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TUTORIALS / ACTIVITIES BY TOPIC:
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This is a partial listing of online tutorials, courses, guides, and activities which seem to have some educational value or technical focus. Not all have been tested. Please see expanded links in this site's companion section:
How To Guides
Computer 101 - Introduction and Beyond :
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- What's Inside a Computer - Click on a part to get detailed data - via Kids-Online.net
- New User Tutorial (mouse and computer) by TLN Technology Committee (Also in Spanish)
- Computers Simplified - Illustrative presentation by Maran.com
- The Computer Technology Documentation Project - Provides computer technology tutorials covering
Linux, Windows, web programming, networking, servers, computer security, basic computer skills, and hardware
- Computer How-To Guides - Pages of useful topics from About.com®
- Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101 - See selective list of detailed lessons - in English and some in Spanish:
Computer Basics, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Working with Windows & more (Free for personal use; teachers need permission for free classroom use - see details)
- The Prometheus Project - Communicating On the Web - Tutorials on Email, IRC, and Mailing Lists
- Free Computer Tips - Wide array of PC information from Computer Tips
- Bleeping Computer - Computer Help and Tutorials for the beginning (and advanced)
computer user
- How PCs Work - Videos included in this tutorial form HowStuffWorks
- The PC Technology Guide
- Free Online Tutorials - 650 Free tutorials from Beginners.co.uk
- Webopedia's Quick Reference Area - Find Computer-related information
- Microsoft DOS and command prompt - Quick links by Computer Help.com
- Tips for Beginning Window Users
- Basic PC Hardware 101 - From scribd.com
- Free Computer Help Tutorials and Troubleshooting FAQ - 5starsupport.com
- Computer Troubleshooting Guide from About.com®
- Free Computer & IT Training and Tutorials - Massive links and resources! - Intelligentedu.com
- Absolute beginners guide computer basics eHow™
- Learn how to download new files to your computer using Mozilla Firefox - via Top-WIndows-Tutorials.com
- Downloading & Extracting - Instructions from www.mantex.co.uk
- Tech Articles and tutorials - Via Exforsys Inc®
- What is XML? - Get detailed information from Computer Ency and other tools online - Answers.com
- See Computer Encyclopedia, File extensions, Hacker Slang, and more at Answers.com
- TechFAQ - Good site for Technical Info: Cryptology FAQs to Science FAQs and beyond
- Windows XP and Vista - Tutorial, Tips, and Help from About.com®
- Computer Memory Basics - By Radio-Electronics.Com
- Glossary of Common Computer Ports and Connectors
- Computer Troubleshooting Topics - Help from directron.com®
- Tech Guides - Some older links
- Easy Tips - How do I? (extensive computer help site - like 325 Easy PC Tips)
- Tips & Tricks by Technology Nerd (Helpful)
Computers 102 - Advanced Tips & Malware Protection :
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- List of Windows processes and files running in the background of MS Windows
- Basic computer troubleshooting - For software, hardware, and common error messages - via Computer Hope.com
- Tech Podcast Network - How-to Section for computers
- Podnutz - Popular DIY computer repair site
- TechTutorials - Free Computer Reference - Thousands of free tutorials
- Basic computer troubleshooting - By Computer Hope.com
- Hacking - How its done & tutorials by infosyssec.com
- The Best Free Training Tutorials - In various media by bestfreetraining.net
- Emerging Technologies Links - Wide variety from emTech Consulting
- Tips and Tricks from Techie Buzz - like top online storage sites, disposable e-mail tips, etc.
