Hardware & Software

Hardware & Software





Hardware Companies Support
Dell Diagnostics Online
Dell Drivers & Downloads
HP Resource Site
Complete Listing
Technibble Hardware List

Hardware Fasteners
Bolt Depot
All Printable Fastener Tools (PDF)
500pc PC Screw Kit Case Hardware
Clips and Fasteners

Tech Tool Kits⁄Testers
Computer Tech, Testing
The Tech Mentor
Diagnostic Kits
PC Doctor
Cable Tester
Cable Tester 2
Power Supply Tester
Tech Toolkit
UltraX Diag Kits
PC Service Center
Repair Business Toolkit
My Tech Stores⁄Resources
Alan Computech
BestBuy
Cooler Guys
Computer Cable Store
Converter Cable Set for HDDS
Cyberguys
Corsair
Cables To Go
Components Reviews
Deal Extreme
FrozenCPU
hp  ⁄  Dell  ⁄  eBay
Koolance
Lian Li Cases
Mod Right
MNPCTech
Monoprice
Micro Center
Newegg
Parts Warehouse
PC Part Picker
PC Power and Cooling
Performance-PCs
Pinouts

Tigerdirect
Thermaltake
Xoxide
Microsoft Refurbisher Program
CPU⁄GPU Overclocking⁄Info
ATITool
ATI Tray Tool
nVHardPage-GEForce Tweaker
Nvidia BIOS Editor

RivaTuner GPU Tweaker
Powrrstrip Overclocking Tool
Overclock.net
GPU-Z Info
CPU-Z Info
CPU Boss
GPU Shark
GPU Stress Test
Intel CPU Utilities
Guide To Overclocking
Intel® vPro™ technology
Intel® System Id Utility
UserBenchmark
Parts⁄Manuals⁄Docs⁄Resources
Blogspot
Data Sheet Catalog
DatasheetLib
DirectFix
Download User Manuals
eService Info
eSpares
ifixit.com
Irisvista
iFixIt Guides
Hardware Identify
Mac Repair Guide
Maisie Manuals
Manuals Online
Manuals Mania
ManualsLib
No Device Service Manuals
No device User’s Manuals
PinOuts
Schematics Unlimited
SpareParts Warehouse
Tim’s Laptop SM
The Manuals
User Manuals
User Guides, Operating Books
The Manuals
Tim’s Service Mnauals
      
CPU ⁄ Mobo Reference
All Core i3 Model Specs
All Core i5 Model Specs
All Core i7 Model Specs
All AMD FX Model Specs
BIOS Central
CPU Database
CPU Central
Computer Processor Codenames
Intel Download Ctr
Intel Utility Tools
Intel Desktop CPU Info
Intel Notebook CPU Info
Intel® Processor Numbers
Motherboards.org
Ultimate BIOS Guide

FlatPanels
How to Guides FlatPanels

Macintosh
Macbook Repairs
The Tech Mentor
BIOS Info⁄Manufacturers
BIOS from A to Z
Acer
Asus   ⁄   Dell
FIC      ⁄   HP
Intel
Gateway
GigaByte
Shuttle
Sony
Supermicro
Techarp
Toshiba

OEM Support
ACER Support
Apple Support
DELL Support
Dell PC Diagnostics
Emachines⁄Gateway
Gateway Support
HP⁄Compaq Support
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
HP Troubleshooting
IBM Support
Lenovo
SONY Support
Toshiba Support
            
SSD Software
AS SSD
CrystalDiskInfo
CrystalDiskMark
Fancy Cache
Install Guide
Intel® SSD Toolbox
Optimize Your SSD
Samsung SSD Magician
SSD Life
SSD Buyers Guide
SSD Tweaker
SSD Fresh

MBR Tools
MBRWizard Suite
DIY Data Recovery
MBRutil
Boot Sector Explorer
MBR Regenerator
MBRWork
CmosPwd

Speed Tests
USB Flash Drive Speed Tests

MS Surface Devices
Latest firmware and drivers
Surface Book Drivers⁄Firmware
Manage your MS Devices
Misc. Tech Hardware
SATA IDE to USB Adapter
Hard Drive Docking Station
USB Drive Enclosure – 3.5″ SATA
2.5″ USB 2.0 SATA HDD Enclosure
HDD Duplicator, Tester and Wiper
SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB USB 3.0
Test-I Pro Multifunction Cable Tester
USB3-HUB7-81X Seven-Port
USB 3.0 Device Adapters
Luxury Towers
Triple Monitor Stand

Power Calculators⁄Testing
Audio Tests
Check Battery Capacity
Cooler Master Power Calc
Crucial System Scanner
Power Usage Monitoring
Pwr Spply Calc
NewEgg Power Calc
Online Monitor Tester
LCD Monitor Tests
Monitor Test
Monitor Calibration
Flat Panel Tests
What is Your Resolution
LCD Monitor TestsCal
Power Supply Calculator
UPS Battery Calculator
Kingston Memory

PC Builder’s⁄Sales
CyberPowerPC
RigBuilder
Falcon
Build a PC in 2Min
Five Best Custom PC Builders

MEMTest86
MemTest86+ – Test RAM

Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool 2017
Intel Processor Diags Tool 32bit
Intel Processor Diags Tool 64bit

Tech Reviews
The Wire Cutter

Hardware Buying Guide
TechSpot PC Buying Guide
Buying an SSD: What to Look Out for
Buying a Monitor: What to Look For
Buying a Keyboard: For Work, Play, and Everything in Between
Buying a Mouse: DPI, Sensors and More
Buying a Graphics Card: FPS, Benchmarks and More
Buying a Processor: What You Need to Know
Buying a Case: Drive Bays, Form Factor and More
Buying a Motherboard: Form Factor, Ports, More



Miscellaneous Articles
Are HDD Crashes on the Rise?
Overclocking Intel Skylake CPUs now possible
Overclocking-Friendly CPUs
What Generation is My CPU Processor

Reviews⁄Comparisons
PC Graphics Card Showdown: NVIDIA vs. AMD
Best CPUs of 2017
Best Monitors of 2017


BIOS Boot Keys
HP⁄Compaq – Esc (starting to use F9 also)
                    (F10 will usually access BIOS)
Dell – F12  (F2 will access BIOS)
Gateway⁄eMachines – F10 (moving to F12 with newer models)
                   (F2 will access BIOS)
Acer – F12 (not always)  (F2 will access BIOS)
Toshiba – F12 (older systems will be different)
Sony – usually will boot to CD, may ask you to
                  “Press any key to boot from CD”
Asus – Esc (F2 will access BIOS)
Samsung –  Esc (F2 will access BIOS)
Nokia – F12  (F2 will access BIOS)
Lenovo – F12 (?Del wil access BIOS)

Microsoft Support

Drivers

Windows 10 Tech Shop Docs

Quick Reference for Windows 10