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MODULE D - Sitography
Information Technology
 

ADITA Video Inc. – A Good Computer: http://www.adita.com/two-c.htm
What Makes a Good Computer A GOOD COMPUTER. Most people are confused by advertisements for computers. They do not understand why two ads for similar looking computers with the same CPU…

BBC Education, GCSE Bitesize - Information Technology: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/gcsebitesize/information_technology/index.shtml
Welcome to BITESIZE for Information Technology. First, time for some serious revision. Pick from the menu and away you go. Good luck! NEW! SITE BITES are your guide to Information Technology.

BBC Education "Web Wise”: http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/.
The Internet made simple by the BBC.
Basics - Send your first e-mail with WebWise. Feeling confused? In Basics we go through all you need to know about the Internet, and make it simple.
From getting a connection to sending your first email, Basics will hopefully make the Internet a bit clearer, and let you take your new found skills a bit further
Glossary - What does BPS mean on my modem?
Questions - How can the kids can find a pen pal?
Guides - Don't get ripped off on the Net. What do you want to get out of the Internet? Need help with plug-ins? Want to improve your searching? In Guides we try and give you the facts, plain and simple.
Cases - Post your film on the Net.
Features - Join an online writing community.
Column - Bill Thompson's views on the Net.

Boolean Searching on the Internet: http://library.albany.edu/internet/boolean.html
The principles of search logic and the different manifestations of this logic on Web search engines.

Checklist of Internet Research Tips: http://library.albany.edu/internet/checklist.html
A collection of tips in a cogent format, with an emphasis on the use of subject directories and search engines.

CNET News.com: http://www.news.com
Get computer and Internet technology and industry news from CNET. Includes audio and video clips.

Computer as a Second Language: http://www.adita.com/literacy.htm
Site powered by ADITA Video Inc. Does all this computer technology confuse you? Everyday, advertisements like this one appear in the newspaper displaying the latest computer systems for sale at impossible prices.

Conducting Research on the Internet: http://library.albany.edu/internet/research.html
Advice on using e-mail discussion groups, Usenet news, and basic recommendations on the use of subject directories and search engines with tips on conducting searches.

Evaluating Internet Resources: http://library.albany.edu/internet/evaluate.html
Strategies for evaluating resources found on the Internet.

Help-site: http://www.help-site.com/
You will find many new resources have been added and many pages and links updated.
The dates shown against many links specify the date on which the link was manually checked by one of our site maintainers. Help-Site currently contains links to 2285 documents and 169 sites!

Internet Tutorials: http://library.albany.edu/internet/
Laura Cohen, a network librarian at the University of Albany, maintains this effective collection of beginners' tutorials for Internet users. Under the five major categories of Basic Internet, Research Guides, Search Engines, Netscape, and Software Training, there are a total of nineteen tutorials at present. They contain easily understandable advice on how to use and search the Internet. Some central elements include an excellent discussion of Boolean Searching (Venn diagrams included); a useful, concise discussion of evaluation of Internet information; and four informative tutorials on search engines and subject directories.
A Basic guide to the Internet: http://library.albany.edu/internet/internet.html
A brief discussion of the Internet and its components.
How to Choose a Search Engine or Directory: http://library.albany.edu/internet/choose.html
A chart listing numerous features and the search engines & directories that support them.
Quick Reference Guide to Search Engine Syntax: http://library.albany.edu/internet/syntax.html
A chart of search rules for a selected group of engines organized into categories. This chart covers AltaVista, Argus Clearinghouse, Excite, FAST Search, GO.com, Google, HotBot, Lycos, MetaCrawler and Northern Light.
Searching the Internet: Recommended Sites and Search Techniques: http://library.albany.edu/internet/search.html
An extensive tutorial on the use of subject directories, search engine services, and the "deep" Web. This tutorial covers AltaVista, Argus Clearinghouse, Ask Jeeves, Excite, HotBot, GO.com, Lycos, MetaCrawler and Yahoo!
Second Generation Searching on the Web: http://library.albany.edu/internet/second.html
Tips on precision searching using features available on second-generation search services. This tutorial covers Direct Hit, Google, Inference Find, The Informant, Ixquick Metasearch, Northern Light, Oingo, SurfWax and TracerLock.

Learn the Net: http://www.learnthenet.com
A complete Internet Guide which covers every possible related Internet Topic.
There are many sections. How to introduces you to the Net use and is divided into several subsections: Use the site; Master the Basics; Surf the Web; Harness e-mail; Find Information; Download files; Join Newsgroups; Conference; Enjoy multimedia; Build a web site; Do e-business; Protect yourself. There's also a glossary of terms. Animated pages showing the main functions are provided as well as a newsletter and much more.

