A new home, a new friend
Read how Michael makes a new friend after moving to a new house.
Subject: Reading Zone–Picture Books
Blog Flux
Centralized location for blogosphere. Offers tools for users to create and maintain blogs including a blog directory, blog themes, tracking statistics, polling, and quiz makers. Provides assistance to users via extensive and experienced blog community, and helpful articles about blogs.
Subject: Computer & Internet Blogs–Blog Portals
ipl Digital Divide Collection
ipl2 Digital Divide Collection
Collection of resources on the digital divide.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Information Literacy
Visual Studio Magazine
Contains articles and blogs concerning all aspects of Microsoft Visual Studio .NET framework development.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
Online Magazine
ONLINE Magazine “publishes practical articles, product reviews, case studies, and informed opinions about selecting, using, manipulating, and managing digital information products.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
“The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET) is a refereed academic journal publishing research and review articles in educational technology, information and communications technologies for education, online and e-learning, educational design, multimedia, computer assisted learning, and related areas.”
Subject: Computers & Internet; Education
The Christian Science Monitor
“The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, daily news briefing, email newsletters, and mobile site.”
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Politics News; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Science & Technology–Science & Technology News; Reference–News & Current Events
Computer Hope
Contains a dictionary of computer related terms as well as tips and advice about computers and computing.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Der Spiegel
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
Mobile Apps ??? News & Current Events
Mobile Apps ??? News & Current Events
The ipl Mobile Apps Project is an initiative to direct our patrons to free mobile applications.
Subject: Reference–Time & Weather; Reference–News & Current Events; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
CIO
Founded in 1987 “to provide technology and business leaders with insight and analysis on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT’s role in achieving business goals.” Site includes news, analysis, blogs, slide shows. videos, webcasts, white papers, and more.
Subject: Science & Technology; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Australian PC User
“PC User???s web site is dedicated to bringing you the latest technology reviews, news, downloads, help and tips.”
Subject: Computers & Internet
Evaluating Information Tutorial: Websites
Evaluating Information Tutorial: Websites
Includes a checklist of questions to ask when evaluating internet sites.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Internet For Libraries–Internet Resource Evaluation
InfoWorld
“InfoWorld is the leading source of information on emerging enterprise technologies, and the only brand that explains to senior technology decision makers how these technologies work, and how they can use them to drive their business.” Site includes news, blogs, webcasts, white papers, video, product reviews, and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Science & Technology–Science & Technology News
Journal of the Association for History and Computing
Journal of the Association for History and Computing
This peer-reviewed journal is intended for a general audience of teachers, students, and researchers interested in the application of computers in historical studies. Reviews relevant research in the field, software and strives to define useful standards in computer utilities relevant to studying specific time periods.
Subject: Computers & Internet; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
Infoworld – The Industry Standard Channel
Infoworld – The Industry Standard Channel
“Business technology insight on M & A, lawsuits, industry trends, tech vendor strategies, Internet regulation, and more.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Business & Economics–E-Commerce
JavaWorld
“JavaWorld offers the largest single collection online of exclusive, professionally produced content focused on Java technology solutions.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Java; Computers & Internet–Programming
KidsClick!
This is a great place to start if you want to surf and search the Internet. Created by librarians, this is an Internet guide especially for kids.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Reference–Homework Help; Computers And The Internet–Search Engines & Guides
Blogs – ipl Special Collection
Blogs – ipl Special Collection
Web directory. A selected list of blogs on a range of topics, including how to create your own blog. Subjects include law, books, food, travel, medicine, history, politics, business, and more.
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Ocracoke Light – ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Ocracoke Light – ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
The Ocracoke Light was built in 1823 and is located in Ocracoke, North Carolina. It is the oldest lighthouse in operation along the coast of North Carolina. This lighthouse replaced the lighthouse that was built on Shell Castle Island in 1798.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism
NHK World
Asian and world news, TV programs, radio, and podcasts provided by Japan Broadcasting Corporation.
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
OAIster
“OAIster is a union catalog of millions of records representing open access digital resources that was built by harvesting from open access collections worldwide using the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH).” Examples of resources include old-time advertisement collections, open access journals, and public radio pro …
Subject: Reference–Web Directories–Open Access Directories
Newsweek – The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast became the online home of Newsweek Magazine in February, 2011. Sections include U.S. and World News, Politics, Books, Entertainment, Fashion, Art, and more.
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
Poket-lint
iPhone apps news, reviews, photos, and video. If you are looking for all the latest gossip, info, expert reviews, and everything you need to know, this is the place to be. Poket-lint’s home page features a special section with the App of the Day, the latest technology reviews and news making it unnecessary for you to navigate through countless lin …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Root Zone Database
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Root Zone Database
A list of the generic top level domains such as .edu, .com, and .gov with their meanings.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
International Journal of Radio Frequency Identification & Wireless Sensor Networks
International Journal of Radio Frequency Identification & Wireless Sensor Networks
“Open Access journal covering peer-reviewed articles addressing RFID & WSN technologies and applications.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Electronics; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
EE Times
“Electronic Engineering Times is the industry resource for news, analysis, design ideas & solutions, products, education, & engaging with the EE community.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Engineering–Electrical Engineering; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
InTech Open
Free academic open access books, journals, and research papers relating to science, such as biological sciences, earth sciences, computer and information science, and electrical and electronic engineering.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences; Science & Technology; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
CRN.com
“CRN.com delivers strategic information and useful business tools that Solution Providers and other Channel professionals use everyday.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Business & Economics–Industry–Retail Trade; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
AllThingsD
“AllThingsD.com is a Web site devoted to news, analysis and opinion on technology, the Internet and media.” Published by the Wall Street Journal Digital Network but “run autonomously as a small online start-up.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Ubiquity – Information Everywhere
Ubiquity – Information Everywhere
This is “a peer-reviewed, online publication of ACM dedicated to the future of computing and the people who are creating it.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
BYTE
Subject: Computers & Internet
XRDS: Crossroads, The ACM Magazine for Students
XRDS: Crossroads, The ACM Magazine for Students
The Association for Computing Machinery’s magazine for students.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
ScriptSource – Writing systems, computers, and people
ScriptSource – Writing systems, computers, and people
A site with links to downloadable, free and shareware fonts for many different languages.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
COBOL programming – tutorials, lectures, exercises, examples
COBOL programming – tutorials, lectures, exercises, examples
Find all you need to get started programming in COBOL.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–COBOL
UThink: Blogs at the University of Minnesota
UThink: Blogs at the University of Minnesota
From the UThink homepage: “UThink is available to the faculty, staff, and students of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and is intended to support teaching and learning, scholarly communication, and individual expression for the U of M community.” Home page has a Blog Directory link listing all of the blogs on the site.
Subject: Education Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Education Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
MacDirectory
This e-zine covers Macintosh news, with attention given to various reviews (hardware, software, etc.), classifieds, jobs, downloads, and Mac-related events, to name just a few items.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
Yahoo! Kids: Homework Help
Great place to look for homework help, with lots of pictures as well as facts and information.
Subject: Our World–Geography & World Culture; Math And Science–Animals; Reference–Encyclopedias; Reference–Homework Help; Math And Science; Math And Science–Animals–Dinosaurs & Fossils
Top 10 Teen Magazines – AllYouCanRead.com
Top 10 Teen Magazines – AllYouCanRead.com
Web directory. A list with links to the top 10 teen magazines according to the editors of AllYouCanRead.com.
Subject: Reading And Writing–Zines
Africa South of the Sahara: Selected Internet Resources
Africa South of the Sahara: Selected Internet Resources
This comprehensive directory of African resources covers many topics including: Current Events/News (including African newspapers), Art, Culture, Education, History, Maps, Music, Politics, Religion, Travel, and more. Country information is also included, as is regional information for Central, East, Southern and West Africa, as well as the Indian O …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Education; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Catalogs–Africa; Reference–Web Directories; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Civil Rights; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Women; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Arts And Music; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Government And Politics
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
“Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation’s leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Science & Technology–Physics; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Podcasts – ipl Special Collection
Podcasts – ipl Special Collection
A selected list of podcasts on a range of topics, including how to create your own podcast. Subjects include law, books, food, travel, medicine, history, politics, business, and more.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories
TechEye
British online magazine offering a wealth of technology
news stories, editorials by technology writers, and current events stories involving technology.
news stories, editorials by technology writers, and current events stories involving technology.
Subject: Science & Technology; Computers & Internet
“EFF’s Guide to the Internet” Archive
“EFF’s Guide to the Internet” Archive
No longer being updated, but useful for historical purposes, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s (EFF) Guide to the Internet covers uses of the Internet in the 1990s and early 2000s, with sections on access, electronic mail, USENET, mailing lists, Telnet, FTP, Gophers, WAIS, the World Wide Web, IRC, MUDs, archie (thought to be the first internet s …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
CMC Info: Computer-Mediated Communication Information Sources
CMC Info: Computer-Mediated Communication Information Sources
Wed directory. An annotated list of the best sources for: introductions to the Internet, Internet collections, training, navigating, searching, directories, and services. Part of the Information Sources: the Internet and Computer-Mediated Communication guide.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
A Short Introduction to the ABC Language
A Short Introduction to the ABC Language
“ABC is an interactive programming language and environment for personal computing, originally intended as a good replacement for BASIC.” Includes an overview of ABC and a few examples, and a bibliography. Content written by Steve Pemberton, who assisted in designing and testing the language. The Python programming language was influenced by ABC.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
Multics
“Multics (Multiplexed Information and Computing Service) is a mainframe timesharing operating system begun in 1965 and used until 2000.” This site contains information on its history, papers about it, an FAQ, bibliography, and even a multics.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms
The Broadcast ISDN Guide and Directory
The Broadcast ISDN Guide and Directory
This is a comprehensive resource to information about ISDN as it regards to broadcasting. There is background information about the technology as well as descriptions of applications, and a glossary. There are useful related links as well as contact information to find out about ISDN in various countries. There are also news articles as well as …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Grammarly
An automated proofreader that checks writing for grammar, punctuation, style, spelling, and has features like vocabulary enhancement, plagiarism detection, and a reference creator.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Applications By Type–Editing Tools–Document Editors
The Twitter Revolution Debate Is Dead
The Twitter Revolution Debate Is Dead
Article in The Atlantic that discusses “the debate about the role of digital social media in social movements.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights
MARS Best Free Reference Web Sites Combined Index
MARS Best Free Reference Web Sites Combined Index
“An index of the web sites included in the 1999-2008 annual lists issued by the Mars Best of Free Reference Web Sites Committee of the Machine-Assisted Reference Section (MARS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) of [the American Library Association] to recognize outstanding reference sites on the World Wide Web.”
Subject: Reference–Web Directories
Plagiarism Checker
This is a search tool created by the University of Maryland School at College Park Department of Education to aid students in avoiding plagiarism by detecting possible plagiarized content published on the World Wide Web. Free to sign up for the standard version but the premium version has a fee attached.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Applications By Activity–Searching
Intute
A free online service providing access to high-quality Web resources for education and research. The service is created by a network of UK universities and partners. Subject specialists select, evaluate, and write a description for each website included. Subject areas include science and technology, arts and humanities, social sciences, and health …
Subject: Reference–Web Directories
CNET Download.com
Searchable, browsable directory for downloadable software on the Internet for both PC and Macintosh systems.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Privacy in the Digital Age
Numerous articles from the archives of The New York Times regarding privacy and the Internet, including children’s privacy and PGP encryption. Also has links to external documents and Websites. (Registration required.)
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
Service Objects: Lookups
Validate street addresses, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers and IP addresses and much more.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Reference–Telephone And Address; Applications By Activity–Searching
Field Technologies Online
“Shows growing organizations how to capture, generate, and retrieve data at all points of work and service.” Full-text articles from the current issue and past issues back to July 1997, along with newsletter and webinar archives, and “Solution Centers” with industry news, white papers, and case studies organized by topic.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Microsoft Developer Network
The official Microsoft resource for software developers working with Microsoft’s operating systems and other related computer and Internet technogies. There are also other MSDN sites for a number of countries in various languages.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–ASP.NET; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Computers & Internet–Programming–ASP.NET; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
TG Daily
“Delivers the best and up to the minute coverage for the tech industry. Features, opinions and news about technology, science and entertainment related topics.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Science & Technology–Electronics
Ubuntu Support
Access free documentation on supported versions of the Linux desktop, as well as its free community support and technical answers system. This site also has information on online and classroom training in Ubuntu, and on professional support systems.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Computers & Internet–System Administration–LINUX/UNIX
Distrowatch
Principally a list of distributions and BSDs of the Linux operating system, Distrowatch is also a source for reviews and interviews with distribution developers. It is currently available in English, Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Japanese and Vietnamese.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Computers & Internet–System Administration–LINUX/UNIX
OnGuard Online
“Provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
foursquare
foursquare is a free location-based mobile platform created to make cities easier to navigate and more interesting to explore. Registered users share their real-time locations by ???checking in??? via a smartphone app or SMS, and acquire points and virtual badges with each check-in.
Subject: Reference–Geography; Computers & Internet
Context Miner
Provides tools to collect, analyze, and present data, metadata, and contextual information from the World Wide Web via automated crawls from blogs, YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, and the open Web. Useful for creating and managing query-based campaigns surrounding stories, objects, or concepts of interest. Free to use but requires registration.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management; Computers & Internet
DuckDuckGo
Internet browser and Google competitor that does not track or collect browsing histories or user information.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
Cohesive.TV
Watch free TV online on this alternative network broadcasting “hot new music videos, previews of the latest Hollywood flicks including the best movie trailers, interviews, behind the scenes material, the Classics to a Parisian TV show and fashion documentary as well as our great talent battle and music competition.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Entertainment & Leisure–Television; Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
TopTenREVIEWS
“We Do the Research So You Don’t Have To” – provides top ten lists and in-depth reviews of software, electronics, web and mobile devices and apps, science tech, auto tech, and entertainment (movies, music, and video games).
Subject: Science & Technology; Entertainment & Leisure; Computers & Internet
IP Sure
A resource for information technology professionals, with tutorials and other guides for those “administering … highly technical environments.”
Subject: Science & Technology Blogs; Computers & Internet
e-Learning for Kids
Play and learn about math, science, health, computers, the environment and more! Designed for children ages 5 through 12.
Subject: Health; Math And Science; Computers And The Internet
Awesome Library
A collection of links and web resources on a range of topics, including English, math, technology and the arts.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Reference; Computers And The Internet–Search Engines & Guides; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Reference–General Reference
TrueType Typography
A plethora of information about the technology behind TrueType fonts, including history, theory, technical specifications, and a Q&A.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Answers.com – Answer Library
Subject-categorized directory to all of the free almanacs, atlases, biographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias and other reference works available from Answers.com. Be advised that the IPL does not consider entries or information from Wikipedia, WikiAnswers, or Answers.com’s User Contribution section to be reliable sources of information.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Reference; Reference; School And Homework Help–Homework Help—-Reference
X on Intel-based Unix Frequently Asked Questions
X on Intel-based Unix Frequently Asked Questions
Explains various options for using X-Windows on an Intel-based PC.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
Motif FAQ Index
This site answers frequently asked questions regarding Motif, “a widely-accepted set of user interface guidelines developed by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) around 1989, which specifies how an X Window System application should ‘look and feel’.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
APL Language FAQ
Provides answers to frequently asked questions about the APL (A Programming Language), an array programming language. Mainly focuses on where to find and use it on various platforms, and recommended tools and resources.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
Netiquette Home Page
“‘Netiquette’ is network etiquette, the do’s and don’ts of online communication. Netiquette covers both common courtesy online and the informal ‘rules of the road’ of cyberspace. This page provides links to both summary and detail information about Netiquette for your browsing pleasure.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Customs, Traditions, And Folklore–Etiquette, Dress, And Social Customs–Etiquette And Manners; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
Home PC Firewall Guide
Their “mission is to provide basic information about and independent, third-party reviews of Internet security and privacy products for home, telecommuter, and SOHO (small office, home office) end-users.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
alarm:clock digital
E-Zine of technology and culture. “At alarm:clock digital we’re excited by the many questions the Internet raises. Technology’s business implications have been chronicled with giddy exhilaration, but the rise of technology as a cultural phenomenon has gone largely unexamined. We believe the Internet is about more than shrinking profit margins and b …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Business & Economics–E-Commerce
UGN Network News
User Group Network News Service brings news articles from around the world in brief, capsulized form for use in affiliate user group newslsetters. Organizations can submit their own news to the site.
Subject: Computers & Internet
PowerPC FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the PowerPC microprocessor family from IBM and Motorola.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Federated Search Blog
A blog about current issues and new technologies in the federated search field, written by an industry insider.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Metasearch Engines; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computer & Internet Blogs
indieWIRE Blogs
Pull quotes and a directory of blogs hosted by blogs.indiewire.com itself, “an invitation-only blogging community that includes indieWIRE staff, contributors and a collection of participants in the independent film industry.” indieWIRE is a well-known website where independent filmmakers and fans can interact and find the latest news and informatio …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Movie (Motion Picture) Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Movie (Motion Picture) Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Kidz Privacy
A friendly site designed for children, teachers, media, businesses, and parents, Kidz Privacy provides information about the Children???s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Searchers can read COPPA and find out about how to protect children???s privacy online. This site offers many downloadable files with easy to read information about online p …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy; Computers And The Internet–Safe Surfing; Computers And The Internet–Computers And The Internet Resources For Parents & Teachers
The VRML Repository
“The Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) is a standard language for describing interactive 3-D objects and worlds delivered across the Internet.” This extensive, searchable resource contains VRML documentation, tutorials, software development materials, and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
Publish
Subject: Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
ComputerUser High-Tech Dictionary
ComputerUser High-Tech Dictionary
You can browse by letter or “search for definitions to more than 7,000 high-tech terms.” There are also quick references of emoticons, chat stuff, HTML tags, file types, and domains.
