Compiled by Kevin Bachelder
The Internet is a tremendous information source for both individuals and businesses. However, much like your local library it isn’t helpful unless you know where to start! With that in mind, here are 50 websites that can help you with your day-to-day tasks. This is just a small sample from my “favorites” list that currently contains over 2,000 links. [Though the original list contained 50 sites, some are no longer working sites, so the list grows shorter over time.]
Searching for Information
A good general search engine: www.dogpile.com
Explanations on things technical and non-technical: www.howstuffworks.com
A dictionary, thesaurus and other guides all in one place: www.refdesk.com
Small Business Related
Entrepreneur Magazine: www.entrepreneur.com
U.S. Small Business Administration: www.sba.gov
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): www.score.org
Sales / Motivational
Brian Tracy (a leading sales and motivational speaker and author): www.briantracy.com
Anthony Robbins (author and speaker): www.tonyrobbins.com
General Computing and Technology
Information from national speaker Kim Komando: www.komando.com
Excellent resource for articles and reviews of everything technical: www.cnet.com
Information about computers: www.zdnet.com
Articles and email newsletters for the more technically inclined: www.techrepublic.com
Help with Computing
Fred Langa has been a columnist for many computing periodicals: fredlanga.blogspot.com
The latest computer viruses: www.securelist.com
Looking for some good software you can try before you buy
www.download.com
download.cnet.com
www.tucows.com
Computing Magazine with a Small Business Focus
Excellent articles and reviews for a small business perspective: www.pcworld.com
Need directions on how to get somewhere
Maps and turn-by-turn driving directions: www.mapquest.com
Got some legal issues you could use some help with
www.nolo.com
Buying books
Books and so much more at excellent prices: www.amazon.com
Site to search over 40 sites for the best price on a specific book: www.addall.com
Need to check out how your favorite team is doing
www.espn.com
www.cbssports.com
Want to make a difference in the world
www.volunteermatch.org
www.networkforgood.com
Kevin Bachelder is the Director of Information Technology for Ansaphone in Quincy, MA. He began working in the industry in 1983. Kevin holds multiple computer certifications including the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), the CCA (Citrix Certified Administrator) and the A+ (CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Repair Technician). Kevin reads over 250 email newsletters each week and participates in over 40 email and Web-based technical discussion groups. Contact Kevin at kbachelder@ansaphone.com or 800-782-7587.
[From Connection Magazine – December 2002]