Guide to Computers
Websites:
Comprehensive Web Sites |
Specialized Web Sites |
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Help Desk |
News & Magazines |
Searching the Web |
Tools & Shareware |
Tutorials (including Powerpoint) |
Urban Legends, Scam Busters and Internet Fraud
Virus Information & Popup Stoppers |
Podcasts, iPods | Assocations | Web Pages: Create!
Books:
Suggested Subjects Headings | Recommended Reference Books
Databases
Click on these links for database articles for Ms. Ward's class.
- Computer Source
- Academic Search Complete
(Tutorial)
- TIP: Click the Click the PULL DOWN MENU to search simultaneously Regional Business News and Business Source Complete articles.
- InfoTrac Newspapers
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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Comprehensive Web Sites
- Best Rated Freeware and Software
- Computers: Internet Links
- Links to Accelerators, Bots, computer injury information, cookies, dictionaries/encyclopedias, standards, language translators, games, tutorials, hacker information, equipment, online help, history, hoaxes, internet law, ISPs, Internet telephone, online storage, offline browsing, privacy, security, software, spam, statistics, training, tips, viruses, Windows tips, and zip tips.
- Computing Resource Guide
- Links to computer companies, Internet-related information (browsers, email, ftp, ISPs, newsgroups, history), search engines, news, vendor support, and virus protection.
- Computer Science
- Links to tutorials, news, organizations, jobs, dictionaries & encyclopedias, statistics, programming languages...
- Gartner Group Online
- Geektools
- IPL Ready Reference Collection: Computers & Internet
- IT Toolbox
- Job board, discussion groups, searchable faqs, news, documents and code...
- 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.
Specialized Web Sites
- Bloggapedia: Search for Blogs by Subject
- Computer Science Career & Job Information and Graphic Arts Career & Job Information
- Includes information on various computer careers, schools, basics tutorials, certification tutorials, curriculum links, and job sources.
- Webshots
- Free online photo album. Allows 240 photos.
- PhotoSite
- Code Guru
- Computer Career Links
- Computer Ethics
- Computer Museum History Online
- Cyberspace Laws
- Digital Camera Review
- Digital Photography Tips
- DSL Reports: comparisons of various DSL providers
- DSL Saver: tips on selecting a DSL provider
- eCoustics
- Reviews and price comparisons from reputable sources for: digital cameras, computers, cd players, dvd players, camcorders, digital recorders, tv, vcr, car audio systems, and accessories.
- File Extension List
- Hoaxbusters
- Parental Media Guide
- PC Guide
- How to Use a Scanner, with Tips (e-book)
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
- BABEL: Computer Abbreviations & Acronyms
- CKnow: Dictionary, Acronyms, Abbreviations
- Online Computing Dictionary
- Online Dictionary of Computing
- PC Webopedia
- TechEncyclopedia
- TUCAA: Ultimate Computer Acronyms Archive
- What Is...
Help Desk, Tips & Tricks
- Knowledge Base Alertz & Search
- Annoyances: Microsoft Patches
- Answers that Work
- Help Desk Links (Assocations, vendors, research and career information)
- Compiler & Interpreter Links
- Free Answers
- Links to computer software companies via a form that allows you to request information or ask a question.
- Help Site Computer Manuals
- Help Site for Computers: FAQs
- Philip Verghis' Help Desk FAQ
- PC PitStop
- Free diagnostic tests: disk analysis, cookie check, virus check...
- PDA Support, Software and Reviews
- Virtual Computer Library
- Links to: FAQs, documentation, user groups, vendors, publications, book reviews, tech reports, standards, operating systems, online dictionaries and encyclopedias, conferences...
- Windows 2000 Tips & Tricks
- Works to Word Converter
- Tips for Buying a Digital Camera
- Using Your Digital Camera (ebook)
- Editing Digital Photographs (ebook)
- Digital Photography Equipment (ebook)
- Digital Camera, Photo Printer, and Accessories Reviews
- Digital Cameras and Photography Reviews, Troubleshooting, and Photo Lessons
- Digital Video (ebook)
News and Magazines
- ARS Technica: the PC Enthusiast's Resource
- CMPnet: The Technology Network
- Internet.com
- Internet News Channel
- Intranet Journal
- Network Magazine
- PC Magazine Online
- PC World Online
- Search Engine Watch
- Shopper
- Technology Review
- TechWeb: Business Technology News
- ZDNet
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 |
THE Journal Syllabus New Architect |
Software, Shareware, Plug-Ins, Drivers, Hardware Reviews
- Ad Aware
- Tracks and eliminates data mining, advertising, and tracking components from your computer.
