguy said: All types of problems. [If you register as an expert, they will give you 125 points and you can ask questions using those points.]
mandrakeclub Forums - ellory said: Should probably include Linux resource sites.
MCSE World - isles1 said: Great forum for intermediate and advance questions about Microsoft products and certifications, as well as other vendor's products and exams. This is NOT the place to ask questions about general computing issues, but is a GREAT resource for IT professionals.
Sun Microsystems - legzakimbo said: probably not of interest to many people here, but there has _never_ been a question I had that has not been answered here. For anyone who works with Sun, it's indespensible
AV Science Forums - Stoddo2k2 said: A highly technical but friendly and giant forums for all audio and video related stuff.
cdfreaks.com - snochybchy said: I would submit the forum section of cdfreaks for CD & DVD burning hardware & software.
HTPCnews.com - Stoddo2k2 said: Exclusively for HTPC's.
VideoHelp.com - Stoddo2k2 said: A great resource for burning, ripping, converting, capturing, etc. digital video. AKA www.dvdrhelp.com & www.vcdhelp.com.
NETWORKS/INTERNET:
DSL Reports - Sasha5 said: Great for broadband, networking and security. AKA Broadband Reports.
The Helper.Net - atomaro said: Nice help for some of the more popular, yet problematic games too.
the INQUIRER - j4mes said: News for Nerds - stuff that matters
Slashdot - j4mes said: News for Nerds - stuff that matters
ESSENTIALS DOWNLOAD LINKS & SITES:
Microsoft Service Packs Download LINKs - TakeTheActive said: a single page FULL of LINKs for Windows/Office/Developer Tools/Internet Explorer/Server Products
probably not of interest to many people here, but there has _never_ been a question I had that has not been answered here. For anyone who works with Sun, it's indespensible
I initially tried cutting-n-pasting your LINKs, in alphabetical order, into my original post, but didn't like the (cluttered/unorganized) way it looked, so I took a stab at some group headings. The short descriptions are VERY helpful and welcome.
A lot of good links already listed. I'm missing anandtech.com (hardware reviews) and astalavista.box.sk (uhm ... kind of security related) - and a pointer to usenet, e.g. groups.google.com or your provider's newsserver (DON'T post there before reading a while first).
Great forum for intermediate and advance questions about Microsoft products and certifications, as well as other vendor's products and exams. This is NOT the place to ask questions about general computing issues, but is a GREAT resource for IT professionals.
P.S. If submitters would please provide a ready-to-go LINK, with L=the site's actual name from the page, it would be greatly appreciated! [i.e. Reply/Cut/Paste/Tweak/Done ]
All types of problems.Once in a blue moon, I find a Google Link to an answer on Experts Exchange, but the MAJORITY of the time, it wants me to SUBSCRIBE/PAY MONEY!!! to see the answer.
If it's strictly a "pay to view answers" site, gujjuguy (or anyone else that knows), please confirm so that I can note this in the OP, (or deny and explain to me what I'm doing wrong...)
Sorry... I think it is paid now though you can sign up as an expert and earn points. I became a member when it was free and had auto login enabled so didn't know they made it a paid service.
I have been using it for a year now and you can get an answer very quickly sometimes within minutes.
Ok. I tried it and you can register as an expert. They will give you 125 points to play with at the beginning and you can ask questions using those points. Worth giving it a try IMHO.
Some overlap with your Microsoft download link, but an easier place for less sophisticated folls to get their office updates MS Office Auto Update download page
paltalk has some great tech help chat rooms, with both real-time audio chat and text, and several very knowledgeable techies on hand to answer any question on the spot. (why wait for someone to post an answer on a forum?)
paltalk is free; just d/l the software and create an account.
I came upon this new thread discussing WebSite Building Programs today and had to "archive" the LINKs for future reference:
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT:
W3 Schools - SleazyBastard said: When putting a website together, I've always used this site as a quick reference.
Steve's Free Web Page Templates - bizzz111 said: There's also several template websites out there: This is one example. Useful if you don't have a lot of experience or time.
TakeTheActive said: I came upon this new thread discussing WebSite Building Programs today and had to "archive" the LINKs for future reference:
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT:
W3 Schools - SleazyBastard said: When putting a website together, I've always used this site as a quick reference.
Steve's Free Web Page Templates - bizzz111 said: There's also several template websites out there: This is one example. Useful if you don't have a lot of experience or time.
I was about to mention w3schools.com, but I see you just got them. That site is awesome if you wanna learn anything having to do with web development. Their .NET tutorials are pretty good to.
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