Tech Help

Technology Terms

Jargonbuster
This wonderful site from the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) explains in simple terms the meaning of many technology-related words.

About Computers

Intel: The Journey Inside
This site contains lessons that explains how computers work.

About the Internet

Learn the Net
Look at the "How To" and "Resources" sections on the left-hand side menu. You will find a variety of web tutorials and animated activities.

About Email

Learn the Net: About Email
You will find information about how email works, what an email message looks like, and what an email address represents.

Signing Up for Free Email

Gmail: Email from Google
You need to set up a Google account before you can get a Gmail account.

Email with Yahoo
You need to sign up for a Yahoo ID before you can use your email.

Hotmail
You will need to sign up for Windows Live ID.

Safe Computing

www.getsafeonline.org (Advanced)
A thorough guide to all aspects of safe computing.

Keeping It Safe: The Open University
Reviews key topics related to computer safety including how to keep your children safe.

Help With Microsoft Word

www.uwstout.edu/training/MSTutorials/word.htm
This website has visual tutorials that will show you have to use Microsoft Word.