Links
Broadband Choice
If you are looking for a new ISP in Australia this is the place to go first. It has all the information you need to make a wise choice. It also has information about network equipment to use with your new broadband connection.
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au
Default Logins for Network Devices
A list of default usernames and passwords for popular network devices. Handy if you have lost your manual and can't guess the defaults.
http://www.governmentsecurity.org or http://www.phenoelit-us.org
FILExt
This is a database of file extensions and their detailed explanations, including the applications they come from and are required to open them.
http://www.filext.com
Mac OS Modem Scripts & Configurations
Many mobile phones aren't supported by Mac OS by default and you usually can't easily connect to the internet via your mobile as your Mac may not have the correct modem scripts installed or the configuration right.
http://www.taniwha.org.uk
OldVersion
Sometimes newer doesn't always mean better. OldVersion.com has a collection of popular software sometimes dating back to the very first versions. All the software is freely available and legal.
http://www.oldversion.com
OpenDNS
The DNS that your ISP offsers is often very basic and doesn't offer any protection. OpenDNS will prevent you from stumbling onto known phishing and scam sites, as well as adult sites if you configure Dynamic DNS.
http://www.opendns.com
Oz Broadband Speed Test
A very handy site for testing your internet connection, plenty of mirrors from all major Australian ISPs for testing both download and upload bandwidth.
http://www.ozspeedtest.com
PortForward
Setup information and guides for port forwarding on many popular modems and routers.
http://www.portforward.com
Sysinfo
A database of Windows system start-up processors to help you determine if what is starting up on your system is a concern or not.
http://www.sysinfo.org
TinyURL
This is the best way to shorten long, hard to remember URLs from any website into a permenant, much shorter and easier to remember URL in a matter of seconds.
http://www.tinyurl.com
Whirlpool
Whirlpool is one of the best sources of internet related news in Australia as well as having fantastic forums.
http://www.whirlpool.net.au