Computer Resources
Internet, WWW, & Computer Terms |
Tutorials and Learning Aids | Local Computer Classes | Operating Systems,
Hardware & Software
Internet,
WWW, & Computer Terms:
- Net Lingo: the Internet Language Dictionary
- A good introductory guide to the vocabulary of Internet lore and technology.
- PC Webopaedia
- Up-to-date information about personal computers in this online dictionary
of terms, words and phrases.
- whatis.com
- A glossary of Internet, computer and new technology terms and concepts,
updated daily.
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Tutorials and Learning Aids
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- Mousercize
- Practice your mousing skills with this free online program! Also available in Spanish.
- SeniorNet Mouse Exercises
- Learn about placing, clicking, drag & drop, and drawing the mouse.
- New User Tutorial
- This tutorial is designed to help people who have never used a computer before. It concentrates on using the mouse and a few other basic skills.
- Online Typing Course
- A. structured touch typing course for motivated individuals looking to develop their keyboard skills and a free resource to aid supervised keyboarding education in schools, companies, and organizations.
- Online Typing Tests
- From BellaOnline.
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Local Computer Classes
- HiTech@theLibrary: Springfield City Library
- The library
offers a continuing series of formal -- and free -- training in use of computers, various software programs, the online catalog, searching the Internet, and subject-oriented research.
- FutureWorks
- Free or inexpensive computer classes offered by FutureWorks Career Center at the STCC Technology Center on Federal Street.
- Holyoke Creative Arts Center
- Offers computer workshops as well as fine arts and home crafts instruction. Website includes current brochure and price guide.
- Springfield Golden Age SeniorNet Learning Center
- Springfield's Golden Age Center at the Civic Center provides computer training and other technology assistance for local seniors. Check with these folks for computer classes, a computer club, tips and more.
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Operating Systems, Hardware & Software:
Apple Macintoshes, Mac Clones & Mac OS
- Apple Computer, Inc.
- Excellent design, access to Apple software updates and an online store
where you can custom-build your own Mac.
- Apple Support Web
- Technical support online, from Apple HQ in Cupertino, CA.
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- MacFixit
- Troubleshooting solutions for Mac OS computers, updated daily.
- MacInTouch
- Ric Ford's daily newsletter features Apple news, product information, tips
& tricks, bug reports, and links to other Web-based resources.
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PCs and Windows
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- PC Magazine
- PC Magazine Online, with hardware & software reviews, industry news, and
links to other Web-based resources for neophyte or advanced PC users.
- TUCOWS Network
- Why TUCOWS? - "The Ultimate Collection of Winsock Software". TUCOWS has
earned a reputation as one of the highest quality software distribution sites
on the Internet. This site in an effort to help net users stay current on
the latest and greatest Windows 3.x, Windows95/98, Macintosh, Linux and OS/2
applications for the Internet. Offers downloads of freeware and shareware.
- Welcome To Microsoft
- Microsoft's website is a technical marvel, an online software store (some
key software, like Microsoft Internet Explorer, is freely available here),
and a useful source of links to facts, infotainment, and curiosities.
- WIRED Magazine
- The journal of the emerging digital culture, and a testbed for new approaches
to visual design, typography, and online presentation. Useful regardless of
your platform preference.
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Springfield MA 01103
413-263-6828
This page last updated: 12/18/01