Apple
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Apple are widely known for their aesthetically pleasing computer products, and they have a website to match. Made by the sole producer of MAC products, this site has everything for creative computer-users of the world or those who just want something a little different from the masses.
www.apple.com
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IBM
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IBM is the original computer company and still one of the most trusted in the world. Their site offers software, hardware and complete solutions set-up by true professionals, as well as resources for the home office, small & medium business and the public sector.
www.ibm.com/uk
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Dell UK
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Dell is now the world’s leading direct computer systems company, and their UK site offers laptops, desktops, workstations and servers for business or at home use. Also on their site is ‘Dell Outlet’, offering Dell systems at discounted prices.
www.dell.co.uk
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ZDNet UK News
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Daily editions of UK technical and computer news. The topics covered are those of interest to the computer industry, their employees and anyone interested in the developments of technology and the companies that produce them.
news.zdnet.co.uk
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The Register
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The Register offers news, views, reviews and frequently critical opinions on events in the IT industry. The site also offers services such as a daily email news digest. Its worth a read, if you don’t mind its decidedly abrasive and non-conformist style.
www.theregister.co.uk
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Vnunet.com
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The Vnunet.com offers a range of services. It has information technology, computing, internet and e-commerce news, product and hardware reviews and software downloads. Alongside those are useful advice and careers sections.
www.vnunet.com
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British Computer Society
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The British Computer Society (BCS) is the only Chartered Engineering Institution for Information Technology (IT). With members in over 100 countries around the world, the BCS is the leading professional and learned Society in the field of computers and information systems. There is a lot of useful information on the site divided into logical sections.
www.bcs.org.uk
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ComputerForums
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This is a relatively new forum with discussions on all aspects of computing, from server administration and setup, hardware and software configuration and operating systems to the very latest products. They don’t have many members yet but the discussions are current and lively.
www.computerforums.org
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Security Forums
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Forum for discussions about all aspects of computer security. The site is free and contains a wide range of security related information, from reviews of books and programs to a ‘Latest Virus Alerts’ list that is unfortunately only too relevant. The piece de resistance is the forum itself, which has an easily-searchable wealth of discussions and information on the subject.
www.security-forums.com
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2-inspire.com
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Offering PC repairs and servicing, upgrades, and health checks, this site also provides a number of articles, hints and tips on a wide range of subjects having to do with buying, servicing and upgrading computers. It should be noted that the site is undergoing an upgrade, leaving a number of sections under construction.
www.2-inspire.com
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