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Internet Resources |
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General Computer Info |
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Comprehensive site that explains how computers work--from the system unit, to networking, to the Internet, animated .gifs and much more! |
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Well-established monthly magazine with lots of on-line features. |
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Laurie McCanna's helpful graphics tutorials website. |
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Ziff-Davis operates this website, full of technology news, information, downloads, hardware reviews, and more. |
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Best download site on the Internet--freeware, shareware, utilities, applications, etc. |
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Very cool! |
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Complete and detailed glossary of all things computer--thorough cross-referencing and strong content outweigh gawky navigation. |
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On-line computer, Internet and technology news |
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Basic computer terminology, glossary and quizzes |
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Computer Hardware |
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There is no content on this page, just a couple hundred links to all kinds of computer information pages. |
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Reviews, editorials, tips and tutorials dealing with all aspects of computer hardware. |
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Needs a free membership, but has lots of drivers for lots of peripherals. |
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If VirtualDriver doesn't have it, hopefully this site does. |
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System care and maintenance, troubleshooting and technical resources. |
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This site covers the system unit and peripherals in a way that is helpful for novices and IT professionals; it provides general information, a historical perspective and detailed specifications as well. |
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Articles, news, reviews and forums generally designed for anyone who wants to build their own PC. |
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Humor site where "techies" share silly user stories from the wacky worild of the computer help desk. If you see yourself in some of these stories, don't worry--so do I! |
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Symantec is one of the major companies responsible for Internet security; they provide updates, fixes and patches free for most new viruses and most platforms |
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Brief exploration of how computer memory works. |
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Web Design |
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Section on the Internet and webpages describes and demonstrates the key aspects of webpage construction and publishing. Check the "Big List of HTML Tags". |
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Great site with html tutorials, source code for cool effects and javascripts, and a list of non-dithering colors. |
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"HTML by example", it says, and this site is loaded with examples, scripts, tips, etc for the novice writer and the pro. |
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Loads of Javascript, applets, DHTML, CSS and webpage tools. |
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Free, original DHTML scripts and components to enhance your web site! All scripts on this site take advantage of the latest in JavaScript and DHTML. |
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Lots of Java Applets, Jumble, Concentration, etc |
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Just as the name implies, this site has lots of free code, written in C/C++, Java, Perl, and Visual Basic. |
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Best starting point for clipart, animations and graphics. Has a logo generator with dozens of fonts, colors, styles and effects |
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One of the best free clipart resources. Or enter "subject+clipart" in a search engine for more choices. |
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Class page with links to effects, applets, etc |
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Clear, and fairly complete, tutorial on HTML tags. |
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Check out my own brief explanation of hexadecimal counting and the physics of color-mixing. |
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Applications |
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General |
http://www.bettersolutions.com/index.htm
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Powerpoint |
http://www.iupui.edu/~webtrain/tutorials/powerpoint2000_basics.html |
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Photoshop |
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Spreadsheets |
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_excel.htm
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http://www.42explore.com/graphs.htm
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Word Processor |
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_word.htm |
How Computers Work class website
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