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Brevard
Libraries' Computer Services Department - Our
Computer Services Department provides helpful tips
on using the Internet and Microsoft Office products.
Consumer Reviews of Computers
and Technology
CNET - CNET reviews
a wide variety of technical products and services,
including desktop computers, laptops, printers, and
Internet service providers. The site's video reviews
are especially informative.
Epinions -
Find out what other customers think of the technical
products they have purchased.
ZDNet
- The ZDNet site features reviews on products such
as desktops, laptops, digital cameras, PDAs, and much
more. Interactive forums and blogs on technological
topics are also included.
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History of Computers and
the Internet
Charles
Babbage Institute - from the University of Minnesota
presents a large collection of historic computing
material, including a unique compilation of oral histories
and a wide variety of photographs.
Computer
History Museum - The world's largest computing
museum offers a variety of online exhibitions, including
a history of the internet and a detailed timeline
of historic technological events.
Triumph
of the Nerds - PBS presents a lighthearted version
of computer history, complete with an interactive
quiz that lets you test your knowledge of computers.
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Internet Privacy
Ad-Aware
- Created by Lavasoft, this software scans your
computer for malware and spyware. The company is also
well-known for its firewall software.
CDT's
Guide to Online Privacy - Find simple ways to
protect your online privacy.
Spy Sweeper
- Spy Sweeper finds and removes spyware from your
PC. The Webroot site also offers a free spyware scan,
so that you can know whether or not your computer
has a problem.
Spybot
- Spybot's most popular offering is its free "Search
and Destroy" software, which scans your computer
for spywear, adware, hijackers, and other malicious
software.
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Internet Searching
Firefox
- Firefox is a free, downloadable Web browser that
offers a built-in pop-up blocker and enhanced security
features.
Search Engine Showdown - How does your favorite
Internet search engine rate? Check out this site for
detailed comparisons.
Search Engines
Ask - Formally
known as AskJeeves.com, this site also provides a
popular children's search engine, "Ask for Kids."
Exalead
- When you perform a search using Exalead, thumbnail
images of each site's homepage are displayed.
Gigablast - Gigablast
is a small search engine, but it offers a convenient
"date indexed" notation for each search
result.
Google - Google
is the most popular search engine on the Web today.
MSN Search -
MSN Search is the search engine for the MSN portal
site. It uses its own unique Web database and also
offers News, Local, and Image searching.
Yahoo! - Yahoo!
provides a popular search engine in addition to its
well-known portal services.
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Internet Service
Cable Internet Service Providers
Earthlink -
Earthlink, which calls itself "the nation's next
generation Internet service provider," also offers
DSL and dial-up connections.
RoadRunner
- RoadRunner is available through the local TimeWarner
cable provider, Bright House Networks.
DSL Internet Service Provider
Bellsouth
- The area's telephone service provider also offers
high-speed DSL Internet access.
Dial-up Internet Service Providers
AOL - American
Online offers a variety of services, including dial-up
Internet access.
AT&T - AT&T
offers a dial-up connection called Worldnet.
Juno - Juno offers
several different levels of dial-up access, including
a free limited connection service.
MSN - This Microsoft
Website includes links to its dial-up Internet service.
NetZero - NetZero
offers free limited dial-up access, as well as unlimited
accounts at a monthly cost.
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Internet Virus Protection
All-Internet-Security
- Browse a large variety of Internet security products.
NIST -
The National Institute of Standards and Technology
is an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department. This
link to their computer security division includes
a list of helpful anti-virus software packages.
Symantec
- Learn about the most recent computer viruses.
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Learn About Computers
InformIT
- Check out the "Reference Library" section
of this publisher's site! They offer free online versions
of many helpful computer books.
Mouserobics!
- If you need some extra practice using the mouse,
this site is a fun place to start.
NetLingo - Learn
to translate leetspeak and txt msg terms with your
own m4d ski1z. This site has thousands of definitions
that explain the online lingo of business, technology,
communications and gamers.
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Technology News
Silicon
Valley - This website presents high-tech and computer-related
news with a focus on financial aspects.
Slashdot - This
"News for Nerds" site compiles informal
articles and reviews on technological innovations.
TechNewsWorld
- A division of the ECT News Network, TechNewsWorld
compiles articles on security issues, the Internet,
wireless innovations, and much more.
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Troubleshooting
PC Mechanic -
This site from PC Media offers help with building
and fixing computer hardware and peripherals.
2Wire - Exactly
how fast is your Internet connection? 2Wire runs a
free, automatic test that gives you your current bandwidth
speed.
Tech
Support Guy - Search this site to find answers
to your computer problems. If you find that your problem
is not listed, it's free to register and post your
question.
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Web Design
Development
HTML Code
Tutorial - Gather great tips from this site's
numerous HTML tutorials as well as from its HTML forums,
where experienced Web designers answer your questions.
W3 Schools
- W3 Schools is a comprehensive collection of free
online tutorials for Web designers at all skill levels.
Webmonkey
- Filled with simple, straightforward tutorials, this
is the place "where Web developers have been
coming to learn how to make good, clean sites since
1996."
World Wide Web Consortium
- This international organization promotes the development
of Web standards. The site includes tutorials and
guidelines for Web page development.
XML - Learn to
apply XML standards to your Web design project.
Domain Registration
ICANN
- Do you need to purchase a domain name for your Web
site? The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names
and Numbers provides a comprehensive list of accredited
registrars.
Site Hosting
FindMyHosting
- Use this site's Web Hosting Search Tool to find
a Web Hosting service that meets your needs.
Wireless Access
Jiwire - Find
free Wi-Fi access at a public location near you.
Wi-Fi - Learn
about the Wi-Fi Alliance and how it is working to
promote wireless technologies.
And don't forget--if your search for an answer
didn't prove successful, contact the Reference Desk
at your nearest Brevard
County Public Library.
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