Newbie Information "Hey, I'm a Newbie NOT a Dummy. Just Show Me How!" Sometimes those of us that are now familiar with computers and software forget that at one time we were also newbies to the computer world. Just finding the switch to turn on the computer was a monumental task. The computer world has a vocabulary all of its own-bits, bytes, boot, hardware, software, Windows, disk, hard drive, e-zines, web sites, internet, operating system, ISP, search engines, e-mail, auto-responders, and so on and so on. Joe Robson and his staff have developed one of the most respected Newbie learning sites on the Web. In fact, according to Joe, it's the only one of its kind on the Web! Check out the Newbie Club. It's free to join and provides you with a wealth of valuable information-tutorials, newbie books, articles, e-mail courses, etc. all written with the newbie in mind. That's right written in plain English and actually understandable. Oh, bye the way experienced computer users can also benefit from this site. Click Here To Download Your Free Copy Click here to begin or continue your education.

Don't get injured from your dealings in life or on the internet. This article is MUST reading for everyone ! The author, J. Alec West, uses humurous examples to help enlighten us on how not to get suckered or be victimized in life and tips on becoming your own boss. There are absolutely no ads or plugs for any products in this article;only good sound advice. The Most Dangerous Article on the Internet

Since 1996, Learn the Net has been a top destination for Internet novices. Businesses and organizations worldwide use Learn the Net's field-tested content for training. You definitely need to visit this site for free lessons on how to topics such as surfing the web, finding information, downloading files, working with e-mail, and a host of other beneficial topics. LearntheNet

The Internet offers kids many opportunities for learning, constructive entertainment, and personal growth. At the same time, parents are concerned about the risks kids face online. The challenge for parents is to educate themselves and their children about how to use the Internet safely. GetNetWise can help. GetNetWise

A good starting point for Internet beginners. Provides visitors with "enough knowledge to have fun" without boring them with too many details. Internet 101

A super site loaded with all sorts of helpful information to get you on your way to understanding and using the internet. A good collection of click-n-learn tutorials on topics considered to be essentials for the average newbie. Newbie

Are you frustrated trying to find information on the net? Get some help from the web hound! You will learn a great deal while having fun doing scavenger hunts and other searches. The web hound, developed by Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction (MCLI), will show you how to use different types of web search tools through a series of steps, guided examples, and hands on practice. Web Hound Microsoft has a very nice Complete Internet Guide and Web Tutorial. Microsoft Internet Guide

Another super site for learning about the web (internet) and how it works. Web Teacher

More Good Introductory Internet Tutorials Effective Email Finding Information Internet 101 Internet Learning Tutor    Level 101 Internet for Beginners    Level 102 Multimedia & Shopping Berkeley Library Living on the Internet Puter School NetSquirrel Web Diner Internet Guides & Publications BBC Snowhawk

Free Computer Books Maybe not the latest versions, but these books are still loaded with pertinent and useful information. Many helpful titles, freely available for download in PDF format, are available at this Danish site. Titles include "Get Going with Word," "Get Going with Excel," "Make Friends with Your PC," "Get the Most out of Your PC," and "Start with Excel." Available in many languages including English, Danish, German, Swedish and more. KnowWareGlobal

Mouse Tutorials Tutorials on how to properly use your Mouse. Earthlink Mouse Tutorial Slide show to Watch & Learn about using your Mouse. Northville Library This tutorial has been designed to help people who have never used a computer before. It concentrates on using the mouse and a few other basic skills. CKLS Organization Excellent pratice in moving and clicking with a mouse. LW Library More good practice. Kid Compute For kid's but also not bad for adults too. Burclo.lib Another excellent site designed for kids and us oldies too ! Washoe Library Introduction To Ponting - Clicking - Scrolling. City of Mesa Library's Computer Mouse and Keyboard Tutorial provides additional pratice in moving and clicking with a mouse. Vlaurie.com Excellent Exercises on using a mouse. Calgary Public Library Excellent overall tutorial. Basic Computer Skills Compukiss-Overview Good overview of skills needed to properly use a computer. Compukiss-Cut/Copy/Paste Cut/Copy/Paste is one of the most used skills in computing. This article shows you what you need to know. Compukiss-Organizing Your Computer Any scheme will do as long as you put it in place and follow it. If your computer files and folders are organized, your computing life will be a lot happier. This article teaches you how to organize the information on your computer. Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy Do you feel confused, befuddled, & lost when it comes to computers? Do you wish you had the time, and dollars, to take a real, live course on computers? Then these lessons are for you!

Questions and Answers Have a question about computers, the internet, or just about anything and don't know where to look ? Try these sites to get your answers. Ask Jeeves WhatIs HowStuffWorks AllExperts LibrarySpot AskMeHelpDesk RefDesk SoYouWanna HowToDoAnything