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General Internet Sites

These general interest sites are used in the library's Internet classes and demonstrations. Please notify webmaster if you find any outdated or incorrect links.

Tutorials
Learn the Net: Attend surf school. Learn about the net, email, search tools and more including safe searching advice.
National Fraud Information Center: Information on Internet fraud and how to shop safely on the net.
About.com is a great source for computer basics, terminology guides, and more. Just choose computing & technology. There is also an informative section on viruses.
Taming Computers offers tips & techniques for beginners.
Jan’s Illustrated Computer Literacy 101 comes from a college professor and has lots of illustrations.
Seniors Can, from Canada, offers a basic training module on buying and using computers. Includes a glossary.

Virus, Browser Update Sites
Update Windows from Microsoft. Works on all versions of Windows.
Netscape Navigator lets you upgrade your browser at no charge to the current edition.
Microsoft Internet Explorer lets you upgrade your browser at no charge to the current edition.
Mozilla Firefox browser is a new player in the browser market. Claims to stop spyware and pop-ups. Free download.
McAfee is one choice for virus protections software and can be purchased online. You can also download new virus definitions if you have a current subscription.
Symantec is another choice and can also be purchased online. This is the Norton Antivirus program. You can also download new virus definitions if you have a current subscription.
AVG is a new virus protection choice. They offer a free home version with less features.
Avast is another choice for free home virus protection.

Generally Helpful Sites
For news online try:
CNN
MSNBC
ABC
CBS
For computer advice and troubleshooting try:
PC Guide
CNET
ZDnet
Consumer World: Massive collection of current links for practically any consumer-related issue.
Consumer Information Center: Free online versions of hundreds of consumer publications.
Consumer Search helps you make informed purchases by posting product reviews. Organized by topic.
Universal Currency Converter: Easy to use and updated once a minute.
BigFoot: Find an email or snail mail address.
Google Groups: Looking for a Usenet group on any subject?
New York Times: The news and other choices.
ESPN: Covers just about every sport there is.
PBS Online: Information on all PBS shows and more.
Weather: Put in your zip code for a seven-day forecast.
NASA: Your gateway to space.
Britannica: Your desktop Internet encyclopedia.
The Smithsonian Institution: Visit from your living room.
Monster.com: lists both national and international jobs. Also has employer profiles and resume builder.
Quicken: Personal finance hub with everything from financing your retirement to buying insurance.
Morningstar: Keep track of the investing world online.
Kelley Blue Book: What’s that car really worth?
Intelihealth: Covers prevention, symptoms, treatment, and when you should call the doctor.
Ask Dr. Weil: Alternative medicine.
RxList: The Internet drug index.
Cook’s Thesaurus offers definitions and makes suggestions for alternates. Great for those who love to experiment.
CyberDiet: Well presented nutrition information. Construct a personal menu plan with shopping lists.
The Garden Gate: Starting point for gardeners.
Internet Movie Database: Everything about movies.
All Music Guide: Information on albums, artists and music styles.
Amazon: The source for books information that even librarians use!
Fodor’s Travel Online: The famous print guides online.
GORP: Great Outdoor Recreation Pages.
For door-to-door directions and maps try:
Maps on Us
Mapquest
Home Depot offer tons of information on houses and kitchens. Includes do-it-yourself guides.
SalesCircular lets you check out the weekly ads for your area. Find out who's offering rebates and more.
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Generally Fun and Interesting Sites
All the Tests has short quizzes on a variety of topics. Find out how smart you really are!
Party and Meeting Arrangements: Sends invitations and keeps track of RSVPs.
Across Puzzle Gallery to find online puzzles.
Try these sites to send “virtually” anything:
Virtual Florist for flowers
Virtual Presents for presents
Ebay: Buyers and sellers get together in an online auction for everything under the sun.
Lands' End: A new idea-try clothes on a virtual model shaped like you.
Food TV and Epicurious Food offers recipes and wine and cooking tips.
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Last Updated: April 14, 2008
 
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