Stuff to read

Scientific American
Science and technology coverage, including science trivia and games from Scientific American
Bruce Eckel's MindView, Inc. Exceptional Learning Experiences
Java Training, Bruce Eckel computer programming, C++ Training, Python Training, Seminars, Consulting, Training

Refence

Wikipedia
Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.
NOVA Science programing on air and online
Following the broadcast of the NOVA mini-series The Elegant Universe, watch all three episodes here, divided into chapters, available in the QuickTime or RealPlayer plug-ins.
Planet PDF
The most comprehensive, popular and independent site focused on Adobe Acrobat/PDF. Sponsored by Nitro PDF, ARTS PDF, PDFlib and more.
Project Gutenberg
From Project Gutenberg, the first producer of free electronic books (ebooks). There are 20,000 free books in the Project Gutenberg Online Book Catalog
CryptoDox
The free encyclopedia on cryptography and information security
IMDB
IMDb: The biggest, best, most award-winning movie site on the planet.
Carry On Line - The Latest Carry On News

E-Books

Tech books for free download
Technology ebooks and print books for free downloads
O'Reilly Open Books
O'Reilly has published a number of Open Books--books with various forms of open copyright--over the years. The reasons for opening copyright, as well as the specific license agreements under which they are opened, are as varied as our authors.
Free E-Books
e-books for free
Free ebooks BluePortal.Org
more free e-books, aslo free apps etc.
Free eBooks - Download eBooks Free - BesteBooksWorld.com: World's Largest Collection of FREE eBooks

Computer Stuff

Stuff that runs on the computer.

Apps

places to find apps stuff
AgentLand
intelligent agents on www.agentland.com, a site on the world of intelligent bots. Intelligent tools can provide you with assistance in browsing, searching, monitoring, shopping and purchasing the right product at the right price on the net, webmastering and entertaining yourself through Internet
welcome home : vim online
CloneAD
DVD Movie Ripping and Conversion

system

stuff for the puter
Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Remove unwanted programs and traces easily
Revo Uninstaller is a freeware uninstall utility with many additional cleaning tools included. Revo Uninstaller scans after uninstalling an application for left files, folder and registry keys and deletes them. List of tools included: Browsers history cleaner, Microsoft Office recent files cleaner, Windows Temprorary files cleaner, Windows traces, Junk Files Cleaner, Auto Run Manager - enable or disable applications from automatically starting when windows starts
Microsoft TechNet: Windows Sysinternals
Sysinternals is a collection of utilities and technical information related to Windows internals that you won't find anywhere else. These tools are leveraged by IT-Pros and Developers for detailed troubleshooting and analysis of Windows software.
avast! antivirus software - computer virus, worm and Trojan protection by ALWIL Software
avast! antivirus software is based on the ALWIL Software virus scanning technology since 1988. avast! antivirus engine scans for computer viruses, worms and Trojans. It can be used to scan any object you like - files, memory, E-mails, Web sites etc. Users can select the right Edition of avast! antivirus.
Pandora File Recovery - Find and recover deleted files of any type - free.
Pandora Recovery allow you to browse, search and recover regular, archived, hidden or encrypted files for free. Pandora Recovery software finds and recovers deleted files for free. Undelete accidentally deleted images, documents, movies or files of any other type. Compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows 2003.
Home - The home of Spybot-S&D!
7-zip
7-Zip is a file archiver with high compression ratio.
Cygwin Information and Installation
LogMeIn - Remote Access and Desktop Control Software for your PC
LogMeIn is FREE, secure remote desktop access to your PC from anywhere. Remotely control the mouse, keyboard and desktop from any computer or PocketPC connected to the internet.
KeePass Password Safe
KeePass is an open-source password safe. Passwords can be stored in highly-encrypted databases, that can be unlocked with one master password or key file.

net

stuff for the internet
NetMeter 1.1.2 (stable) released
NetMeter 1.1.2 (stable) released
K9 email filtering
K9 is an email filtering application that works in conjunction with your regular POP3 email program and automatically classifies incoming emails as spam (junk email) or non-spam without the need for maintaining dozens of rules or constant updates to be downloaded. It uses intelligent statistical analysis that can result in extremely high accuracy over time.
Firefox 2
The award-winning Web browser from Mozilla is now faster, even more secure, and totally customizable to your online life.
Xnews
Nvu
A complete Web Authoring System for Linux desktop users as well as Microsoft Windows and Macintosh users to rival programs like FrontPage and Dreamweaver.

graphics

pics & photos
Gimp
Your source for information of the Image Editor GIMPShop
hugin - Panorama photo stitcher
Photo stitching software 360 degree Panorama image software - PTGui
PTGui is a front end for Panorama Tools, image stitching software for stitching photographs into a 360-degree panoramic image
IrfanView - Official Homepage - one of the most popular viewers worldwide
IrfanView ... one of the most popular viewers worldwide.
Geany text editor

