Helpful Links
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TAMU-related - Extension Information Technology (EIT)
- CIS' Handouts page, with instructions and information on various TAMU computer-related resources.
- CIS' new Hummingbird Host Explorer.
- For creating a web-based e-mail form to be used by TAMU students, faculty, and staff, click here.
- The Citrix Presentation Server Client for use with some Library resources.
TAMU Network-related - CIS' VPN client page, with instructions and links to the VPN Client.
- Instead of using the Cisco client, CIS also has instructions on using PPTP with XP and 98/Me.
- TAMU DNS and NTP information..
- CIS' dial-up networking page, with instructions on setting up the Windows XP for dial-up.
- CIS' network documentation page.
- CIS' TAMUlink information page.
- CIS' Setting Up Mail Clients page.
- CIS' page dedicated to networking on campus.
Antivirus-related - Grisoft AV - The Grisoft Antivirus package is free for personal use.
- McAfee's Stinger - Stinger is an excellent virus/worm removal tool that targets many viruses and worms.
- SARC - Symantec Antivirus Research Center.
- SARC's Removal Tools - This page lists many tools for removing specific viruses and worms.
- BitDefender's Removal Tools - Another page that lists many tools for removing specific viruses and worms.
AdWare/SpyWare-related - Windows Defender - A free tool from Microsoft that actively guards against spyware.
- CWShredder - A tool that finds and destroys traces of the CoolWebSearch browser hijacker.
- Spybot Search and Destroy - An excellent spyware removal tool that is absolutely free.
- AdAware - AdAware is free for personal use. A pay-for version is available for business use.
- Pest Patrol - Another execellent adware/spyware removal tool. They have a free online scanner as well.
- Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File - use a HOSTS file to block ads, banners, cookies, web bugs, and even most hijackers.
Other Useful Sites - The Software Patch - A site dedicated to posting the latest patches and updates.
- Freeware Files - A site dedicated to free software.