Subject: Computers & Internet
Every Mac.com: Mac Specs, Prices, Answers and More
Every Mac.com: Mac Specs, Prices, Answers and More
???EveryMac.com is the complete guide to every Macintosh, iPod, and Mac clone in the world, with technical, configuration, and pricing details.??? It also offers FAQs and a forum. Users who register (freely) have complete access to the discussions.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Technology
iTnews – For Australian Business
iTnews – For Australian Business
Stay informed with the latest world wide tech news as it relates to Australian business. Other features include reviews, Australian tech event listings and net seminars hosted by iTnews journalists. Videos, twice daily newsletters, and reviewed apps round out the services.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
ZDNet: Tech News and White Papers for IT Professionals
ZDNet: Tech News and White Papers for IT Professionals
Online magazine by CNET. Site includes glossary, software, searchable archives as well as feature articles.
A news and information website covering business and technical issues for the Internet and computers. Covers Apple/Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, and Linux/Unix operating systems. Includes pointers to useful downloads, a broadcast e-mail sub …
A news and information website covering business and technical issues for the Internet and computers. Covers Apple/Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, and Linux/Unix operating systems. Includes pointers to useful downloads, a broadcast e-mail sub …
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Business & Economics–E-Commerce; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Science & Technology Blogs; Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Business & Economics–E-Commerce
Introduction to C Programming
Some great starting points on learning how to program in C, from the University of Leicester.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–C
Disney FamilyFun — A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing
Disney FamilyFun — A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing
This site has the basics for planning a fishing trip and teaching kids to fish.
Subject: Fun Stuff–Fun Stuff Resources For Parents & Teachers; Sports & Recreation–Fishing
Computer Reseller News
India-based magazine for participants in the computer-technology distribution/retail channel. Companion publication to the American publication CRN: Computer Reseller News.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Business & Economics–Industry–Retail Trade; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
MacTech Magazine
MacTech Magazine covers material in five departments: programming, Web develeopment, multimedia, systems development, and hardware.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
Office Watch
“A free weekly email newsletter of tips, tricks and news on Microsoft OFFICE.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software
InternetWeek
Business newsletter covering the Internet.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
ALSIC: Apprentissage des Langues et Systemes d’Information et de Communication
ALSIC: Apprentissage des Langues et Systemes d’Information et de Communication
A French language electronic journal for researchers and practitioners interested in Computer-Assisted Language Learning. “ALSIC aims at presenting and exchanging theoretical and practical work in fields related to its domain (didactics, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, educational sciences, computational linguistics, computer science, etc.) …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics; Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Education
Designing Small Business Websites Tutorial
Designing Small Business Websites Tutorial
Provides a succinct tutorial on the basics of designing, uploading and publishing your small business website. Includes descriptions of the internet, the world wide web, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine indexing, submitting your site, must have pages on your website and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Reference–Experts & How-To
Google Code University
Computer Science students and educators will find a variety of tutorials to advance their knowledge of “current computing technologies and paradigms.” Includes video lectures, academic course content, and exercises on programming languages, databases, and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Series
Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Series
???The EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s (ELI’s) 7 Things You Should Know About… series provides concise information on emerging learning technologies and related practices. Each brief focuses on a single technology or practice.???
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Net-Based Emerging Technologies
TechCrunch
Techcrunch is a blog that delivers news and reviews on new Internet products and companies. It is also the portal to a comprehensive network of technology focused sites.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computer & Internet Blogs–Blog Portals
Web Accessibility in Mind
This non-profit organization based with the Center for Persons with Disabilities and Utah University has been
at the forefront of web accessibility solutions and standards since 1999.
at the forefront of web accessibility solutions and standards since 1999.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Photoshop Killer Tips
“Get your daily video dose of the coolest Adobe?? Photoshop tips, timesaving shortcuts, workarounds, and undocumented tricks with Matt Kloskowski, one of “The Photoshop Guys” from Photoshop?? User TV. New shows are posted each weekday. “
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Science & Technology
Geekgirl???s Plain-English Computing
Geekgirl???s Plain-English Computing
Guides to basic computing, Windows, the Internet, security, databases, and applications from an Australian computer journalist.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
The Java Tutorial Object-Oriented Programming for the Internet
The Java Tutorial Object-Oriented Programming for the Internet
You can teach yourself how to program in Java by using this on-line tutorial. Examples are provided. You just need to download some basics (the Java Development Kit, which they provide) to get you started. There are several “trails” you can follow depending on how you want to learn.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Java
37 Signals
A web design and application company that focuses on usability. Offers two free web applications: a to-do list and a collaborative editor.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Net-Based Emerging Technologies
Webopedia
Webopedia is an online dictionary and search engine specializing in computer and Internet technology definitions. There is also a glossary of terms with a particular term being highlighted each day.
Subject: Computers & Internet; Reference–Dictionaries
Internet Tutorials
Quick and easy reference guide providing tutorials on using the Internet. Subjects include Understanding the World Wide Web, Search Tools, Search Techniques, and Finding Content.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
Exalead
A French search engine that offers features such as thumbnail previews of results and target pages, terms for refining your search listed next to the results, and nested boolean (AND, OR, NOT) search capabilities as well as proximity searching by using “NEAR” in your query.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
Clusty
A metasearch engine that provides clustered search results. It searches Ask.com, Gigablast, MSN, NY Times, Open Directory, Shopzilla, Wikipedia, Wisenut, Yahoo!, and its sponsored listings.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Metasearch Engines
PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online
PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online
“Identifies exemplary user education and training materials supporting the use of the Internet and other networked information resources. The primary goal of the project is to provide a common focal point for librarians and others involved in the instruction and delivery of networked information to display and share model instructional materials sp …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Kitchen Table Computers
Here is an illustrated, step-by-step guide in simple language to help you build your own do-it-yourself computer. Use the resources and information here to build your own pc. Check out the tools, components, software, assembly, and more.
Our goals are to present an illustrated, step-by-step guide that presents basic information in simple la …
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Computers & Internet
IT World
Open Source Software resources hosted by the International Data Group.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–System Administration; Computer & Internet Blogs
BBC News
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
Viruslist.com
Daily news on computer-virus related topics. Daily list of active viruses. Encyclopedia of all known computer viruses arranged by virus family.
Subject: Computers & Internet
Software Patent Institute
“A nonprofit corporation formed to provide courses and prior art about software technology to help improve the patent process.” This site features the SPI Database of Software Technologies, which “consists of descriptions of software technologies. Each record in the database is all or a portion of a source document that is generally not readily ava …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Saugus.net: Glossary of Filename Extensions
Saugus.net: Glossary of Filename Extensions
A alphabetical listing, with some explanation and information on downloading, of the extensions used for naming computer files. This glossary, along with a glossary of computer terms, can be searched using this form.
Subject: Computers & Internet
Saugus.net: Glossary of Computer Terms
Saugus.net: Glossary of Computer Terms
A collection of computer terms covering both hardware and software. This glossary, along with a glossary of filename extensions, can be searched using this form.
Subject: Computers & Internet
Courses: Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing, and Image Processing & Computer Vision
Courses: Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing, and Image Processing & Computer Vision
Free online courses, articles, and related material on Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing, and Image Processing and Computer Vision.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Exploit Online Demand
Blog provides “perspective, tips and actionable recommendations for marketers, web developers and businesses to make productive use of their online audience.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing; Computer & Internet Blogs
eBrandz Search Marketing & Technology News
eBrandz Search Marketing & Technology News
Blog dedicated to delivering “the latest happenings and updates of the search engine and technology world.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing; Computer & Internet Blogs
BookBoon
Download free, legal PDF textbooks without registration. Books cover mainly science, technology, and mathematics.
Subject: Science & Technology; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
The Convergence of SEO and Web Usability
The Convergence of SEO and Web Usability
Short book explaining how search engine optimization (SEO) and web usability are linked, and providing advice on how to optimize one’s website in regards to both concepts.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
AOIP – Anything Over IP
Provides information on networking and Cisco configuration, including tutorials and articles.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Talk, IRC And Chat; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Quantitative Finance Collector
Quantitative Finance Collector
Written by graduate students and graduates in finance and mathematics, this blog includes posts about quantitative finance codes and types of math finance. Also covers news, reviews, and descriptions of specific finance techniques.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Business & Economics–Finance; Business & Economics Blogs; Computer & Internet Blogs
Retailspeak
Read articles about Microsoft’s solutions for people working in the retail, hospitality, consumer goods, and professional services industries. Includes news, features, case studies, and opinions.
Subject: Business & Economics–International Business; Business & Economics–Business Administration & Management; Business & Economics–Industry–Business And Personal Services; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Finance on Windows
Learn about using Microsoft Windows in the EMEA financial services sector. Includes news and hot topics, as well as interviews and opinions by experts.
Subject: Business & Economics–Banking; Business & Economics–Finance; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Prime
Read articles about the trends that drive Microsoft’s manufacturing technologies. Includes news and case studies regarding Microsoft’s information technology projects and applications.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Mac Help from Maciverse
Provides information on Apple products and accessories and Apple compatible accessories. Includes product reviews, news, tips, and forum.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Virtual Learning Resources Center
Virtual Learning Resources Center
Web Directory – An index of academic information websites selected by teachers and librarians to provide quality information for students at all academic levels.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories
Craig Research Labs
A web directory for various scientific fields. Find links leading to educational pages, information about research projects, and news about science.
Subject: Science & Technology–Earth Sciences; Reference–Web Directories; Science & Technology–Life Sciences; Science & Technology–Chemical Sciences (Chemistry); Science & Technology–Astronomy; Science & Technology–Mathematics
Website Setup Guide
Step-by-step instructions showing how to set up a website. Includes details about domain name and web hosting services, WordPress, Web Page Editors, and helpful articles.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Hosting Services
Pegaweb
Easy to follow, step-by-step tutorials for Adobe Photoshop. Written for beginners, these projects will help you learn more about Photoshop while creating amazing digital art for your website or for fun.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
College & Research Libraries News
College & Research Libraries News
Subject: Education–Higher Education–Colleges And Universities; Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries By Type–Academic Libraries
Color Scheme Designer
Choose from a variety of color schemes for your website layout. Allows you to preview various color designs and then export the file in a variety of formats for your own use.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Applications By Type–Authoring Tools; Applications By Type–Web Development Tools
Copyscape
Provides a search engine to discover if the content on your webpage has been plagiarized. Allows you to “search for copies of your page on the web.”
Subject: Reference–Search Engines; Applications By Activity–Searching; Applications By Type–Web Development Tools
Plagium
Enter text from your website to discover whether it has been plagiarized by others on the Web.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines; Applications By Type–Searching And Researching Tools; Applications By Type–Web Development Tools
All You Need to Know About Adoption
All You Need to Know About Adoption
Provides a brief introduction to adoption and provides links to in depth information about those looking to adopt a child.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Social Sciences–Parenting & Family Life–Adoption
IPL 15 Things
The IPL brings you 15 of their favorite online technologies, complete with background information, examples, and hands-on exercises.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
GetNetWise
Through blog posts, how-to videos, a glossary, and feature articles, learn how to make the internet a positive and secure place for your children and your family. Tips on how to get rid of spam, enhance safety, and maintain privacy on the internet.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers And The Internet–Computers And The Internet Resources For Parents & Teachers
Internet.com
“The network for technology professionals,” Internet.com features articles on issues in the computing, IT, and internet development industries, as well as webcasts, job boards, video tutorials, an eBook library, and resources for freelancers.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Emirates Business 24/7
Subject: United Arab Emirates
Font Embedding
This site is a resource for designers, developers, and typeface creators on font usage, embedded font technology, shipping and licensing issues.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Kids.gov: The Official Kids Portal for the U.S. Government
Kids.gov: The Official Kids Portal for the U.S. Government
Web directory. Links to thousands of kid-friendly web pages. Provides material for three audiences: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, and Educators. It is further divided into Arts, Math, and History sections.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Teachers & Parents Corner
BCK2SKOL Lessons
Online classes (including exams) for the librarian with little or no experience using the Internet–a great place to get started.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Arts & Humanities–Libraries
Shareware Music Machine
Offers a large compilation of free music software downloads. Categories include various operating systems, free programs, shareware, and demos. Site also features the latest music software news and links to music books.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Music–Audio Equipment & Technology; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Barkley’s OASIS? Comprehensive Technology Glossary and Dictionary
Barkley’s OASIS? Comprehensive Technology Glossary and Dictionary
A glossary of computer-related acronyms and definitions. Easy to understand definitions of basic terms.
Subject: Computers & Internet
1stHeadlines
Compare headlines from over 300 newspaper, broadcast and online media sources. Updated every 15 minutes.
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Entertainment & Leisure–Sports–Sports News; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Health & Medical Sciences–Health & Medical Sciences News; Science & Technology–Science & Technology News; Reference–News & Current Events–Periodical Directories
Finding It Online: Web Search Strategies
Finding It Online: Web Search Strategies
“A free interactive tutorial on using search engines, subject directories, and specialty databases to find information on the Internet fast and effectively.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
VersionTracker
“VersionTracker.com is the most accurate and up-to-date source of Windows, Mac and Palm OS software updates on the Internet. The VersionTracker content team tracks over 30,000 applications with hundreds more added every week.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software
The Southwestern Bell ISDN FAQ
The Southwestern Bell ISDN FAQ
A group of frequently asked questions about the use and installation of ISDN service. Compiled by the Southwestern Bell Communication Company, owned by AT&T.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
HTML Goodies
HTML primers and tutorials, Javascript archive, free web images (buttons, banners), FAQ.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–HTML
Guidelines for Big Eight Newsgroup Creation
Guidelines for Big Eight Newsgroup Creation
“The following documents the process to create, rename, remove, or change the moderation status of newsgroups in the Big Eight hierarchies (those newsgroups with names starting with comp.*, humanities.*, misc.*, news.*, rec.*, sci.*, soc.*, and talk.*). The process described below goes through a discussion phase, a voting phase, and a verification …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Usenet
HIIP: Policy Gateway
The Harvard Information Infrastructure Project has constructed a comprehensive policy gateway on information infrastructure topics, ranging from the NII and GII to telecommunications policy and applications.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
CrunchGear
CrunchGear is a blog covering the latest news and reviews of gadgets, gear and computer hardware.
Subject: Science & Technology Blogs; Science & Technology–Electronics; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Alertbox: Current Issues in Web Usability
Alertbox: Current Issues in Web Usability
This weblog from Dr. Jakob Nielsen examines different aspects of web design from a user’s perspective. How to make websites more navigable and user friendly. Jakob Nielsen is a well-regarded expert in the field of Usability.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI); Computer & Internet Blogs
CrunchBase
Want to know about Facebook, Twitter or Steve Jobs? “CrunchBase is the free database of technology companies, people, and investors that anyone can edit.”
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Gadgetwise
Gadgetwise is a blog that mixes information, analysis and opinion to help you figure out which tech products to buy, and how to get the best deal.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Science & Technology–Electronics; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Science & Technology Blogs; Computer & Internet Blogs
SourceForge
Free open source software. Users can download software, search database for ongoing open source projects, and rate programs. Web site’s active community discusses projects.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Computers & Internet–Platforms
Digital Inspiration
The Digital Inspiration blog covers and reviews computer software, consumer gadgets, mobile phones and web applications to help you take advantage of the software tools and web technologies currently available.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Science & Technology–Electronics; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Science & Technology Blogs
Friedbeef???s Tech
Friedbeef???s Tech is a weekly blog dedicated to solving everyday problems with simple technology. Includes useful tips, ultimate guides, and sections on Freeware, Firefox and Web 2.0 among others.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Science & Technology Blogs; Computer & Internet Blogs
QuirksMode
QuirksMode includes tables that provide an overview of browser compatibility information with respect to CSS and JavaScript capabilities as well as W3C standards.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–DOM; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–HTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS
Coding Horror
Coding horror looks at the world of programming and digital culture from a users perspective. Who are the people behind the coding and how do humans interact with software.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Computer & Internet Blogs
24 Ways – web design and development articles and tutorials
24 Ways – web design and development articles and tutorials
An advent calendar of web development tips and tutorials from professional web designers. Contains articles and tips for those building Web sites.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Computers & Internet–Programming–Ajax; Computer & Internet Blogs
Custom Guide: Free Quick References
Custom Guide: Free Quick References
This site provides quick access to training materials and quick references to a number of software products, particularly Microsoft products. These quick reference files can act as cheat sheets while using a particular product.