- FTP Tutorials - How to Upload and Download Website Files with FTP Tutorials
- Online Tech Tips - Computer Tips
- Killer Tech Tips Software, websites, Hacks You Can Use
- Tech Tips, Computer Help and News from Home Technology Solutions of Marin
- Tech Tips - online computer help and more
- Use free firewall tutorials to protect Windows PC - via Top-Windows-Tutorials.com
- Technology Tutorials found on the Web - See Windows sections from Internet4Classrooms
- PCMECHANIC: YOUR PC How-to Information Resource
- Computer Tips and Tech News to Make You a Pro (see free copy of Useful Run Commands For Windows Vista and XP
- Tutorial list - Offers computer, education, web ... tutorials on tons of categories
- Jim Calloway's Law Practice Tips Blog: Tech Tips for the Basic Computer User
- The 2-Spyware.com project is all about spyware and malware removal
- Computer Networking - See all related information at About.com®
- Windows Networking Articles & tutorials
- Uninstall Program Database - Remove dangerous and unwanted programs - help from Bleeping Computer.com
- Free Windows XP Tutorial - Many video topics via
Top-Windows-Tutorials.com
- Helping you Prevent and Remove Adware, Spyware, Viruses and Other Malware - See tutorials at Destroy Adware.com
Desktop Applications :
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- How to Do Desktop Publishing - Tutorial from About.com®
- The Best Free Desktop and Office Tutorials on the Web
- Free Online Tutorials - Applications tutorials by Baycon Group.com
- How To for Classroom Teachers - Tutorials on basic Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc.- from Edzone
- The Best Free Desktop and Office Tutorials on the Web
- Multimedia Tutorials
- Tech-Notes: covers technology and learning also see:
- Publishing: Useful Tools (About.com ®)
- BCT Online Tutorials and Help Pages
- Courseware for Photoshop
beginners (First module free) via Andrei Doubrovski
- Free Computer Software Programs Training - See wide selections from CIS department Brown Univ.
- ITPRC - IT tutorials, guides, and links
- Search for How-to articles on Microsoft® software - Available from Microsoft®
- PC Help Links Page - Tutorials and support links (ECSI)
- Free MS Excel addin tools from ASAP Utilities
- PowerPoint in the Classroom - Tutorial
Definitions - Tech Terms :
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- Plain English Internet Glossary
- List of Buzzwords - See several lists per industry - Wikipedia
- Find the Technology Grades K-5
- Technology Glossary Technology buzz words from 4teachers.org
- TechEncyclopedia - Over 20,000 IT items by techweb.com
- Computer Hope Dictionary - Convenient Browse by Category Entries
- A Glossary of Computer Terms with Easy-to-Understand Definitions - From Sharpened.net
- Glossary of Internet and Computer Terms - 5starsupport.com
- BABEL - A Glossary of Computer Abbreviations & Acronyms
- Acronym Finder
- Computer dictionary, Computer terms dictionary, Definition of all Computer Terms - Free download or online
- Encyclopedia Index - PC Magazine (over 20,000 IT items)
- Netlingo - The Internet Dictionary
- Bugzilla Thesaurus & Reverse Dictionary
- Reverse Search via Wordsmyth
- Computing Dictionaries - Great resources from BetterEditor.org
- Free Computer Dictionary Online also links to Medical, law, and legal dictionaries
- ARTFL Project - Webster Search Form
- Reverse Dictionary - by OneLook
- Duhaime's Law Dictionary
- GrammarCheck - English - large archive
- Thesaurus
- TheFreeDictionary's Encyclopedia - Claims to be among the most up-to-date document ever produced
General Academics:
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- Software 101: Open Source vs. Free Software Movement
- FindTutorials.com - Free online courses and tutorials via index or search engine
- Software Tutorials and Online Tutorials for Students and Teachers - by Actden
- TeAch-nology Tutorials
- Tutorials Library at MediaBuilder
- Tutorials from Links2Go
- See over 8,000 educational selections - from ThinkQuest's Library
- Dr. Abel Scribe's Guides to MLA Research Papers
- Free Tools for Writing in the MLA Format - eHow™
- EDU2: Education and Courses (EDUFRAME)
- See Random Knowledge Generator - and other items at Mad Sci Network
- Lesson Tutor - Free printables, lesson plans, and worksheets (K-12)
- Free Online Courses (business, computer, etc. from learnthat.com)
- Tutorials Library at PresenterMedia
- Online Educational Tutorials on Microsoft® Products
- Free Online Courses (business, computer, etc. from learnthat.com)
Internet & WEB 2.0 :
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- Internet 101 - The world's most popular guide to the Internet
- Internet 101 Beginner's Handbook of Tutorials
- Social Bookmarking 101 - Tools for the TEKS: Integrating Technology in the Classroom
- Viruses 101 - Learn about viruse protection and Internet topics from About.com®
- The Deep - Invisible Web - How to find information there - Wikipedia.org
- Web 2.0 Search Engine
- Best Search Engines (directories with specialized search engines)
- Internet Shortcut Keys
- Google Power Searching Tips for Students and Universities
- Power Searching - or effective Internet searching
- Operators and more search help
- Internet Glossary - By Education World®
- Using Technology to Keep You Safer - Article by aarp.org
- A Guide to Cyberspace (Kevin Hughes)
- What is a blog (and how you can start one)
- What is a Podcast?
