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Information Resources

IMDb (Internet Movie Database)

A movie and TV show information database.

Wikipedia

An online encyclopedia that anyone can contribute to.

Software Resources

Aprelium

This company offers free web server software for the Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Linux platforms. This software is easy to install and configure for most users.

--I've used and beta tested older versions in the past. It's not as extensive as Apache and other more robust server software but it serves it's purpose for basic web server needs. (LloydBlack)

Media Chance

Software for image and video editing, including a selection of Photoshop plugins.

mIRC

A very popular IRC client for the MS Windows. This is not freeware, lifetime registration is $20.

OpenOffice - Free and Open Productivity Suite

A multi-platform productivity suite that's competitive to MS Office.

Photoshop CS2 (2005) (Direct file download)

This is an old version of Photoshop from 2005 which is now offered for free. Although it does not offer the latest and greatest features, CS2 is perfectly suitable for professional image editing and includes all the features that made Photoshop the industry standard.

The above link is the direct file download. For more information, please go to Photoshop CS2 on Snapfiles.

SnapFiles

This website features freeware and shareware listings for reviewed and tested software for MS Windows. The software listed is checked for viruses and other malware before being listed.

Latest Software Listings New and updated software listings on SnapFiles.

TeamViewer

Computer remote control and support software. Free for personal use.

VideoHelp

This site offers information and software listings for video media files. There's forums, guides and software listings for freeware, trialware and paid software.

VLC Free Media Player

A multi-platform free media player.

Zhorn Software

A small assortment of freeware applications.

Web Tools

Web Tools are online resources and reference material that serve the purpose of providing information and services without having to install software onto your computer.

Free Online File Converter

Free online file converter for converting various media and data files.

Sub-Sections:

Archive converter

Audio converter

Document converter

Online ebook converter

Hashes converter

Image converter

Video file converter

Shapecatcher

Unicode character recognition

This is a tool to help you find Unicode characters. Finding a specific character whose name you don't know is cumbersome. On shapecatcher.com, all you need to know is the shape of the character!

Tinkercad

Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-learn online app anyone can use to create and print 3D models.

Unicode characters List

This is a list of Unicode characters.

Online Shopping

Amazon.com

An online shopping retailer that sells just about anything.

Crucial

A computer memory retailer. They also feature an application that can automatically detect what memory is compatible with your computer.

Digital Tigers

Online retailer of multi-monitor displays and workstations.

Fenix

An online retailer that focuses mostly on LED flashlights.

Global Industrial

Industrial & Commercial Supply Company. They feature a wide range of products including but not limited to foam cutting and organizational products.

The Home Automation Store

An online retailer of a wide range of home automation products.

Last Exit to Nowhere

A UK online retailer that sells apparel featuring names of fictional companies from classic movies.

NEBO Tools

An online retailer of mostly LED flashlights, multi-tools and socket set tools.

Otterbox

Otterbox sells protective cases for mobile devices.

Roku - Streaming Media Players

Maker and seller of their own streaming media players.

Smarthome

An online retailer of a wide range of home automation products.

Staples

A popular office supplies retailer

ThinkGeek

An online retailer that specializes in nerdy and geek oriented gadgets and other goods.

TigerDirect.com

A retailer that mostly specializes in electronics, computers and computer hardware.

Wicked Lasers

Online retailer of highend handheld lasers.

X10 Home Gadgets

An online retailer that features inexpensive home automation and cameras.

Package Tracking

UPS Package Tracking

Package tracking service for packages being handled by UPS.

FedEx Package Tracking

Package tracking service for packages being handled by FedEx.

USPS Package Tracking

Package tracking service for packages being handled by USPS.

DHL Express Package Tracking

Package tracking service for packages being handled by DHL.

LaserShip

LaserShip Shipping Service. Tracking can be done on their home page.