Computers
20 Questions on How the Net Works
Twenty of the most common questions about the Web – and the answers – to help explain the principles of the Internet. This resource is written with the computer novice in mind.
Dave’s Guide to Buying a Home Computer
This site covers the steps to purchasing a PC. Issues discussed include new vs. used, installation, upgrades and trouble-shooting. The author provides explanations of computer components, operating systems and software.
Learn computer basics through free tutorials offered on: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web design, Javascript, beginner’s PHP and others. Take exams, earn a certificate and access recommended resources.
GeekGirl’s Plain-English Computing
Written by an award-winning Australian computer expert and journalist, Geekgirl offers basic information on computer topics. Also available are a blog, search capability, tips, news, tutorials and guides.
Find information on children’s internet safety including safety products, identifying suspicious online activity, and contacting law enforcement. Explore how to stop spam and unwanted email as well as how to protect your computer and safeguard your privacy. Also available are a search function, glossary and FAQs.
HelpAnswers Educational Foundation
This website provides computer help and instruction to students, teachers, and the general public. Features of the site include an online support center with thousands of computer questions and answers, hundreds of computer tutorials and technology dictionary. A person-to-person custom question answering service is provided by the HelpAnswers Knowledge Editors.
A user centered site on how to search and find various types of information on the Internet.
Illustrated computer tutorials cover topics from computer basics to working with databases. Download the lessons for a fee or use online for free. Lessons begin at a very basic level for the computer novice.
Macworld.com: The Macworld Buyer’s Guide
Macworld.com provides useful product reviews, rating and pricing information on the Macintosh platforms. The site includes a search function for assisting in finding product information/reviews. This site makes extensive use of drop-down menus.
The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette
This file outlines the proper etiquette of using the Internet, including electronic mail, Telnet, FTP, and electronic discussion groups/mailing lists. It also lists “The Ten Commandments For Computer Ethics” from the Computer Ethics Institute, and concludes with a bibliography.
“‘Netiquette’ is network etiquette, the do’s and don’ts of online communication. Netiquette covers both common courtesy online and the informal ‘rules of the road’ of cyberspace. This page provides links to both summary and detail information about Netiquette for your browsing pleasure.”
PC troubleshooting website where users can ask questions, answer questions and find help from other users. The site is easily searchable and provides a brand list so you can find your model.
This Mac troubleshooting page is hosted by technology blog CNet and focuses on identifying common problems and creating fixes or explanations. This site also offers some useful tutorials that may help you fix your problem yourself.