see Powerpoint for guides to PowerPoint and other presentation tools
- 7 Things You Should Know About ...
"7 Things You Should Know About...pieces provide quick, no-jargon overviews of emerging technologies and related practices that have demonstrated or may demonstrate positive learning impacts."
- 15 Free Guides That Really Teach You USEFUL Stuff
"PDF manuals for you, on all kinds of diverging subjects, including BitTorrent, iTunes, iPhone, Twitter, Mac, Linux, Photoshop and several other topics."
- 20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web
"What’s a cookie? How do I protect myself on the web? And most importantly: What happens if a truck runs over my laptop? For things you’ve always wanted to know about the web but were afraid to ask, read on."
- The 21 Greatest PC Mysteries--Solved!
"Computing mysteries tend to be less "Who dunnit?" and more "Why won't it?" For example, you may have puzzled over why Windows obstinately refused to let you delete a stalled print job, or wondered why you couldn't find the file you just downloaded. But worry not: We've rounded up these and other mindbogglers of the PC universe--and solved them for you."
- Atomic Learning
"Atomic Learning provides web-based software training for more than 110 applications students and educators use everyday."
- Basic Etiquette for Email Lists and Forums
"Email lists and forums are a great way to connect with people with similar interests, but they can seem scary to new participants—saying the wrong thing can bring torrents of abuse raining down. Here's the basics you should remember."
- Butterscotch Tutorials
"Butterscotch tutorials are your step-by-step guide to maximizing your tech potential. Our tutorials offer tips and tricks explained in plain English, without the jargon."
- Common Craft - Videos
Set of very nice short videos about the basics of blogs, wikis, RSS feeds and other web tools "in plain English".
- Computer Science 50
Introductory level course online from Harvard University.
- The Core Rules of Netiquette
Guide to internet etiquette.
- Digiteen: Digital Etiquette
"Digital etiquette, or netiquette as its sometimes called, is a basic set of rules you should follow in order to make the internet better for others, and better for you."
- Ethics in Computing
Links about various computer use and ethics issues, from free speech to intellectual property to commerce to privacy, among others.
- An Expert's Guide to YouTube
A selection of handy tips for searching, viewing, and sharing with video-sharing site YouTube.
- Floss Manuals
"A collection of manuals that explain how to install and use a range of free and open source software. The manuals are friendly and simple, and they are intended to encourage people to explore the wide range of free, open source alternatives to expensive and restrictively licensed software."
- Free Online Computer Science and Programming Books
"This site lists free online computer science and engineering books and lecture notes, all of which are freely and legally available over the Internet."
- GFC LearnFree.org
"Provides quality, innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy and math skills needed to be successful in both work and life."
- The Gimp
A free graphics-manipulation program with many of the abilities of Photoshop.
- Good-Tutorials
A guide to online tutorials on computer-related subjects.
- How to Build a PC
Set of video tutorials from PC World's Geek Tech blog.
- Internet 101
A basic introduction to the Internet. Includes email, online safety, searching, and more.
- In Pictures
"In Pictures online tutorials are based on pictures, not words. They're the easiest way to learn computer subjects. There's no complicated multimedia, just pictures that show exactly what to do." Free!
- Irfanview
A free graphics viewer and general editing program.
- Klava
Free online typing tutor.
- Learn the Net: Your Online Guide
Introduction to the Internet; available in multiple languages.
- A Learner's Guide to the Computer
Introductory materials about computing, from hardware to software and computer files, to Win95 to the Internet and webpage design.
- Learning-Workshop.com
" Online tutorials, free technology training about design, programming, internet, etc.... This project philosophy, is based in free online training, to allow all the user, improve his technology level, with easy small tutorials."
- Lifehacker 101
Introductions to basic computer use, programs, hardware, issues, etc.
- Lifehacker: Cheat Sheets
Tips and 'cheat sheets' on a variety of topics including both computer and non-computer skills.
- Paint.net
A free graphics editing program for Windows.
- PC Show and Tell
"Over 40,000 animated, voiced tutorials, on more than 100 of your favorite software applications." Very handy!
- PC World: How-To
Articles and information from PC World magazine.
- Photoshop
This graphics program's very name has become a synonym for image manipulation and editing.
- Picasa 101
Links to a short series of posts about using the free Picasa photo editor and organizer.
- Technology Tip Sheets
Over two dozen short documents designed to help teachers with technology tools such as Audacity, Google, MovieMaker, and Powerpoint.
- Tizag
"Tizag was designed to teach beginner web programmers how to use HTML and CSS. We invite you to begin the tutorials right away."
- Tutorial Sphere
Links to tutorials on computer subjects, presented in a clean and simple interface.
- The Webby Awards
Sites chosen by web experts as some of the best online sites. Arranged by category.
- Web Design & Development I
"An introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages and websites.
- WebWise
This "BBC's guide to using the internet" is a good place to learn about email, searching, e-business, security, basics of web design, and more.
- Wired How-To Wiki
"A collaborative site filled with all kinds of projects, hacks, tricks and tips you can edit." Mostly but not entireley tech-related.
- Wired - Reviews
Wired Magazine tests and rates hundred of products in the fields of technology, home appliances, automotive, cameras, and more.
- Woopid
Free technology training videos.
- Your Guide to Net Neutrality
"Net neutrality or network neutrality means that Internet service providers (ISPs) such as cable and telephone companies must treat all traffic equally that travels across their networks." Why this idea is controversial and what are the arguments for and against it.
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this page last updated December 9, 2011