Drivers

places to find driver stuff
Hauppauge
drivers for my TV card
Video Capture Programs - Downloads
Program downloads here typically capture video from the web, video from external peripherals (such as surveillance), screenshots and other media.
Free-Codecs.com :: Download latest audio codecs, video codecs, codec packs and tools, FREE!
Free-Codecs.com : Download audio codecs, video codecs, codec packs and tools, FREE : FFDShow MPEG-4 Video Decoder, XP Codec Pack, QuickTime Alternative, Real Alternative, DivX Free, Koepi's XviD Codec, VideoLAN, LAME MP3 Encoder

Software Sites

site where stuff lives
cooltext
Cool Text is a free graphics generator for web pages and anywhere else you need an impressive logo without a lot of design work.
freebuttons
Free Buttons. Pick from our selection of free hand-made professional buttons. Outstanding web site templates and animated custom buttons are also available.
Microsoft Live Gallery
Personalize Windows and Windows Live. The gallery lets you pick custom content for your desktop, Live.com, Windows Live Messenger, Spaces, Toolbar and more.
BenchmarkHQ
#1 Benchmarking/sysinfo/monitoring software archive!
softwaredj.info

Places to download from

I want a Freeware Utility to ... 450+ common problems solved : eConsultant
I want a Freeware Utility to ... 450+ common problems solved : eConsultant
thefreecounty.com
Free programmers' resources, free webmaster resources, free security and privacy resources
freewharehome
Freeware Home - Collection of free software. Free downloads of 4500+ software titles for Windows. Business and Productivity, Desktop, Education, Games, Graphics, Home and Hobby, Internet, Programming, System utilities
Software-Utilities.net
Welcome to the Software-Utilities.net software download site. Here you will find the latest try-before-you-buy software programs. Browse by category or use the search feature provided below.
Open Source Alternative - Find Open Source Alternatives to commercial software
osalt.com helps recommend a open source software alternative or replacement for commercial products and even shareware. Remember that open source software is also a freeware alternative.
File Flash - Your Downloads Start Here
Software files for Windows, Mac, Linux, Palm Systems. Many categories including Business, Internet, Antivirus, MP3, Games, Graphics, Video, Audio ete and license Shareware, Freeware, Demo.
DonationCenter
FreshMeat
freshmeat maintains the Web's largest index of Unix and cross-platform software, themes and related "eye-candy", and Palm OS software.
SHELL EXTENSION CITY, millions of free Windows power tools, explorer enhancements, windows add-ons, tweaks, system utilities, freeware, ie5
shell extensions, free Windows power tools, explorer enhancements, windows add-ons, tweaks, system utilities, context menu, right click, freeware, internet explorer, shell, extension

Places of open source

SourceForge.net: Welcome to SourceForge.net
The world's largest development and download repository of Open Source code and applications
Mirror.ac.uk
A good place to look for stuff.
SAC
Tigris.org
CollabNet, Facilitating Collaborative Software Development

Online Storage

Where i store my stuff
MediaMax
MediaMax, powered by Streamload, is the world's largest online media center. It is one central place to store, organize, and access files and digital media. Share videos, photos, and large files. Access music and MP3s. Host videos and images. Secure and automatic back up.
flickr
Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos to the world, securely and privately show photos to your friends and family, or blog the photos you take with a cameraphone.
Free Drive : Secure Online Storage
Free Drive, secure online storage and sharing and the easiest way to store, access, and share photos and files online. Free Drive allows users to access files from the office, at home, or on the road; collaborate online with colleagues; share files & folders with anyone; and automatically backup their PC to their Free Drive through an easy-to-use interface.

Programming

clever stuff

Basic Programming

Basic programming stuff.

Freebasic

FreeBasic
FreeBASIC compiler official page (a free BASIC compiler): downloads, news, forums
QB Express
QBasic / QuickBasic / FreeBasic Magazine
FreeBasic Forums

LibertyBasic

Liberty BASIC - Easy Programming for Windows
Liberty BASIC, the programming language for all!
Liberty BASIC Forum - Home

Just Basic

Just BASIC Programming Page
The Liberty Basic Newsletter Online
The GLBCC Homepage
The GNU/Liberty Basic Compiler Collection (GLBCC) is a suite of tools designed to allow Windows and Linux users to compile Liberty Basic code to a standalone application
Ye Olde Basic Shoppe
Simple science and engineering programs initially listed in Liberty Basic. Regression, interpolation, plotting, polynomials
Phoenix basic
Basic Compilers
BASIC-LIKE LANGUAGE ALTERNATIVE COMPILERS FOR WINDOWS & LINUX

c#

C# Tutorials, Windows Forms Tutorials, GDI+ Tutiroals, .NET Tutorials
C# Station
Learn how to apply the C# programming language to build .NET applications with C#Builder and Visual Studio .NET.
C# Home : News
C# Resources Tutorials, Code Snippets, Contests, Forums and more...
The Code Project - Free Source Code and Tutorials
Free source code and tutorials for Windows developers.
MS Agents home page
Microsoft® Agent is a software technology for developers to easily enhance the user interface of their applications and Web pages with interactive personalities in the form of animated characters. With the Microsoft Agent set of software services to enrich the user interaction, using and learning to use a computer can be made easier and more natural.
UPX
UPX homepage: the Ultimate Packer for executable

