Resources and Goodies
Student (and teacher) training kits
Centennial Media - experts present onscreen training as screen movies with voice-over. Most of the popular software is presented.
Guided Computer Tutorials by Greg Bowden. PDF format. Very useful for self-paced training in most popular software titles.
IT News and Information
Hear Radio National's excellent NetNews segment discussing current IT issues
Get the latest IT news from Wired News
Get Wired News delivered to your inbox
www.webopedia.com - on-line IT dictionary-cum-reference manual
www.pctechguide.com - on-line reference manual, lots of detail about PC's
www.webpagesthatsuck.com - webpage design with examples of poor design
www.whatis.com - explains hardware etc as does techweb.com
www.howstuffworks.com - umm, how stuff works - an excellent resource
Read the official IT glossary of terms from the VCAA
Everything to do with backup (a manufacturer's site)
Nifty Javascript scripts, tricks and tips
The Google Glossary
SELF DEFENCE SECTION
Protect yourself from VIRUSES: free virus scanner from AVG
Scan your computer for viruses online
Protect yourself from HACKERS: Zone Alarm Pro firewall - free for personal use
Protect yourself from SPAM - SpamPal - free! Very effective!
May Be Of Interest ...
(Occasional snippets found in my travels)
The dangers of email - amusing and really scary!
Interesting discussion about what makes Google special
How spell checkers can actually make your document worse!
Ever wondered what happens if you reply to spam?