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Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Printers
A complete guide to computer printers including printers ABCs, types of printers, printer characteristics, printer interfaces, printer fonts, printer resolution, printer memory, printer definitions, and printer troubleshooting.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
BBC
Bbc: Science & Nature Hot Topics Computer Viruses
This BBC "hot topic" contains a description of the types of computer viruses. It also provides different ways to prevent or eliminate computer viruses.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Image File Types and Size
There are so many different ways to save an image file it can be mind boggling. If you want to know whether to save your favorite photo as a jpeg, bmp, gif, or tiff then try this simple experiment.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Scientists and Their Area of Expertise
Learn about the different types of careers one can have as a scientist, whether you are interested in working with plants, animals, astronomy, computers, or microscopic organisms. The choices are limitless.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About the Computer Bus
A complete guide to the computer bus, including descriptions of different types of busses, troubleshooting,and bus specifications.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize: Data Structures and Data Types: Implementing Data Structures
Learn how data structures are implemented in computer programming.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize: Data Structures and Data Types: Variable Scope
Learn how global and local variables affect coding.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Flight Simulators: From Flaps to Flying
Before pilots ever step behind the controls of a real jet they've already logged thousands of virtual air miles. It might not qualify you to fly a real jumbo jet, but you too, can learn the logistics of aviation by experimenting with the...
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Using a Keyboard
In this online course, students will learn how to use a computer keyboard to type text and numbers.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Publishing Time
In this instructional activity, students will experience different types of publishing in order to strengthen their motivation and cultivate pride in their work. After utilizing the writing process, students will type out their writing...
Arcademics
Arcademics: Owl Planes
Owl Planes is a multiplayer typing game that allows students from anywhere in the world to race against each other while practicing typing and keyboard skills!
PC Technology Guide
Pc Tech Guide: Scanners
An in-depth article on digital imaging scanners. Includes operation with illustration, types, resolution, interpolation, bit-depth, and dynamic range.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: A Magnetic Personality
Students learn about magnets and how they are formed. They investigate the properties of magnets and how engineers use magnets in technology. Specifically, students learn about magnetic memory storage, which is the reading and writing of...
Other
Caching Tutorial for Web Authors and Webmasters
This site, provided by Mark Nottingham, defines the term "Cache," describes the different types of caches, and how caches work. Tips for using caches correctly in a site are also provided.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize: Development and Testing: Testing
Testing is a major phase of developing software. See why it is important to use test plans and carry out different types of test.
Other
Learn to Code With Me: The 4 Data Structures Every New Developer Should Know
Learn about the four data structures evident inbn computer programming.
Other
How Technology Is Improving Productivity and Efficiency in Manufacturing Sector
The article describes how the use of different types of technology are improving manufacturing efficiencies, including 3-D printing, metrology (science of measurement), exoskeleton suits, and drones.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Sweating the Score: Can Video Games Be a Form of Exercise?
The majority of video games are sedentary, meaning done in one position, but there is an increasing trend toward video games where the players are physically active. Whether or not these type of video games can be considered exercise is...
Other
Tech Soup: Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions
Starts with a simple definition of a network and then explores the components of a network, how a network works, types of networks, communication protocol, and hardware.
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Technology: What Is Networking Hardware?
Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.
Other
Learn the Net: About Modems
A basic overview and comparison of types of computer modems. Covers phone modems, DSL, cable modems, ISDN, and business T1 and T3 lines. Good animated illustration of data transmission.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Oscillator
Oscillators are a type of circuit found in many types of electronic equipment, including clocks, radios and computers. (Java tutorial)
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Planet Hop
Figure out your age and your weight on all the planets in the solar system using the formulas given here. Then type them into the correct place, and let the computer check to see if you are correct.