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
FreeBookCentre
Freebookcentre.net contains links to thousands of free online technical books. These include core computer science, networking, programming languages, Systems Programming books, Linux books and many more.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Specializations; Computers & Internet–Programming; Science & Technology–Physics; Science & Technology–Electronics; Science & Technology–Mathematics; Social Sciences–Psychology
Pointy Haired Dilbert: Learn Excel and Charting Online
Pointy Haired Dilbert: Learn Excel and Charting Online
Tutorials, tips, and how-to advice on creating spreadsheets, charts, and other visuals in Microsoft Excel. Offers formulas and free templates for downloads, along with examples that are clearly explained and illustrated.
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing; Science And Technology–Mathematics–Probability And Statistics
Compare Parking Rates – Bestparking.com
Compare Parking Rates – Bestparking.com
Free service for locating the cheapest parking in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and all major airports. Interactive maps enable searching for neighborhood parking, while rate quotes come directly from parking operators.
Subject: Science & Technology–Transportation–Road–Vehicles–Automobiles; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America–United States Travel & Tourism; Reference–Search Engines
Decoding Internet Attachments
This tutorial introduces you to the various attachment formats widely used on the Internet for sending binary files along with email and Usenet postings, such as Uuencode, MIME, Base64, Quoted-Printable, BinHex, yEnc and others. It also discusses how various email and Usenet readers deal with attachments.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–HTML; Computers & Internet–Internet–Usenet; Computers & Internet–Internet–Electronic Mail
BEOnline: Business and Economics Online
BEOnline: Business and Economics Online
Extensive subject guide to online resources for researching all aspects of business and economics.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Business & Economics
Best of the Best Business Web Sites
Best of the Best Business Web Sites
A subject classified list of content-rich websites providing company and industry research resources, and other business information.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries By Type–Special Libraries–Corporate Libraries And Information Centers; Reference–Web Directories; Business & Economics; Reference
FloridaLawFirm, IT and the Law
FloridaLawFirm, IT and the Law
Contains information about the fields of law and IT. It discusses how to meet the legal requirements of electronic discovery. There is also a blog that has the newest information and case law.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
TypingWeb
Provides a free online typing and keyboarding tutorial for all skill levels. Free registration required to save your progress. There are ten different languages with the appropriate keyboards you can learn with or even the Dvorak keyboard system. One exercise lets you type current news headlines for practice.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Applications By Type–Productivity Tools
IPL Kidspace: Learning HTML
Designed to teach kids the basics of HTML and CSS, but a good resource for any beginner.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Computers And The Internet–Web Page Design; Technology–Design
W3Schools Online Web Tutorials
W3Schools Online Web Tutorials
Everything you need to design and produce a website. Comprehensive, step-by-step tutorials cover all steps of website creation for all levels of developers, from beginner to advanced. Includes links for validating the code you write to make sure it’s compliant with the latest standards.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–SQL; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–DOM; Computers & Internet–Programming–PHP; Computers & Internet–Programming–ASP.NET; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Computers & Internet–Programming–XML
Diving into PHP: Video Series
Get started with PHP with this visual introduction to the basics.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–PHP
The Perl Directory
Clearinghouse for information about Perl, an open source, cross platform programming language. Includes general information, documentation, links to additional resources, and information about getting involved in the Perl community.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Perl
MSDN Library
Essential information for those developing in the Microsoft environment, using Microsoft tools, products, and technologies. Includes documentation, tutorials, and sample code, and reference materials.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–ASP.NET; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS
Ruby Programming Language
Everything you need to know about the Ruby programming language, including documentation, a users’ guide, tutorials, and code/application libraries. Use the “Try Ruby!” link to test Ruby out before downloading and installing on your own system.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Ruby (on Rails)
SiteAdvisor Analysis
Insert any URL for a website and receive information on how safe it is, including: online affiliations of the site, user ratings, and whether downloads from the site contain adware, spyware, or other unwanted programs. Also available for download are PDF research papers on Internet safety published by McAfee, Inc.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Internet For Libraries–Internet Resource Evaluation; Business & Economics–Consumer Issues & Services
C++ Programming Language Tutorials
C++ Programming Language Tutorials
Series of tutorials for learning C++.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–C++
cplusplus.com – The C++ Resources Network
cplusplus.com – The C++ Resources Network
Information, documentation, and reference resources for the C++ programming language.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–C++
Best practices for programming in C
Best practices for programming in C
Guidelines for programming using the C language, from IBM’s developerWorks.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–C
Stanford CS Education Library
Presents basic information about Unix, C Programming, Perl. Test new skills with games and puzzles.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Java; Computers & Internet–Programming–C; Computers & Internet–Programming–Perl
SitePoint
Compilation of articles and blog entries on a variety of web development topics: HTML, CSS, web design, JavaScript, Flash, server- and client-side coding, and much more. Information ranges from basic to advanced. Also includes handy CSS, HTML, and JavaScript references.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Ruby (on Rails); Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–Perl; Computers & Internet–Programming–PHP; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Peter’s Online Typing Course
Provides a basic but comprehensive set of online typing instructions and activities.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Applications By Type–Productivity Tools
Gizmo’s Freeware Reviews
Provides current reviews of freeware. Browse categories such as educational; home and office; systems; programming; and many, many more. Available in English and Spanish.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Gurzki’s Windows NT Guide
“This document offers manufacturer independent information on the Windows NT Operating System and related topics.” Site includes information on “operating system basics”, “system architecture”, “networking”, and a news section. A useful site , suffers a bit from infrequent updating.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
Network Administration Tools
An rich site for system and network administrators. Contains tips, tricks, resources, tools and a reference section on GNU/Linux, “homebrew designs,” databases and more. “We share a challenge both in fixing our systems for technical reasons, but in also architecting a safer world for information storage, manipulation, and transmission.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
All My Faves
Web directory. Aims to provide users with a selection of sites in a wide variety of categories, such as news, weather, maps, shopping, finance, sports, and many, many more.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories
BASIC Manual
Original documentation from the creators of the BASIC programming language at Dartmouth College in 1964.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–BASIC; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
Open Source Web Design
Download a free, open source web template for your own website and customize it as you like using HTML and CSS.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS
Microsoft — Support and Services
Microsoft — Support and Services
“Use Support Online to access Microsoft Technical Support’s entire collection of problem-solving tools and technical information, including the Knowledge Base,Troubleshooting Wizards, and downloads.” This is the same searchable database used by Microsoft support technicians to answer most questions.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
Geo’s Windows NT Tips
An excellent page of Windows tips for all versions of Windows. Compiled by the Compuserve co-sysop. Also contains useful links to other training material.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
HTML Source: HTML Tutorials
Presents step-by-step tutorials for creating your own website. Covers HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Includes useful information on the basic principles of web design and web accessibility.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
VADLO
A search engine specifically for the biomedical and life sciences. Search presentations, online tools, databases, protocols, or software.
Subject: Science & Technology–Life Sciences; Reference–Search Engines
The Directory of Open Access Repositories – OpenDOAR
The Directory of Open Access Repositories – OpenDOAR
“OpenDOAR is an authoritative directory of academic open access repositories.” Users can identify individual repositories, or search from more than 1,300 repositories from around the globe. Statistics about the repositories are also available.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories–Open Access Directories
100 Useful Tips and Tools to Research the Deep Web
100 Useful Tips and Tools to Research the Deep Web
Web directory. One hundred different ways to penetrate the surface of the world wide web. Includes meta-search, general, academic, scientific, and custom search engines, semantic search tools and databases, and tips and strategies for searching.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
A Tutorial on Pointers and Arrays in C
A Tutorial on Pointers and Arrays in C
Learn about basic data structures and how to program them in C.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–C
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Multicast Backbone (MBONE)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Multicast Backbone (MBONE)
“This file is based on a text version at ISI, but parts have been extensively modified.” The FAQ discusses, what MBone is, how to participate, what hardware and software is required to join, and why you would want to participate.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Web Accessibility Test Site
Anyone wanting to check their html code for validation will find this site useful. It will highlight errors and warnings once it has been run through the validator.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Sweet Search
Internet search engine that returns only webpages that have been reviewed for accuracy and authority by a team of professional researchers at Dulcinea Media, the publishers of the web directory Finding Dulcinea.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
Finding Dulcinea
Web directory that scans the internet for reputable, high-quality, and trustworthy information for novice and experienced web searchers alike. Authors and editors produce informative web guides on diverse subjects. Spanish edition “Encontrando Dulcinea” also available.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories
Dynamic Drive
Find free dynamic HTML and JavaScript scripts to enhance your website with banners, frames, menus, calendars, animations, and special effects. Forums are provided for assistance and code sharing. One of PC World’s Top Ten Useful Sites Online.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
PC Mag Radio
“PC Magazine (www.pcmag.com), the most important technology publication in the world, delivers authoritative, labs-based comparative reviews of computing and Internet products to more than 6.6 million highly engaged technology buyers. PC Magazine defines technology for e-business and is the only magazine with in-depth reviews and accurate, repeata …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Science & Technology
Railscasts
“Every week Ryan Bates will host a new Railscasts episode featuring tips and tricks with Ruby on Rails. These screencasts are short and focus on one technique so you can quickly move on to applying it to your own project. The topics target the intermediate Rails developer, but beginners and experts will get something out of it as well.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Ruby (on Rails); Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Science & Technology
The Mac Attack!
Mac tips, tricks, and hints you can use in your everyday computing.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Science & Technology
Yahoo!
Widely known website internet search engine, instant messenger, e-mail and reference directory services.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
The Atari Museum
Multimedia museum on everything Atari – video games, computing, and the company itself. Archive of news stories about Atari, company memos and press releases, history of consoles and computers, and references to further reading online and offline.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Other Platforms & Systems; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Entertainment And Leisure–Games–Computer/Video/Arcade–History Of Video Games
Halcyon Days: Interviews with Classic Video and Computer Game Programmers
Halcyon Days: Interviews with Classic Video and Computer Game Programmers
Interviews with game programming legends conducted in 1997, collected and distributed as a free book. The site retains the same look and feel as the original 1997 disk. Provides suggestions about where to start reading based on your interests, and includes an introduction by John Romero.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Entertainment And Leisure–Games–Computer/Video/Arcade–History Of Video Games
Atari Archives
Archive of full-text versions of classic computing books on Atari, programming languages, graphics, machine language, and more. You can also find newsletter and newsgroup archives, and download old and new 8-bit software. Everything provided with permission of copyright holders.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Other Platforms & Systems; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Entertainment And Leisure–Games–Computer/Video/Arcade–History Of Video Games
The Edsac Simulator
Cambridge University’s EDSAC was “the world’s first stored-program computer to operate a regular computing service.” This downloadable simulator mimics the computer as it existed in 1949-1951 and includes programs from the original EDSAC, including games. There is also a photo gallery of the original EDSAC.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Other Platforms & Systems; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Entertainment And Leisure–Games–Computer/Video/Arcade–History Of Video Games
Photoshop User TV
“Watch each week as ???The Photoshop Guys??? from the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) share the hottest Adobe Photoshop tutorials, the latest insider tricks, and the coolest timesaving, job-saving shortcuts to make your time in Photoshop more productive, more efficient, and more fun. Now entering its second year as one of the …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Science & Technology
Typical Mac User Podcast
This podcast is for switchers as well as experienced users who want to learn more about their Mac. Includes tips, tricks, and reviews. All products are linked underneath each episode for easy reference.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Science & Technology
Low End Mac
“Dedicated to keeping older Macs and Maclones productive. The focus of this site encompasses everything from the first Macintosh to the latest — sooner or later, every Mac becomes low end. Still, the primary emphasis is older models.” Focuses on upgrade paths. Material is organized by computer model.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
Helpanswers.com: Online Support Center
Helpanswers.com: Online Support Center
Provides free help with computer related resources, such as answering technical issues with your computer.
Subject: Computers & Internet–System Administration; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
ISDN Tutorial
The site introduces basic information about ISDN as well as giving its history. The tutorial also includes information about: “Advantages, Interfaces, Layer 1 Protocols, Layer 2 Protocols, Layer 3 Protocols, Internet Sources and References, [and an] ISDN Book Store.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Le Point
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
Washington Post–KidsPost
Get the latest news from Washington D.C., the nation and the world from KidsPost!
Subject: Reference–News
Tom’s Hardware Guide
The site provides detailed information about such things as motherboards, video cards, BIOS, CPU’s, overclocking, RAM, and technology among other things. The author gives advice on how to go about making such purchases as well as giving reviews of various hardware products. There is also a list of links to other hardware sites.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
System Optimization and PC Performance
System Optimization and PC Performance
This site gives product evaluations and reviews and provides benchmark comparison lists. There is information about system components such as BIOS, DRAM, and motherboards among other things. There is also a technological FAQ and forum as well as general information on books, diagnostics, and hardware and software companies.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
JISC Legal Information Service
JISC Legal Information Service
“JISC Legal broadens the awareness of the issues and explains the implications of IT law by making available current legal information” for Information Technology workers in the United Kingdom. Read the newsletter, and get updates regarding your rights as an IT user.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Dublin Core Metadata Gen
Fill in a form, click a button, and generate Dublin Core metadata tags in three formats: HTML, RDF files and Dublin Core microformats. Great for easily creating properly-formatted metadata for your Web page in moments.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Organizing The Web; Applications By Activity–Programming/Coding; Applications By Type–Web Development Tools
Safari Web Browser–Support
Explore Safari’s “ins and outs” and troubleshoot common issues. Join a forum of other Safari users and stay current with downloadable updates.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
WebbIE Support
Get support and information about WebbIE, “a web browser for blind and visually-impaired people, especially those using screen readers, used since 2001 all over the world. It comes with the Accessible programs, letting you access news and audio on the Internet in a simple and accessible way, allowing you to use podcasts, listen to the radio and rea …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
Evolt.org Browser Archive
“Evolt.org is a world community for web developers, promoting the mutual free exchange of ideas, skills and experiences.” Evolt allows users to download over 100 free browsers, share news and information in a forum, or read articles on the main page.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
Camino Browser Help
Learn more about the Mozilla browser for Mac OS X users. “Camino???s documentation includes overviews, tutorials, and details on using our application.” Find more help from Camino users in the online forum.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
Thunder Screen Reader Manuals
Learn more about Thunder Screenreader, “talking software for blind and visually impaired people.” This popular browser allows users to access online content without seeing the screen. Microsoft Word is necessary to access some of these files.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
Konqueror–Browser Information, Help and Support
Konqueror–Browser Information, Help and Support
What’s the deal with Konqueror? This browser works with the K Desktop Environment, a desktop application for UNIX-based computers. Check out FAQs, get help with Java and CSS, and find out how to fix common bugs. Navigate to the “KDE Home” page to participate in the user forum.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
Amaya Web Editor/Browser
That’s right, edit and browse the web! “Amaya is a Web editor, i.e. a tool used to create and update documents directly on the Web. Browsing features are seamlessly integrated with the editing and remote access features in a uniform environment.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
Lynx Text Browser
“Lynx is a fully-featured World Wide Web (WWW) client for users running cursor-addressable, character-cell display devices…. Lynx can be used to access information on the WWW, or to build information systems intended primarily for local access.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
Lynx Text Browser Help
Get help online for the latest version of Lynx, “a fully-featured World Wide Web (WWW) client for users running cursor-addressable, character-cell display devices…. Lynx can be used to access information on the WWW, or to build information systems intended primarily for local access.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
Apple Accessibility
Discover all of the accessibility features for Macs and Mac software! Apple’s accessibility site offers resources for people with vision, hearing, physical, learning and language impairments. Learn more about the Voice Over screen reader and helpful features of OS X, and hardware like the iPhone, iMac and MacBook computers.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Health & Medical Sciences–Disabilities; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
LarsWiki–Linux Accessibility Resource Site
LarsWiki–Linux Accessibility Resource Site
What is accessibility? How can I use free and open-source software to increase accessibility? LarsWiki answers these questions and offers resources for users of the Linux operating system. Whether you’re programming video games or government information systems, you can find open-source software to make it accessible.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
WAVE Accessibility Evaluation Tool
WAVE Accessibility Evaluation Tool
“WAVE is a free web accessibility evaluation tool…used to aid humans in the web accessibility evaluation process. Rather than providing a complex technical report, WAVE shows the original web page with embedded icons and indicators that reveal the accessibility information within your page.” Just type in your web address, upload or copy and paste …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Accessibility at Microsoft
Microsoft offers demos and tutorials for people with vision, hearing, dexterity and language impairments. Learn how to access Microsoft Windows, Office and Internet Explorer. Information about assistive technologies and new products is also available.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Accessibility–Computing @ UW Madison
Accessibility–Computing @ UW Madison
Web designers and developers can reach larger audiences and increase usability by making websites accessible to the blind and visually impaired. Take a free course, see videos and get guidelines on how to make your site accessible.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Search Engine History
A detailed timeline and history of search engines and directories from 1945 to 2007, with focus on Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft. Explains how search engines should work and gives suggestions for further research.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
Global Women’s Activism
Web directory of organizations and websites dealing with women’s activism. Listings are broken up by continent and country, as well as transnational.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Women
Compukiss
Aimed at providing basic computer instruction and beyond, for “those who didn’t grow up with computers.” Compukiss offers tips, reviews, and up-to-date news as well as how-to videos especially for baby boomers and seniors.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
Interactive Media Awards Winners
Interactive Media Awards Winners
Annual awards recognizing “the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievement.” The Winners Gallery can be sorted by Site Name, Winner, Award Level, or Category
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
SEOmoz’s Web 2.0 Awards
Annual awards for Web 2.0 sites that are collected and organized into award categories. Winners and Honorable Mentions are determined by the web’s best bloggers, business men and women, and entrepreneurs. SEOmoz is a nonprofit company that provides consulting, Internet marketing and search engine optimization services.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Internet For Libraries–Internet Resource Evaluation; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Applications By Type
Dave’s Guide to Buying a Home Computer
Dave’s Guide to Buying a Home Computer
This site covers the steps to purchasing a PC computer. There is a guide to help you when looking for a new or used computer, setting up or upgrading, or trouble shooting. The author discusses things you need to be aware of before you decide to purchase a computer, whethew new or used. He also gives a detailed discussion of components and inform …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
Motherboard HomeWorld
This is a good resource to find information on replacing and upgrading your motherboard. The author provides a section for newbies that gives detailed information about motherboards and where to start. There is a list of manufacturers and vendors to get information on purchasing or asking about your particular piece. There is also an article on …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Technology–Design
The PC Guide
Do you want to build or repair your own PC? This site includes detailed guides explaining how to do both. It also covers how to take care of and get more out of your computer, and how modern PCs and their parts work.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
Anand’s Hardware Tech
“This site is intended to inform the end user of the hardware and software aspects of computers in today’s constantly changing world.” The site contains reviews of hardware, software, storage, and video, among other things. There are general news articles, editorials, surveys as well as blogs.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
mootools
“Mootools is a compact, modular, Object-Oriented JavaScript framework designed for the intermediate to advanced JavaScript developer. It allows you to write powerful, flexible, and cross-browser code with its elegant, well documented and coherent API (application programming interface).”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Net-Based Emerging Technologies; Applications By Activity–Programming/Coding; Applications By Type–Web Development Tools; Applications By Computer Language
Kid’s Corner Fun Butterfly Activities
Kid’s Corner Fun Butterfly Activities
Do you like butterflies? Well if you do this site’s for you! It has butterfly quotations, butterfly-related books, riddles, jokes, word searches, and much, much more.
