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Tutorials
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Antivirus & Security
EPIC Online Guide
to Privacy Tools:
The Electronic Privacy Information
Center is a public interest research organization.
Browse a list of
privacy-enhancing tools.
Macintosh
Virus Resources:
Articles on Mac protection plus a Virus
and Macintosh FAQ.
MacWorld Feature: Mac Security:
This article focuses on security
issues including firewalls. Check out "8 Ways to Protect
Your Mac Right Now."
Microsoft
Security Homepage:
Access recent updates, security tips, and
software. For professionals and
home users.
Symantec Security
Response Center:
Read about the latest viruses and
security advisories.
Trendmicro.com:
"Ease your mind and scan your PC for
viruses." Free.
What is a
Virus?:
Excellent introduction to what viruses are
and how to prevent them. Includes articles about
antivirus software, reviews and more.
Windows Security:
Take
advantage of security articles &
tutorials, Microsoft security bulletins & patches, and join the
Security Forums dot com.
Buying
a Computer
Buying
or Upgrading a PC:
Mistywindow.com
walks you through the basic hardware components: what they're for,
how they affect you and what you need. Includes a table
with recommended specifications for that new computer.
CNet:
The latest reviews available. Arranged
by category. Includes a search feature.
Desktop
Computer Buying Tips:
A
must-read for those purchasing a desktop computer.
How to
Buy a New PC:
PC World editors offer their advice.
ZD Net:
Get
the latest reviews on products.
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Design
About
Web Design:
A good introduction to the essentials of web
design with tutorials and articles. Includes info about
careers in this field.
Free Web
Hosting:
If you're building a website, this is the
site to find your host. Complete with reviews.
Webmonkey:
"The web developer's resource."
Access a free how-to library and quick reference resources to build and post your site.
Web
Developer's Virtual Library:
Site offers guides and tutorials, discussion
forums, the latest developer tips, software reviews, and much more.
Web
Site Creation:
Find out the seven steps to creating a
website. Provides an html tutorial, how to locate a
host for the site & how to upload the site.
Dictionaries
NetLingo
Webopedia
WhatIs.com
Local Clubs
Central Florida
Computer Society
Florida Association of Computer User Groups
Macintosh User Group of Orlando
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Magazines
Byte.com
Computer World
MacWorld
PC Magazine
PC World
Wired
News
CNet
News.com
Geek.com
News Factor
Network
Slashdot
Wired
Troubleshooting &
Repair
Apple
Support:
Use Apple's Troubleshooting Assistant to
answer common FAQ's or chat with a Support Agent 24-7. Discussion forums
offer more info.
Bob
Cerelli's Windows Page:
"...easy to understand to
understand information regarding Windows95/98/ME/2000/XP."
With links to patches & updates.
Macworld:
Mac Help:
Solutions to your
Mac problems from the popular magazine.
Maintaining
Your PC:
Mistywindow.com
offers tips about defragmenting and more.
Microsoft Help and Support:
Visit the Product Solution Center to troubleshoot
on your own or get help from support professional by phone, e-mail or chat. It also
offers
offers community newsgroups.
PC Mechanic:
Access
tutorials to perform various tasks. join tech forums, get the latest technology news, and much more.
Troubleshooting Your PC:
Learn how to troubleshoot your PC.
Site also offers tips on viruses, security, and basic maintenance.
Troubleshooting
Your Mac:
What ails your Mac?
Get tips on viruses, security, & basic maintenance, articles on cleaning up the hard drive, apple error codes, and
motherboard diagrams.
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Tutorials
Finding
Information on the Internet: A Tutorial:
Excellent site for internet basics and search
engines.
Internet
Para Empezar:
A
fun way to learn about the internet. Free mini-courses cover
e-mail &online shopping. Test your internet IQ & security smarts.
Mousercise:
A fun exercise to practice using
the mouse.
Parents' Guide to Internet Safety:
From the
FBI, a pamphlet discusses precautions to take when allowing children to use the Internet.
Search
Engine Tutorials:
An annotated list of links to information on
using search engines by Danny Sullivan of "Search Engine Watch."
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