Computer Resources Links

Help for New Users | Local Resources | Computer Terms | Internet Service Providers | Search Engines | Technical Sites

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
  Online tutorials for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and FrontPage.

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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.

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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.

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Internet Service Providers

• Comparing High-Speed Internet Options
  Explains the pros and cons of four broadband Internet access options: cable, DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite.
• 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.
  

Listed below are some of the many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) available in the Syracuse area. These links are provided for informational purposes only. The library does not recommend any specific ISPs. For additional listings, check the Yellow Pages under "Internet Services."

• AT&T Worldnet
• Dreamscape
• EarthLink
• MaiDeux.com
• MSN Internet
• Road Runner
• United Online
• USA Datanet
• Verizon

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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 Visitors to the Wayback Machine can type in a URL, select a date range, and then begin surfing on an archived version of the Web.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.

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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 November 16, 2007