~ Early Web Links ~

Real World Tech is a long-running tech analysis site covering CPUs, GPUs, semiconductors, and processor market dynamics, with this particular article from 1997 exposing grey market practices in the AMD K6-200 processor retail space. Written by Dean Kent, it offers a vendor's perspective on remarked chips and pricing deception, making it a fascinating historical snapshot of the early retail CPU market.

WinDrivers is a large community forum dedicated to computer hardware drivers and tech support, covering everything from BIOS and motherboards to CD-ROM drives, digital imaging devices, and beyond. With over 650,000 posts and 74,000 members, it serves as a go-to troubleshooting resource for finding and fixing driver issues across a wide range of hardware.

StorageSearch.com is a comprehensive reference and news hub dedicated to solid state drives (SSDs) and the broader data storage industry, tracking market changes, manufacturers, and technical architectures since 1998. Visitors will find deep coverage of SSD controllers, military-grade storage, PCIe and M.2 form factors, market reports, and a directory of top SSD companies spanning decades of industry history.

The late Peter H. Anderson, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Morgan State University, built this extensive technical resource covering embedded processor control using PIC, BASIC Stamp, 68HC11, PICAXE, and related microcontrollers. Visitors will find hardware kits, serial interface modules, data acquisition circuits, and programming tutorials spanning decades of hands-on embedded systems work.

KODAWARISAN's detailed teardown of the iMac G5 with iSight documents each disassembly step with photographs, revealing the logic board, CPU, cooling system, iSight module, and speaker layout. The site also covers a range of other vintage Apple hardware teardowns including PowerBooks, iBooks, and Intel iMacs, making it a valuable visual reference for classic Mac hardware enthusiasts.

A rare behind-the-scenes photo tour of the GeoCities server cage inside Exodus Communications' Wyatt data center, captured in May 1999. The photos document rows of Sun Ultra 2 servers, MTI JBOD storage arrays, cabling infrastructure, raised floors, and earthquake-proofing measures across roughly 120 clusters and 12TB of storage.

Wesg.ca is the personal tech site of a Canadian developer named Wes, showcasing Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects including a 3D printed boat robot, a coffee notification system, and custom PCB builds. The site also lists several small business ventures in logistics and home services, giving it a distinctive mix of maker culture and entrepreneurship.

ModemHelp.Org is a comprehensive reference site covering modem troubleshooting, initialization strings, drivers, and command sets for a wide range of modem manufacturers. Visitors can access a massive init string database, error code references for Windows, Cisco VPN, and Android, plus product reviews and guides on high-speed broadband alternatives like ISDN, ADSL, and cable modems.

Paul Hsieh's in-depth technical comparison of 6th generation x86 processors covers the Intel Pentium II, AMD K6, and Cyrix 6x86MX in meticulous detail, assuming readers have at least basic 32-bit x86 assembly knowledge. A fascinating snapshot of the late-1990s CPU wars, it digs into micro-architecture specifics like out-of-order execution, pipelines, and instruction throughput with references to official processor data sheets.

Viperlair is a dedicated computer hardware publication covering reviews, news, and analysis of components like GPUs, fans, cooling systems, and peripherals. With coverage spanning major brands such as Nvidia, AMD, Corsair, and Noctua, it serves as a reference for enthusiasts looking to stay current on PC hardware trends and products.