• General Computing

    • ars technica
      One of my favorite sites for keeping up with technology news.
    • Andy Ihnatko
      Technology columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. Great technology topics presented in "non-techie" language.
    • TWIT Network
      Excellent source for technology netcasts. Listen on your iPod, computer, Apple TV and a host of other devices.
    • LibreOffice
      LibreOffice is the successor to OpenOffice.org. LibreOffice is a free alternative to Microsoft Office.

  • Security & Backup Resources

    • Microsoft Security Essentials
      Microsoft Security Essentials is the free anti-malware software that I use on my systems and the one that I recommend to my clients.
    • Windows Defender Offline
      This is a downloadable anti-malware utility that creates a bootable disc for removing malware. This is not a replacement for your existing anti-malware software. Use this utility when you can not boot your computer due to malware infection.
    • ESET Online Virus Scan & Removal Tools
      ESET provides online malware scanner and virus removal tools. If you think you have a virus and don't have an anti-malware program installed or think that yours has missed something give these tools a try.
    • Dropbox
      Online backup service. Cost based on amount of data backed up. Up to 2GB free.
    • Carbonite
      Online backup service. Unlimited backup for yearly fee.

  • Windows Resources

    • Windows Live
      Great free software and services from Microsoft that include Office Web Apps and Essentials.
    • Microsoft Answers
      Microsoft forum focused on average users. Find answers to questions about Windows, Office, Security Essentials and more.
    • Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows
      Paul is a technology journalist with a focus on covering Microsoft.

  • Mac Resources

    • The Typical Mac User Podcast
      This is a great resource for anyone wanting to get more out of their Mac. The audio podcast covers a wide range of topics including things like iTunes, iPhoto, OS X, and just about anything Mac-related. Very end-user friendly!
    • TwelveSouth
      Hands down, these guys make the most elegant and tasteful Mac accessories out there. Check out the BookBook protective cases for MacBooks and iPads - simply beautiful.
    • TUAW - The unofficial Apple weblog
      Great site for keeping up with everything Apple.
    • Macgasm
      Another great news source for all things Apple.
    • MacOSXHints
      Great tips and hints for how to do stuff in OS X. (CAUTION: It can get a bit geeky!)

  • Kids & The Internet

    • KidZui
      Kid-safe web browser for games, education & videos. We use it for my son.
    • KIDO'Z
      Another kid-safe browser environment. Fee required after trial.
    • Common Sense Media
      A parent's resource for movie, TV, video game and book reviews.
    • Qimo 4 Kids
      A linux operating system for kids 3 and up. (CAUTION: You will need to know how to install a linux OS to use this.)

  • Tools

    • Adobe Flash Version Checker
      This page will inform you of the version of Flash that you have installed. It will also list the latest version of Flash available for your operating system.