Net Detours: http://netdetours.com
Peek at this computer magazine specialising in Internet feature articles. Find forums, archives and a FAQ.

Network Magazines: http://www.networkmagazine.com
Weekly Web version of the monthly print magazine includes features, news, and tutorials and archive material.

PC Magazine: http://www.pc-magazine.com
magazine article, PC magazine online, PC magazine review, e-zine directory, magazine list, magazine, magazine subscription, PC hardware, PC software, PC review, magazine and e-zines, etc.

PC Magazine: http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/
Full detailed information on many computer related topics. Here are some of the magazine sections: Cameras, Reviews, Prices, Business, Help, News, Handhelds, Desktops, Notebooks, Downloads, and Developer.

PC Plus Online: http://www.pcplus.co.uk
The Practical section of the site groups together tutorials, special features and reports, tips and Masterclass articles taken from the pages of PC Plus. They cover everything from the specifics of Web development to general articles on how things work. In the Downloads section you'll find top choices of the wealth of free software that is available on the Internet. Everything is fully functional. You'll also find some full free ex-commercial applications that have graced PC Plus' SuperDiscs.
The Opinions section where contributors let off a little steam. There are also News, Reviews and Linux sections. The site also run an extensive set of Forums where you can share your opinions, experiences and views on any PC and Internet subject. The newest section is the Archive, where you'll find complete issues of PC Plus available to read or download in Adobe's PDF format. The HelpDesk section contains a searchable database of articles from recent issues of PC Plus and is an ideal source of technical information.
The Web site is updated frequently, if you want to be kept up to date with events you can get PC Plus Newsletter.

PC Today Guide Series: http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/stoc.asp?guid=jwfghune&vol=9&iss=5&type=4
Hardware
We've got a lot of cool stuff for you. You want bleeding edge DVD re-writeables? We've got it. Looking for useful and affordable hardware? We have that covered, too. We expect the optical format to continue on its growth path as long as digital audio and file sizes continue to grow. Optical storage has become a big part of our everyday computing lives.
Software--Palm
A computer is only as good as the programs that run on it. Whether they run the Palm or Windows CE OS (operating system), handheld devices need certain applications to carry out certain tasks. In this section, we take a closer look at both the Palm and Windows CE OS and tell you about some of the best business and productivity applications and software utilities for each. Also in this section you'll find articles that will show you how to use some of the most popular applications. Use them to add to your collection and make your handheld device even more indispensable.
Internet
Throughout this section, we take a closer look at the online photography concept and how it all got started. We'll tell you where to find the best sites for stock photos and online viewing, and we'll even give you some tips to help you organise, edit, and store your digital photos. You'll even get a close look at how to use some of the well-known online photography sites.

PC Today.com Supersite: http://www.pctoday.com/
All your favourite PC Today features are still here, including PC Products For Sale listings, Marketwatch, Hardware Reviews, Head-To-Head Comparisons, and more. Our PC Product click-search options now appear on a separate page which you can bookmark for quick, frequent access. But with this new design you also can easily find sources for products and services featured in the Processor publication, such as midrange/mainframe systems, components, and peripherals, as well as workstations and high-end servers, connectivity products, telecommunications, and much more. Plus, without leaving the PC Today Supersite, you can catch up on the latest in PC technology and how to use it - all in "plain English" from our Smart Computing publications and Web site.

Scott's Tutorial Hot list, Manuals, and User's Guides: http://cires.colorado.edu/people/peckham.scott/tutors.html
Categories: DOS; Hardware; Internet; Linux; Mac; Network; OS/2; Other Sites; Programming; Unix; Windows 2000; Windows Me; Windows NT.

Smart Computing: http://www.smartcomputing.com/
The magazine answers personal computing questions, including troubleshooting advice articles, computer hardware reviews, computer software reviews, tips guide, and tutorial help with personal computer.

The Internet Magazine: http://www.netmag.co.uk/
This is the official site for .net magazine, the voice of the Internet. As well as having all the best bits from the magazine the site now has better navigation and is much easier to use. Plus articles to help you build your own site in the Web builder section and useful tips to help you make full advantage of your time on-line. If you want to search the Web, just fill in the box on the top left and select 'entire Web' from the drop-down menu. Also, don't forget to air your views in one of our forums. If you want to have a look at the team who put together the magazine, then take a peek at the .net.Webcam.

The Online Computer Guide: http://www.viewz.com/
News, Software Reviews, Tech Guide, Games, Tips and Buying Guides.

Understanding the World Wide Web: http://library.albany.edu/internet/www.html
A discussion of the major protocols that make up the Web, the makeup of URLs, browsers and plug-ins, multimedia, Web programming languages and more.

What's in that Box?: http://members.aol.com/wbox/wbox.htm
Jeff Napier shows what's in your computer and how it works.