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Computer Dictionaries and Glossaries

• 3D dictionary for kids and adults

  Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms

  On-line Dictionary

  Computer Dictionary On-Line

  Webopedia: Online Computer Dictionary for Computer and Internet Terms and Definitions

  Matisse's Glossary of Internet Terms

  "Lame Brain" - Lynn Manning Ross offers her book of 700 computer and technology terms to you for free

Computer Basics / Introduction To Computers (Great For Beginners!)

• Shelly-Cashman Interactive Labs - Online Tutorials on 18 popular computer topics

  Introduction to Application Software

  What's Inside a Computer? This is a great interactive tutorial!

  Computers and How They Work

  How Stuff Works - Explanations about various computer hardware and software items - (Fantastic!)

  Intel Education: Learning About Technology: The Journey Inside

  Peter's Online Typing Course

  Beginner's Training For Microsoft Office 2003

  Dave's Guide to Buying a Home Computer

  How RAM works

  How Microprocessors (CPU`s) work

  Land Grant Training Alliance Online Lessons - Older versions, but still worthwhile

History Of Computers

• Excellent site to learn about the history of computers!

  The History of Computers

  PBS’s History of the Computer

  Computer History Museum

Lessons About The Internet

• "Learn The Net" - Free online tutorials on popular Internet topics

  "What Can I Do On The Internet" - A slide show presentation by Tom Smerk

  "How to use Email" - A slide show presentation by Tom Smerk

  "Getting started with ebay" - A slide show presentation by Tom Smerk

  E-Commerce tutorial (Doing business on the Internet)

  "Finding Information on the Internet" - A tutorial from U.C. Berkley Library

  Graphics And The Internet - Nice lessons from Twin Groves Jr. High

HTML Tutorials

• Learn The Net

  Web Monkey

  Big Nose Bird

  Beginner's Guide to HTML

  Dave Site

  HTML for Beginners - Ultimate Guide

  W3 Schools

  "How to be a Web Whore" (Tips on creating your own web page)

Lessons About Computer Viruses

• Surf Swell Island: Adventures in Internet Safety

  Ask Earl What causes computer viruses?

  How Computer Viruses Work by Marshall Brain

  Malware Countermeasures - Tutorials and links to download software

  How Stuff Works - Good Explanation of how viruses work

  Symantec (Norton Anti-Virus) - Good Virus Encyclopedia plus free virus removal software

  McAfee (Antivirus software company) - Excellent source of information)

  Trend Micro (A Software Company) - Good source of Virus Information

  Vmyths.com - Truth about Computer Viruses and Hoaxes

  Truth or Fiction - Information about viruses, rumors and hoaxes

  Korova Multimedia - Virus hoax information

Lessons About Computer Safety And Security

• "Protect Yourself" - 14 tutorials on PC security from Learn-The-Net

  Rackspace Knowledge Center - Good resources for Web Security and Encryption

  Microsoft's PC Security site - Excellent source of valuable information!

  “Secure your home computer” (TomCat Internet Solutions)

  Microsoft Tech Net Security Page

  Microsoft’s 3 Steps to Protecting Your PC

  CERT Coordination Center “Home Network Security”

  UCSD Resources for Computer Ergonomics
  

  Excellent information about how to use a computer without risking pain or injury.
  Note: Classes listed here are only available to UCSD staff, but there are a lot of booklets and brochures you can print.

Troubleshooting Resources (For Intermediate And Advanced Users)

O'Donnell on Technology
Intel Support
PC Hell - Links to fix a lot of problems
Top 10 Tips for Troubleshooting PC Problems
Knowledge Base Links to Troubleshooting Strategies
Troubleshooting Windows

Listings Of Other Online Courses And Tutorials

• Learnthat - Free online tutorials

  WannaLearn.com - Searchable list of free courses, tutorials and guides

  Actden (Digital Education Network) Software Tutorials And Online Courses

  Over 2500 Degree Programs Offered Online

Other "Non-Computer" Lessons and Tutorials

• "How Stuff Works" - Learn more about all kinds of stuff!

  Research and Documentation Online - from Bedford Books/St. Martin's Press

  I Will Knot! - Learn to tie knots.

  Flag Flashcards - Learn about the countries of the world through their flags.

  The Amazing, Super-Marvelous Poetry Memorizer!

  Music Theory Flash Cards

  Ukulele Lessons

  Online Piano Lessons

  Online multilingual picture dictionary and interactive learning tools for ESL students and beginning English, French, German, Spanish and Italian language learners.

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