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
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
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
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
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
CNET Download.com
Searchable, browsable directory for downloadable software on the Internet for both PC and Macintosh systems.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software
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
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
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
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
Office Watch
“A free weekly email newsletter of tips, tricks and news on Microsoft OFFICE.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DB2 Magazine
“DB2 Magazine is an electronic publication dedicated to providing strategies and solutions for the database professor.”
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computer Software
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
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
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
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