Computing Articles and Links

General Computing

Web Development Resources: A descriptive index of tools I use for developing Web pages with an eye toward broad availabilty for users on any browser or connection. Links to useful information sites, validation and tools included. There is a separate web development reference page on HTML, CSS, Javascript and more.
Troubleshooting Section: Index to my notes on computing problems I've had, including an odd iDisk Web display problem and a wireless router problem. Most of my troubleshooting notes are integrated with my setup documents throughout this section of my site.
Should I Buy a Macintosh or Windows Computer?: A short article with my comments on the the decision with links to fuller reviews of the issues involved.
My Mac Articles and Links: I've been using a Mac since Christmas 1990 and using Windows and Unix since 1993. I taught Mac techniques at my user group for several years and I'm an inveterate note-taker. I also include a couple links for Mac lab managers, support staff and users that work with MacOS and Windows95/98 and a couple articles on working in MacOS X.
Working with Windows Computers: I work with both Mac and Windows computers. I have a couple of articles here comparing the two, sharing files, printers, and an Internet connection over a home LAN. I describe my setup for each in handy online notes I can access from the Web. Also Included are links to other resources for working with computers using the two operating systems.

Home Computer Security Tips: A short article with the basics and some links to useful Web pages on home computer network security.
Links to Security Information Sources: An index of links to articles and sites that cover cyber attacks, general computer security, privacy, and more.
Securing Windows XP On My Home Computer: I run Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 on my Dell computer. This article describes areas of concern, information I found, and what tools and utilities I use. It is a good companion article to the Home Computer Security Tips article above, covering some additional issues.
Spyware and Troubleshooting Resources: A list of spyware-fighting, network checking, and file identification resources.
Handling Spam: A Review of Options: These are my notes on spam basics. A thorough review of what it is, a range of options for handling it, and available services to use.
Spam Resources: A list of spam-fighting resources. Links to tutorials, information sites and services.

Links to Information: A collection of links for Unix, Perl, XML, PHP and general information.
How I Learn Something New: Just a quick article with my thoughts on how I approach a project, with links to other articles and resources.