Subject: Math And Science–Animals–Insects, Arachnids & Worms
Lisp History
This site traces the history of the development of the LISP computer programming language from its precursor FORTRAN by John McCarthy of MIT. Includes various references, a Lisp bibliography and a searchable database.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
DevX.com
DevX.com helps software, web developers and IT professionals get answers to tough development questions. Other features are a buyer’s guide, an event calendar that covers significant events in the computer industry, a career link, and a searchable database.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–System Administration
An Introduction to Common Lisp
An Introduction to Common Lisp
Presents materials for both beginning and advanced Lisp programmers using the Common Lisp dialect, including tutorials and links to other Lisp resources.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–LISP
Glossary of Selected Social Science Computing Terms and Social Science Data Terms
Glossary of Selected Social Science Computing Terms and Social Science Data Terms
Just like the name says! This glossary includes names for different kinds of data, particularly in the social sciences, as well as defining some of the terms used in the extraction and analysis processes.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Mac OS Rumors
Discusses the latest information currently known and suspected about Apple’s new systems. Also discusses rumors and hearsay about Apple’s management decisions about products.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Platforms–OS/2; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
A History of Apple Computers
Apple-history.com is “intended to provide a broad history of Apple Computers, inc., from the invention of the Apple I in 1976 to the troubled times of the present… for both novice and expert computer users.” Includes bibliography, links to resources, and directory organized by computer model, processor type, and year.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
BABEL: A Glossary of Computer Oriented Abbreviations and Acronyms
BABEL: A Glossary of Computer Oriented Abbreviations and Acronyms
Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in reference to personal computers, multimedia, communications, programming, networking, and other aspects of information technology.
Subject: Reference–Dictionaries–Glossaries; Computers & Internet
Healia – your search for health
Healia – your search for health
Great search engine for finding medical and health-related resources online. Results can then be personalized according to sex, age, medical authority, reading level, internet browser type, and more! Not a replacement for a doctor or professional but a great tool to for helping the health care consumer be better informed.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences; Reference–Search Engines
MSDN Blogs
A blogspace for Microsoft Developer Network members to discuss issues, problems, concerns, and news related to Microsoft products as well as personal musings by employees and developers.
Subject: Science & Technology Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Science & Technology Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
KIPlog???s Foodlog – links
The mother of all things culinary and gastronomic on the web – a comprehensive index blogs and other food-related web resources. A must-see if you like to eat.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Cooking & Recipe Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Cooking & Recipe Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Blogcritics.org
A collaborative blog where bloggers review “music, books, film, popular culture, and technology.” Popular culture is a grab bag of responses to politics, recent news items, controversial issues, and things to see and do around the country and the world (like the Dachua Beer festival). One can also find discussions/responses to current events in mus …
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Library Weblogs
Geographically categorized directory of library-related weblogs.
Subject: Arts & Humanities Blogs–Library, Librarian & Library Science Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Arts & Humanities Blogs–Library, Librarian & Library Science Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Jan???s Computer Literacy 101
An illustrated guide with sections on computer basics, Windows, the web, spreadsheets, and databases.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
Free Computer Tutorials
Free courses and tutorials on basic computing, Microsoft Word and Excel, web design, CSS, Javascript, and PHP.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
Digg
Community-based articles, using social bookmarking, blogging and syndication, the articles come under the users??? editorial eye.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Net-Based Emerging Technologies
Chronology of Events in the History of Microcomputers
Chronology of Events in the History of Microcomputers
“This list is a collection of product announcements and delivery dates from various sources, mainly computer magazines and newspapers. References are indicated in [brackets], which are listed at the end of this document. A [number.number] format gives the page within that reference.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Accounting, Business Studies and Economics Dictionary
Accounting, Business Studies and Economics Dictionary
Find definitions of terms related to accounting, business, and economics. This dictionary will be helpful to those enrolled in any business-related courses.
Subject: Business & Economics; Reference–Dictionaries–English
Google Code Search
Facilitates searching for sample code and function definitions that are publicly available on the Internet.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Applications By Activity–Programming/Coding; Applications By Type–Web Development Tools; Applications By Computer Language
CareerLab – 200 Cover Letters for Job Hunters
CareerLab – 200 Cover Letters for Job Hunters
Answers questions, displays both good and poor examples, and gives advice about cover letters.
Subject: Business & Economics–Employment
List of Math Downloads
Useful for studying before tests, this site provides a variety of math flashcards, available for download. They include everything from addition and subtraction to fractions and percentages and geometry.
Subject: Math And Science–Math And Science Resources For Parents & Teachers
The Elegant Variation
Literary news and book recommendations from screenwriter, novelist, and book reviewer Mark Sarvas.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture–Blogs–Books And Reading
Confessions of an Idiosyncratic Mind
Confessions of an Idiosyncratic Mind
Commentary on crime and mystery fiction and “picks of the week” from Sarah Weinman, Galleycat editor and Baltimore Sun columnist.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture–Blogs–Books And Reading
20 Questions on How the Net Works
20 Questions on How the Net Works
“A list of the 20 most popular questions about the Web–and the corresponding answers–to help you understand the basic principles of the Internet.” Answers are written with the layperson in mind.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
SearchVideo
AOL maintains this video search engine that has a filter for adult content, although concerned users should check out the “Adult FAQ” page. Categorizes by genre, source, tags, popularity, and date and allows users to create their own AOL profile, which provides additional features.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Audio/Video Search Engines
WebPelican
Contains tutorials and resources for Internet programming using XHTML, CSS, XML, and Java.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Java; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Computers & Internet–Programming–XML
BookworkSearch: Crawling digital pages wisely
BookworkSearch: Crawling digital pages wisely
A search engine that specializes in finding information on books and authors. It also returns results “in real, meaningful information.”
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
Alexa
Alexa is one of the largest “Web crawls” or search engines out there, but it’s better known for its great web tools, such as its traffic rankings feature, which provides quick statistics about web sites, and its web search platform, which allows users to create their own search engines and web tools. It is also a web directory.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
Factbites
“Factbites presents the user with full, meaningful sentences from every site in the search results.” Topic- rather than keyword-based, the site can return results on what you want to know that don’t include the words you typed in. Uncommon word combinations can lead to no or poor results.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
Search Engine Guide from Mamma.com
Search Engine Guide from Mamma.com
This guide quickly explains the types of search engines that are out there and has a list to scholarly articles on search engines and on how to use them.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
The Search Lounge
Librarian’s blog providing “original reviews, interviews, and articles about the Search Engine industry.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities Blogs–Library, Librarian & Library Science Blogs; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides; Arts & Humanities Blogs–Library, Librarian & Library Science Blogs
Picsearch
Great image search engine that touts “family friendliness” thanks to its filters that screen out offensive material, although it does not claim to be full proof. It does however provide an e-mail address to request images be removed.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Image Search Engines
IceRocket Web Search
This search engine can search blogs and myspace.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
Bing
Micosoft’s search engine, Windows Live Search is now called Bing.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
AOL Video
“AOL Video has millions of free, high quality videos including music videos, news clips, movie trailers, viral videos, and full-length TV shows.” Search for audio and video files in all major formats and from many different media sources.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Audio/Video Search Engines
Mooter
Mooter provides clustered search results organized by topic and graphically represents these results. You can also see all the results by clicking the “I want it ALL!” link after you perform a search or pressing the “Moot quicker” button.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Clustered Results Search Engines
Kart00
Macromedia flash is required to use this metasearch and clustered results search engine. Results are represented in a graphical display with curved lines connecting related documents and/or clustered topics.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Metasearch Engines; Reference–Search Engines–Clustered Results Search Engines
iBoogie
Metasearch engine that clusters related results from search queries together. Also provides links to related subject headings from its directory with the search results.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Metasearch Engines; Reference–Search Engines–Clustered Results Search Engines
Don Busca
Doc Busca searches other search engines (such as 7search, About, AOL, Ask, Dmoz, Epilot, FindWhat, MSN, Netscape, Overture, Wisenut, and Yahoo) and provides clustered results, a list of the most relevant results, and a list of related categories in its own directory.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Metasearch Engines; Reference–Search Engines–Clustered Results Search Engines
ZapMeta
This metasearch engine searches AOL, Yahoo, Wisenut, Google (but not by default), Ask.com, and Yahoo! Results can quickly be sorted by relevant (default), popularity, source, or domain.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Metasearch Engines
KillerInfo
Lists search results, sometimes with a lot of text from the site given with the result, and has a side navigation bar providing clustered topics that can be expanded by hitting the plus signs next to the topics.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Metasearch Engines
Ask.com
Formerly AskJeeves.com, Ask.com has become a rival to Google and an excellent search engine, offering previews of some sites, links for expanding and narrowing your search, and other helpful features.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
AOL Search
Using Google’s search engine, AOL Search offers many additional features. In particular, it has a SafeSearch feature for filtering out offensive content, drop-down menus offering alternative search terms and phrases, and easily accessible search history for repeating previous searches.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines
Dogpile
Dopile takes “the best results from the Internet’s top search engines, including Google, Yahoo! Search, MSN, Ask.com, About, MIVA, LookSmart and more,” removes duplicates and analyzes the results, putting the best results first.
Subject: Reference–Search Engines–Metasearch Engines
Technorati
“Technorati is the recognized authority on what’s going on in the world of weblogs.” Provides up to the minute statistics on what bloggers are talking about and what the most popular blogs are in various subject areas based on how often a blog is linked to. You can also keep a list of your favorite blogs here.
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
dmoz Open Directory Project
“The Open Directory Project (ODP) is the most comprehensive human edited directory of the Web, compiled by a vast global community of volunteer editors.”
Subject: Reference–Web Directories
Best of the Web Directory
A high-quality website directory. “To rank among the Best of the Web, a site must adhere to the strict criteria of editors who ensure that it contains substantive unique content, navigates in a user-friendly manner, contains no broken links or pictures, is up and running 24/7, and conforms to universally accepted web standards”
Subject: Reference–Web Directories
Yahoo! Directory
“The Yahoo! Directory is a human-created and maintained library of web sites organized into categories and subcategories.” One of the largest directories of web sites on the web.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories
A Regency Repository
Collection of links to information about the fashion, music, art, politics, literature, and military history of the Regency era (1811-1820) in the United Kingdom. Includes a page devoted to Regency romances.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–19th Century History; Reference–Web Directories; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Arts & Humanities; Entertainment & Leisure–Books–Romance & Gothic
NebraskAccess
Contains a list of websites recommended by the Nebraska Library Commission. Topics include Business and Finance, Education, Health and Medical, Nebraska Information, Science and Technology, and more.
Subject: Reference–Web Directories; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries By Type–Digital Libraries–State Digital Libraries In The U.S.
Help2Go
This is a volunteer-operated tech site, which provides Computer Help and Spyware Help forums, as well as the Help2Go Detective which will analyze HijackThis logfiles. Additional articles can also be found here.
Subject: Computers & Internet
A List Apart: For People Who Make Websites
A List Apart: For People Who Make Websites
This online web magazine covers topics associated with “design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on techniques and benefits of designing with web standards.” All of its articles are free and available from the site, and each article has a section to leave comments.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
FileInfo.com
FileInfo.com is a resource that allows a user to search their database for different file extensions that one might find on their computer. The website also identifies what program is needed to open the different types of files. This website works for both Macs and PCs. This site used to be called FileInfo.net.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Root Zone: Whois Index by TLD Code
Root Zone: Whois Index by TLD Code
Simple listing of country codes (top-level domains) and their meanings.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Women World Leaders 1945 – 2005
Women World Leaders 1945 – 2005
Did you know that women are currently queens, presidents, prime ministers, and governors-general? Find out about the powerful women of the world from 1945 to 2005.
Subject: Our World–History & People–Women In History
Wands and Worlds: Young Adult and Children’s Fantasy and Science Fiction
Wands and Worlds: Young Adult and Children’s Fantasy and Science Fiction
Find out about science fiction and fantasy books you might want to read. A mother-son team created this site that can be searched by title, author, or subject.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
CERT Coordination Center
The CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) website is a resource for tracking and reporting Internet security vulnerabilities. CERT also provides security incident response services and articles to help novices and experts alike protect their computer systems.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–System Administration
Slate’s today’s blogs: the latest chatter in cyberspace
Slate’s today’s blogs: the latest chatter in cyberspace
Slate.com’s summary of what many of the most popular bloggers are talking about, including links to blogs mentioned within the summary. Slate has an archive that can be searched.
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
blogdrive
A great blogging tool for novices (and others). Offers a number of features to enhance one’s blog(s) and has a directory of blogs hosted by this site. Requires free registration.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Hosting Services–Blog Hosting Services; Computer & Internet Blogs–Blog Hosts & Providers
Meta-Email-Search-Agent
“For a given name (last name is required, first name is optional) it searches in parallel at (nearly) all available sources of email addresses on the Internet. However, be always aware that there is NO complete directory of all email addresses. So if you can not find the address here, it might nevertheless exist.” Databases searched are: ESP; IAF; …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Electronic Mail
Techterms.org: Computer and Technology Defined and Explained
Techterms.org: Computer and Technology Defined and Explained
“The Tech Terms Dictionary is a constantly growing collection of computer and technology terms. Each definition is written in a way that is easy for the reader to understand and serves to explain the term, not just define it.”
Subject: Computers & Internet; Reference–Dictionaries
Interaction Design
“This website features the beginnings of a free, open-content, peer-reviewed Encyclopedia covering terms from the disciplines of Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, Human Factors, Usability, Information Architecture, and related fields.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
RFC Editor
Requests for Comments (RFCs) are “a series of notes, started in 1969, about the Internet (originally the ARPANET).” RFC standards are very widely followed by both commercial software and freeware in the Internet and Unix communities. This website allows you to search for RFCs and read about their history.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–System Administration; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
Explore the Internet Now!
This website by the National Museum of American History provides information about the birth of the Internet, the world wide web, the people and organizations that use the Internet, news and issues related to the Internet, and an Internet glossary.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
ExcelTips Online
Stop here to check out easy-to use articles supplying tips and tricks for using Microsoft Excel. Information from over a thousand articles and tips covers all version of Excel, with tips clearly marked for the version where they will apply.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software
WordTips Online
Having trouble with Microsoft Word? This site has 1600 free tips and tricks to help Word work better, faster, and more easily for you. Tips cover many different versions of Word for the PC with tips clearly marked for the versions to which they apply.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Technology
Internet World Statistics
This site provides internet usage and population statistics for 233 countries in easily viewable formats. World-wide, regional, and national statistics are available. There are some commercial links at this site.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
AnonIC: Anonymous Internet Communications
AnonIC: Anonymous Internet Communications
On this site you will find basic concepts of Internet security and anonymity. There are descriptions of today’s protection technologies and tips on choosing security software.
