Webpages Links
7 zip - free uncompression program for files with an extension of .7z
12ft ladder - allows reading a webpage blocked by a paywall
AdBlock from Adblockplus.org
Adobe Reader download - uncheck all the optional stuff
Asoftmurmur.com - Relaxing background sounds
Calendar, print a free one thru the browser
CloudConvert.com - convert files between formats free online
Do not call list from the government - supposed to reduce sales phone calls
Domain names - see if they are available
Down Detector - company online services status
DVD external drive from Amazon, USB cable, made by Dell
Email compromised - Firefox Monitor
Email compromised - Have I been pwned
External hard drive from Amazon 2 tb in different colors
Firefox browser
Firefox webstore for extensions
Gethuman.com - free way to lookup company contact info
Google Chrome webstore for extensions (works for Edge too)
Google Chrome extension - Save image as Type
Google Drive - online cloud storage
Government - Social security account
Government - VA
HP printer drivers
HP printer drivers thru HP Smart
Internet speed test from CenturyLink
Internet speed test from Midco
Internet speed test from Speakeasy
IPLocation.net - scroll down to see your location
IPV6 test webpage - test to see if your computer is ready
Kelly Blue Book - be careful of the fake buttons and advertising
Libre Office - alternative to Microsoft Office
ManualsLib.com - look up old product manuals
Microsoft account security options
Microsoft account subscriptions and services
Microsoft Office buy online - Home and Student
Microsoft Office buy online - 365
Microsoft Office buy standalone apps
Microsoft Office download or reinstall
Microsoft Office install with product key
Microsoft Office download free if college student
Microsoft site map to all services
Microsoft support and knowledge base
Minnco Credit Union Cambridge Mn
Movie Maker App for Windows 10
My 70's TV - old time TV videos from the 70's, 80's, and 90's
Ninite.com automatic program installer
OneDrive - online cloud storage
Open Office - click "Download full installation"
PDF file convert to Word document for free - Onlineocr.net
Photo editor - Photovisi online
Printfriendly.com - make webpages print better
Theater - Cambridge and North Branch MN
Tracking - Post Office package (USPS)
Video converter - VSDC Free Video Converter
Way back machine - see old copies of webpages
Wikipedia free online encyclopedia
Phone Numbers
Acer Computers 1-866-661-7100
America Online 1-800-827-6364, 1-800-217-9271
Apple support 1-800-275-2273
Arcsoft 510-330-9901
AT&T dial-up support 1-800-400-1447, 1-800-288-2747 (press 0 for live person)
AVG Antivirus support 1-844-259-8811
BasicISP.net 1-800-456-3118
Best Buy, Blaine MN 763-780-8668, St Cloud MN 1-320-259-5208
Broderbund, general 1-415-382-4400, tech support 1-423-670-2032
Canon Printers, tech 1-757-413-2848
CenturyLink general 1-800-244-1111, 1-800-573-1311, 1-866-541-3322
CenturyLink cancel service 1-844-275-9829
CenturyLink order phone filters 1-855-331-1346
CenturyLink order replacement modem 1-800-603-6000
Compaq Computers 1-281-370-0670
CompuServe 1-800-848-8990
Corel / Word Perfect 1-800-772-6735, 1-613-274-6374
Creative Labs, tech 1-405-742-6655
DacEasy, tech 1-214-248-0205
Dell 1-800-624-9896, 1-800-915-3355, 1-877-465-2968, out of warranty 1-888-261-1716
Disney Software 1-818-544-4300
Earthlink 1-888-829-8466
Ebay registration support 1-877-322-9070
Electronic Arts 1-650-628-1001
Emachines, only thru web - http://support.gateway.com/emac/options.aspx
Epson Printers, automated support 1-800-444-1517, live person 1-562-276-1300