- Podcasting Tools -Everything you need to know about Podcasting
- Podcasts - School Computing - How to Make Podcasts - in detail - wikia.com
- A Podcast of Your Own - Win & Mac (Macworld)
- Podcasting in Education - See many tools and tutorials
- Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites
- Educational Podcasting - See tutorials
- Kidcast Learning and Teaching with Podcasting
- EdTechTalk Collaborative Open Webcasting Community
- Podcast Recording And Editing Tools: A Mini-Guide
- 15 Podcasts Every Geek Should Listen To
- Podcasts in the Classroom
- Audio and Podcasting - see tips and resources
- Podcasting in Education
- Free Stock Music for Educational Use
- What is "I.M" and "Instant Messaging"?
- Internet Search Engines - A Tutorial - From Berkeley Univ.
- Internet Tutorial
- Web Developer's Virtual Library: Tutorials plus (WDVL.com)
- Tame The Web: Libraries and Technology - CIL Tech Tips For Every Librarian
- What is RSS?
- What is Web 2.0?
- What is Flickr?
- A Comprehensive Guide to Wikis - See details at webtrends.About.com®
- The Top Social Networking Sites - List from webtrends.About.com®
- ONLINE TOOLS & PRODUCTIVITY SECTION has essential information
Math & Science:
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- A Short Course in Trig
- AcroTeX:
Tutorials - Calculus I and algebra, games, etc.
- Appetizers and Lessons for Math and Reason
- Martindale's
The Reference Desk - Note Calculators On-line (Tremendous Variety)
- Frank Potter's Science Gems - Including Mathematics - *TECH LINK*
- Eric Weisstein's World of Science - includes Math and other subjects
- Gallery of on-line Interactive Geometry - University of Minnesota
- See Math Topics - Trig., algebra, etc. - ThinkQuest
- Mathematics on the Internet - *TECH LINK*
- On Line Finite Math & Applied Calculus Tutorials - Also while there, see:
- WebTrig is an online trigonometry tutorial
- Physics Reference
- Conversions See Units conversion software and online sites
- Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab especially:
- The Why Files
Music-Audio-Video :
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- Music Technology Links
- Music Technology - Wikipedia
- ABC's of Using MIDI files on the Net
- How to Record Music on the Computer - Tutorial from eHow™
- Public Domain and Royalty Free Music - PD Info
- iTunes: convert a song to a different file format - More tips at Apple.com
- The New User's Guide for iTunes - Details at Apple.com
- Virginia Tech Multimedia Music Dictionary
- Eric Weisstein's Treasure Trove of the Music - Learn Notation, scales, chords, etc.
- Glossary of Musical Terms
- Keyboard Magazine - See digital music articles
- Music - How-to lessons, tutorials & tips at Knowledge Hound
- HowStuffWorks "How MP3 Files Work" www.howstuffworks
- Music and Technology Learning - see many resources
- Music Education, Technology & More
- Standard MIDI Files on the Net
- Jeff Mallett's Songwriter Site (lyricist.com) Great site!
- Digital Camera Reference Website
- Filmmaking - Via Wikiversity.org
Open Content: - Free Publications
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- Free e-books - See selections in science, engineering, etc.
