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Here you can find links to computing magazines with reviews, advice and assistance covering hardware and software. These links are only found on this page.
Links to a very limited range of major manufacturers of systems or components lead to their support pages, not to systems or sales. Links with no descriptors are provided.
Tutorials ranging from beginning to use computers to specific areas such as using DVDs, Printers, Scanners, a Mouse, etc., are included. Some tutorial sites may cover both hardware and software. Material covering a combination of hardware and software is only maintained on one page - this one.
The Other Information section covers a variety of hardware related topics including some noted above.
You can go to a Software Help page similar to this but covering operating systems and other selected software by using this link.
Computer Magazines
These are some of the most common computer magazines for the general public, produced in Australia, and overseas.
Australian
- APC
- PC & Tech Authority
- PC User
- PC World [Australian]
Now online only.
International
- CompWisdom
‘Search engine to make your search easier. We have thousands of relevant results in our database. The results you get contain real sentences, not just keywords’. - Computer Magazines and E-zines
Links to hundreds of magazines. - .net
Described as the ‘UK’s favourite Internet magazine’. Mass of information, well worth a visit. - PC Advisor
News, reviews, blogs, forums, download, daily podcast, RSS, more. UK. - PC Magazine
Reviews, news & opinions, downloads, business, shop, more. - PC Plus
English. Information, programs, reviews, help. Expensive compared to most magazines. - PC World
Probably the best known and used of all the international magazines. - PCUtilities
Guides to … , reviews, advice, freeware database of 28 000+ items. Free sign-up needed to download freeware and some shareware. UK. - Top 100 Magazines
Alphabetical listing of what is considered the top 100 computer magazines internationally. Includes some Australian magazines. Description, title, link to each.
Tutorials
Tutorials
Sites specifically for hardware tutorials plus several that cover hardware and software on the same site.
- Backup Tutorial
How to develop backup best practices taking you step by step, including reasons why. - BBC Computer Tutor
‘This is the beginning for those who are just starting or have virtually never used a computer before.
Well presented ! - Computer Literacy
Three parts. Part 1 - Computer Fundamentals; Part 2 - What Makes a Good Computer ? Part 3 - Hardware and Software. - Computertim Technologies
Free computer training, tips, and support. - Do-It-Yourself Tutorials on PC Hardware
‘Listing of do-it-yourself instructional tutorials on subjects pertaining to the installation of PC hardware components into desktop and laptop computer systems. All tutorials include step-by-step instructions along with photographs to help document the proper way to install these components’. - Jan’s Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
From a graphical introduction to computers to graphical presentations that get you started with word processing, presentation, numbers and the web.
Excellent site for beginners ! - Keyboard Help
Typing International Accent Marks and Diacritics. All systems, provides in-depth information. - PC Mechanic
Hardware tutorials as well as other information. - PCShowAndTell
Tutorials for almost anything about computing. Fee-based. - PCTechGuide Tutorials
hardware Upgrades, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Customisations, PC Leisure. - Sandi’s Site
Tutorials based on tips and fixes. PC and Mac. - Taming the Beast
‘Free search engine marketing strategies, resources, tutorials, articles’. - TutorGig
Tutorials from Programming to CSS. 50+ including other areas such as languages and drawing. - Tutorialfind
Tutorials to cover computing from How a PC Works to XML. Tutorials on specific programs. Also tutorials on non-computer areas. This is Version 2. - Understanding Colour Management
Looking at colour management when printing. Tutorial. - Useful Handouts
Handouts for programs on Mac, Windows and relating to Networks [Internet ?]. University of California, Berkeley. - Video Tutorial - Computer Hardware
‘Prasad Dissanayake goes through the basics of what constitutes a computer’. YouTube. Links to other videos.
Other Information
CD & DVD Help
- Care and Cleaning of DVD or CD Discs
Read online, or as a PDF file. - CD Helper
Forum for people to get help with any concerns about CD burning. - Computer Hope CD-Rom
‘Free help, links, dictionary, CD ABCs, other CD technologies, more. There is a similar page for Computer DVD Support. - DVD Demystified
Questions [and answers !] about DVDs from sound quality to copy protection. DVDs in computing, but goes beyond this. - DVD-Guides
Guides, Forum, Downloads, Blog, more. - DVDHelp.com
DVD recording, editing, make your own DVDs, more. - DVDRHelp.com - VCDHelp.com
Information, tutorials and more [from the one site]. Check their Forum pages. - How CD Burners Work
Find out what actually goes on while burning discs.
Drivers
- Drivers
Make hardware run correctly. If you need one then this site may help. Also try WinDrivers Fee-based, and Drivers Headquarters, For Windows. - Driverupdate.com
1 000+ drivers available. - Windows XP Drivers
Links in driver directories.