Family Tree Maker 1-800-262-3787
Gateway 1-800-846-2000
Genesis Wireless, Braham MN 320-396-2990, 763-552-0863, 1-888-383-8837
Grandpad tablet support line 1-888-545-1425
Groiler 1-203-796-2536
HP / Hewlett Packard 1-800-752-0900, tech support 1-800-474-6836
Hughes Net Online Service 1-888-228-1949
Humongous Entertainment 1-800-499-8386
IBM tech support 1-800-426-7378
Infogrames 1-408-296-8400
Interplay 1-949-553-6678
Juno Online 1-800-654-5866, 1-888-839-5866
Knowledge Adventure 1-800-556-6141
Kodak, general 1-800-242-2424, printers 1-800-421-6699, cameras 1-800-235-6325
Learning Company Software 1-319-247-3333
Lego Media 1-800-366-6062
Lenovo computers tech support 1-877-453-6686, order status 1-855-253-6686
Lexmark 1-800-368-7135, 1-888-539-6275
Linksys 1-800-326-7114
Lucas Arts 1-949-553-6678
McAfee Antivirus 1-866-622-3911, 1-888-847-8766
Microsoft 1-800-642-7676, 1-800-936-5700
Midco 1-800-888-1300
MSN Online Service customer service 1-800-840-9890
MSN Online Service tech support 1-866-783-7868
Mustek scanners 1-714-788-3600
My Essentials wireless adapters 1-866-761-4608
Netgear 1-888-638-4327
Network Everywhere 1-949-271-5470
Netzero dialup 1-888-349-0029
Northstar Access, see Talk America or Windstream
Northland Connect tech support 1-888-817-8962
Northland Connect customer service 1-866-567-1919
Norton Antivirus 1-800-441-7234, 1-800-927-3991, 1-541-335-7000
Office Depot, Coon Rapids MN 763-783-7177, St Cloud MN 1-320-252-8477
Office Max, Cambridge MN 763-691-1911, Blaine MN 763-783-8033
OnTrack Data Recovery 1-800-898-9514, 1-800-752-1333
Palm products 1-847-262-7256
Peachtree Accounting sales 1-800-247-3224, tech support 1-770-492-6311
People PC Online 1-866-558-7987
Pionex Computers 1-800-313-1995
Quickbooks sales 1-877-683-3280 (tech support only done thru their webpage)
Qwest, see CenturyLink
Rand McNally 1-847-982-0944
Rosetta Stone 1-877-223-9763
Sam's Club, Fridley MN 763-784-4102, St Cloud MN 1-320-253-8882
Samsung 1-800-726-7864
Sierra 1-425-644-4343
Sony 1-800-226-9433
StarBand Satellite 1-888-424-4121
Talk America 1-855-546-5000
Toshiba general 1-800-457-7777
Toshiba tech support 1-800-999-4273
Trend Micro Antivirus 1-888-762-8736
Ultimate Family Tree 415-446-1796
Umax scanners 1-208-552-7980
US Cable 1-800-783-2356
US Family Online Service 763-521-0401
US Robotics modems 1-847-982-5151
Verizon, cambridge MN 763-552-7555
Verizon, north branch MN 651-277-9122
Verizon general 1-800-256-4646
Verizon tech support 1-800-922-0204
Walmart, Cambridge MN 763-689-0606, Northtown MN 763-780-9400
Webroot / Spysweeper 1-866-612-4268
Windstream 1-800-347-1991
Wild Blue 1-877-474-5176
Word Perfect, see Corel
Xfinity (Comcast) 1-651-222-3333
Yahoo Customer Service 1-800-318-0612, 1-408-916-2100
Zone Alarm 1-877-966-5221
Zoom Modems 1-800-631-3116, sales 617-423-3923, tech support 617-423-1076
Antivirus programs
If you have Windows 10, or 11 you do not need to download or install any antivirus program. Microsoft has included a free antivirus program called "Windows Security". Be sure to uninstall any other antivirus programs that came with your computer before trying to use it, such as Norton, McAfee, or AVG. Then restart your computer.
For older computers - Below is a list of some free antivirus programs, although most try to sell paid versions. Antivirus programs can be tricky to install, so you may want to get help with that.
Malwarebytes direct download - free trial for 14 days, after that the free version scans only
Virustotal.com - upload files and webpage links to scan for viruses