Independent sites

In addition to the resources below, you may want to review the list of vendor and Open Source sites.

Computer Information Center
A rich resource for a wide range of technology topics.

CMPnet
Resources for technology professionals.

CNET
Offers tech news, hardware reviews, free downloads, help, and how-to information.

Service911.com
Text-based and video tutorials on the basics. Useful for novices as well as experienced users who want to tackle something new, such as installing memory or filtering out junk e-mail.

MacSurfer's Headline News
A summary of Mac-related headlines culled from technology and news sites. Be sure to scroll down the page.

MacFixIt
A newsletter of solutions for Apple products and applications. Since it's not an official Apple site, you'll probably learn some things Apple would prefer you didn't know.

MacAddict
An entertaining and often opinionated forum for Mac news, views, and technical information.

Macintosh Resource Page
A clearinghouse for information on Mac-compatible freeware, shareware, and commercial software. This site will appeal more to technical users than beginners.