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Webhostgear.com Webhostgear.com- Provides free dedicated server tutorials and guides, web hosting news and tutorials, cpanel tutorials, server security, hosting articles, hosting interviews and p… The Hosting Hour The Hosting Hour- Bi-monthly web hosting news and reviews for small businesses and self-employed webmasters. Web Site building Tutorial Web Site building Tutorial- Collection of articles and tutorials on how to build web site. HTML Tutorial, PSP Tutorial etc. ResellerFinder ResellerFinder- features tutorials, guides, and articles regarding web hosting resellers. The Hosting News The Hosting News- Web hosting industry news and articles. Web Hosting Information Web Hosting Information- Offers web hosting articles, news and information. Web Host Guide Web Host Guide- Gives information on how to choose the right web host for your needs. Discusses points of consideration from bandwidth prices to backup solutions. Web Hosting Menu Web Hosting Menu- Explains domain registration, shared and dedicated service plans, platforms, costs, software, access, disk space and traffic allowed. Content targeted at small b… Budgetweb.com Budgetweb.com- Online consumer guide to web hosting services, including FAQs and "how to" guides. Web Hosting Guide Web Hosting Guide- Offers a guide and experiences with individual firms. An Anti-Hotmail Page An Anti-Hotmail Page- Stop Using Microsoft Hotmail. Here's why. Short essay style. Web Email Reviews Web Email Reviews- Identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why. ODP Editor: Shadow575 ODP Editor: Shadow575- Writing about editing for the Open Directory Project. Includes news, personal profile, links and contact details. Why the Open Directory isn't Open Why the Open Directory isn't Open- A dissection of ODP and a challenge of its openness. Dummies Guide to DMOZ.ORG Dummies Guide to DMOZ.ORG- Unofficial guide for the use of the Open Directory Project, with hints and assorted technical information. Yahoo relents on GeoCities terms Yahoo relents on GeoCities terms- Yahoo-GeoCities backs away from language saying that it owns the content produced by home page builders. [News.com] Yah00 Complaints Club Yah00 Complaints Club- A forum for complaints about Yahoo's service. JiWire JiWire- Global directory of Wi-Fi hotspots. Search by specific address or browse by country, state, and city. Listings include maps, driving directions, location photos and on-sit… The WiFi FreeSpot Directory The WiFi FreeSpot Directory- Listings are business locations with areas open to the public. Residential open node locations that share free access with their local neighborhoods a… Wi-Find.com Wi-Find.com- Searchable directory of access points. Members may add to the list. Also offers commentary and links to Wi-Fi news and to community wireless project websites. Hotspot Locations Hotspot Locations- Browseable and searchable directory of wireless hotspots. Members may submit new listings. The Wireless Node Database Project The Wireless Node Database Project- Map and directory lists locations of operational and planned hotspots. Links to community wireless organizations. Epinions: Web TV Epinions: Web TV- Consumer-generated reviews, buying tips and advice, ratings, price information, and searchable in a variety of ways from price to product type. Talking To A Box Of Rocks Talking To A Box Of Rocks- A customer's unpleasant experiences with the WebTV WeCare Customer Service Center. PacHell PacHell- This site has information for customers of SBC's Pacbell DSL service, with outage charts, tweak tips, news stories, and search tools. DSL Libre DSL Libre- Presents details and statistics of the ADSL market in Puerto Rico compared to the US and other countries. Problems with Flashcom Problems with Flashcom- A public complaint and warning about Flashcom DSL business practices, with links to other similar sites. Cable.co.uk Cable.co.uk- Comparison service for UK cable TV, broadband, and digital service providers. Refund Hawaii Road Runner Charges Refund Hawaii Road Runner Charges- Information on deceptive advertising, bandwidth shortage and deceptive billing of franchise fees and taxes in Hawaii. List of complaints before … Bring Us Broadband Bring Us Broadband- Archive of NetAction's broadband publications and position statements. Suggests consumer action to promote a competitive marketplace. Epinions: Compare Prices and Read Reviews on ISPs Epinions: Compare Prices and Read Reviews on ISPs- Consumer reviews on ISP's divided by type of access and by country. Canadian ISP Canadian ISP- Internet Access Provider locator for Canada. Consumer articles and a database of information including rates, types of service, and user ratings. Searchable by locat… Broadband Reports Broadband Reports- Discussions, reviews and tools related to broadband Internet service providers. Mainly US information, but includes a section for Canadians as well. Internet Access Providers Meta-List Internet Access Providers Meta-List- Provides pointers to lists of Internet access providers. The Web Credibility Project The Web Credibility Project- Part of the Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab, their goal is to understand what leads people to believe what they find on the Web. With information, … Commercial Alert Commercial Alert- Helps families, schools, and communities defend themselves against commercialism, advertising, and marketing. Campaigns focus on culture, education, government, … HowStuffWorks: How Internet Infrastructure Works HowStuffWorks: How Internet Infrastructure Works- Illustrated tutorial describes the basic underlying structure of the Internet. Explains domain name servers, network access point… People For Internet Responsibility (PFIR) People For Internet Responsibility (PFIR)- A global, grassroots network of individuals who are concerned about the current and future operations, development, management, and regu… DVD Burner Guide DVD Burner Guide- Includes explanation of different formats, speed ratings, brands, and a how-to install a dvd writer. CNET.com CNET.com- Reviews, news, and pricing for optical and hard drives. CDROM Guide CDROM Guide- Provides active forums with discussion focused on the use and purchase of optical drives. ConsumerSearch: Scanners ConsumerSearch: Scanners- Identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why. Epinions.com: Multifunction Printers Epinions.com: Multifunction Printers- Price and feature comparisons, and reviews written by consumers. BuyerZone.com : Laser Printers BuyerZone.com : Laser Printers- Resource explains model features, compatibility, and speed. Offers reviews, purchasing advice, and comparison shopping. ConsumerSearch.com: Color Inkjet Printers ConsumerSearch.com: Color Inkjet Printers- Identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why. Epinions.com: Printers Epinions.com: Printers- Comparisons and reviews by consumers at Epinions.com. BuyerZone.com: Color Printers BuyerZone.com: Color Printers- Resources for color printer types, compatibility, and printing speed. Offers reviews, purchasing advice, and comparison shopping. Industry Analysts, Inc. Industry Analysts, Inc.- Independent test lab and research company. Site has product evaluations for sale covering copiers, printers, imaging software, scanners, and others. CNET.com: Printers CNET.com: Printers- Offers guides for buying printers, along with a wide range of product information.