Computers and Software Resources

Ask The Experts
  • C-Net -- A great resource for the average consumer for news, reviews and price comparison.
  • PC Mag -- The latest technology products demystified for the consumer.
  • ZD Net -- An advanced resource on technology news and White papers for IT professionals.
  • Computer World -- Newsletters, Events, White papers.
  • Softpedia -- Free software downloads for Mac, Linux, Windows and games.
  • Extreme Tech -- Deep technology for enthusiasts and professionals.
  • MSN Tech -- Helpful product reviews and news.
  • About PC Center -- Concise well-researched guides for computer hardware.
  • Yahoo! Computer Hardware -- Read reviews as you shop online.
  • Tech Digest -- News, views and reviews.

Stay updated -- PC Blogs
  • Endgaget -- Provides the latest news and information on technology products.
  • Gizmodo -- Similar to Engaget but with a smaller following of techies.
  • The Gadgeteer -- Technology news and information blog.
  • UberGizmo -- Technology news and information blog.
  • Techdirt -- News, commentary, and discussions on important or interesting high tech news.
  • Freedom to Tinker -- Discussions on the freedom to understand, discuss, repair, and modify the technological devices you own.
  • Justin's Guide -- Explains how to use technology to its potential.
  • Kotaku -- A gamer's guide that include gossip, cheats, criticism, etc.
  • Lifehacker -- Recommends the downloads, Web sites and shortcuts that save time.
  • PVR blog -- TIVO, ReplayTV and other PVR news and reviews.
  • Terra Nova Blog -- Collobarative weblog featuring several important scholars in the field.
  • TIVO blog -- News and commentary about TiVo and TiVo-related topics.
  • TV Over.net -- IPTV news, business reports, forum, and Internet TV directory, by TVover.net.
  • JKOnTheRun -- A blog about mobile devices.
  • PCS Intel -- Building on Sprint PCS Info to deliver the latest news and discussions.

Mac Nation -- Blogs
  • Apple Matters -- A serious, yet irreverent look at all things Apple.
  • AppleInsider -- A discussion forum about Apple, software, and the tech industry.
  • Daring Fireball -- Mac Nerdery etc.
  • iLounge -- The leading iPod resource for news, reviews, forums, tips, tutorials, software and more.
  • Jackwhispers -- The first site to address Macintosh and Apple Computer related scams.
  • MacMinute -- A great source for up-to-the-minute news coverage on everything related to Apple: iPod, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, software, industry news, etc.
  • The Mac Observer -- Get your Mac news here from now on.

Software Blogs
  • IEBlog -- Weblog about Microsoft Internet Explorer issues and news.
  • Jon's Radio -- Jon Udell's roles as writer, analyst, and developer intersect here.
  • Ongoing -- A Sun microsystems developer opines.
  • Burnham's Beat -- Articles on software and tecnology investing.
  • C:\PIRILLO.EXE -- Chris' own weblog. Includes a webcam and links to related weblogs.
  • Channel 9 -- This Microsoft developer blog sticks a camera in the faces of everyone from your average coder to Jim Allchin. Extremely geeky at times, but informative.
  • Mini-Microsoft -- Insider rants from an anonymous Microsoft employees.
  • Joi Ito's Web -- Some culturally interesting posts and aggregation of open-source software issues.
  • Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley -- Includes frequent updates, scoops and links to breaking Microsoft news.
  • Neowin.net -- Where unprofessional journalism looks better.
  • Molly -- Molly E. Holzschlag shares her Web development work and personal thoughts.
  • Seattle Post-Intelligencer Microsoft Blog -- Seattle Post-Intelligencers daily blog on Microsoft.
  • LonghornBlogs.com -- For those who need details about upcoming features in Longhorn and Windows Vista, as well as coding tips and the latest big Microsoft news.
  • O'Reilly Radar -- Analysis of industry news and trends. Updates are informative and frequent.
  • Between the lines -- Several knowledgeable authors cover a range of worthy topics related to the business of technology.

PC News and Podcasts for Nerds
  • Geek.com -- The Online Technology Resource! Check here for PC, HDTV, DTV, MP3, Palm Pilot, laptop, and Macintosh news.
  • Slashdot -- Source for technology related news with a heavy slant towards Linux and Open Source issues.
  • Kuro5hin -- Geek culture, discussion and news. A promising alternative to Slashdot.
  • Reiter's -- Offers technical, medical and professional publications. Features events, directions and catalog.
  • Geek News Central - Podcasts -- Geek News Central a twice-weekly technical podcast and audio show it's tech for the common man.
  • Major Geeks -- Offering shareware and freeware downloads, drivers, with reviews, to improve your computers performance for beginner to advanced users.
  • Randy Rants Geekstuff -- The rants, and occasional raves, from a guy trapped in today's world.
  • E-Tech Blog -- Joho the Blog: ETech Coverage Four guys from the BBC are talking about radio.
  • Tech Podcasts -- A hybrid podcast directory of the top tech podcasters in the world.
  • GeekNewz - Where Geeks are Gods -- GeekNewz the best news on hardware, software, tech, beta, gaming.

Open Source Blogs and Sites
  • Jeremy Zawodny's blog -- The journal of an employee of Yahoo!, which includes news of the search engine and the company.
  • SunMink -- Sun's open-source point man has lots of open-source contacts, blogs often and has more to say than just tooting his employer's horn.
  • Linux-Watch -- Informed original reporting and useful aggregation by a couple of software vets.
  • Doc Searls Weblog -- Searls, a senior editor at Linux Journal and industry veteran, provides thought-provoking posts on a wide variety of topics.
  • MozillaZine -- A wealth of information on open-source software development, with good community involvement.

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