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Help for New Users
New User
Tutorial
Practice the basics of using a computer mouse.
Navigating
the World Wide Web
An introduction to using a mouse and navigating the World Wide Web.
Mouserobics
A hands-on tutorial that will give you a lot of practice using a mouse.
Learn the Net: The Web At-A-Glance
How to Get a
Free E-mail Account
Links to the most popular free e-mail sites.
Microsoft
Office 2000 Tutorials or 2007 Tutorials
Online tutorials created by Florida Gulf Coast University for Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, and FrontPage.
Local Resources
Central NY PC Users Group (CNYPCUG)
Net-mom's Internet
Safe House
Net-mom, also known as Jean Armour Polly, is the
author of The Internet Kids and Family Yellow
Pages. Her website lists some of the best sites
from the book.
Syracuse Linux User Group (SYRLUG)
Syracuse Macintosh Users Group (SMUG)
Technofile
by Al Fasoldt
An archive of articles by Al Fasoldt, a computer
columnist for the Syracuse Post-Standard.
Computer Terms
NetLingo.com: The Internet Dictionary
A glossary with definitions of online terminology and words.
Webopedia
An online dictionary for computer and Internet terms.
Internet Service Providers
Cable
vs. DSL
Compares the two most popular high-speed Internet connection types.
How to
Pick the Right ISP
How to choose an ISP based on your surfing personality and needs.
There are
many Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
available in the Syracuse area. The library does not recommend any specific ISPs. For listings and further information,
check the Yellow Pages under "Internet Services."
Search Engines
Internet Archive
Wayback Machine
A service that allows users to visit archived versions
of Web sites. Visitors to the Wayback Machine can
type in a URL, select a date range, and then begin
surfing on an archived version of the Web.
The
Pandia Goalgetter: Search Engine Tutorial
This short and easy guide will tell you how to search
the Web more efficiently.
Search
Engine Showdown
Detailed analysis of Internet search engines, their
features, databases, and strategies.
Search
Engine Watch
A guide to using Internet search engines and search
engine registration and ranking issues.
Technical Sites
Annoyances.org
Information, tips, fixes, walkarounds, and answers
for Microsoft Windows.
Macworld
A magazine for Macintosh users. Features product
evaluations and instructional content.
PC
World
A computer magazine with many product reviews and
comparisons.
Symantec
Security Response
Computer virus threats, security advisories, and
hoax information.
Last updated: June 25, 2010