Meet and Greet

New to What the Tech? Welcome! Please start a new introduction topic and tell us a little about yourself.

Site Orientation and FAQ

New to What The Tech? Here you'll find helpful topics and answers to frequently asked questions about the site, and how to use it.

What the Tech News

This area is for news about this site.

Comments and Suggestions

This is for suggestions from all of you people out there. Good or bad, we like to hear.

Virus, Spyware & Malware Removal

Free help diagnosing logs from HijackThis, DDS, MBAM, OTL, Combofix, GMER and more. For your protection, only those people who are being trained here, or are staff here, are allowed to help with infection removal.
Please start here: malware removal guide

Self Help Fixes for Spyware / Malware

This forum contains fix instructions to solve some common spyware / malware infections.

Although the solutions have been tested on numerous systems, and are known to remove the infections they address, please note that they are available to you on a strict USE AT YOUR OWN RISK basis.

Microsoft Windows™

Discussion and support for all versions of Windows.

Browsers, Internet and email

Discussion and support for web browsers, web applications, web email including mobile.

Microsoft Office™

Discussion and support for all Office applications.

Mobile Apps

Smartphone and tablet applications

Programming and Design

Web and software development. Digital art, photography and design.

Open Source

Discussion and support for open source operating systems and applications. For example Linux and Open Office.

Other software

For applications that don't fit in one of the categories above.

Games

1. Console Games

Posting Rules / Guidelines:

NO Bad-Language
NO Spamming
No Discussions concerning: Bypassing security features, obtaining cracks or pirated/illegal material.
No Exchange of real or virtual Game: Characters, Rank, Properties

General Hardware

General hardware discussion, support, troubleshooting, and recommendations. Including system hardware, peripherals, and drivers.

Networking

Wired and wireless networking. Home networking, file and printer sharing, home media server.

Notebooks

Discussion and support for notebooks (laptops).

System Building & Upgrading

Building your own system? Discuss it, get recommendations, reviews and support. Also, for system upgrades.

Consumer Electronics

Digital and video cameras, gadgets and phones, audio/video & home theater, portable media

What the Heck?

Random, off-topic discussion. Doesn't need to be tech related.

Tech Tips

1. Windows Made Easy - XP,
2. Windows Made Easy - Vista,
3. Windows Made Easy - Windows 7,
4. Windows Made Easy - XP Advanced,
5. Hardware Made Easy,
6. Windows Made Easy - Utilities

Tech tips, tutorials, and guides.

Security - Best Practices and Prevention

Here you'll find helpful topics and answers for:
Malware Prevention, keeping your system running smooth, other safety features.

Security advisories and vulnerabilities info

1. Archive Old Info

Updates from US-CERT, SANS Internet Storm Center Secunia and other security resources.

Updates To Software

1. Archive Old Updates

Look to this forum for updates of your favorite software

Test

A temporary area to practice and test your forum skills. This forum will be emptied often.