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About Craig Thomson
Expertise
I can give some information on anything to do with computing and can give more detailed answers on the following subjects:

General computing questions
Application Packages
Fixing Software faults
Getting rid of virus, spyware, adware e.t.c
Keeping your computer secure
open source software
Html
Installing Graphics Cards
Installing Ram Expert
Installing Small Networks
Installing sound cards
Qbasic
Basic questions about the software development life cycle
Dos questions
Reformatting FAT32 drives and NTFS Drives
Windows Operating systems (95,98,ME,XP)

Experience
I have a wide experience with computers. I know a vast range of subjects to do with computers. i first started writing computer software at the age of 4 and i was very gifted. I have been using computers and helping friends and family solve computer related problems for years. i have extensive knowledge in all subjects to do with computers and there is very few questions i won't be able to answer. If i cannot find an answer which is very rare i will be able to point the person in the right direction.

Education/Credentials
ISO 9001-2000 Computer Skills Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 Windows 95/98 Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 Windows XP Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 DOS Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 Word 2000 Test Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 MS Excel 2000 Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 English Language (Words and Phrases) Certification
Higher Chemistry module: World Of Carbon
Higher Computing various units and modules
GCSE/ Standard Grade Computing Intermediate 2 Grade B
GCSE/ Standard Grade Wood Work Intermediate 2 Grade A
GCSE/ Standard Grade English Intermediate 1 Grade B

You are here: Experts > Computing/Technology > Computing/Internet: UK > UK Computing > which sites to trust

Topic: UK Computing

Expert: Craig Thomson
Date: 10/13/2006
Subject: which sites to trust

Question
With so many sites one can not help but wonder which sites could be trusted.
I am interested in knowing (having) a possible list of web sites regarding questions one may have about -1- computer hardware and peripherals and drivers -2- ADSL (speed etc. -3- product comparison (In this case I hesitate to go to a site like zdnet since they have their advertisers to please and was wwondering where else one can go. -4- hacking-->by this I do not mean how to get password or illegal material but rather legal stuff or information on it.

thank you

Answer
Hi Michael

heres a list of sites i find are usefull.

hardware reviews:
http://www.tomshardware.com
http://www.devhardware.com

Buying hardware:
http://www.forgecomputing.co.uk/_docs/home.htm
www.pless.co.uk/
www.maplin.co.uk

Asdl Speed:
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp

Product reviews:
http://www0.epinions.com/
www.ciao.co.uk/

product price compare:
www.PriceRunner.co.uk
www.kelkoo.co.uk/
www.dooyoo.co.uk/
www.dealtime.co.uk/

Drivers : www.driverguide.com
Hacking : http://packetstormsecurity.org/

Hope that helps

From Craig

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