Computer Resources
Internet, WWW, & Computer Terms |
Organizations and Learning Aids | 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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Organizations and Learning Aids
- NECS: New England Computer Society
- The New England Computer Society, located in West Springfield, is your opportunity
to network with other computer users and share computer knowledge with others
interested in technology. Check their site for information on the monthly
meeting and membership, user groups, and more.
- CNET: Beginner's
Guide to Computing
- Helpful online tutorials in easy-to-understand language for the beginning
computer user. Includes guides to computer buying, software tricks and tips,
and much more.
- Get
Connected! Digital Divide Network
- Non-profit organization which provides news and analysis on the 'digital
divide' -- the gap between those who have access to computers and online resources
and those who do not. Includes a database of locations where you can obtain
free computer time and training.
- Land-Grant Training Alliance Online Lessons
- Links to free online tutorials for computer software programs including
word processing packages, presentation graphics, and spreadsheets and databases.
- Tutorials at Beginners.co.uk
- A variety of free, online, introductory tutorials to a variety of popular
computer software programs, from BizTalk and Fireworks to Visual Basic, scanning,
and more.
- Hoax,
Myth, Fraud, Chain Letter and Anti-Spam Sites
- With the growth of the
Internet has come a similar growth in myths and urban legends about computers
and the web, not to mention hoaxes and frauds. Don't get caught! This site,
from Internet-101.com, pulls together the leading sites which will keep you
up to date on frauds, chain letters, virus scares (and real viruses), anti-spam
tactics and more.
- 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.
- Google: Apple/Macintosh Search
- The popular search engine has launched a new search feature, devoted exclusively
to the Mac. Search here for tips, tutorials, product news, fixes, and corporate
information.
- Info-Mac Hyperarchive
- Macintosh shareware/freeware from M.I.T.
- MacCentral
- Visited by more than 100,000 users daily, and updated several times each
day, this Canadian site includes news, reviews, information on updates, tips
& tricks, industry information, and more.
- 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.
- MacWorld
- The oldest Mac monthly, in online form. Many useful tips, a large archive
of software including exclusive applications and utilities, thoughtful columnists,
and links to other sites.
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PCs and Windows
- Family PC Magazine
- Family PC focuses on the home user, with information, reviews and links
which emphasize clarity and usefulness, aimed at, well, families.
- 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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