Computing and Technology

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On the site there are discussions and places where you can get help with all sorts of things technology related.

Tech Dictionary

• Technical Jargon

Got a question? Need advice?

If you are buying one of the following, and have questions to ask or need advice, then look at the relevant help thread(s).

• Buying a laptop? Ask here: - written by Navajo (Date Written: 04/04/06)
• Laptop buying guide: - written by spikeymike (Updated: Oct/09)

• Buying a PC? Ask here: - written by AT82 (Date Written: 03/10/05)

• Buying a new phone? Ask here: - written by iceman_jondoe (Date Written: 13/07/07)

• The Official Facebook and Social Networking - written by: Mad Vlad (Updated: Nov/09)
• The Ultimate MSN Isn't Working Thread! - written by: Mad Vlad (Updated: March/07)

Tech Help Guides

• Tech:Create a network, share files and folders and remote desktop - article containing large number of pictures and screen shots to help you.
• Tech: How to share files on Mac OS X

• Anti Virus/Spyware & Firewall Protection Guide - written by: spikeymike (Updated: Oct/09)
• Alternative Virus/Spyware/Malware Guide - written by: Sandhu (Updated: Feb/08)

• Computer Maintenance Guide & Tweaks - written by: spikeymike (Updated: June/09)
• Disabling Services - written by: spikeymike (Updated: May/09)

• Disaster Recovery and Data Security - written by: Mad Vlad (Updated April/09)
• OMG! My computer's just shown the Blue Screen of Death! - written by: Mad Vlad (Updated March/09)

• PSU Calculator
• PC Construction - written by: AWSLC (Update: June/09)
• External Hard Drives - written by: wicker_man (Updated: June/07)

• Windows 7 FAQ
• Reinstalling/Repairing Your Operating System - written by: Puma (Updated: Jan/09)
• Vista FAQ & Hardware Compatibility - written by: PieMaster (Updated: April/08)

Incomplete Guide

Please feel free to do your bit for this thread:

• Making a PC Specification / Component Selection – FAQ

Software

• Free Software - A list of free-to-use software packages that students find useful.
• Anti Virus/Spyware/Firewall Protection and Removal - An explanation of the different types of viruses and what you can do to stop them
• Mint Linux - A guide to an easy to use free operating system.

Gaming

• Gaming - written guide to gaming and different consoles.

Internet

• Best Sites on the Internet