Guide to Computers
Websites:
Web Sites |
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias |
News & Magazines
Tools & Shareware |
Tutorials |
Urban Legends, Scam Busters and Internet Fraud, Virus Info
Assocations
Books:
Suggested Subjects Headings | Recommended Reference Books
Databases
Click on these links for database articles for Ms. Ward's class.
- Computer Source
- Student Research Center
- Academic Search Complete
- TIP: Click the Click the PULL DOWN MENU to search simultaneously Regional Business News and Business Source Complete articles.
Check the Periodicals Guide to insure that the Library subscribes to the print journal you need. Request journals at the Circulation Counter.
El Centro Related Sites
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Recommended Web Sites
- Best Rated Freeware and Software
- IPL Ready Reference Collection: Computers & Internet
- Programmers Heaven
- TechRepublic
- Links to current news, job openings, downloads, tips/tutorials, technical faqs, discussion board, for technical positions.
- TechWeb
- Information and news for: hardware, software, operating systems, mobile, security, networks, and ecommerce
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
News and Magazines
- CMPnet: The Technology Network
- Intranet Journal
- Network Magazine
- PC Magazine Online
- PC World Online
- Search Engine Watch
- Technology Review
- TechWeb: Business Technology News
The Library subscribes to the following publications. The most recent issue is on display and back issues are available at the Circulation Counter. Bound issues are shelved in the upper level of the Library. Check the Periodicals Guide for information on the previous years shelved or bound.
| PC Magazine Smart Computing Wired |
Tools, Software, Shareware, Freeware
- OpenCD Project
- Links to free software programs: OpenOffice (office suite), Gimp (image editor - need GTK for Windows before installing), AbiWord, 7-Zip, SciTE, WinPT, NetTime...
- Online Converter
- Converter for audio, video, images, documents, ebooks, hash.
- OpenOffice (tutorial)
- Gimp (graphics, alternative to Fireworks and Photoshop)
- PhotoFiltre (alternative to Fireworks and Photoshop) **
- Newsletter Creator freeware
- Posterous
- Upload photos, videos, and files to the web easily.
Tutorials
- Microsoft Office: Video How-to Tutorials
- ARC Computer Tutorials & Study Help
- Includes links for: Java, C/C++, Assembly Language, Computer Science, Software, Database (SQL, Oracle), Mac & Graphic Arts, Networks, PC's, Unix, Linux. Visual Basic, and Windows.
- Certification Tutorials
- How do Computers Work?
- Extensive listing of online tutorials for basic computer skills, using a mouse and keyboard, Microsoft software, using a Mac, using the Internet, buying a computer, buying a computer for children... (under Computer Technology)
- Online Education for Computers: Free Online Tutorials
- Free online tutorials for: Word, Acesss, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, FrontPage, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Web Design.
- Tutorialized: Photoshop and Flash Video Tutorials
- PowerPoint 2007: How to Add uTube videos
Scam Busters, Urban Legends and Internet Fraud & Virus Info
- Virus Encyclopedia
- Information on viruses, trojans, worms, and malware. Includes history of viruses, etc. Provides advice if your computer is infected.
- Cybersecurity
- Tips on: password protection, anti-virus software, urban legends, chat and instant messaging, wireless, safe browsing...
- BitDefender Scan Online
- Detects 70,000 viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Can scan boot sectors, emails, network drives and local folders.
- Break the Chain: Urban Legends, Chain Mail Locator...
- CERT: Security Updates
- McAfee Virus Information Library
- Trend Micro
- Information on the latest online viruses and a free virus, worms, and Trojan horses scan through "House Call"
Associations
Suggested Subject Headings
Do a SUBJECT or KEYWORD search in the Online catalog for your topic. After doing your search, you can limit the results to books at El Centro by selecting the Limit Your Search button.
| automation computer graphics computer networks database management electronic commerce lcoal area networks |
telecommunication microcomputers interactive multimedia electronic data processing wide area networks cybernetics |
Recommended Reference Books
in-library use only
Computer Desktop Encyclopedia
REF QA 76.15 F732
Encyclopedia of Computer Science
REF QA 75.15 E48
Encyclopedia of Networking
REF TK 5105.5 F44
Facts on File Dictionary of Telecommunications
REF TK 5102 G73
New York Public Library Science Desk Reference
REF QA 173 B25
The best guide to resources is a librarian who can help you in using the catalog, databases and the Web. A librarian can also assist you in selecting materials appropriate for your needs. Please ask at any service desk for information or assistance!
The El Centro College Library does not guarantee the currency or accuracy of these websites. Links to these sites do not represent an endorsement of the site or of information contained within the site.
Reference/Information Desk: 214-860-2174 Circulation:
214-860-2175
West Campus: Reference/Information Desk: 972-391-1433 Circulation: 972-391-1427
BJP: (Room 2300) 214-860-5780
Comments or suggestions are welcome.
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Dallas, TX
Last Updated:
July 8, 2010