Goodwill
Gcf Global: Computer Basics What Is a Computer?
"If you're new to computers or just want to update your skills, you've come to the right place."
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Using a Computer
In this online course students will learn about the basic functions and different parts of a computer and how to use one safely.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Mastering the Game: A History of Computer Chess
Exhibit documenting the important advances in hardware and software that made computer chess a reality.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Basic Computer Troubleshooting
Recommended steps to try when troubleshooting any software or hardware related issue. All of these steps are a great way to begin troubleshooting and/or to try when other solutions have not resolved your issue. When trying these steps,...
Other
Red Herring: The Business of Technology
Monthly magazine covering the business of technology. Includes tracking of financial markets, articles, research and newsletters.
Indiana University
Indiana Univ: Center for Electronic & Computer Music
Contains general information on the facility and programs offered. Also contains a history of electronic music, suggested listening, information about consoles and recording equipment, help with MIDI, csound and Unix programming, etc. A...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Cd R Drives
Informative site detailing the use of CD-R technologies. Content includes a focus on the basics of CD-Rs, CD recording tips, multiple sessions CD-R, technical support and more.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Computer Microscope Simulator
This interactive computer microscope Java tutorial explores how the hardware (QX3 microscope) and computer software work together to produce digital images.
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
Sun Associates: Making the Most of the One (Or Few) Computer Classroom [Pdf]
What's required to successfully integrate one computer into the classroom? Teaching issues, hardware factors, and software are discussed in this concise page. This is a PDF file.
Tech Target
Tech Target: What Is?
An extensive online dictionary for thousands of the most current IT-related words. Browse alphabetically or by catagories like "Software," "Internet," "Computing fundamentals," "Networking" and more.
Other
Nea Today: Your Computer Isn't Broken: Quick Tech Fixes for Students
Read and display sixteen solutions for common quick technology fixes.
PBS
Pbs: Science Odyssey: Personal Computer Industry Is Launched
An article on the development of the microcomputer industry focusing mostly around the Altair and Ed Roberts' contributions.
Apple
Apple Home Page
Anything you need to know about Apple/Macintosh computers, this is the place to start. Everything from software, hardware, investing, employment and much, much more. This is the place to come first.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Power of Mechanical Advantage
Students learn about the mechanical advantage offered by pulleys in an interactive and game-like manner. By virtue of the activity's mechatronic presentation, they learn to study a mechanical system not as a static image, but rather as a...
Other
Unisys
Learn all you need to know about Unisys at this site. You can get the latest news about the company, find out about career opportunities, learn about their services, software, and hardware available, and a lot more.
Other
Karbos Guide: The Pc and Its Motherboard
An easy-to-understand site that details the basic components of the PC hardware system. Charts and pictures included with links to other modules.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Experimental Music Studios
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's electronic music facility. This site includes a pictorial tour and information on admissions.
Other
Steve Wozniak, a True Hacker Made Millionaire
A short biography of Steve Wozniak, designer and programmer of Apple's initial computers. Includes a photograph.
Other
Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet
A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...
Apple
Apple: I Pod
At Apple Computer's iPod site, find out about the latest iPod models, pricing, accessories and news. This site also contains links to iPod Tech Support as well as to iTunes and the iTunes Podcast Directory.
Other
Globe Technology
Globe Technology covers the latest news, issues, and events in computer technology on a daily basis.
Other
Wine Country Productions: Sequential Circuits
This company offers restored and warrantied electronic music equipment and instruments including drum machines and synthesizers. Provides spare parts as well as technical service.
