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CNET
http://www.cnet.com/
Everything from video reviews of new products to an interactive
display of a futuristic digital home is available on CNET.
News, products, trends, buying guides and tech information is
included.
Computer-Society
http://www.computer-society.com/Computer-directory.php
Over 7,000 links are provided on this site. Some of the
topics include: operating systems, artificial intelligence,
e-commerce, IT management, hardware, software, servers, and
system security.
ExtremeTech
http://www.extremetech.com
Extremetech offers articles and tips on new technology.
Included is information about central processing units and other
components of a computer. Look here too for news about
current conferences, and places where you can post your resume.
O’Reilly
Search
http://www.oreillynet.com/search/index.ncsp
Publisher O’Reilly provides articles, blogs and conference
information on a wide range of computer topics.
PC
Magazine
http://www.pcmag.com/
PC Magazine builds itself as the “Independent Guide
to Technology.” Contains hundreds of features from the
magazine: news, reviews, “how to buy,” expert help,
“first look” at new products and reviews of
books. A section on downloads allows users to get copies of
special software and shareware.
PC
World
http://pcworld.com
Feature articles on numerous computer topics are available
here. Check by issue date, or click on the sections at the
top of the page for news, reviews, how-to, downloads, tools and
product finders.
Slashdot
http://slashdot.org
Computing news for the “techie.”
TechSpot
http://www.techspot.com/
Calling itself the “PC Enthusiast Information
Resource,” TechSpot provides news, reviews, guides to topics
such as security and links to topics and products.
Wired
Magazine
http://www.wired.com
News about technological innovations and their influence on the
world.
ZD
Net
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/2001-3513_16-0.html?tag=crhd
ZD Net software section has news, top products, guides
(“Business Software Guide”) and reviews of all types of
business, home and entertainment software.
History
of Computers
Computer
History Museum
http://www.computerhistory.org
Online exhibitions, timelines, oral histories and interactive
presentations tell the “amazing story of the computer
revolution.” The Museum features pictures of early
large-scale computers, personal computers and individual computer
parts such as microprocessors.
History
of Computers
http://www.hitmill.com/computers/computerhx1.html
Hundreds of links to topics in the history of computing are
included on this page. It features biographies, information
on “future computers,” and reports and articles on key
developments in the history of computers.
Smithsonian
Computer History
http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/comphist
As an online presentation of the exhibit “Information Age:
People, Information and Technology,” this page contains
reference materials such as press releases for the ENIAC
computer, pictures of computers and related parts, and interviews
with computer pioneers.
Dictionaries
BABEL:
A Glossary of Computer Oriented Abbreviations and Acronyms
http://pcline.epfl.ch/pc/div/babel96a.htm
Find out what computer abbreviations stand for at BABEL
CNET:
The Computer Network
http://www.cnet.com/Resources/Info/Glossary/index.html
Locating computer terms is easy with the CNET glossary.
Just click on the first letter of the word you want for a list of
terms.
ComputerUser
High-Tech Dictionary
http://www.computeruser.com/resources/dictionary/
ComputerUser journal provides a dictionary with thousands of
computer terms indexed. Recent additions to the list are
featured on the start page. This site also includes a list of
emoticons.
FOLDOC
http://foldoc.doc.ic.ac.uk/foldoc/
FOLDOC stands for the Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing.
The page gives information about computer terms, equipment,
programming languages, individuals and organizations.
Webopedia
http://www.pcwebopedia.com/
Need to look up a definition by term or category? Webopedia
provides a convenient look-up. Some category examples:
“communications,” “data,”
“hardware.” It also features a “Quick
Reference Area” for more in-depth information on topics such
as “spam,” “wireless LAN standards,” and
“text message abbreviations.”
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia:
Computer Science
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Computer-science
Written primarily in outline form, this encyclopedia encompasses
hundreds of short articles and links to topics in computer
science. One section, ”History of Computing
Hardware,” supplies links to biographical information, key
concepts, and articles.
TechEncyclopedia
http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia
More than 20,000 information technology terms are included in
TechEncyclopedia. Many of the entries are illustrated by
photos, diagrams, or charts.
Wikipedia:
Computer Science
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Computer_science
Online encyclopedia Wikipedia provides numerous articles about
computer science. Use the general search for a term, or try
under the listed subcategories (examples “Artificial
Life,” “Data Structures,”
“Programming”).
Computer
People
Biographies
of Computer Pioneers
http://www.thocp.net/biographies/biographies.htm
Biographies of Computer Pioneers includes pictures, profiles and
achievements of hundreds of notable inventors. Some
profiles offer chronologies of the individual’s life and
links to major developments in computer history.
Past
Notable Women of Computing
http://www.cs.yale.edu/homes/tap/past-women-cs.html
Twelve women pioneers of computer science are celebrated
here. Links are provided for more information on each
entry.
Computer
Hardware
About:
PC Hardware/Reviews
http://compreviews.about.com/
Articles on selecting the right computer, news about new
products, and reviews of systems.
