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A
beginner's guide to the Internet
From a discussion of how the Internet works, including an easily understandable
section on the world wide web, to tips on internet searches, and the use
of very useful short cuts like copying and pasting from a browser, this
document is a good starting point if you are just getting your feet "web"
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Source: University at Albany
Computer
Incident Advisory Center
This website has valuable information for the newbie or guru. Techies
can learn about the newest security holes. Follow the "Hoax Busters"
link to find out if that dire warning that you received about a new virus
is real or not. I have sent this URL to friends who insisted on cluttering
up my Inbox with fake warning after bogus story. It has magically cut
down on all but the most incorregable. Go
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Source: CIAC.com
Inside
your PC
A very comprehensive guide to the PC, its hardware, and internal architecture
for all. Guides cover the following topics: Modern CPUs, hard drives,
USB, Video / Monitors and Windows 98. Topics are divided into very detailed
modules. Excellent for self-study. Go
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Source: PC Mechanics
Add
Memory: an easy upgrade you CAN do
Despite the mystery shrouding the inner workings of your computer, there
are many things that the average users can do to upgrade his / her CPU
-- or maybe just keep it limping along until the next versions come out
and prices come down. For example you can adding memory, just follow these
instructions. Go
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Source: PC Mechanics
Computer
Science courses at UVM
Thinking about going back to school? Here are the courses that are required
for an undergraduate degree of computer science at the University of Vermont.
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Source: UVM
Say
what? Vermont Assistive Technology Project
Visit a page that speaks! The VATP is working to make the Internet accessible
to all. While many disabled people are finding that the Internet broadens
horizons, there are challenges that must be overcome. Go
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Source: Department of Aging and Disabilities
Don't
forget to feed your screensaver
The next generation of screen saver? The endless back and forth of the
fish on that widly popular aquarium screen saver is nothing compared to
a screen pet that learns and grows with time. You will need DirectX 7
to make this work. Go
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Source: Desktop Pets
Blip,
blink, blink
Have a hankering to play Pong? It's okay to admit it. You can find a huge
number of classic (retro) games.
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Source: Classic gaming
Wired
for sound
If you have a killer stereo system, you don't have to put up with the
limited sound that most standard computer packages come with. You can
connect your computer sound card directly to your stereo. Go
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Source: The Screensavers
Virtual
Aquarium
Just because it's fun. But I can't help but wish that the fish movement
was more sophisticated. Go
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Source: Tetra-fish
E-mail - another conduit for libel
The speed at which e-mail can be sent out has created a problem. Gone
is the cool down period that the Postal service provided. Now you can
fire off a letter in the heat of a rage -- and this can create legal headaches.
Take this case of a woman accussed of trading in art stolen from Jews
by the Nazis Go
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Source: Wired.net
Keeping
up with the kids
The rule of "don't talk to strangers" is awfully hard to apply
to the Internet, where every contact is, by very nature, a stranger. And
with chats and messaging growing as a vital piece of a teenager's social
life, it is giving undesireable elements a conduit into your house and
your children's lives. There are many approaches that you might like to
use to help "internet educate" your children. Go
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Source: Onmagazine.com
Website
building is child's play
Okay. So this website is really designed for kids. So what! It offers
simple instructions, some good basic templates and links to good sources.
Just don't let the primary colour scheme bother you. Go
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Source: Webmonkey.com
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