Hardware

CPU Info Center - News and technical info on Intel and AMD CPUs. .

Fast Graphics - Loaded with info and reviews on the latest graphics cards and technology.

Hardcore Hardware - Information and Advice with Links to Manufacturers and Vendors

Mr. Driver - Links to hundreds of drivers.

Overclockers.com - Crank up your system by overclocking your CPU, video card, and system bus.

PC Tech Zone - All kinds of hardware info and downloads for speeding up your system.

PC Guide - One of the Internet's premier sites for detailed PC reference information.

PC Mechanic - Troubleshooting your system.

Tom’s Hardware Guide - Probably the best site for unbiased hardware reviews. Covers many other areas: overclocking, troubleshooting, etc.

56K Modems @ 56K Speed! - Modem secrets, troubleshooting,  and speed tips.

Lost Your Bootdisk? - Get a copy of your bootdisk here.

Check Line Quality - If you're having trouble staying connected or connecting at a lower speed than you should, go here and test your line quality.

Upgrade Your PC - A really good "how to" site. Gives step-by-step troubleshooting procedures for hardware components (CDROMS, sound cards, hard drives, power supplies, etc.)  and recommendations for upgrades.

 

Software

Only Freeware

Freeware Files.com

Free Programs.com

Privacy

Proxymate - Allows you to browse the web anonymously (Free)

John Doe - Anonymous email and usenet posting through a Nym server. (Shareware)

Jack B. Nimble - Anonymous posting through remailers and Nym servers. (Freeware)

Private Idaho - Anonymous posting through remailers. can also be used with Nym servers. (Freeware)

PGP - "Pretty Good Privacy." Widely used encryption software.

Ultimate Anonymity - A paid site, but worth every penny of the modest membership fee. Here's everything you need for privacy and anonymity.