Build
PC.net
http://www.buildpc.net/contents.html
Ever consider building your own PC? If so, this site’s
advice and step-by-step directions on each part of the process is
for you. It is also a good source for information on PC
components.
Computer
Architecture
http://dept-info.labri.u-bordeaux.fr/~strandh/Teaching/AMP/Common/Strandh-Tutorial/Dir.html
Technical information on computer logic and circuits, as well as
essays, drawings and links to explain the computers and computer
systems.
Dave’s
Guide to Buying a Home Computer
http://www.css.msu.edu/PC-Guide/
Straightforward advice on buying a personal computer. From
“Things to Consider Before Buying a Computer” to
“What Type of Configuration Do You Need” and
“Shopping Tips” – this site is a good first place
to look.
Great
Microprocessors of the Past and Present
http://www.sasktelwebsite.net/jbayko/cpu.html
Unique or representational microprocessor designs are profiled
and links to information and corporate pages are provided.
Howstuffworks:
“How PCs Work”
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm
This popular website has both an outline of the workings of PCs
and in-depth examinations of computer parts, such as memory,
input devices, operating systems, and power supplies. One of the
feature articles, “From Power-Up to Shutdown,” is a
step-by-step tour of how your PC performs these functions.
Introduction
to PC Hardware
http://pclt.cis.yale.edu/pclt/PCHW/PLATYPUS.HTM
Easy to read, jargon-free essays offer practical guidance for
selecting equipment, from keyboards and monitors to overall
systems.
Tom’s
Hardware Guide
http://www.tomshardware.com/
Articles and reviews of motherboards, processors, storage,
networking and many other peripherals. Includes news –
“top stories” – and a “first look” at
new computer hardware.
Your
Basic Hardware Page
http://www.basichardware.com/
“Descriptions, What to Look For, and Recommendations”
are at the heart of this site. Includes advanced topics
such as building your own PC, tweaking (e.g., making your machine
run faster), and “dream machines” (feature loaded
special computers).
Computer
Software
Download.com
http://www.download.com/
Free downloads, trials, and shareware. Includes a tools and
utilities section and news on new products.
Iterations
http://www.cbi.umn.edu/iterations/tc.html
Full text articles on software history and issues in the
industry.
Mac
OS X
http://www.apple.com/macosx/
Apple Mac users will locate an overview of the operating system
(including a video highlight). Features, product
specifications, news, and information on new versions of the
operating system are also available.
Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/
Here software giant Microsoft provides information about its
products. Sections “Microsoft at Work” and
“Microsoft at Home” teach users about getting the most
out of your computer and sharing information with co-workers.
Shareware.com
http://www.shareware.com/
Free and trial versions of software from independent
developers. This site is sponsored by CNET.com, and it
provides information on all types of software: educational,
games, business, mobile, and utilities.
Tucows
http://www.tucows.com
Free downloadable software for all kinds of programs.
Operating
Systems
Computer
Operating Systems
http://www.computerhope.com/os.htm
Want to find out the types of operating systems that are
available? Need operating system basics? If so,
this page will lead you to information on all types of
systems: Linux, MacOS, UNIX and Windows.
Freebyte’s
Guide to Free and Other Operating Systems
http://www.freebyte.com/operatingsystems
Alternatives to the Windows operating system are discussed
here. A strength of this site is its explanations of Linux
systems.
Operating
System Solutions
http://www.macwindows.com/emulator.html
Macintosh users who need to run Windows software on their
computers will find how-to guides and products at this page.
Windows
XP Home Page
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/default.mspx
Product information, features, tours, and demonstrations for this
Microsoft product. Both the Home Edition and the
Professional edition are covered.
Security
CERT
Coordination Center: Computer Virus Resources
http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html
Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute
presents this page about computer viruses. Includes alerts
on new viruses, fixes to protect your PC, anti-virus software
vendors, organizations, news and links for more information.
Computer
Security Information
http://www.alw.nih.gov/Security/security.html
From the National Institutes of Health’s Center for
Information Technology, this page links to groups and
organizations that provide security information, articles and
documents on security, electronic news, and frequently asked
questions about security.
Cookie
Central
http://www.cookiecentral.com/files.htm
“Cookies are pieces of information generated by a Web
server and stored in the user's computer, ready for future
access.” Unfortunately, the PC user doesn’t know
about this “invasion.” Cookie Central gives
advice on blocking cookies and lists products that will help to
evade them.
Getnetwise
http://www.getnetwise.org
Tips and tricks to help young people to guard against computer
hackers, spam, identity thieves, and more.
How
Computer Viruses Work
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm
"Electronic infection” (viruses, e-mail viruses, worms
and Trojan horses) is explained, and links for finding more
information or for getting tools to fight viruses are offered as
well.
SpyChecker
http://
www.spychecker.com/spyware.html
Spyware is programming that is put in someone's computer to
secretly gather information about the user and to pass it on to
companies or groups that want to know where you search and the
type of products that you buy. SpyChecker educates us about
spyware and software that blocks it.
Symantec
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
Computer viruses are a constant threat. Here you learn
about the latest viruses, security advisories from the major
software companies, and links to removal tools.
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