Subject: Computers & Internet
The Computer Technology Documentation Project
The Computer Technology Documentation Project
This site contains computer documentation and information in various technical areas including markup and web languages, operating systems, hardware, programming, and networking. This documentation is suited for beginners and experts alike.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–Perl; Computers & Internet–Programming–PHP; Computers & Internet–System Administration; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Computers & Internet–Programming–XML
Intelliseek’s BlogPulse
BlogPulse is “an automated trend discovery tool,” i.e., a blog search engine and a few automated tools used daily to analyze blogs and discover what topics/subjects people are talking about. The search engine works very well at finding blogs that mention a given search term, e.g. “economy,” but less well at finding blogs about the economy. The site …
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Blogger
Perhaps the best-known blog hosting service, Pyra Labs, a tiny company started by 3 guys annoyed at silly contract web projects, had its share of ups and downs until Google, seemingly on a whim, asked, “You seem to know something about blogging. Can we buy you?” Pyra Labs’s response? “Yes. Yes, you can.” Very quick and easy way to start blogging wi …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Hosting Services–Blog Hosting Services; Computer & Internet Blogs–Blog Hosts & Providers
BlogStreet India – Blog Profiles, RSS Ecosystem, Blog Tops, Search and Directory
BlogStreet India – Blog Profiles, RSS Ecosystem, Blog Tops, Search and Directory
Offers a host of methods for searching for Indian Blogs. Aside from a search engine and a directory, you can search for submitted blogs by “Author, Email, Rank, Category, Reviews, Rating, Related Blogs, Books, Music, RSS.” There is also “Neighborhood” search, which searches for blogs similar to a given blog based on sites that blogroll each other; …
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Globe of Blogs
Blog directory (and search engine) allowing users to browse registered blogs by name, birthday (of blogger), title, topic, location, and gender (of blogger). Most of the blogs are personal blogs.
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
dmoz – open directory project: weblogs
dmoz – open directory project: weblogs
The Open Directory Project maps the web by letting users organize a small portion of the web and submit it back to the directory. This branch of the directory provides more than 4,000 weblogs organized by weblog type, subject, and language.
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Dive Into Accessibility
An e-book about making web sites more accessible to those with disabilities.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Online Accessibility
Online Accessibility from the University of Michigan provides information to help designers build more accessible web sites, with a tutorial and resources available.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
This site provides provides documents on guidelines from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (WCA WG). There are also minutes from previous meetings of the Group.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Best Spiritual Blogs
Beliefnet’s frequently updated, select list of spritual blogs, which is inclusive of many different religions. There is also a link to BlogHeaven, another part of Beliefnet where posts from the best blogs hosted by Beliefnet are collected.
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Arts & Humanities Blogs–Religion Blogs; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Arts & Humanities Blogs–Religion Blogs
The BoBs – The Best of the Blogs International Competition
The BoBs – The Best of the Blogs International Competition
The BoBs international panel of blog experts sorts through over 100 nominees to choose winners in 11 different categories for Deutsche Welle’s, the German international broadcasting service’s, International Weblog Awards. Prizes are also awarded according to users’ votes.
Subject: Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines; Reference Blogs–Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
Opera Browser–Support Pages
From the smallest handheld devices to your hulking desktop, Opera’s support page offers solutions for problems of all sizes. Start with tutorials, frequently asked questions, updates and knowledge base topics, and move on to Opera newsgroups and community chatting. Report bugs too!
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
The Apache HTTP Server Project
The Apache HTTP Server Project
“The Apache HTTP Server Project is an effort to develop and maintain an open-source HTTP server for modern operating systems including UNIX and Windows NT. The goal of this project is to provide a secure, efficient and extensible server that provides HTTP services in sync with the current HTTP standards.
Apache has been the most popular web server …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Servers
Mozilla Firefox Knowledge Base–Support
Mozilla Firefox Knowledge Base–Support
Learn how to make the most of the popular, open-source tabbed browser. Support features articles about common issues, an online forum and livechat with Mozilla volunteers for more difficult solutions.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
“Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is the latest version of Internet Explorer and includes a full installation of the Web browser.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Browsers
Enhanced Whois Directory
This site lets users check to see who has registered any domain name server, or register his or her own site.
“The Whois Source website currently indexes all domains in the .COM, .NET, .ORG, .INFO, .BIZ, and .US TLDs. In addition to indexing every active domain, it also knows about the 25,285,716 inactive domains that have been registered and delet …
“The Whois Source website currently indexes all domains in the .COM, .NET, .ORG, .INFO, .BIZ, and .US TLDs. In addition to indexing every active domain, it also knows about the 25,285,716 inactive domains that have been registered and delet …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Servers
Gizmodo
“Gizmodo is an online review dedicated to gadgets, gizmos, and cutting-edge consumer electronics.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Science & Technology–Electronics; Computer & Internet Blogs; Money And Work–Consumer Information
ASCIIBabes
“ASCII ART? It’s an image that is made up of keyboard characters. Sometimes it’s as simple as a ’email sig’ or an emoticon 🙂 But in the case of asciibabes.com it’s a portrait of a person. With an average of 80,000+ keyboard characters. There’s a lot happening there, so you might have to move AWAY from the screen to be able to see the detail.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
Manifest Technology
Discusses current PC technology and consumer electronics products. “This Manifest Technology site contains over a hundred articles and technical references by Douglas Dixon
to help make sense of multimedia technology, especially digital video editing and DVD authoring.”
to help make sense of multimedia technology, especially digital video editing and DVD authoring.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
Desktop-Video-Guide.com
Offers product links and tips on how to use digital camcorders and video editing software to make desktop video productions. “The aim of this website to allow me to share with you what I know about the latest desktop video concepts and equipment – without boring you with too much technical detail.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
Multimedia Workshop
News and reference site for multimedia developers and users. Includes a database of developers, events and special offers that you can search and add to.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
Art For The Web
Download page templates, backgrounds and more. Peruse “tutorials ranging in topic from how to unzip your template files to labeling images in Photoshop and more.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
Digital Webcast
Industry news about webcasting, product information, feature stories, tutorials, and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
An alphabetic “dictionary of computer (and internet) terms with easy-to-understand definitions”.
Subject: Reference–Dictionaries–Glossaries; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Technology
Cyber Cafes
“This site contains a database of 4205 internet cafes in 140 countries. Cyber Cafes is an interactive database designed to showcase the technology we can provide to B2B companies and connect market leaders with market based clients.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Cyber Cafes
Howstuffworks “Computer Channel”
Howstuffworks “Computer Channel”
“HowStuffWorks is widely recognized as the leading source for clear, reliable explanations of how everything around us actually works. Through the flagship Web site HowStuffWorks.com, a popular series of books, an acclaimed kids’ magazine, as well as many other ventures, the award-winning company has helped demystify the world for millions of curio …
Subject: Computers & Internet
FAQ: Current Usenet Spam Thresholds and Guidelines
FAQ: Current Usenet Spam Thresholds and Guidelines
“This article is intended to describe the current consensus spam thresholds and ensure that the definitions of these terms are availible. It is believed that most, if not all, spam cancellers use these terms and definitions in their work; however, many other people use the terms inappropriately, which leands to confusion in discussions. This is an …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Usenet
Moderated Newsgroups FAQ
The whys and wherefores of moderated Usenet groups and how they work, including some of the sticky technical details.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Usenet
Filtering Mail FAQ
All the gory details about how to filter your incoming e-mail.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Electronic Mail
Mathematical Programming Glossary
Mathematical Programming Glossary
A glossary of terms used in mathematical programming and related subjects such as mathematics, economics and computer science. Includes supplements to elaborate on important concepts and links to additional mathematical dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Subject: Science And Technology–Mathematics–Calculators And Tables; Computers & Internet–Programming; Science & Technology–Mathematics
HTML Help by the Web Design Group
HTML Help by the Web Design Group
Contains excellent HTML Reference materials in English and other languages, a good collection of HTML-related links, and an inline HTMLHelp BBS where you can ask questions.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–HTML
ServerWatch
A comprehensive guide to HTTP servers, including server listings for all platforms, server news and rumors, and a directory of development tools.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Servers
Internet Address Finder
Directory of personal e-mail addresses. Searchable by name, organization and domain, or reverse look-up by e-mail address.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Electronic Mail
OS-9 Frequently Asked Questions
OS-9 Frequently Asked Questions
“HTML version of the FAQ for the OS-9 real-time multitasking, multiuser capable operating system.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Other Platforms & Systems
Comparative CyberLexicon: English-Spanish
Comparative CyberLexicon: English-Spanish
Contains alphabetical list of computer terminology in English to Spanish, there are no definitions provided however it does link to glossaries and dictionaries.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics–Spanish; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Reference–Dictionaries–Translation–English Translation Dictionaries–Spanish-English
Zillions – Fix your bike
See instructions and pictures of how to maintain and make minor repairs to your bike.
Subject: Sports & Recreation–Cycling
Progress in Complexity, Information, and Design (PCID)
Progress in Complexity, Information, and Design (PCID)
“PCID focuses especially on the theoretical development, empirical application, and philosophical implications of information- and design-theoretic concepts for complex systems.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Introduction to HTML
Another good guide for HTML. This one has a particularly well-structured table of contents, and includes some minimal information on forms.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–HTML
Michael Elsohn Ross
“The Bug Author,” Michael Elsohn Ross has written over twenty science and nature books. This site offers science activities and a biography.
Subject: Reading Zone–Authors L-Z; Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents
World-Wide Web Consortium
“The W3C was founded in October 1994 to lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing common protocols that promote its evolution and ensure its interoperability. We are an international industry consortium.” The site has information about the web and sections on user interface, technology and society, architecture, and the web acces …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
Nancy’s Neighborhood
Here is the official website of Nancy Carlson, author of such picture books as It’s Going to be Perfect! and How to Lose All Your Friends.
Subject: Reading Zone–Reading Zone Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading Zone–Picture Books; Reading Zone–Authors A-K
Hungarian Home Page
Find out all about web pages in Hungary. There is also a collection of general facts about the country.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe; Computers & Internet–Internet; Our World–Europe–Hungary; Computers And The Internet
Download Shareware
This site compiles a list of free software downloads available on the Internet. Categories include financial, health, games, graphics, health, among others.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software
The Media History Project
Promotes “the study of media history from petroglyphs to pixels.” Includes an excellent timeline of media history covering art, music, television, the Internet, and video games from pre-history to today, along with an article archive on media resources.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Music; Entertainment & Leisure–Books; Science & Technology–Communications; Arts & Humanities–Culture–Pop Culture; Business & Economics–Industry–Publishing & Media; Entertainment & Leisure–Television; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Entertainment & Leisure–Radio; Entertainment & Leisure–Movies; Sports, Entertainment And Arts–Comics; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Movies; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Music; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Television
Pirated-Sites.com
“Pirated-Sites.com showcases side-by-side comparisons of web sites that are suspected of borrowing, copying or stealing copyright-protected content, design or code without permission.” The website offers a searchable archive and information about copyright and technical issues.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
Computerworld
Current news stories and feature articles about computer technology, geared towards the IT manager.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Null Modem
“This site is a reference for folks who build their own cables, or just need a little help troubleshooting.” Null Modem also provides a glossary of computing, connector, cable and wiring terms.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Office 2000 Tutorials
Florida Gulf Coast University’s free online tutorials for Windows 2000 includes Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Front Page.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
News.com
Constantly updated news briefs from the world of computers and the Internet. Part of c|net.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Business & Economics–E-Commerce
Internet Tools Summary
“A compact, comprehensive, carefully organized set of links to essential Internet sites about Internet-based tools for Information (providing online information from servers and retrieving it with client software), Interaction (languages, tools, and software to help people interact online–with information or each other), and Communication (applica …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Hytelnet – Archive of Telnet Sites
Hytelnet – Archive of Telnet Sites
“The Hytelnet Archive shows the large number of telnet sites that were active before the World Wide Web came along.” Provides descriptive information about Hytelnet, as well as deprecated telnet addresses of library catalogs and other telnet-accessible resources (including Archie, CWIS, Freenets, Gopher, WAIS, WWW).
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Telnet
Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing
Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing
A dictionary of computing “acronyms, jargon, programming languages, tools, architecture, operating systems, networking, theory, conventions, standards, mathematics, telecoms, electronics, institutions, companies, projects, products, history,” and more!
Subject: Reference–Dictionaries–Glossaries; Computers & Internet
Webmastering.info: The Webmastering Handbook
Webmastering.info: The Webmastering Handbook
Great information source for webmasters of all skill levels. The place to start if you are curious about the multiple facets of creating and maintaining websites, covering topics from programming to website promotion.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Computers & Internet–Internet–FTP (File Transfer Protocol); Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Managing the Digital Enterprise: Intellectual Property
Managing the Digital Enterprise: Intellectual Property
Contains summary of and links to topics about intellectual property in the digital realm. Includes the information in a three part podcast.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
First Monday
First Monday is a peer-reviewed journal, which publishes original articles about the Internet and the Global Information Infrastructure. It has an outstanding search engine, covering many areas of information economics and social policy.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Center for Game Theory in Economics
Center for Game Theory in Economics
The resident and affiliated members of the Center constitute “a Game Theory group that is unequaled in the United States, if not in the world.”
Subject: Computers & Internet; Business & Economics–Economics
Game Theory Society
Represents the Game Theory Society. Provides various resources to promote the investigation, teaching and application of game theory including a member database, a working paper archive, an electronic newspaper, and announcements.
Subject: Social Sciences; Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Business & Economics–Economics
Internet Web Text
The Internet Web Text is a hypertext guide to Internet resources, a partial substitute for a paper-based text about the Internet. It links you to Internet resources: orientation, guides, reference materials, browsing and exploring tools, subject and word-oriented searching tools, and information about connecting with people.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Internet FAQ Archives
This site contains two parts. First is an archive of Usenet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) postings in Hypertext format and in FTP archive textual format. Searchable and organized by newsgroups, category, author, or archive name. The second part is “an archive of ‘Internet Best Current Practices (BCPs)’, ‘Request For Comments (RFCs)’, ‘For Your …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Reference–Encyclopedias–FAQ Archives; Computers & Internet–Internet–Usenet
The History of Computing Project
The History of Computing Project
Comprehensive account of computing history. Includes biographies of key figures, and information about computing companies, hardware, software, and a history of video and computer games. You can also view a timeline of computing history, and access a list of historic papers available online in full text.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Science & Technology; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Entertainment And Leisure–Games–Computer/Video/Arcade–History Of Video Games
Chronology of Personal Computers
Chronology of Personal Computers
A timeline covering the evolution of computers from 1947-present. “This list is a collection of product announcements and delivery dates from various sources, mainly computer magazines and newspapers. References are indicated in [brackets], which are listed at the end of this document. A [number.number] format gives the page within that reference. …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
IPL FAQ: Reference Resources
How do I find Books In Print (or The Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature, or any other reference book) online? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Reference; Computers & Internet–Internet; Reference
IPL FAQ: History of the Internet
IPL FAQ: History of the Internet
Can you help me find information on how the Internet was developed? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Internet; Arts & Humanities–History; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Internet
IPL FAQ: Internet Demographics
IPL FAQ: Internet Demographics
What percentage of the world’s population has access to the Internet? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet; Reference–Census Data & Demographics; Business & Economics–Statistics; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet; Reference–Census Data & Demographics; Business & Economics–Statistics
IPL FAQ: Citing Electronic Information
IPL FAQ: Citing Electronic Information
How do I cite a website in my research paper bibliography? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Reference–Style And Writing Guides–Citations; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Reference–Style And Writing Guides–Citations
How to Get a Web Page
How do I get/make a web page? How can I learn HTML, the language that web pages are written in? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
IPL FAQ: Finding People
I just know my best friend from elementary school is online, but I can’t figure out how to get her email address. Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Reference–Telephone And Address; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides; Reference–Genealogy; Reference–Telephone And Address; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
IPL FAQ: What is the ‘@’ sign called?
IPL FAQ: What is the ‘@’ sign called?
Is there a name for the @ symbol? Where did it come from? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Reference–Trivia; Computers & Internet; Reference–Trivia; Computers & Internet
UNIXhelp for Users
UNIXhelp is an introduction to the UNIX operating system designed for new users, though it also treats advanced topics. It contains both a manual and a searchable index. The guide covers all aspects of using UNIX, from getting started to using commands, from an explanation of what an operating system is to information on the Perl programming langua …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
Welcome to comp.windows.x.pex! (FAQ)
Welcome to comp.windows.x.pex! (FAQ)
FAQs concerning PEX and PHIGS Extensions to the X window system.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
Linear Programming Frequently Asked Questions
Linear Programming Frequently Asked Questions
Linear programming problems, focusing on computer-based solutions.” NEW: “Answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) about solving linear programming (LP) problems, focusing on computer-based solutions. Provides background on linear programming, software recommendations, and references to related sources.
