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Computers and the Internet - specialist sources

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IPL The Internet Public Library
Links to reference works and other information on a wide range of subjects.

Pinakes
Comprehensive collection of academic subject gateways.

TERENA
A guide to network resource tools.

Free Pint Portal
Find Internet guides on any subject from the respected independent Internet users' newsletter.

The Register 
Digest of news about computers and the Internet, updated daily.

Del.icio.us
Online way to save your favourite websites so that you can access them anywhere. Share them or keep them private, and view others' favourites to add to your own.

Google tools
A range of free online tools such as shared calendars, collaborative applications, blog software and more.

Zoho
Free office applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets and presentations) which can be used on the web without downloading software, and which allow online collaboration between remote users. Other tools also available.

Birthday alarm
Reminder service for important events and birthdays - enter the details on the site and receive an email reminder.

Wayback Machine
Project to archive content of the World Wide Web at periodic intervals, with some content dating back to 1996.

Seniors Online
Friendly training on computers and the Internet for the over-65s in Westminster.

ECDL
Information about the internationally recognised European Computer Driving Licence, promoting personal and professional computer literacy.

Computer Tutor
Friendly animated introduction to using the mouse, the keyboard and the computer screen.

Palm Beach Libraries Computer Skills
Useful instructions and exercises for those just beginning to learn to use the mouse and keyboard.

Webwise
The BBC's excellent Internet tutorial for beginners and those just wanting to get more out of the Web.

QUICK guide to Information Quality
Simple but wise guide to evaluating web-based information resources.

Internet Detective
Guide on to how to search the Internet wisely.

TutorialFind
A collection of online tutorials on a wide range of computer software and hardware issues (as well as other subjects).

Intute: The Virtual Training Suite
Tutorials designed to help students and professionals in a wide range of fields (e.g.: construction, physics, history etc.) to get the most out of the Web.

Ability Net 
Information about making computer technology accessible to people with disabilities. Includes useful factsheets and supplier details.

RNIB Technology Information Sheets
Useful sheets on using computer technology if you have sight problems. Also links to information for technology professionals.

Digital Unite 
Formerly called Hairnet, this is a Computer & Internet training organisation for the over 50s.

Symantec Security Response
Invaluable reference resource for finding out about computer viruses - and hoaxes!

PC Pro
News and information about Personal Computer equipment including product reviews and links to related suppliers. After a limited use, free registration is required to continue.

IT Resource Guide for UK Charities and non-profit organisations 
Guide for the voluntary sector, including information about donation of equipment to charities.

Gumtree
London hub for a range of classified, accommodation, personal and job advertisements, with forums and links to other Gumtree hubs around the world.

Myspace / Facebook / Friends Reunited
Social networking sites where you can post a personal profile then link up with current and long-lost friends and colleagues, and through them make new ones. You can find others in Wikipedia's list of social networking sites.

EchoEcho
Tutorials and forums on Webpage creation including some authoring tools.

html tutorials
Tutorials and forums for beginners and more advanced authors on different aspects of website authoring written in plain English with HTML code examples.

Nominet.org.uk
Check who owns a particular Website, or if the site you want is available; just enter the address in the 'WHOIS' search facility.

World Wide Web Consortium
Website of the standard setting body for the World Wide Web.