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Computer and Internet Sources for Beginners
Web Sites

Mousemanship and Typing

New User Tutorial
Designed to guide those who have never used a computer before. Move through the tutorial by pushing the ENTER key.

Mousing Around
Little tutorial that teaches the nuances of mousemanship.

Navigating the Internet

Navigating the World Wide Web
A beginners course on using the Internet from Camden County Library New Jersey.

Learnthenet.com's The Web at a Glance
Excellent Internet tutorial. Simple, easy to understand, covers the basics.

net.TUTOR
Collection of tutorials about the Internet and email. Includes getting started on the web, email and chat basics, searching, researching, and evaluating web sites.

webwise the BBC's guide to using the Internet
From the British Broadcasting Company. Includes tutorials that are interactive and fun. Topics covered include using a computer, getting online, going wireless, and discussions of how technology is changing how we do things.

Wiredguide
A beginner's guide to the computer and the Internet. Provides answers to your computer questions such as:

  • How do I open an attachment?
  • How do I copy and paste?
  • How do I download?

Geekgirl's plain-english computing
A bit more advanced, but cool stuff.

Searching and Evaluating Web Sites

Four Nets for Better Searching
Tutorial on how to search effectively.

Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply and Questions to Ask
Includes printable checklists to evaluate web sites.

Searchenginewatch.com
Reviews, ratings, tests. Everything you ever wanted to know about search engines.

Glossary

The Sharpened Glossary
"A Glossary of Computer Terms with easy-to-understand Definitions."

Videos and DVDs

Gorzka, Michael. Find it with Google [DVD 004.678 FIN]

Gorzka, Michael. Mac computer basics [DVD 004.165 MAC]

Gorzka, Michael. Email for seniors: a step-by-step guide for the computer shy [DVD 004.692 EMA]

Gorzka, Michael. A senior's guide to using a computer [DVD 004.071 SEN]

Gorzka, Michael. Internet for seniors: a step-by-step guide for the computer shy [DVD 004.67 INT]

Gorzka, Michael. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010. Windows 7 edition [DVD 005.351 INT 2010]

Gorzka, Michael. Introduction to Microsoft Office Excel 2010, Windows 7 edition [DVD 005.36 INT 2010]

The following DVDs are older, but they do a nice job covering topics that may be difficult for beginners, such as filing fundamentals.

Web Wise Seniors. Basic computers. Part 1 : An introduction for beginners [DVD 004.16 BAS pt. 1]

Web Wise Seniors. Basic computers. Part 2 : Essentials of the keyboard [DVD 004.16 BAS pt.2]

Web Wise Seniors. Basic computers. Part 3 : Filing fundamentals [DVD 004.16 BAS pt.3]

Web Wise Seniors. Basic computers. Part 4 : Customizing your computer [DVD 004.16 BAS pt.4]

Books from Our Circulationg Collection
Collier, Marsha. Facebook and Twitter for seniors [006.7 COL]
Gookin, Dan. Laptops for Dummies [004.16 GOO]
Gookin, Dan. Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your PC All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies [004.16 GOO]
Kao, Robert. Blackberry for Dummies [004.16 KAO ]
McFredries, Paul.The Facebook guide for people over 50 [006.7 MCF]
Miller, Michael. Absolute beginner's guide to computer basics [004.16 MIL]
Muir, Nancy, C. Ipad all-in-one for dummies [004.167 IPAD 2011]
Muir, Nancy, C. Computers for Seniors for Dummies [004.16 MUI]
Muir, Nancy, C. Ipad for seniors for dummies [006.5 IPAD 2011]
Muir, Nancy, C. Laptops & tablets for seniors [004.16 MUI]
Oliver, Dan. 500 Internet Hints, Tips, and Techniques: The Easy, All-In-One Guide to Those Inside Secrets for Blogging, Vlogging, Photologging, Facebook, YouTube [004.16 OLI]
Stokes, Abby. Is This Thing On?: A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming [004.16 STO]
Updated October, 2011