- Best Freeware Utilities
- Includes virus software, spam stopper, notepads...
- Converter
- Converts gifs, jpgs, bmps, video to swf...
- Convert PDF to HTML
- Zamsar Media and File Converter (video, audio, images, text docs, and more!)
- Media Converter (convert Open Office to doc, doc to pdf and more!)
- Microsoft Office Templates, Cards, Clip Art, Teacher Grade Sheets and more
- CWSApps List
- DLL Source
- Driver Files
- Links to drivers for: digital cameras, bios, dvd, cd's, modems, input devices, monitors, printers, scanners, usb...
- Driver Guide
- Free Download Helper (speeds up downloads)
- Freeware/Software (NoNags)
- Inline Plug-ins: Audio/Video
- MereSurfer 2003 Freeware
- Pop-up ad stopper, tracks-eraser and an ad-remover for web browsers.
- 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...
- Pest Patrol
- Information about spyware, adware, Trojan horse programs, and other malicious software.
- Software for Nonprofits and Education
- Spybot Search and Destroy
- Highly rated privacy software.
- Tom's Hardware Guide
- TUCOWS Software
- Winappslist
Shareware and Freeware (including office suites and image programs):
- EasyOffice
- OpenOffice (tutorial)
- AbiWord (alternative to Microsoft Word)
- Jarte (alternative to Microsoft Word)
- Powerbullet Presentation (alternative for animation)
- dbWorx (alternative to Access)
- Gimp (graphics, alternative to Fireworks and Photoshop)
- PhotoFiltre (alternative to Fireworks and Photoshop) **
- Newsletter Creator freeware
- Download.com
- Internet.com Downloads
Accessibilty
- Accessibility Links
- Includes: major organizations, tools, good and bad examples, accessibility of pdf, flash, powerpoint
- PDF Converter to HTML
Tutorials
- Microsoft Office: Video How-to Tutorials
- Microsoft Office Excel Tutorials: for the Beginner
- 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)
- Exam Simulators
- Multilingual Tutorials for Computers & the Web
- CD Recordable FAQ (Tips on recording CD-ROMS)
- Computer Science Tutorials: databases, calculators, algorithms, employment data...
- Creating an Online Photo Album (free)
- Excel & Spreadsheet Tips/Tutorials
- Excel Tutorials
- Find Tutorials
- FreeSkills Online Training
- Getting Started with XML (ebook)
- How to Use a Computer Tutorials
- Knowledge Hound How-tos: Computers
- Microsoft Office 2000 Tutorial: Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Front Page
- Microsoft Word Tutorials
- Mouse - How to Use the Mouse
- New Computer User Tutorial
- Online Education for Computers: Free Online Tutorials
- Free online tutorials for: Word, Acesss, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, FrontPage, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Web Design.
- Streaming Media: Tutorials
- Tech Tutorials
- Web Novice How-to's
- WordPerfect Tips and Tricks
- Word Perfect Wiz
Scam Busters, Urban Legends and Internet Fraud
- Urban Legends
- Hoax Busters
- Puportal: Urban Legends & Virus Portal
- Scam Busters
- Snopes
- ScamHelp
- FastCheck
Virus Information & Popup Stoppers
- Virus Encyclopedia
- Information on viruses, trojans, worms, and malware. Includes history of viruses, etc. Provides advice if your computer is infected.
- SuperAntiSpyware (freeware)
- 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
- Computer Incident Advisory Center
- Computer Virus Myths
- McAfee Virus Information Library
- Panda ActiveScan
- Finds and fixes 60,000 types of malicious code.
- Trend Micro
- Information on the latest online viruses and a free virus, worms, and Trojan horses scan through "House Call".
- WebRoot: Free Spyware Computer Check
Associations
- North Texas PC Users Group
- Association of Computer Professionals
- Association of Computing Machinery
- Association for Women in Computing
Podcasts, iPods
Searchable listings of podcasts:
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:
September 8, 2009