Subject: Science And Technology–Mathematics–Calculus And Advanced Mathematics; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
The Collection of Computer Science Bibliographies
The Collection of Computer Science Bibliographies
Contains a collection of bibliographies on computer science literature, updated monthly. Many of the over 2 million references cited in these bibliographies have links to online versions of the papers and abstracts. In addition, links to other related bibliographies are provided.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Reference
Atari 8-Bit Computers: Frequently Asked Questions
Atari 8-Bit Computers: Frequently Asked Questions
A collection of Usenet discussion group postings and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Atari 8-Bit Computers (400, 800, and 1200) models, popular in the 1990s.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Other Platforms & Systems; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
The Computer Information Center
The Computer Information Center
“Hardware, software, computers and communications are featured on these pages. The Computer Information Center is a one-stop independent information service focused on the needsof users and buyers of computer and communications products and technology. Here you can find much of the information you need on the computer and communications industries, …
Subject: Computers & Internet
Comp.Lang.ML FAQ [Monthly Posting]
Comp.Lang.ML FAQ [Monthly Posting]
Answers frequently asked questions about the ML (Meta-Language) family of “advanced programming languages with [usually] functional control structures, strict semantics, a strict polymorphic type system, and parametrized modules. It includes Standard ML, Lazy ML, CAML, CAML Light, and various research languages.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
Small Times Magazine
“Small Times magazine details technological advances, applications and investment opportunities to help business leaders stay informed about the rapidly changing business of small tech from biotech to defense, telecom to transportation. Small Times spotlights key issues in the industry’s development, along with market intelligence, company profiles …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Science & Technology–Electronics; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Journal of Statistical Software
Journal of Statistical Software
“Journal of Statistical Software publishes (1) Manuals, user’s guides, and other forms of description of statistical software. (2) The code of new statistical software. (3) Data sets that are of use to statisticians. (4) Reviews and comparisons of statistical software. ”
“The typical JSS paper will have a section explaining the statistical techni …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Business & Economics–Statistics
Crypto-Gram
“Crypto-Gram is a free monthly e-mail newsletter on computer security and cryptography from Bruce Schneier (author of Secrets and Lies and Applied Cryptography, inventor of Blowfish and Twofish, CTO and founder of Counterpane Internet Security, Inc., general crypto pundit and occasional crypto curmudgeon). “
Subject: Computers & Internet–System Administration
Internet Video Magazine
“We cover everything you need to know about how to shoot, edit, create and post your own Internet movies and videos – this includes how-to guides, reviews of hardware and software, reviews of the latest books and manuals, plus numerous articles about how to create streaming video for the web. We also provide links to free software and free web site …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
OSXGuide.com
This site is dedicated to telling Mac users “how to do things in OSX.” There is a bulletin board, list of OSX FAQ’s, and OSX news. This site is also searchable.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Technology–Computer Operating Systems
History of the Internet, Internet for Historians
History of the Internet, Internet for Historians
A narrative of Internet history, divided into five chapters: The Development of Computers till 1960’s; From ARPANET to World Wide Web; History of Electronic Mail; Search Engines; Basic Netdata.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
World Magazine
Presents world news from a conservative Christian perspective. Mission statement: “To report and analyze the news on a weekly schedule in an interesting, accurate, and arresting fashion, and to combine reporting with practical commentary on current events and issues from a perspective committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Faiths & Denominations–Christianity; Reference–News & Current Events
15 Seconds
“This is 15 Seconds, a free resource for developers and administrators working with Microsoft Internet Solutions, with a focus on server side solutions like Active Server.”
15 Seconds contains an Online Publication,
Stephen’s Genusa’s Frequently Asked Questions, Nine List Servers, a Consultant Program, How To Articles, a Component Library, Active …
15 Seconds contains an Online Publication,
Stephen’s Genusa’s Frequently Asked Questions, Nine List Servers, a Consultant Program, How To Articles, a Component Library, Active …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–System Administration
Mobile Tech Today
“Real Time Wireless News from Around the World.” Topics covered include: mobile phones, PDAs, wireless Web, Bluetooth, networking, 3G wireless, Satellite, M-Commerce, health and safety.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Technology–Cyberculture
LinuxInsider.Com
“Real-Time Linux News and Information from Around the World.” Topics covered include: Caldera, Red Hat, Debian, Mandrake, TurboLinux, kernal, security, open source, and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
IT Selection Strategies
An e-newsletter directed towards individuals responsible for selecting computer systems.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
Rediff Guide to the Net: What is Telnet?
Rediff Guide to the Net: What is Telnet?
A description of what telnet is used for, along with links to sites with more information, provided by the Rediff Guide’s “Dr. Know”.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Telnet
Telnet.org
A central gathering point for resources about telnet. Includes info on places to telnet to, an extensive collection of links to telnet software sites, and a small amount of technical support info.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Telnet
Stern Magazin
Current events and news on various topics.
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
.NET Magazine
“Shifts in technology are fundamentally changing the way companies build their enterprise solutions???and how they buy IT products. For today’s enterprise, software is mission-critical to the competitive edge. Microsoft’s software reaches nearly every corporation???and .NET represents a solid roadmap for those enterprises building the next generati …
Subject: Computers & Internet–System Administration; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
The Internet Archive Wayback Machine
The Internet Archive Wayback Machine
“The Internet Archive Wayback Machine puts the history of the World Wide Web at your fingertips. The Archive contains over 100 terabytes and 10 billion web pages archived from 1996 to the present. To start using the Wayback Machine to surf the web as it was, just type an URL (a web site address) into the box… click the Take Me Back button, and st …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
ZVON.org
Contains “references, tutorials and interactive tools focused on XML technologies (XSL, CSS, XHTML, …)”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–DOM; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Computers & Internet–Programming–XML
Journal of Interactive Media in Education
Journal of Interactive Media in Education
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Education
Web Accessibility Initiative
The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), in coordination with organizations around the world, pursues accessibility of the Web.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Research-based Web Guidelines
This site provides over 50 of the top Web design and usability guidelines based on research studies and supporting information from the field. Each guideline provides: A brief statement of the overarching principle that is the foundation of the guideline, Comments that further explain the research/supporting information, Source(s) of the research/s …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Maximum RPM: Taking the Red Hat Package Manager to the Limit
Maximum RPM: Taking the Red Hat Package Manager to the Limit
This is a comprehensive book about the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) and how to use it to create, install, and uninstall programs.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
First Monday
Focuses on the Internet and the Global Information Infrastructure. “First Monday is indexed in Communication Abstracts, Computer & Communications Security Abstracts, DoIS, eGranary Digital Library, INSPEC, Information Science & Technology Abstracts, LISA, PAIS, and other services.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
The Journal of Electronic Publishing
The Journal of Electronic Publishing
This Journal packages a blend of peer-reviewed and non-reviewed articles related to the publication process in an electronic environment.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Web Graphics 101
Provides a nuts-and-bolts approach to creating graphics for the Web, including interactive tutorials. Great for beginners or even advanced graphic designers new to creating Web graphics.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Graphic Arts & Design; Computers And The Internet–Web Page Design
LinuxFocus
Linuxfocus is a international, multilingual online-magazine about Linux and its applications.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms
ComputorEdge
This online version of ComputerEdge Magazine features articles about general computer issues and reviews of software. Recent articles dealt with such topics as search engines and how they work and effective website design. The searchable online magazine also includes a question and answer column; website visitors can e-mail questions about compu …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Cariboo Computer Magazine
“The Cariboo Computer Magazine is there to provide honest reviews of software and hardware.We also provide up to dat Press releases relating to the computer and technology fields.”
Subject: Computers & Internet
World News Megastories
“Out There News is a news agency born on the Net. It pioneers a non-linear journalism in which people create their own experience of the news rather than passively receiving information. The audience become journalists themselves, meeting people, discovering facts and absorbing atmosphere to form their own understanding of the issues.”
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
Windows Magazine
Monthly online magazine includes shareware and freeware, forums, and articles about all current versions of the Windows OS. Also includes searchable archives.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
Windows NT Magazine
“Windows NT Magazine is a monthly business publication written for technical decision makers using the Windows NT operating system and related technologies and applications. The magazine provides practical, hands-on information to help IS teams deploy business-critical applications based on Windows NT and BackOffice. ” A useful source, however not …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
WIRED
“Wired is an award-winning monthly that connects you to the people, companies, technologies, and ideas that are transforming the way we live… Wired chronicles the digital revolution.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
Wissen Digital
“In der sich rasch ??ndernden Berufswelt spielt das Informations- und Wissensmanagement eine immer bedeutsamere Rolle. Virtuelle Unternehmen, Digitale Bibliotheken, Internet und Intranet, Electronic Commerce und Electronic Business erzeugen eine steigende Nachfrage nach Informationsspezialisten, die sowohl das informationstechnische Instrumentariu …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Web Review
“Web Review is for the creative and technical people who are intent on mastering this new medium — the World Wide Web. Since 1995, Web Review has been the leading online magazine and information resource for those who design and develop Web sites. Aimed at business and professional users, Web Review can help you keep pace with the rapidly changi …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
Webmaster T’s World of Design
Webmaster T’s World of Design “an Ezine Devoted to Web site Promotion Marketing, Design and Development” is devoted to offering information on how to assemble web pages by offering tutorials, marketing strategies, style guides and a three step promotion plan. They also have featured articles and have links to related web pages.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Business & Economics–Marketing & Advertising
The Web Developers’ Virtual Library
The Web Developers’ Virtual Library
The front page of the “Web Developers’ Virtual Library” is updated monthly and includes feature articles and columns.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Web Developer
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Web Techniques
“Advice and specific solutions for Website developers from experts in the industry. Covers the various skills required to build a Web site. The magazine covers areas of interest for Webmasters, graphic designers, content developers, HTML coders, Java programmers, C/C++ developers, and even strategists, CTOs, and CIOs.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Unix Review
News and feature articles relating to the Unix family of operating systems.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
2600: The Hacker Quarterly
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
U.S. News & World Report
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
21st, The VXM Network
“’21st’ covers technology convergence, including: Audio/Video systems & content, computers, the Web, molecular computing, and human consciousness. This all encompassing approach to convergence can only be found in 21st.”
Subject: Computers & Internet
TomPaine.com: A Journal of Opinion
TomPaine.com: A Journal of Opinion
“TomPaine.com seeks to enrich the national debate on controversial public issues by featuring the ideas, opinions, and analyses too often overlooked by the mainstream media. We promote these on our website, where we offer in-depth coverage and provide links to underappreciated authors and organizations. TomPaine.com’s HISTORY DEPARTMENT adds to cur …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Politics News; Reference–News & Current Events
TidBITS
“TidBITS is a free, weekly electronic newsletter that covers the computer industry with an emphasis on the Macintosh and the Internet. We distribute issues on the Internet and most commercial services and estimate about 150,000 readers right now.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
TheiMac.com
Daily news about Apple Comuter’s iMac computer. Also has information on iMac specifications, available peripherals and other products as well as a “Beginner’s Guide” and an “Ask the Expert” feature.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
IT Business: Technology in Government
IT Business: Technology in Government
“Monthly national publication serving information systems and telecommunications professionals and management within the ministries and departments of federal, provincial and municipal governments in Canada, as well as crown corporations.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
telepolis
“telepolis is Heise’s online magazine of Net culture.Themes include Net happenings, short stories, women in the Net and Net culture.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
Terre d’Escale
French online news site covering international news.
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
Sys Admin: The Journal for UNIX Systems Administrators
Sys Admin: The Journal for UNIX Systems Administrators
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
Sugar Tray
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
switch
“switch is the electronic arts journal of the CADRE Institute of the School of Art and Design at San Jose State University. It is published in electronic form on the Web three times annually. We are interested in fostering a critical viewpoint on issues and developments in the multiple crossovers between art and technology. Our main focus is on qu …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts; Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
Speech Technology Magazine
“The magazine for recognition technology users.” This site is the online version of Speech Technology Magazine, focusing on issues related to advanced human interfaces.
Subject: Science & Technology–Communications; Science & Technology–Electronics; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Solstice: E-Journal of Geography and Mathematics
Solstice: E-Journal of Geography and Mathematics
“The purpose of Solstice is to promote interaction between geography and mathematics. Articles in which elements of one discipline are used to shed light on the other are particularly sought. Also welcome, are original contributions that are purely geographical or purely mathematical.”
Subject: Reference–Geography; Science & Technology–Mathematics
The Sober Witness
“A hype-free guide to the Web.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Smart Computing: In Plain English
Smart Computing: In Plain English
“Smart Computing is a monthly magazine devoted to helping users of all skill and experience levels improve their productivity with personal computers.” It “emphasizes tutorial articles and plain-English writing that defines technical terminology.” The magazine includes “a Q&A section”, “PC Operating Instructions”, “how-to articles explaining a sin …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet
Sell It On the Web
“A free WWW resource and newsletter dedicated to helping businesses build and maintain an effective Web storefront. Includes ecommerce news, analysis and reviews as well as step-by-step guides covering topics such as building a store and enabling technologies.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Business & Economics–Marketing & Advertising; Business & Economics–E-Commerce
Scripting News
“News and commentary from the cross-platform scripting community.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
The Scout Report
“The Scout Report is a weekly publication of the InterNIC Net Scout project at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. It is provided as a fast, convenient way to stay informed of valuable resources on the Internet. Its purpose is to combine in one place new and newly discovered Internet resources and network tools, especially those of interest to o …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Revista Red
“Open forum for computer tips and comments designed for both experts and newcomers. (In Spanish).”
Subject: Computers & Internet
The Register
“Fortnightly news on the semiconductor and computing industry,written by two UK journalists.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Business & Economics–Industry
The Rendering Times
“A bi-monthly online magazine focusing on modeling and rendering images, with emphasis on POV and Crystal Graphics products.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
PTN: The Business Journal for the Imaging Market
PTN: The Business Journal for the Imaging Market
PTN is a monthly magazine devoted to news and techniques of photography and digital imaging.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Photography & Film
The PPSA Online Magazine
“This magazine presents a unique view of the world through satire and political commentary.Articles are included that cover road trips, rambling social commentary, member updates,humor and serious political debate on timely issues. Visit our new Computers and the Internet section, where we discuss the latest technology and influences on the Interne …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Entertainment & Leisure
Phrack Magazine
“Phrack Magazine is one of the longest running electronic magazines in existence. Since 1985, Phrack has been providing the hacker community with information on operating systems, networking technologies, and telephony, as well as relaying other topics of interest to the international computer underground.” Contains a complete archive of back issue …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms
The Perl Journal
“TPJ is the only magazine devoted to Perl, featuring in-depth articles from Perl experts. TPJ online offers full text articles dedicated to the Perl script development community, source code from every issue, and an extensive back issue archive. Full-text articles are available in HTML format.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
PC Week
“The national newspaper of corporate computing.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
PC World
Subject: Computers & Internet
Penn Printout
Subject: Computers & Internet
PC Today
“PC Today is a comprehensive buyers directory of thousands of computer products from mail order vendors.Also included are product reviews of the industry’s newest technology, as well as informative feature articles.”
Subject: Computers & Internet
PC Review
“A mag devoted to bringing you the very best in PC leisure. That means the very latest games, the finest creativity packages and the most interesting features.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Entertainment & Leisure–Games
PC News & Report
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Ziff Davis Smart Business
“The monthly magazine for senior business managers who are actively investing in technology and business services to benefit their top and bottom-lines. Written in the language of business, Ziff Davis Smart Business delivers information to decision makers who know that integrating technology into core business functions is the key to growth.”
Subject: Computers & Internet; Business & Economics–Business Administration & Management
PC Praxis
Subject: Computers & Internet
PC Magazine
“The independent guide to personal computing.”
Subject: Computers & Internet
PC Gamer
Subject: Computers & Internet; Entertainment & Leisure–Games
PC Plus
“PC Plus is your monthly digest of news, features, reviews and more, bringing you everything you need to navigate the world of computing and technology.” Contains free articles and online-only content, as well as some articles requiring a paid subscription.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
Other Voices: Viewpoints on Technology
Other Voices: Viewpoints on Technology
“Other Voices is a frequently updated newsletter on computer technology and its uses. Feature Areas: Computers and Society; Business and the Network; Quantum Leaps.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
OS News
“OS News is an online magazine dedicated to alternative operating systems and computing environments, and the technology driven by them.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Platforms
OS/2 e-Zine!
