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Featured Titles in the Library
Popular Catalog Searches
Computer Repair • Internet Searching • Mac OS
Microsoft Office • Oracle • Web Site Design
Selected Magazines in the Library
PC World • PC Gamer •Macworld: the Macintosh Magazine
Smart Computing in Plain English • Technology Review • Wired
Premium Online Resources for Library Cardholders
- Computer Database
articles on computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology
Internet Resources
Technology News & Information • Getting Started • Email • Internet Security • Internet Service Providers
Technololgy News & Information
- CNET Reviews
technology news, product reviews and free and trial downloads of a collection of more than thirty thousand programs, including utilities, music, and games from CNET
- Smart Computing Daily Tip Archive
brief tips on computing and technology topics covering hardware, software, Internet, digital cameras, handheld devices, and computer security and safety
- Mashable
provides news relating to social and digital media, technology, and web culture
- TechEncyclopedia
online dictionary for computer and Internet technology definitions
Getting Started
- Absolute Beginner's Guide to Using Your Computer
six lessons for new computer users including how to use a mouse
- Bare Bones 101
a basic tutorial on searching the Web
- Computer Tutorials
a selection of tutorials from the Newark Public Library including lessons on using email, the Internet, keyboarding, and Microsoft Products (Word, Exel, Powerpoint, Publisher, and Access)
- Finding Video, Audio, & Images Online
describes general tools and strategies for finding images
- Mousercize
practice exercises to improve computer mouse skills
- Mousing Around
beginner's tutorial to learn computer mouse skills
- net.Tutor
interactive tutorials on basic tools and techniques for becoming an effective Internet researcher
- Power Typing
online typing tutorial
- Teach Parents Tech
more than 50 basic how-to videos for your parents — or frankly, anyone else who might need a little tech help
Email
Internet Security
- Cookie Central
explains how cookies are used, how they relate to privacy on the Web
- Federal Trade Commision Consumer Information
provides practical information on Web scams, spam email, security, and online shopping
- Protecting Your Laptop
user's guide to viruses and other malicious programs
- Scambusters.org
useful, practical, and trustworthy information on identity theft, Internet scams, credit card fraud, phishing, lottery scams, urban legends, and how to stop spam
- Snopes.com Virus Hoaxes and Realities
confirms the validity or falseness of computer related legends and hoaxes
- U. S. Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellecutual Property Section
explains where to report computer hacking, fraud and other Internet-related crime
Internet Service Providers
- Broadband.com
locate a provider by zip code, read consumer reviews, and stay current on the latest broadband news, including who is hiring
- Get Online Cheaper
lists free or inexpensive dial-up, high-speed dial-up, and DSL/cable Internet service providers
- Internet Essentials
inexpensive Comcast service for low-income families
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