On the Net - Prime Sites of Issue 64

Stupid Computers - www.stupidcomputers.com

If you need to know anything about the workings of computers and
don't know who to ask (or don't like to admit your ignorance!)
this is the place to go. Not only does it explain the
technicalities of computers from the basics upwards, but it also
has other handy sections. Want to build your own computer? This
site will tell you how, in 20 easy steps. The Buyer's Guide
explains how to decide exactly what hardware you want - which
processor, SCSI Vs. IDE etc. There's a tech guide to hard drives
(ever wondered exactly how they work?) and reviews of useful
hardware and software. Very handy.

Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk 
Amazon USA - www.amazon.com

I love books and I l-o-v-e these sites. I first started ordering
from Amazon in the States when I was looking for an out of print
book.  They have an excellent service for finding these, and twice
now they've tracked down elusive titles for me at a good price.
The UK sites opened last year and has a fast delivery service as
well as excellent prices. I have ordered from them one day and
received the books the next morning - much easier than going to
Smiths, and cheaper too. The UK site also sells music and audio
tapes and if you subscribe to their mailing lists, you'll be sent
regular emailed newsletters.

One nice touch is that they always pop either a bookmark or a
little block of their own post-it notes into each parcel. I'm
obviously spending far too much money with them because they sent
me a Christmas present of an insulated coffee mug!

                                                        Sue




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