Tidewater Area Macintosh Users Group

Macintosh Resources

Jaguar and Panther links - links moved to a new page on this site. Click here to go to the "OS X" page or click the "OS X " button on the Tarmac home page.

G5 links - latest we can find to introduce you to Apple's newest techology.

Xserve links - latest we can find to introduce you to Apple's new rack mounted server.

2002 iMac links - latest we can find to introduce you to the NEW iMac.

iPod - Apple's MP3 portable music player.

Titanium Powerbook - latest we can find to introduce you to Apples G4 Powerbook.

Dual Processor G4 - latest we can find to introduce you to the newest G4.

500mhz dual processor G4 Photos and Specs available here.

MacCube links - links moved to the "Classic Mac" section.

iBook links - latest we can find to introduce you to the iBook.

Mac OS 9 links - help with OS 9.

Mac OS8.5 & 8.6 links

Ric Ford's OS8.5 Special Report
- Ric Ford's OS8.5 Links Over 100 links to OS8.5-related pages.
Version Tracker's OS8.5 Updates page Links for Apple, 3rd Party and shareware software updates for compatibility with 8.5.
OS8.5 Developer info
Apple's Sherlock page
Bob Rabun's upgrade page Running MacOS 8.5 on PPC-Upgraded 680x0 Macs.

Email links - Sources for applications and how-tos for email.

eMailman Everything you need to know about email.
- eMailman - Andrew Starr's Eudora page Not an official Qualcomm page, but it contains the latest information about Eudora.
- eMailman - Email migration Moving email and address books from one email application to another.
Apple Mail OS X's email application.

Sherlock links - Sources for Sherlock plug-ins.

MacUpdate Sherlock Collection More sherlock plugins!
Sherlock International Plug-ins Archive
Apple's Sherlock Page

Control Strip modules - Sources for new control strip modules.

About Macintosh collection of CSMs Lots of Control strip modules

iMac links - latest we can find to introduce you to the iMac.

Classic Mac links - Do you own an old Classic Mac? Then this section is for you.

EveryMac.com Complete guide of every Macintosh, Compatible, and upgrade card, with detailed technical, configuration, and pricing information.
The Vintage Macintosh Club
Mac 512 page
Mac Plus info center
Mac SE support page
Mac IIci page
MacCube report from Apple
Henry Norr's detailed Cube review in San Francisco Chronicle
JAGs Classic Mac tips
Obsolete Computer Museum
LowEnd Macs

Mac Training links - sites dedicated to Mac training

DMTS Source for CD-ROM training courses for popular mac applications
Apple Seminars Online Mac training direct from Apple
MacInstruct Mac training in the form of tutorials, tips, Faqs, Questions & Answers
- How to build a Web Portal Washington Apple Pi's instructions on building a "Launch" page
- Transferring Files From a PC
- Old Tutorials Washington Apple Pi's old instructions
Mac WWW Training Course Intro to the World Wide Web for Macintosh - University of Melbourne

One Stop Mac News links - news, links, product info, software and more

As the Apple Turns Rampant guesswork, wild speculation, and pure fabrication for the entertainment of viewers.
Mac Surfer's Headline News Number 4 rated news site on LowEndMac in Dec 01
LowEndMac Number 9 rated news site on LowEndMac in Dec 01
Everything Mac Truely Every Thing Mac - If you want to know about it, there's info here!
MacInTouch Home Page Ric Ford's latest news on the Mac - updated daily
Accelerate Your Mac Q & As Source for Mac Performance News, Tips & Reviews. 800 question FAQ.
Cult of MacIntosh? Home Page A TREMENDOUS page with scads of links, software sites, and info. Worth a look!
Microsoft MacTopia Microsoft's new site devoted to servicing the needs of the Mac community, with news, downloadable resources, and everything Mac at Microsoft.
The ULTIMATE Macintosh Bills itself as the BIGGEST, UGLIEST, and MOST USEFUL Macintosh Page on the Web...
Apple Insider "Inside" infomration on Apple and anything Mac related.
SiteLink Even more of the very latest in Mac news. Includes info on newly release software updates.
MacUpdate.com Software, Games, Daily News, Mac Discussion Board, HTML Guide, Links, Searchable databases of News and software.
The online MacinStuff Times Even more Macintosh news.
Macintosh... It Just Works A site to promote the Mac via the slogan, Macintosh, It Just Works!
Macintosh Network News Even more Macintosh news.
Think Secret Insider information and rumors
macrumors.com NOT MacOS Rumors...another Mac news site.
MacSpeedZone A resource for performance information, reviews and more.

Networking and Internet Security links - Information on keeping your computer secure while on the internet.

