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...

As increasing numbers of people with disabilities pursue educational opportunities that require computer use, accessibility of computing facilities becomes even more critical. The key is simply equal access. Everyone who needs to use a...

Put your interest in computers into an investigation of the career of computer hardware engineer. If you want to improve the speed and function of your computer, this is your career. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements...

Differentiate between the functions of hardware and software.

In this online manual you will find examples of integrated performance activities developed to coordinate with the Computer Science and Information Systems Career Path in the Business Education Career Path and Model Curriculum Standards....

This chapter from the book "Robin Williams DVD Design Workshop" provides excellent guidance through the maze of tools available for authoring your own DVDs. Discusses hardware as well as software options and requirements.

This resource is devoted to independent software developers and vendors with a primary focus on shareware products.

An interview with Linus Torvalds where he explains his views on "free software" vs. commercial vs. shareware.

This site includes many links under these categories: Organizations associated with CAD, CAD Research and Artificial Intelligence Links, CAD Directories, Gateways and News Centers, Important CAD Review Resources, CAD magazines, journals...

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.

From an exhibit of hedcuts from the Wall Street Journal. Two dot-drawings of Paul Allen accompany a biography of this computer entrepreneur.

Students learn about the periodic table and how pervasive the elements are in our daily lives. After reviewing the table organization and facts about the first 20 elements, they play an element identification game. They also learn that...

If a computer is connected to the internet and is not protected from computer viruses and spyware, then it is only a matter of time before the computer is infected. This article describes the symptoms of an infected computer and the...

In this hands-on project, students have the opportunity to survey their classmates to find information that is meaningful to them. Then students will construct graphs using computer software. Students will analyze their information and...

This online workshop covers a variety of strategies to more efficiently manage school computers and networks. Strategies will include sharing folders and CDs on the network, setting up read only "Template," folders on the network, using...

One-page profile of influential innovator, Gary Kildall, a pioneer in the computer age whose vision and ideas created the first disc operating system for a microcomputer.

This site contains tips for protecting computers against spyware.

This site describes a compilation process which converts design specifications into software.

Students will use handheld computers and the Sketchy program to illustrate action verbs.

Reusable code saves time, energy and cost making it vital in software development. Consider four essential attributes to make code more reusable.

An article about the Planetary Science Institutes's advanced computer software, which it uses to model the way the solar system may have formed. Includes some insights into the results already obtained.

A good place to visit if you're just getting started with handhelds. Includes advice on what to consider when choosing a handheld and links to various categories of education-oriented handheld software. Make sure to check out the list of...

Anyone with a digital camera, photo-editing software, and a pair of floppy 3-D glasses can make 3-D pictures out of their photographs by following these instructions.

This site has a discussion of a college physics project in which the motion of an object under the influence of air resistance was modeled and studied. Procedure and modeling software are described and the results and the findings are...