Only a limited range of hardware companies are included. Companies that only combine equipment to construct systems are not.
For peripheral equipment such as cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, etc., go to the Computer
Peripherals page. The lists are not necessarily exhaustive in relation to what each company produces.
The following sites provide a range of either general [e.g. Toms Hardware] or very specific [3D Sound Surge] information.
Most include a range of reviews, articles, specific details, forums, comments and more to help your understanding.
PC Mechanic Hardware tutorials as well as other information.
The PC Technology Guide A technology guide to all areas of hardware rather
than software covering the basic machine as well as all the peripherals. Easy to use ! A
Fabulous Site.
SysOpt.com All you want to know about system optimisation.
Toms Hardware Guide A range of guides, services and information. Excellent starting point.
USB Man Someone who claims he can help you with all your USB problems.
Specific Areas : Reviews & Assistance :
CDs & DVDs :
DVD Demystified A significant range of questions
[and answers !] about all things DVD from sound quality to copy protection. It covers DVDs in computing but goes way
beyond this.
How CD Burners Work Find out what actually
goes on while you are burning CDs.
Drivers :
Drivers These make all the different hardware run
correctly. If you need one then this site may well be able to help.
WinDrivers You can try this also [a pay site], and
How to Make a Better Printout Help on how to
get the best prints possible irrespective of the printer or cartridge you have.
Inkjet Printers Information on how these printers work, a
glossary of terms and even though the printers are not necessarily up to date, the technology is still basically the same.
Printers.com.au Compare printers and find every detail about all
forms of printers and their availability, price, abilities, etc., in Australia. A huge wealth of information on this site.
Scan Help Help for scanning with almost any scanner you could
possibly name. They also have some Free software.
Scanner Help You could also try this basic primer.
Scan Tips Advice on how to get the best scanning possible and not about how
to fix the scanner. Also called Basics 101.
Scanning Hints & Information Find out how to get the perfect scan [without
actually paying thousands for a scanner !] Stacks of hints to get the best you can with what you have.
Scanners Help from ZDNet in
gaining the best possible knowledge about scanners, no matter what use you may have.