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–OS/2
The Journal of Open Computing
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Online Journal of Computer Controlled Systems
Online Journal of Computer Controlled Systems
“Products, Vendors and Technical Information. Welcome to the on-line journal of computer controlled systems. These systems are useful for a variety of applications including vending machines, factory automation, medical equipment, laboratory instruments, and home automation to name just a few. This site offers technical data, articles, news, produc …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Online Magazine
“Online Magazine is a monthly E-Zine for 100,000+ computer users and internet surfers. It includes Caffeine Connection, our listing of hundreds of Java applets from around the net, and a listing of over 7,530 mailing listservers that you can join. Plus fr”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Olive
“A unique new interactive magazine for Cybercafes. [Topics include] bank balance, workplace, travelrama, technosphere, earthworks, body & soul, dusk till dawn, mix ‘n’ match, and club cybercafe.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Arts & Humanities–Culture–Pop Culture
Ny Teknik
Subject: Computers & Internet
NewsWatch: The Consumer’s Guide to the News
NewsWatch: The Consumer’s Guide to the News
NewsWatch provides insightful analysis of the media and its coverage of recent news stories. “In this information age, it’s especially important to know how reporting holds up against expert criticism and independent evidence…NewsWatch’s mission is to watch the media watchdog on behalf of news consumers, and to give a voice to consumers who want …
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events–Journalism
New Zealand InfoTech Weekly
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
The Network Observer
“The Network Observer (TNO) is a free on-line newsletter about networks and democracy.” Published 1994 to 1996.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
NetworkMagazine.com
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
New American Magazine
The magazine concerns mainly about the political issues within the U.S and around the world.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Reference–News & Current Events
Network Magazine
“The Competitive Edge in Computer Technology. Practical, bottom-line information for networking and IT professionals.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
Need to Know
“Bills itself as ‘*The* weekly high-tech sarcastic update for the UK’. A pot-pourri of news, events, software, and gossip for British technologists, all presented in a none-too-serious fashion. International readers will find most of it of interest – although the TV and film reviews are specific to Britain.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
NeTProfessional
“Macintosh solutions for the Internet.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
Naujoji Komunikacija
“Internet oriented Lithuanian biweekly prides the widest circulation in the country. An archive of previous issues is maintained online.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe; Computers & Internet–Internet
National Science Foundation Custom News Service
National Science Foundation Custom News Service
“The Custom News Service is an email- and web-based alert service, designed to help anyone with an interest in NSF news and publications find out quickly about new publications and information. It is a “custom” service that lets you select the types of publications you want to know about. It alerts you to new publications and provides links to el …
Subject: Science & Technology; Science & Technology–Science & Technology News; Reference–News & Current Events
National Geographic Magazine
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Reference–Geography
My Mac
“My Mac Online is a Macintosh Ezine with exciting columns, Product reviews, Tips and Tricks, plus much more.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
MikroDatorn
Subject: Computers & Internet
Microsoft Systems Journal
“The Developer’s Source for Windows” MSJ stopped publication in 2000, back issues are still available.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
Methods & Tools
“Free PDF e-newsletter providing practical knowledge for software development professionals. Topics covered: software engineering, application development, UML, object orientation, database design, project management.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
Medical Computing Archives
Contains the full text of the newsletter, Medical Computing Today, 1997-2001.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Medical Research; Computers & Internet
MC Journal: The Journal of Academic Media Librarianship
MC Journal: The Journal of Academic Media Librarianship
“Peer-reviewed, electronic journal covering all aspects of audiovisual and multimedia librarianship.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Arts & Humanities–Libraries
MacCentral: Apple, Mac and iPod News from Macworld.com
MacCentral: Apple, Mac and iPod News from Macworld.com
“The newsweekly for Macintosh managers.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS); Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
MacForce
“A free ezine dedicated to information and the fight for the Mac.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
MacInTouch
“The MacInTouch Web Site is a free, award-winning news and information service, as well as a community of people interested in Macintosh computing.” The site also has a section devoted to news and information about the iMac.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
MacWorld UK
“The essential Macintosh magazine.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
Mac\Life!
Magazine for new and veteran users of all Apple products, provides “authoritative information and advice for readers who want to get the most out of their Macs, iPods, and third-party hardware, software, and services.” It offers Reviews, How To???s, News, Blogs, Videos, Forums, and an Editor???s choice section.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
LinuxFocus
Linuxfocus is a international, multilingual online-magazine about Linux and its applications.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms
Linux Magazine
“Back issues will be made available online 2 months after they leave newsstands.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
Linux Journal
“Linux Journal explores the latest technology and developments in the Linux world. LJ articles include tutorials for the novice to the computer professional, informative reviews and cutting edge news of the Linux Community. Some of thearticles are published”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
The Linux Gazette
“The Gazette is a compilation of basic tips, tricks, suggestions, ideas and short articles about Linux designed to make using Linux fun and easy. LG began as a personal project of John M. Fisk, and grew to include contributions freely provided by a growing number of authors. Linux Journal is now publishing the Gazette using material contributed …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
Linux Today
Online news and features magazine for users and administrators of the Linux operating system.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
Learning Technology
Subject: Education; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
LAN Magazine
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
Kompyuternaya Gazeta
Computer News
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
L’Hebdo
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
Journal of Technology Education
Journal of Technology Education
“The Journal of Technology Education provides a forum for scholarly discussion on topics relating to technology education…In addition, the Journal publishes book reviews, editorials, guest articles, comprehensive literature reviews, and reactions to previously published articles.” Past issues are fully available for downloading using the PDF form …
Subject: Computers & Internet; Science & Technology–Electronics; Education–K-12 Education
Journal of Functional Programming
Journal of Functional Programming
Registration required. Tables of contents and abstracts of articles may be accessed free of charge by all users.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
The Journal of Electronic Publishing
The Journal of Electronic Publishing
Subject: Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research – JAIR
Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research – JAIR
“JAIR is a refereed journal for scientific papers covering all areas of artificial intelligence.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Journal of Digital Information (JoDI)
Journal of Digital Information (JoDI)
“First publishing papers in 1997, the Journal of Digital Information is an electronic-only, peer-reviewed journal covering the broad topics related to digital libraries, hypertext and hypermedia systems, and the issues of digital information. JoDI is supported by the Texas A&M University Libraries through the Digital Initiatives, Research and Tech …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Internet For Libraries; Computers & Internet
The Journal for MultiMedia History
The Journal for MultiMedia History
“The JMMH is the first peer-reviewed electronic journal that presents, evaluates, and disseminates multimedia historical scholarship.” It offers articles by professional scholars, reviews of historical CD-ROMs, Web sites, and videos, and links to recommended WWW resources.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History; Computers & Internet
Java Developers Journal
“Including articles on Java animation, Applet development, server administration, Java news and interviews with Java gurus. “
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
ITavisen
“An online newspaper covering mainly IT- and mobile phone related news.” From Oslo, Norway.
Subject: Science & Technology–Communications; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Intranet Journal
Online journal of information about intranets and corporate internet development.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Internet Intern
“Covers news and developments of the internet and related technologies.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
internet.com
“internet.com, the E-Business and Internet Technology Network is a leading provider of global real-time news and information resources for Internet industry and Internet technology professionals, Web developers and experienced Internet users…. The internet.com Network is organized into nine content channels??? Internet Technology, Internet Stocks …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Internet News
“Covering the latest news in the wired world. Presents site reviews, business and entertainment stories, and more.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
International Journal of Modern Physics C (IJMPC)
International Journal of Modern Physics C (IJMPC)
“This journal covers Computational Physics, Physical Computation and related subjects. It aims to publish both review and research articles on the use of computers to advance knowledge in the physical sciences, and the use of physical analogies in computation. Topics covered include computer algebra, numerical simulation techniques, parallel and ve …
Subject: Science & Technology–Physics; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
International Journal of Neural Systems (IJNS)
International Journal of Neural Systems (IJNS)
The journal covers “information processing in natural and artificial neural systems.” Additionally, the journal contains “contributions on all aspects of this broad subject involving Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Knowledge Discovery, Information Systems, Probabilistic Modeling, Cognitive Science, Physics and Engineering.” Full text a …
Subject: Science & Technology–Physics; Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Health & Medical Sciences–Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes–Neurological & Neuromuscular Disorders; Social Sciences–Psychology
Internet Advisor
“Internet Advisor is the complete technical guide to mastering the technology and achieving the business benefits of the Internet, the World Wide Web, and Intranets, perhaps the most important technology breakthrough of all. Written by expert consultants and developers, Internet Advisor explains exactly how to design, build, deploy, and manage appl …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Business & Economics–Marketing & Advertising
Infoweek – Chile
“The leading newspaper published every two weeks specialized in Computers, Telecommunications and Networking. Corporate Computing for the desicion maker. Can find information about Chile’s IT market, download, and search past news, among other services.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Communications; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
Inkling
“The Web’s best mix of fresh news, real people and in-your-face opinion.”
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
InformationWeek
“InformationWeek is a weekly magazine that combines the goals of business with technology to help you make the strategic decisions that affect your company’s bottom line. Every week, InformationWeek delivers in-depth, mission-critical editorial that reinforces the strategic side of technology and the technical aspects of smart business.”
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Business & Economics–E-Commerce
Industrial Computer Online
Latest news on the computer industry from the ISA.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Macworld
“Macworld magazine is a resource for Mac professionals and savvy Mac users. Each issue is packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, the latest troubleshooting tips and tricks, industry news, future trends, and more. Best of all, Macworld offers trusted product reviews. Macworld is the best way for Mac users to stay informed about what’s new …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
ID Systems
A partial online version of the print magazine. ID features news and articles regarding automated recognition and data collection. Bar coding technologies, inventory control, computer disk technologies, PC technologies.
Subject: Science & Technology–Engineering–Electrical Engineering; Science & Technology–Electronics; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Hyperstand
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
IDII Software Newsletter
“To assist the professional dealing with software in Warehousing Distribution, Logistics, and the Supply Chain … We educate and share news on software for warehousing, transportation, shipping, packing, slotting, loading, optimization, and enterprise wide software solutions. This free newsletter is published twice a month and is targeted toward s …
Subject: Business & Economics–Industry–Manufacturing–Electronics; Business & Economics–Industry–Retail Trade; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
HYPE ElectraZine
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
IBM Systems Journal
“The IBM Systems Journal is a quarterly, refereed technical publication, featuring the work of authors from systems and software fields in information science and the computer industry. The papers are written for a technically aware readership in the software and systems professional community worldwide: technical professionals, researchers, and us …
Subject: Computers & Internet
Geospatial Solutions
“Geospatial Solutions magazine serves the geographic information systems community by presenting articles by real users tackling real problems with GIS and related spatial information technologies.The magazine also provides news and information to help readers plan their GIS project, keep up with changing technologies, find data sources, and stay i …
Subject: Reference–Geography
Game Developer Magazine
“Game Developer is a bimonthly magazine dedicated to the creation of electronic entertainment. It focuses primarily on games written for the PC platform, although the development of games for console systems are also covered from time to time. Game Developer covers topics that are important to game programmers, such as: Graphics programmin …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
Future Music
“The UK’s best-selling magazine dedicated to high-tech music and equipment.”
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Music–Audio Equipment & Technology; Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
FOCUS on the BEST on the NET
“Online weekly news magazine bringing order into Internet chaos by reviewing 20 of the best or top web sites (culture, science, health, education, economy, references … leisure, etc.) in every issue.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
Focus
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Reference–News & Current Events
Federal Geographic Data Committee Newsletter
Federal Geographic Data Committee Newsletter
“The FGDC Newsletter describes activities of the geospatial data community and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.”
Subject: Reference–Geography
Family Chronicle
“Family Chronicle is a magazine for individuals researching their roots.” “The site has many links to other genealogy sites and activiely promotes feedback and comments.” Surname origin lists (British, German and Chinese) are available and site also includes archived articles.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Extra!
“Published since 1987, Extra! looks at the major issues in the news, questioning the conventional wisdom that narrows the range of issues, sources and perspectives. Articles examine biased reporting, censored news, media mergers, press/state cronyism, the power of corporate owners and advertisers, and the exclusion of progressive voices from the me …
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events
etcetcetera
“Political and cultural issues, mexican, latin american and international writers, smart and inquisitive journalism.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–Latin American/Hispanic; Reference–News & Current Events–Journalism
eSchool News
“The online companion to the K-12 decision maker’s technology & Internet newspaper.”
Subject: Education–Education News; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS); Education–K-12 Education
EpiGuide
Features, Recaps, Previews and Reviews of online soap operas.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Entertainment & Leisure
English Matters
“This electronic magazine is designed for teachers and students of English who are questioning and creating new texts and pedagogies on the internet. It features related essays, exhibits, and performances, as well as an annotated resource center for English studies.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Education–Higher Education
Electronic Transactions on Artifical Intelligence
Electronic Transactions on Artifical Intelligence
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Embedded Systems Programming
“Embedded Systems Programming is for engineers, software designers, and project leaders whose daily work includes supervising, designing, writing, testing, and integrating programs used in microcontroller and embedded microprocessor-based systems. Here you’ll find information on our monthly magazine, news that is updated weekly, source code from th …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
Electronic School
Electronic magazine highlighting news and issues in the use of technology in public education. Chronicles technological change in the classroom, interprets education issues in a digital world, and offers advice for teachers and administrators.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
Journal of Educational Technology & Society
Journal of Educational Technology & Society
“The journal focuses on issues related to developers of educational systems and educators who implement and manage such systems. The aim is to bring these two communities together and better understand each other.”
Subject: Education; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
EDN.com
“EDN is the most preferred technical publication that keeps electronics professional… up-to-date on all the latest products, design techniques, emerging technologies and industry trends. More than 161,500 design engineers and engineering managers worldwide depend on EDN for solutions to the toughest design problems.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
DV Live
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
DT&G Magazine of Design, Type & Graphics
DT&G Magazine of Design, Type & Graphics
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Doctor Dobb’s Journal
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Direction Informatique
“Direction Informatique is Canada’s only monthly French language newspaper for Information Management/Data Processing and Telecommunications professionals, including Quebec-based computer Resellers.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Dicas da Semana
“Your weekly magazine with tips, news and reviews about all aspects of the internet.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Digital Puppet
Replaces the Digital Movie News.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
Digital Directions
“A magazine for and about people in the graphics and publishing industries using Macintosh for advertising and design. It is intended to provide the latest information about the people, techniques and new technologies that are taking Mac-based work further and hopefully making our lives easier, or at least more interesting.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
DB2 Magazine
“DB2 Magazine is an electronic publication dedicated to providing strategies and solutions for the database professor.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Defense Systems
Defense, aerospace, and government information technology news.
Subject: Science & Technology–Communications; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
The Desktop Publisher’s Journal
The Desktop Publisher’s Journal
Subject: Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Design, Typography and Graphics
Design, Typography and Graphics
“Design, Typography & Graphics is a free ezine featuring tips and tricks for design, printing, photography and publishing of all kinds.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Graphic Arts & Design; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Datamation
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
Datateknik
Subject: Computers & Internet
Cyberscape Daily
“We are pleased to bring you the top news stories of the day from Newsbytes. This top-of-the-news summary is updated every afternoon, Monday through Friday. Written by and for computer and communications professionals.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Communications; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Cyber-Liberties Update
“A bi-weekly e-zine on cyber-liberties cases and controversies at the state and federal level.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Politics News; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Cybermetrics
E-journal devoted to “the quantitative analysis of scholarly and scientific communications in the Internet.” Subject focus includes hypertext linking phenomena, the impact of the Internet on scientific co-operation, and evaluation of online journals and peer-review processes.
Subject: Education–Higher Education–Faculty & Administration; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Business & Economics–Industry–Publishing & Media; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Currents in Electronic Literacy
Currents in Electronic Literacy
“Currents’ purpose is to provide for the scholarly discussion of issues pertaining to electronic literacy, widely construed. In general, Currents seeks work addressing the use of electronic texts and technologies in reading, writing, teaching, and learning in fields including but not restricted to the following: literature (in English and in other …
Subject: Education–Higher Education–Undergraduate – No Resources; Computers & Internet
CSA Newsletter (Computer Technologies for Archaeologists and Architectural Historians)
CSA Newsletter (Computer Technologies for Archaeologists and Architectural Historians)
Triannual electronic newsletter providing “up-to-date information on the use of computers and digital technologies in the practice of archaeology and architectural history […] intended to assist scholars in their attempts to use computers to generate digital information and in disseminating that digital information.” Electronic notification of up …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Museum Studies; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Social Sciences–Archaeology
CPL Internet Gazette
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Arts & Humanities–Libraries
ComputorEdge
This online version of ComputerEdge Magazine features articles about general computer issues and reviews of software. Recent articles dealt with such topics as search engines and how they work and effective website design. The searchable online magazine also includes a question and answer column; website visitors can e-mail questions about compu …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
IT Business: Computer Dealer News
IT Business: Computer Dealer News
“The leading information source for Canadian IT solution providers since 1985. (Canada’s national newsmagazine is) designed to provide VARs, system integrators, system builders, ISVs and retailers with the most comprehensive coverage of news, events and issues in the IT channel.”
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Business & Economics–Industry–Retail Trade; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Computing S.A.
Computer industry news from South Africa. Includes production and product release news, white papers, case studies and IT career information.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Computers & Internet; Business & Economics–Industry–Other Industries
Computer Shopper
“The computer shopping resource and shareware authority.”
Subject: Computers & Internet
Computer Gaming World
“The #1 computer game magazine.”
Subject: Computers & Internet; Entertainment & Leisure–Games
Computer Graphics World
This monthly magazine delivers information regarding current events in the computer animation industry and graphic software.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
Computer Arts
“If you’ve got an interest in 3D graphics, digital publishing, sound or multimedia, then you’ve come to the right place. Computer Arts is a new magazine from Future Publishing which reports on, encourages, nurtures and facilitates creativity on the PC and Mac. We hope to adequately reflect the magazine’s content with this new Web site as well as of …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing
Computer-Mediated Communication
Computer-Mediated Communication
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Science & Technology–Communications
IT Business: Computing Canada
A bi-weekly newspaper geared towards IT managers and decisions makers in corporate Canada. Canada’s longest-standing business technology publication (since 1975) “reporting and investigating on news, topics and concerns that affect the management of information systems departments in business, government and educational organizations.”
Subject: Computers & Internet; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Combinatorics, Probability and Computing
Combinatorics, Probability and Computing
Registration required. Tables of contents and abstracts of articles may be accessed free of charge by all users.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Science & Technology–Mathematics
Columbia Journalism Review
“Includes information and insight about journalism and public policy.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Politics News; Reference–News & Current Events–Journalism
CleanRooms
“The Magazine of Contamination Control Technology.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Cipher
“Newsletter of the IEEE CS Technical Committee on Security and Privacy”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Cites & Insights: Crawford at Large
Cites & Insights: Crawford at Large
Features news and commentary on computing, the Internet, and other forms of information technology, geared towards librarians and information professionals.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Internet For Libraries; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–On The Job; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Chips
“DoD sponsored microcomputer magazine dedicated to sharing information, technology and experience.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware
Christian Computing Magazine
A monthly magazine published online that reviews software, hardware, and videos of the week.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Faiths & Denominations–Christianity; Computers & Internet
CH Working Papers
“CH Working Papers (or Computing in the Humanities Working Papers) are an interdisciplinary series of refereed publications on computer-assisted research. They are a vehicle for an intermediary stage at which questions of computer methodology in relation to the corpus at hand are of interest to the scholar before the computer disappears into the ba …
Subject: Arts & Humanities; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Computers & Internet
ChatCircuit Webzine
“An ezine dedicated to IRC, chat, chat software, online relationships, sci-fi, freeware, shareware, and web browsers.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
The Celebrity Cafe
“The Celebrity Cafe publishes interviews with exciting and interesting people we feel capture your imagination. In addition to interviews, we conduct ongoing contests for you to win CDs, books and other prizes. And be sure to visit our other areas, where you can read provocative quotes, see our Top 20 list, as well as our links directory.”
