Useful Places
Ninite
Select from multiple programs (including web browsers, anti virus and many more) and get one installer, instead of going to each individual website to download. Safe and easy!
Box
A web storage used by many including Google Drive. A free personal account offers 10GB of storage with a file size limit of 250MB. More storage and lesser limits are available at a fee
PC Part Picker
Pick parts to a complete a build while making sure everything's compatibly with ease. Also offers pricing options for parts from various online retailers.
CPU World
Get all the stats and details about any CPU/processor. Useful for comparing processors in laptops & desktop PCs or if you're planning to upgrade your CPU.
Graphics Card Hierarchy Chart
From Tom's Hardware. A comprehensive list of video/graphics cards for both desktop PCs & laptops. The lower a card is on the list is, the worse it performs. Useful if you're looking to upgrade your video/graphics or buy a gaming laptop with mobile Radeon or Nvidia graphics.
Newegg's Power Supply Wattage Calculator
Don't know what wattage power supply to buy? This tool allows you to calculate the usage of your PC components.
Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft's official anti-virus for Windows XP, Vista & 7
Malwarebytes
One of the most reliable anti-malware programs out there. You can download the free version or buy the Pro version (with live/real time scanner & automatic weekly scans).
Spybot Search & Destroy
A very helpful program from Safer Networking. Removes tracking cookies mostly, but can catch nasty trojans, spyware and adware if you PC is infected with such malware. Free version available as well as paid versions.
herdProtect
This scanner checks files against 68 different anti-virus and anti-malware programs (including Security Essentials and Malwarebytes). Very effective in detecting what your other scanners may have missed!
Performance Boost
Piriform's CCleaner
A free program that has many uses. Clean up your PC easily, find and fix & clean the Registry and disable programs from starting up with Windows for faster boot, load & performance. These are only a few options available in CCleaner.
Online Shops/Store
For Computers, Laptops, Parts, Accessories and a lot more.
Newegg
Amazon
Tigerdirect
BestBuy
Walmart
eBay
Forums & Communities
Tom's Hardware
Great place to get expert knowledge for your electronic, software, laptop & desktop PC questions. Also a great place for techs to discuss all things technology.
Linus Tech Tips
Another great place for advice and general tech hub like Tom's
Microsoft's TechNet
A great place to ask Windows & Software related questions. Microsoft, Hotmail or Live account may be required.