Specific Companies
General Sites
- 3D Sound Surge
Sound information and guidance. - AnandTech
From CPUs to full systems and IT computing. - Best Tech Web Sites
From Gizmo’s Freeware. Listed on special topic pages such as ‘Best PC Support Resource Sites’. - CompInfo
Huge set of links on all aspects of IT ! -
Computer Hope’s Free Computer Help
Free help, Tips, dictionary, forum, links, news, quizzes and more. - Computer Manuals
Access via topic areas. There are also links to manuals for other areas from Appliancces to Power Tools. US. - Escape from Hardware Hell
‘Welcome to Hardware Hell ! We’ve all been there and hopefully this site will help you out’. Covers all areas of hardware in a series of directories. - [H]ardOCP
Reviews articles, links. A lot of connections with gaming. - Hardware Central
News, editorials, opinions, downloads, drivers and more. - Hardware One
News, reviews, messages, links, archives, forums, etc.. - Help With PCs
‘Welcome to Help with PCs.com - Pc Help Online’. - Lifehacker
‘Lifehacker is a technology blog with a slightly different way of looking at the world’. This is the Australian version. - Motherboards.org
Also CPUs, more. - Neoseeker
Everything from motherboards to audio, multimedia. - Notebook Review
Reviews and comparisons. - PC Hell
‘Everyone has been to PC Hell at one time or another. It’s that place you visit when your personal computer is driving you insane with problems, glitches and so on. To try to soothe the frustration, we’ll provide some tips, hints and troubleshooting remedies to help you get out of PC Hell’. - PCTechGuide
Technology guide to all areas of hardware. Covers the basic machine as well as peripherals. Easy to use !
A Fabulous Site. - StorageReview.com
For anything to do with storage. - SysOpt.com
All you want to know about system optimisation. - Tom’s Hardware Guide
Guides, services, information.
Excellent starting point. - USB Man
Someone who claims he can help with all your USB problems.
Mac Hardware
- Focus on Mac Hardware
Links from early Macs to video cards, other hardware. - Mac Gurus
Use the Forums, check the Tech Guides. - Macworld
Multiple sections with information, advice regarding hardware.
Monitors
- Monitor Help Page
All features related to monitors. You can also find Computer Monitor Buying Tips here. - Notes on the Troubleshooting and Repair of Computer and Video Monitors
Huge, clearly set out selection of information.
Mouse
- How Computer Mouses Work
Ever wondered how pushing/pulling a mouse makes things happen on the computer ? This site tells you how it happens. - Mouse Site
How the mouse developed for computers. They weren’t always optical or cordless !
Networking
- Build Your Own Network
Part of the PC Mechanic site. - Home Computers Network 101
‘We will teach you all of the basics of home network planning, installation and troubleshooting, assuming no prior knowledge of network technology’. - Home Network Help
‘Home Network, Wireless Network and Computer Networking Made Easy’. - Windows Networking.com
‘Learn How to Build a Network’.
Printers
- Fix Your Own Printer
Reference, printer repair kits, cartridges, fusers, forums, more. Mixes with selling materials. - How to Make a Better Printout
How to get the best prints possible irrespective of the printer you have. - Inkjet Printers
How these work, glossary. - MyShopping - Printers
Compare printers, find details about printers, their availability, price, abilities, etc., in Australia.
Scanning
- Scan Help
Help with almost any scanner you could name. Also have some Free software. - Scanner Help
Try this basic primer. - Scan Tips
How to get the best scanning possible, not how to fix a scanner. Also called Basics 101. - Scanning Basics 101
Evaluating Scanner Features, Scanning 101, Scanning 201, Some Popular Software, links, more. - Scanning Hints & Information
How to get the perfect scan. Get the best you can with what you have. - Scanners
ZDNet. Gaining knowledge about scanners, no matter what use you have. - Use Your Scanner as a Camera
Advice on how to do this.
Computer Manufacturers
These links take you to support sites for major hardware manufacturers.
- ACER
Multiple options available. - Apple
Select from options in the Browse column. - Asus
FAQs, downloads, troubleshooting, forum. - Brother
Select options from the main menu on left. - Canon
Covers more than computer hardware. Select from options. - Dell
Choose the appropriate option to start. - Epson
Downloads, troubleshooting, other information. - Hewlett-Packard [HP]
Information by nominating a product or selecting a product category. - Lenovo
Drivers, patches, hints, tips, guides, manuals, troubleshooting. -
Lexmark
Select from options. - Logitech
Use model number or select from equipment icons. - Sony
Select Computers & Peripherals. - Toshiba
Choose from options provided.