How firewalls work Good article explaining in layman's terms how firewalls work.
Practically Networked Lots of information on Networking, Security, Routers, etc.
- PN tutorial Network security tutorial.
- Router Comparison Evaluate all the routers for cost, and features.
ThreeMacs.com Macintosh networking in plain English, intended for all levels of Mac experience.
Sustainable Softworks Find info on IPNetRouter and IPNetMonitor software here.
Intego Software Find info on Net Barrier software here.
Open Door Software Find info on DoorStop Firewall software here.
Macintosh Security The latest information on making OS X secure.

Networks and the Internet

MacWindows DAVE Report Review of Thursby's DAVE to network Macs & Windows.
The Internet Connection Guide Great Resource to help connect to the Internet. "A place to go if you need help"
- The ICG list of Mac Links The best collection of Macintosh Links around. Listed by category.
Mac Webmasters A resource for any Mac user involved in creating, maintaining, or managing a web site.
Mac Driver Museum Downloadable drivers for Accelerators, Disk Drives, Modem, Network, Printers, Scanners/Cameras, Video/Monitors.

Virus Protection - Links to help protect you against viruses.

Symantec's Mac Security Web Site
- Symantec NAV Virus Definitions Download virus definitions for Norton AntiVirus.
Network Associates Virus Information Library McAfee AVERT Virus Information Library has detailed information on viruses.
MAC 411 guide to Viruses
David Harley's Mac viruses FAQ
Virus Bulletin home page
Virus Busters

Mac Maintenance & Troubleshooting links

Apple Computer Repair manuals PDFs of Apple's "Service Source" documents offer step-by-step Mac repair information for do-it-yourself technicians.
ifixit laptop & mini repair Step-by-step guide with photo's for many repairs for Apple laptops and mini.
Randy Singer's OS X Routine Maintenance A complete maintenance routine for OS 10.2 and OS 10.3.
Accelerate Your Mac FAQ 800 question FAQ with answers to hardware problems.
MacFixit Troubleshooting info, news and utility software to download. Used to be known as "Sad Macs, Bombs and other disasters".
Mac Help by Bmer Dozens of links to trouble shooting articles and sites.
Mac/WindowsNT Unsolved Mysteries Macintosh and WindowsNT interoperability Troubleshooting.
Mac Tech Mac Tech Magazine's web site for programmers and developers
ScienceQuest Mac Maintenance and Troubleshooting - some pages under construction
MacWindows.Com Site dedicated to mac & Windows cross-plaform integration solutions.
Quill Services Tips & Tricks, and Troubleshooting resources from Quillserv.
Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide Covers almost every possible disaster in an easy to understand format.
Apple Service Manuals Download all Apple service manuals in .pdf format.

Mac Extension & Control Panel conflict resolution

Mac Software & Extension Conflict Troubleshooting The latest in documented conflict information.
Extension Overload page Teng Chou Ming's Extension Overload page. Reviews 5300+ Extensions & Control panels.
InformINIT page Like the Extenion Overload page

Software Updates

MacReviewZone Reviews of new and refurbished hardware and software with links to sites with the best prices.
Macintosh Products Guide Apple's guide to 21,000 pieces of software and hardware.
Version Tracker Updates page Links for Apple, 3rd Party and shareware software updates.
The Macintosh Guy - software updates A comprehensive, up-to-date, list of all officially released, supported software updates from Apple since Mac OS 8.6!
CNET Mac software downloads Software updates & Downloads from CNET.
The Mac Orchard Essential Internet, Network and utility applications for the Mac.
O'Reilly open-source software Lots of new and unusual open-source software.
BCS Shareware archive Boston Computer Society Mac shareware archive. Shareware for the classic Mac.

AppleScript

AppleScriptSourceBook A repository of information and help about AppleScript.
MacScripter.Net More information and help with AppleScript.
AppleScript Apple info, documentation, instructions on applescript.
T&B AppleScript Tutorial Applescript instructions from T&B Brodhurst-Hill.
Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes Lots of scripts to make iTunes more useful.