BOINC

stuff to tie up your puter
BOINC Project Status
BOINC Stats Counters by Neil Munday
I created this site for the many thousands of BOINC crunchers around the world. The site basically retrieves your stats from your BOINC project's site to create a graphic that displays your stats. The service uses a caching system to ensure your stats are always available and is able to display statistics from multiple projects.
SETI@home
Where it all started.
Speedtest.net - The Global Broadband Speed Test
Test your Internet connection bandwidth to locations around the world with this interactive broadband speed test
123-reg
Where I register my domains
fosi
Retail software for download

Bike stuff

Suff about bikes
BMF
BMF, British Motorcyclists Federation, Britain's largest rider group. Our job is to protect & promote your interests so no matter what you ride, there's something for you, & Promotions for Events.
MCN MotorCycleNews home - the biggest motorcycling community in the UK
motorcycle, meet bikers, motorcycle news, MCN, motorcycles for sale, bikes for sale, motorcycle reviews, motorcycle tests, rate my motorcycle, rate my bike, motorcycle forum, motorcycle video, motorcycle pictures, motorcycle product reviews

BMW

Chromeheads.org
BMWBikeBits.co.uk Performance BMW Motorcycle Parts - Home
A website and mail order company which retails and distributes exclusive performance parts for BMW motorcycles
Pokie'
BM Bikes, BMW Bike Information Home
The ultimate BMW motorcycle information pages

Yamaha Fazer

Pat's Motorcycle Technical Data
Pat's Motorcycle Technical Data
foc-u
Online web based Fazer Owners club. Over 4000 members site is constantly updated with news, reviews, hints tips, discounts, events and rideouts.

Games

Stuff to play.
Pinball
VPForums is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To visit the forum, go to http://www.vpforums.com/forum/ .
MAME
MAME is Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator. It emulates classic arcade games.
XGen Studios - Online Flash Games
Free Online Flash Games at XGen Studios - Play Stick Arena, Motherload, StickRPG, Defend Your Castle, Fishy, and More!
Play Games, Free Online Games at AddictingGames
more free games, to play online or download.

Tiger Woods PGA 06

EA SPORTS TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 06 Home Page
Tiger Woods Course Downloads
Course downloads for Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf and additional libraries for Tiger Woods Golf
The Clambakers Tour Stop & Chowder Kitchen
Tiger Woods Community - TWC Home
FlightGear Flight Simulator

Music

musical stuff
New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock
The web's premier resource for information on all Progressive Rock bands. This is a new version which supercedes outdated versions still being referenced by search engines.
England's remotest live music venue
Welcome to the England's remotest live music venue
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is the preeminent home for the celebration and study of rock and roll music.

Bands

Black Sabbath
the greatest band on the planet.
theenid.com
The All New Hawkwind.com
The Official Website of The Space Rock Band Hawkwind
Status Quo-The Official Site
Home Of The UK Rock Band Status Quo
Pink Floyd
The Tom Robinson Web Site
Tom Robinson: UK songwriter, BBC Radio 6 Music presenter and bisexual activist. Songs: War Baby, Glad to be Gay, 2468 Motorway). Co-writer with Elton John & Peter Gabriel

Radio

RADIO.BLOG.CLUB
place to listen to musical stuff online.
Aural Moon Radio - Home
Aural Moon - The Net's Progressive Rock Garden. The internet's #1 progressive rock radio station.
Planet Rock, the UK's Classic Rock DAB Digital Radio Station.
Planet Rock plays the best classic rock music from the likes of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, deep purple and Black Sabbath with presenters such as Rick Wakeman, Alice Cooper and Nicky Horne.
Tunes.co.uk - Record Shop - dance music, funk, breaks, jazz, nu jazz, soul, funk, disco, house, tunes, vinyl, cd
A huge selection of dance music, from soul & funk to house & breaks. Real Audio tracks & clips, reviews, the best prices and fast worldwide delivery.

Humour

Funny Stuff.
99 Bottles of beer
This Website holds a collection of the Song 99 Bottles of Beer programmed in different programming languages.
Welcome to office-humour.co.uk
A comprehensive collection of jokes, images, funny stories and British humour from office humour (office-humour.co.uk)

Stuff

all other stuff
Weather
is it raining again?
Digital Distractions
place to download dodgy stuff.
Viking Jewellery
The Craft Shoppe. Wiccan, Pagan and Gothic products and gifts. Magical amulets, charms and pendants, Celtic and Viking jewellery, spell kits, runes, tarot cards, reiki, greetings cards and much more.
The UK National Lotto
The UK National Lotto
Virtual Pub Crawl of Hull
the best pubs are in ull.
Welcome to NORAD Tracks Santa 2006
do you beleive, I do.
n7w: New7Wonders of the World

Shopping

Rapid
Rapid online - Leading UK distributor of electronic components, tools, production equipment, electrical spares and educational products
Maplin

Friends

Are friends electric
Somerford NET
The Home of the littles
The Home of the littles
keleven
Mine