Links
Freebies
PC World 101 Fabulous Freebies
E-Greetings
Free greetings
Free Fonts
Free fonts from the Microsoft site
The FreeSite.com
Claims to be the Web's best for freebies Includes graphics.
Local Information
Google Local
Google Maps plus business search Select "find business"
Up My Street
Local information eg enter a postcode to find the nearest bank, school, pub ,etc, etc.
icSurreyOnline
Surrey and Sussex local newspapers News and local information.
Local Guardian Newspaper
Local information For areas served by the Guardian local newspapers
Surrey Business
Surrey Business was launched July 29th 2002. It's mission is to provide a portal for businesses in Surrey where local information and offers can be exchanged.
Reference
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Searches encyclopaedia, search engines, magazines Polished and efficient information portal. There are articles from 70 magazines such as Newsweek and The Economist, reviewed and rated Web site links running in excess of 125,000, and the entire contents of Encyclopaedia Britiannica. All searchable through a simple search facility and FREE.
Research It
Meta search tool: acronyms, maps, telephone etc A single-page search tool that enables searches on various dictionaries (including law and computing), thesaurus, translation services, anagram and acronym engines, biographical databases, maps, telephone directories, currency converters, stock market quotes and even internet mailing lists. A comprehensive, fast, free service (PC Pro July 2000)
QuoteLand
The web's best quote search engine and directory - according to PC Pro
Research Information
Durlacher
Includes research about the internet research driven investment and securities group focused on emerging technology and media. Easy to access information
Financial Times
Source of company information
Forrester
Includes research about IT and internet
Search Engines
Google
Fast, comprehensive and easy to use. Google is probably the best search engine.
Ixquick Metasearch
Combines the results of over a dozen search engine Provides a visual ranking for match quality and only lists "unique" pages. A good alternative to Google.
Yahoo
A directory rather than a search engine
About.com
All sites personally reviewed Slower than other search engines
Ask Jeeves
Meta-search, ask natural language questions Easy to use.
UK Plus
Search engine designed with the UK market in mind. Includes relevant results from outside the UK.
Technical Support
Techden Computer Solutions Ltd
IT support company based in Bookham, Surrey Provides PC hardware, software, equipment and technical expertise for commercial, business and personal computing requirements. The corporate objective is to supply products and services on a professional basis, whilst ensuring that the solution offered is both economic and justifiable
Microsoft
Free access to Knowledge Base, Hints and Tips etc Microsoft are always updating their site, so access to technical support tends to change. This link goes to their home page. Try selecting Knowledge Base from their Support menu or use their Search to search areas like the Knowledge Base, Tech articles, Production Information including hints and tips.
WinDrivers
A resource for Windows Support and Drivers
Protonic.com
Free IT technical support By way of a network of more than 50 experienced support volunteers. The emphasis here is on ease of use and quality of reply.
Telephone Numbers
BT Telephone Directory
BT's on-line directory enquiries
192.com
Addresses and telephone numbers For both companies and people. Also provides location maps. Can also use it to find services (plumbers, etc). You need to register to use it but it is free.
Travel
192.com
Addresses and telephone numbers For both companies and people. Also provides location maps. Can also use it to find services (plumbers, etc). You need to register to use it but it is free.
Expedia
Flights, Hotels, Cars, Holidays, Business Includes business travel and maps.
MapQuest
Maps and driving directions
Multi-Map
Does street level maps for whole of UK Streetmap.co.uk is better for London and the areas it covers in large scale.
National Rail Enquiries
Good for looking up train times and routes
Ordnance Survey
Maps
RAC Route Planner
RAC's route planner You can now easily find the fastest route for your journey. NB: seems to work to nearest town (not village).
Street Map
Good for maps of London Covers most of the UK, is especially good for London. For some parts of the UK the scale may be a bit small.
Surrey County Council
Travel Information
Train Line
For rail timetables and ticket reservations in the UK.
Transport for London
Congestion charging
Transport for London
Home page
Up My Street
Local information eg enter a postcode to find the nearest bank, school, pub ,etc, etc.