Bootdisk.com: When was the last time you needed a Windows 95 boot disk but didn't have a Windows 95 machine lying around? Bootdisk.com offers tips, tweaks, files, boot disks, instructions, utilities, links, patches, and updates for advanced DOS and Windows users.

Download.com: This handy site from CNET offers access to more than 20,000 Windows, Macintosh, DOS, Linux, Palm OS, Windows CE, and BeOS software downloads.

Driverguide: Need a driver? This site seldom fails to deliver a driver for anything you may encounter in the field.

Driverzone.com: Go here to find drivers for everything from printers and scanners to video cards and modems. Also look here for reviews, utilities, component manufacturer information and guides.

Eventid.net: Numerous event or error messages occur when you are troubleshooting systems, but what do they mean? Look here for guidance.

PC Drivers HeadQuarters: This site provides links to device manufacturer Web sites and prides itself on locating the latest drivers for your computer.

Softpedia: This extremely well-organized encyclopedia of software is constantly updated with drivers, games, Windows- and Mac-specific utilities, and software.

Sysinternals: At Sysinternals, you’ll find advanced utilities, technical information, and source code for all versions of windows.

The Tech Spot: The Tech Spot offers game downloads, OS updates, device drivers, and miscellaneous utilities.

Tucows: This is a useful site for finding downloads of full programs, utilities, games, and mail clients. All software is rated in cows.

Virtual Dr: Wide-ranging discussion groups on this site offer help and advice, as techies of all kinds share their knowledge and problems.