On-site Computer Services & IT Consulting

Service  •  Repair  •  Installation  •  Design

Welcome to HaSBTech!

Here are some websites and pieces of software we find useful.

Utilities:

Mozilla Firefox a better browser.
Mozilla Thunderbird a better email client.
Yahoo! Zimbra a better email client.
7zip - Free Open Source Alternative to Winzip
Download.com - Utility Download Site (very extensive!)
OpenOffice.org - Free Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Office
PC Wizard - Hardware Detection Tool
VLC Media Player - Free Open Source DVD Player

Security Tools:

Anti-Virus (FREE! - Local Install):
AVG - Grisoft's Free Edition
ClamWin - Open Source Free Antivirus for Windows

Anti-Virus (FREE! - Web Based):
Mcafee
Panda Software
Symantec
TrendMicro

Anti-Spyware (FREE!):
Spybot Search & Destroy

VPN solutions (FREE!):
Hamachi VPN - Win/Linux/OS X
OpenVPN - Win/Linux/OS X

Firewall (We generally recommend the built-in firewall, if you have XP):
Zone Alarm Firewall

Websites of people we associate with:
Bob von Elgg & Fani Nicheva, Bigfish Smallpond Design: Graphic Design
John Flaniken - James' favorite Realtor
CJ de Heer, Coldwell Banker: Residential Real Estate
Solar Technologies - Residenial and Business Solar Installations
Lisa Benson - Feng Shui Consultant

Reference Websites:
Wikipedia

General News:
Google News for Santa Cruz
BBC
CNN
Slashdot - News for Nerds, Stuff that Matters

Tech Terms:
TechTerms
TechWeb Encyclopedia
Whatis

Shopping Websites:

General Purpose:
CNet
Price Grabber

Travel:
Cheaptickets
Expedia
Kayak

Government in action:
California
California - Governor
City of Santa Cruz
County of Santa Cruz
House of Representatives
House of Representatives - Write Your Representative
IRS
Library of Congress
The White House United States Senate
United States Supreme Court

Specializing in Home Office and Small Business Technical Support.