Mac Hardware sites

MacReviewZone Reviews of new and refurbished hardware and software with links to sites with the best prices.
EveryMac.com Complete guide to every Macintosh, Mac Compatible, and upgrade card in the world, with technical, configuration, and pricing details.
ifixit laptop & mini repair Step-by-step guide with photo's for many repairs for Apple laptops and mini.
Apple Computer Repair manuals PDFs of Apple's "Service Source" documents offer step-by-step Mac repair information for do-it-yourself technicians.
Apple-History.com Information on every Apple computer made. Plus the history of Apple.
EveryMac.com guide to Mac Specs More Specification Information on every Apple computer made.
Macintosh Products Guide Apple's guide to 18,000 pieces of software and hardware.
Price Watch Tracks the best prices on anything computer related!
MacWorld Price Grabber Access to in depth reviews, up to date pricing and purchasing information on Mac products.
Mac Sales - Other World Computing Leading provider of Macintosh G3/G4 Upgrades, Hard Drives, Memory & More!
DealMac Tracks the best deals on Macintosh purchases.
United Computer Exchange This site contains the latest prices and market value for "that used Mac you're want to buy or sell".
Guide to Computer Vendors Links to THOUSANDS of computer hardware and software vendors. Also, an extensive listing of Value Added Resellers, Web Designers, Net and Computer Consultants and ISP's.
Allmac.com Mac repairs, upgrades and parts
SecondhandMac Classified ad site to buy or sell used Macs.
MacVizion Lots of parts and complete systems for every old Mac.
IResQ Lots of good deals on laptop repairs, peripherals, hardware and parts.
Small Dog Electronics Refurbished Macs
Sun Remarketing Mac refurbished systems, parts, manuals, and software
Shreve Systems Refurbished Macintosh and Apple II systems
MegaMacs Good Deals on Mac hardware and software
Baucom Computers Used Mac Outlet
PowerMax Computers Discount Mac dealer
Mac of All Trades Buy or Sell your Mac.
RAM Seeker Tracks the lowest RAM prices by company.
Chipmunk RAM info A guide to reading RAM chips and identifiying the right RAM for your Mac.
NEWER RAM NEWER RAM site.
FixYourOwnPrinter Instructions and parts to repair your own Laser Printers.
AccelerateYourMac The Source for Performance News, Tips & Reviews.

Mac Desktop Pictures, icons and graphics

CNET image search Search for images on the Web.
MacDesktops Lots of desktop photos
Peirce Destop Picutres Even more desktop photos
SnapShot Wallpaper And even more desktop photos
DeskPicture.com And even more desktop photos
Web Shots And even more desktop photos
Mandolux And even more desktop photos (textures, abstracts, military, aerospace, nature, Mac)
The DeskStop Desktop pictures, icons and textures
Desktopia Desktop patterns and textures
The Apple Collection Good collection of Desktop pictures and Icons.
Ilicon Icons Lots of Mac Icons. Plus desktop pictures and web graphics!
The Icon Factory Even more Mac Icons.
X Icons.com Icons for OS X.

Mac Magazines online

MacWorld Magazine
- MacWorld Software Download
MacWorld UK Magazine
MacUser UK Magazine
iCreate Magazine
Welcome to ZDNet A hodgepodge of info and links for Macs and PCs by Ziff-Davis.
MacAddict Magazine The latest Mac info from MacAddict.
MacHome Journal Magazine Another Mac magazine for the home user.
Mac Tech Mac Tech Magazine for programmers and developers
TidBITS The best of the online Mac magazines by Adam Engst (of Internet Starter Kit fame).
- Search TidBITS Archive Search the TidBITS archives for articles.
- Search TidBITS Archive - Australian site Search the Australian TidBITS archives.
- DealBITS The latest in bargins and good deals for anything Macintosh. From the folks who bring you TidBITS.
- Internet Starter Kit Adam Engst's Internet Starter Kit online.

Service Manuals and Books

IT-Enquirer Panther manual Downloadable chapters of IT-Enquirer's Panther manual.
Mac service manuals Downloadable user and service manuals for all Mac's.
Apple manuals Apple's manual page.
eService Apple manuals eService archive of apple service manuals
Whoopis Apple manuals Whoopis archive of apple service manuals
ifixit laptop & mini repair Step-by-step guide with photo's for many repairs for Apple laptops and mini.

Computer Bookstores

Powell's Macintosh Books Great source for discount books.
Amazon Bookstores "Earth's biggest bookstore".
- Amazon's Macintosh specialty shop Mac books, software, hardware, accessories, and product recommendations from Amazon.
Barnes and Nobel Bookstores "World's Largest Bookseller Online"
Macmillan Books

Apple Logo Merchandise

Ubermac Links to Apple collectible sites.
The Missing Bite Lots of good Mac hats, shirts, posters, collectibles, etc.
RedLightRunner Lots of good Mac hats, shirts, collectibles, etc.
The Apple Collection Lots of Apple collectibles, new and old.
MacShirt Source for Mac t-shirts.
PMac Apple Stocks Good stuff not seen on other sites.
Dougintosh Even more good Mac hats, shirts, posters, collectibles, etc.

Various other sites

Public NTP Time Servers A listing of public time servers used to update time and date automatically.
The Apple Collection Exotic new designs for the Macintosh!
Making the Mac History of the Macintosh
AllSearchEngines.Com Hundreds of specialty and general search engines.
ResExcellence A guide to editing your Macintosh System and applications
MacHack Dedicated to hacks and other modifications to Mac software.
Source Forge Dedicated to open source software.
- Gimp Print Dedicated OSX printer driver.
The REVIEW ZONE provides in-depth reviews on "the best" kids and family edutainment software, hardware, computer books.
The Official Dogcow Web Site The absolutely most accurate and informative history of Apple's dogcow.

Additional Web pages of interest should be forwarded to Ray Kallman here to be included in this list.