Subject: Reference–Biographies–Entertainers
Cariboo Computer Magazine
“The Cariboo Computer Magazine is there to provide honest reviews of software and hardware.We also provide up to dat Press releases relating to the computer and technology fields.”
Subject: Computers & Internet
C/C++ Users Journal
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming
CADALYST
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
BVS Reviews
“BVS Reviews is a monthly digital magazine for the World Wide Web. There are reviews on a variety of media. There are reviews of software, books, videos and music.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
BSD Today
Online news and features magazine for users and administrators of the BSD version of the Unix operating system.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
BRNR Labs
“Radical Disinformation. BRNR is a collection of graphic explorations, HTML experiments, design/pop-culture commentary, games, nonsense, etc.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–HTML; Arts & Humanities–Culture–Pop Culture; Entertainment & Leisure–Games
Boing Boing: A Directory of Wonderful Things
Boing Boing: A Directory of Wonderful Things
“It’s a print zine started in 1988 by Mark Frauenfelder (mark@well.com) and Carla Sinclair (carla@well.com). Gareth Branwyn (gareth@well.com) joined as senior editor a year or so later. The first couple of issues were mainly about cyberpunk, virtual reality, smart drugs, chaos theory and that kind of stuff, but we quickly started covering anything …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Arts & Humanities–Culture–Pop Culture; Arts & Humanities–Culture–Humor
Boletín de RedIRIS
“Bulletin published by the Spanish R&D network on telecommunications, networked computing, and its applications, new developments, security issues. Addressed to the academic world.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Science & Technology–Communications
Banks of the Boneyard
“Our student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery is dedicated to providing a forum for exchanging ideas related to computing professionals, both hardware and software. The Banks of the Boneyard is the monthly newsletter of the ACM@UIUC.” Each issue is available as a PostScript file.
Subject: Education–Higher Education–School Publications; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Atout Micro
“Magazine aimed to French Canadian computer users – Magazine destine au grand public canadien francophone”
Subject: Computers & Internet; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Ariadne
“A Web and print magazine of Internet issues for librarians and information specialists.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Arts & Humanities–Libraries
AppleInsider
AppleInsider publishes information, rumors and speculation on developments related to Apple computers and the Apple Macintosh computing platform. It has a searchable archive of past updates.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
Serverwatch’s Apache Today
Online magazine for “professionals and community members interested in the popular Apache Web server. Our mission is two-fold: to provide both breaking Apache news and in-depth Apache features and tutorials.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Servers; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS)
AmigaLink
Four issues only, all in 1995.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Other Platforms & Systems
Animation World Magazine
“Monthly Internet magazine of animation.” Available in WWW or PDF formats. Archives available.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Graphic Arts & Design
The Amateur Computerist Newsletter
The Amateur Computerist Newsletter
“The Amateur Computerist grew out of a battle against the cancellation of computer programming classes for hourly workers at the Ford Rouge Factory. The newsletter deals with computer issues and labor issues. The Amateur Computerist is dedicated to support for grassroots efforts and movements like the “computers for the people movement” that gave b …
Subject: Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace; Computers & Internet–Programming
America’s Network
“America’s Network Online brings you a unique, well-organized package of original, independent reporting and business analysis of telecommunications technologies for today’s public network. America’s Network provides you with an independent benchmark of what technologies and strategies make the best business sense, which solutions work and which …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Science & Technology–Communications
The ACM Journal of Experimental Algorithmics
The ACM Journal of Experimental Algorithmics
“The Journal of Experimental Algorithmics is an on-line journal published by The Association for Computing Machinery and devoted to experimental work in the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, with two principal aims: To stimulate research in algorithms based upon implementation and experimentation; in particular, to encourage te …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science
Academic Open Internet Journal
Academic Open Internet Journal
Free Internet journal that allows scientists to publish their articles using technologies available on the Web, without the time and technology restrictions of traditional publishing. The Journal’s articles focus on the following areas: Electronics and Electrotechnics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Mechanics, Information Technology and Compu …
Subject: Science & Technology; Computers & Internet–Computer Science
About This Particular Macintosh (ATPM)
About This Particular Macintosh (ATPM)
“About This Particular Macintosh (ATPM) is a fun monthly chronicle of the Macintosh experience written by and for everyday users. It includes humorous anecdotes, short stories, product reviews and commentaries by Macintosh owners and users about our favorite personal computer. ATPM is published with DOCMaker so that it can be easily read as a sta …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
Harley Hahn’s Master List of Usenet Newsgroups
Harley Hahn’s Master List of Usenet Newsgroups
A searchable, browsable, subject-organized listing of Usenet groups.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Usenet
AgentLand
Resource and comprehensive portal site for agents & bots, software tools that automatically perform tasks on the Internet. Includes search agents, shopping agents, virtual assistants, and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Connected: An Internet Encyclopedia
Connected: An Internet Encyclopedia
“A readable and useful reference to the technical operation of the Internet.” Browse over 100 Internet engineering essays and read RFCs. A full text search is also available.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Technology and Young Children
A terrific resource for parents and educators for exploring the positive and negative impact of technology in children’s lives and for learning the “do’s” and “don’ts” of using technology with children, offering everything from Best Educational Practices to Internet help with tutorials, good search engines, and web design tips.
Subject: Education–Early Childhood And Pre-school; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Navigator
“Navigator is the home page used by the newsroom of The New York Times for forays into the Web. Its primary intent is to give reporters and editors new to the Web a solid starting point for a wide range of journalistic functions without forcing all of them to spend time wandering around blindly to find a useful set of links of their own. Its second …
Subject: Reference–News & Current Events–Journalism; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
Pong-Story: the Site of the First Video Game
Pong-Story: the Site of the First Video Game
Detailed early history of video games, including the popular Pong game. Contains images of many different vintage video game systems, information about games and schematics, and articles about aspects of video game history in the USA and Europe.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Entertainment And Leisure–Games–Computer/Video/Arcade–History Of Video Games
Ghost Sites: Where Dead Web Sites Live On
Ghost Sites: Where Dead Web Sites Live On
Online graveyard of dead websites. Features .jpg images of defunct sites.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet
Programmers Heaven
Covers a wealth of programming topics, including a number of individual languages, platforms, and applications. Browse or search for articles, documentation, tutorials, source code, and other tools.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming; Computers & Internet–Platforms
Text Encoding Initiative
“The Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) is an international project to develop guidelines for the preparation and interchange of electronic texts for scholarly research, and to satisfy a broad range of uses by the language industries more generally.” Visit this web site to learn about TEI, a markup language commonly used for digitizing texts and other …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Organizing The Web; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators: Critical Evaluation Surveys for Internet Resources
Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators: Critical Evaluation Surveys for Internet Resources
A series of surveys designed for use by educators to help their students critically evaluate Web resources. For all grade levels, in English, German, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Includes links to many other evaluation resources.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Internet For Libraries–Internet Resource Evaluation; Computers And The Internet–Computers And The Internet Resources For Parents & Teachers
Argus Center for Information Architecture
Argus Center for Information Architecture
“The Argus Center for Information Architecture provides leadership in defining and advancing the evolving discipline of information architecture. The Argus Center serves as a focal point for learning about the theory and practice of information architecture. Towards this goal, we: manage a selective collection of links to the most remarkable conten …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Free Clip Art Island
A “huge selection of free clipart”. Clip art arranged according to more than 250 catagories. All art is original and created by Adrea Satre. Site encourages users can also send in requests for new clip art creations.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
Chat 101
An introduction to Internet chat, including terminology, etiquette, finding a chat room and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–Talk, IRC And Chat
How Much Information?
Relates the findings of a study that attempts to estimate how much information was created in a year, 2002, based on four types of storage media (print, film, magnetic, and optical) and four types of information “flows” (telephone, radio, TV, and the Internet).
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Business & Economics–Industry–Publishing & Media; Reference–Census Data & Demographics
WomenGamers.com
“Because women DO play” – dedicated to promoting female video game players. Includes forums, articles, game reviews, and more.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Games–Computer/Video/Arcade; Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Women; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Technology–Cyberculture; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Games & Quizzes–Computer Games
Code Beach
“Code Beach is your complete guide to free and open source code and tutorials for ASP, C++, C#, ColdFusion, Delphi/Kylix, Java, JavaScript, Palm, Perl, PHP, Pocket PC, Python, Visual Basic, and XML.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Ruby (on Rails); Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–SQL; Computers & Internet–Programming–Java; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–Perl; Computers & Internet–Programming–C#; Computers & Internet–Programming–PHP; Computers & Internet–Programming–C++; Computers & Internet–Programming–XML
MagPortal.com: Magazine Articles on Internet
MagPortal.com: Magazine Articles on Internet
A searchable, browsable directory of magazine articles on the state and evolution of the Internet that are available online. Topics covered include: Broadband; E-Business; Internet Service Providers; Link Recommendations; Marketing; Portals, Communities & Entertainment; Services; Social Issues; Statistics & Projections; Website Design & Management. …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
MagPortal.com: Magazine Articles on Computers & Electronics
MagPortal.com: Magazine Articles on Computers & Electronics
A searchable, browsable directory of magazine articles related to computer and electronics topics that are available online. Topics covered include: Audio; Briefs; Desktop; Laptop; Linux; Macintosh; Microsoft Windows; Network; PDA’s, Telecom & Handheld Devices; Peripherals; Servers & Supercomputers; Software Development; Software Use, Reviews …
Subject: Computers & Internet
Web Searching
The IPL’s own guide to the best search engines and catalogs on/for the Web, with tips on how to use them effectively.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
Search Engine Showdown
“Search Engine Showdown, the users’ guide to Web searching, compares and evaluates Internet search engines from the searcher’s perspective.” Detailed comparison of Web search engines and information on how to search the Web effectively. A review and list of features for each of the search engines, search strategies, statistics, and search engine n …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
Linux Planet
Features news, tutorials, reference resources, and documentation about the Linux platform and for Linux system administrators.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–Java; Computers & Internet–Programming–Perl; Computers & Internet–System Administration; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows; Technology–Computer Operating Systems
LinuxNewbie.org
Resource for people who are new to setting up and using Linux. Features Newbie Help Files (NHFs), Linux documentation re-written so that novices can better understand. Covers Linux implementations on both Intel and Macintosh hardware. Searchable.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
LinuxStart.Com
Searchable directory of Linux-related information on the World-Wide Web. Includes versions in Chinese, French, Finnish, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Unix/Linux/X-Windows
Boolean Searching on the Internet
Boolean Searching on the Internet
This site provides a brief overview of Boolean logic by using venn diagrams to illustrate “and,” “or,” and “not” relationships. It also explains how to use this information when trying to find web pages, as well as describing how different search engines work.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
Glossary of Internet Terms
Brief definitions of Internet-related terms.
Subject: Computers & Internet
PC Show and Tell
Online software help. “PC Show and Tell is a FREE Internet library with more than 10,000 voice-enabled tutorials. These step-by-step shows help you maximize the use of your software. Now you can see and hear the answer to your ‘how-to’ questions! Our library includes 70 top software titles and websites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Google Mac
A version of the popular Google search engine which restricts its results to sites and pages about the Macintosh computer.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
QuickFindit.com
A free service offering do-it-yourself and assisted Web searching. Users can do their own search using a metasearch engine that allows you to search several different sites simultaneously. There are links to many different search engines and topical Web sites available. Assisted searches are offered in two ways: Live guides are available to help …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
E-Commerce Times
E-business and technology news published by ECT News network. “Everything you need to know about doing business online.”
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Business & Economics–E-Commerce
The WWW Virtual Library
“The WWW Virtual Library is a distributed, not-for-profit system of specialized directories and guides, each maintained by an expert in the field… The VL is the oldest catalog of the web, started by Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of html and the web itself. Unlike commercial catalogs, it is run by a loose confederation of volunteers, who compile pa …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
An Atlas of Cyberspaces
“This is an atlas of maps and graphic representations of the geographies of the new electronic territories of the Internet, the World-Wide Web and other emerging Cyberspaces.” This site pulls together various efforts underway in the world that are trying to visualize the “space” of global communications and data traffic in a way that aids people i …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
ASP News: News & Analysis for Application and Web Services
ASP News: News & Analysis for Application and Web Services
This site provides current and archived news about the application service provider industry. Includes discussion board, definitions, and ASP vendors.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News
Windows NT/2000/2003/XP Admin Knowledge Base
Windows NT/2000/2003/XP Admin Knowledge Base
“NT support site with an extensive NT Registry Index, Tips for NT Users, Tips for NT Administrators, and book recommendations relevant to NT.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
CICA Graphics List Image File Formats
CICA Graphics List Image File Formats
This site lists the file types of computer image files such as “.gif”, “.jpeg”, etc. and addresses conversion filters that support those formats.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia
Tech Maven: Business Week online
Tech Maven: Business Week online
Tech Maven provides useful product reviews, rating and pricing information and advice on both Mac and PC platforms. The “news” section “takes you to the Business Week Online Computer Room, a browsable archive containing most of the computer coverage from Business Week magazine for the past several months.” The site includes a search function for …
Subject: Business & Economics–Consumer Issues & Services–Shopping–Product Reviews; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Macworld.com: The Macworld Buyer’s Guide
Macworld.com: The Macworld Buyer’s Guide
Macworld.com provides useful product reviews, rating and pricing information on the Macintosh platforms. The site includes a search function for assisting in finding product information/reviews. This site makes extensive use of drop-down menus.
Subject: Business & Economics–Consumer Issues & Services–Shopping–Product Reviews; Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Money And Work–Consumer Information
DevGuru – A Developer’s Resource
DevGuru – A Developer’s Resource
“DevGuru is a premier developer’s resource featuring a comprehensive quick reference for ASP, JavaScript, Jet SQL, Style Sheets, and VBScript, free online tutorials and product demos, and useful products – all of which can be downloaded.” Site includes “‘Quick Reference’ documentations and ‘How To’ manuals, that deal with a wide variety of topics …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–SQL; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–DOM; Computers & Internet–Programming–PHP; Computers & Internet–Programming–ASP.NET; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Computers & Internet–Programming–XML
The Mac Orchard
“The Mac Orchard is a carefully cultivated list of the most vital Internet applications and links for Macintosh Internet users, along with Internet software reviews contributed from The Mac Orchard’s audience. These pages represent the most complete, most up-to-date collection of Macintosh Internet applications available anywhere on the Internet.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh
Wired News
Computer and technology news in business, entertainment, medicine, politics, and culture. Updated daily.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Technology
An Illustrated Guide to Building the New PCs
An Illustrated Guide to Building the New PCs
“Online version of the published McGraw-Hill book “Build Your Own PC” includes over 50 step-by-step assembly photographs for new ATX systems (PII, Celeron, AMD) and the AT to ATX transition guide – Catching up with the New Technology.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Hardware; Computers & Internet–Platforms–DOS/PC/Windows
The Computer Museum History Center
The Computer Museum History Center
Learn about the history of computing at this museum site that includes a rich timeline (with photographs) of five decades of computing and two online exhibits. Information about the museum is also provided.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Computers & Internet; Computers And The Internet–Computers
Webmonkey
This “How-to Guide for Web Developers” contains tutorials and reference materials for those building Web sites. Covers topics such as e-business, design, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, databases, graphics and fonts, multimedia, and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–JavaScript & DHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–HTML/XHTML; Computers & Internet–Programming–MySQL; Computers & Internet–Programming–PHP; Computers & Internet–Programming–CSS; Computers & Internet–Programming–Ajax
Philip & Alex’s Guide to Web Publishing
Philip & Alex’s Guide to Web Publishing
“This book is a catalog of the mistakes that I’ve made while building more than 100 Web sites in the last five years. I wrote it in the hopes that others won’t have to repeat those mistakes.” So begins Philip Greenspun’s preface to his book, published in 1997 and now available online.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
Gomez
Rates online merchants, auction sites, brokers and travel agents and provides information on online commerce. “The mission of Gomez Advisors is to be the single best source of insight for consumers when selecting e-commerce services.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Business & Economics–E-Commerce
Internet 101
This site is dedicated to teaching students of all ages about using the Internet. Included are online lessons on HTML and basic CGI plus introductary, basic lessons for the novice student.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet
Global SchoolNet
The Global SchoolNet Foundation is a nonprofit organization and “a major contributor to the philosophy, design, culture and content of Internet-based learning.” Provides outstanding resources for teachers on harnessing the power of the internet to promote online collaborative learning in the classroom.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Education–K-12 Education