Scooter's Important Links

Bleeping Computer

Bleeping Computer® is a information security and technology news publication created in 2004. Millions of visitors come to BleepingComputer.com every month to learn about the latest security threats, technology news, ways to stay protected online, and how to use their computer more efficiently. This is one of my top 5 sites that I recommend to my customers.

Stack Exchange

Launched in 2010, the Stack Exchange network comprises 173 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their knowledge, and build their careers. This is one of my top 5 sites that I recommend to my customers.

Ifixit

iFixit is a wiki-based site that teaches people how to fix almost anything. Anyone can create a repair manual for a device, and anyone can also edit the existing set of manuals to improve them. The site empowers individuals to share their technical knowledge with the rest of the world. This is one of my top 5 sites that I recommend to my customers.

Make Use Of

Make Use Of is a website that reviews many technologies and offers guides and solutions that make life easier. This is one of my top 5 sites that I recommend to my customers.

Wilders Security Forums

The Wilders Security Forums is a Community Based Discussions board about Online Privacy, Security and Data Protection. This is one of my top 5 sites that I recommend to my customers.

Laptop Buyers Guide

This is a really great resource for finding a laptop that meets your specifications. The site reviews laptops and then it has a search tool that allows you to filter laptops based on the recommendation points of each laptop.

Exfat -vs- Ntfs

A good article on the differences between these two Windows based file systems exfat and ntfs when it comes to portability.

How to Securely Delete Data

This is a good guide that explains how to securely delete data from a Mac, but it also references a PC. These instructions might be beyond the capabilities for the average computer user, but it’s still good to know what is involved in securely deleting data.

PC Dust Filtering Products

The links below are vendors, or products that can help you protect your computer equipment from a dust contained environment. Over time, dust, or micro particles, can cause damage to electronic components. If you live, or work in a environment that contains a lot of dust particles, protecting your electronics from damage prevents down-time and extra costs in replacing components. PC Tower Dust Protection https://www.dustshield.com/ Keyboard Covers https://www....more

Driver Utilities

Sometimes drivers fail to operate correctly and uninstalling them or replacing the files do not always work. When this happens you might need an advanced tools for repair or resolution.