- Online Practical Electronics Book - From WikiBooks
- PHP Online Manual
- Business-software-books.us - Download free books on Databases, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, and many other popular applications - free for anybody
- How to Design: Programs - Detailed programming book complete with open source software - from htdp.org
- Free Computer Books - See titles like: Basic Computing Using Windows, Computers for Retirees, The Linux Starter Pack, and tons more from OnlineComputerBooks.com
- Free Books on Computer Application Software, Math, Science, Security & More - See the huge list at techbooksforfree.com
Platform Options - Working with Different Operating Systems :
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- WEB OS Rundown: 45 + Web Operating Systems - List from Mashable.com
- GNU - the operating system created for free software - Initially developed by Richard Stallman (per Wikipedia)
- Detailed Explanations of Operating Systems via Wikipedia
- Linux vs Windows (a comparison) - Good synopsis and guide
- Windows Compatibility for the Linux Desktop | O'Reilly Media
- Moving from Windows to Linux
- Running Windows on Linux (Wine is one option)
- Computing Linux Unix Glossary - Linux Dictionary
- Comparison of Windows and Linux (Wikipedia)
- Linux, KDE, and running Linux as 2nd OS - Explained in this tutorial
- Debian - Win32-loader
- What's the best Linux for beginners? - Tips from desktoplinux.com
- MacWindows Tips
- for Macintosh-Windows Integration
- A Feature Comparison List: Mac OS X and Windows 7
- OS Tips – How to close Unresponsive Programs in Windows and Mac OS X
- Technology Tutorials found on the Web - See Mac sections from Internet4Classrooms
- Apple® - Find Out How - Mac Basics - See Windows-on-Mac link also
- Education World (R) reviews Mac Tips and Tutorials site
- Apple Macintosh
Support - By Computer Hope.com
- Amping Up Your Web Site with the MySQL Database System - Analyzes MySQL
- Help for Linux users or potential users - Tutorials, articles, forum, etc.
- Linux Help - Network Basics - Free Tutorial
Programming :
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- BASIC-256 -
easy to use version of BASIC designed to teach anybody
(especially middle and high-school students) the basics of
computer programming.
- 4 ways to become a better programmer - with good links
- Teen Programmers Unite - Training ground for young programmers - code & tutorials
- WOTSIT'S FORMAT: The Programmer's File Format Collection
- C++ Virtual Library
- Yahoo Search: Programming Languages: BASIC: QBasic/QuickBasic
- The Tutorial Page - Programming, Internet, science, etc.
Special Interest :
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- Electronics 101 - Complete free course online with glossary by Ray Dall
- Excellent Electronics Tutorials - wide array of expertise
- List of Electronics Topics - Some computer terms included - Encyclopedia4u.com
- WebElements Periodic Table
- Printable Periodic Table (free but no selling)
- PowerPoint in the Classroom - Tutorial
- How-To articles at AARP - on Technology, Social Media, and Security
Smartphones & Tablets :
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- How to Get Your Smart Phone to Pay for Itself - AARP
- 9 Apps With the
50-Plus in Mind - AARP
- Types of Smart Phones - eHow™
- Types of Smart Phones - Smart Phone Reviews
- Best Smartphones - CNET Reviews
- See over 100 Smartphone articles - from AARP
- See Smartphone Apps in FREEWARE SECTION
USB Trends - Portable Apps :
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- Puppy (Linux derivative)runs on USB pen drive - This version will boot from floppy! - Puppy Linux.com
- How to Run Linux from an USB Flash Drive - Do it in 5 minutes! - Softpedia.com
- How to Install Any Linux OS on a Pendrive or USB - Tech Spikes
- Bootable Linux USB Drive - How To - Instructions by Rapo.org
- Linux USB FAQ
- Install Linux from windows - See details about dual booting at apcmag.com
- 100 Portable Apps for your USB Stick - For Mac and Win via makeuseof.com
- Windows XP Setup Simulator - Steps you through an simulated setup procedure
- AndLinux.org - Run Linux natively inside Windows (2000, XP, Vista-32 bit only); this installation will allow hundreds of Linux programs to be run within Windows
- Using USB Devices in a Virtual Machine - VMware.com
- How to Make A Thumb Drive Bootable - Details at eHow™
- How to choose the best Linux distribution - Details at apcmag.com
- The Ultimate Guide to Virtualization - Run two operating systems at once for free: Ubuntu on Mac OS X, Vista, or XP; Vista on Mac OS X, Ubuntu, or XP; XP on Mac OS X, Ubuntu, or Vista - apcmag.com
WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION :
- Google Videos Search - Many tutorials come in video format - check it out
- Yahoo! Answers - Has answers to thousands of questions - includes PCs & Net
- See INDEX for REFERENCES, SECURITY under TECH ISSUES, etc.
- FREEWARE SECTION has related FREE software
- Search the Internet using various engines and strategies listed in INDEX under HOW-TO GUIDES, and WEBTOOLS (for SAFE SEARCHING), etc., e.g.-
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