Anderson, Dave. Storage and DVD. 2003. . 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.pctechguide.com/10dvd.htm>.
The PC Technology Guide was launched in April 1998 by Dave Anderson.It covers the PC's major internal components and peripheral devices and, as its name implies, is more concerned with PC technologies than products. The Storage and DVD section provides useful information on areas of DVD's include the history and different types that are available on the marketplace. The student requires no special equipment to view the information on this Web site.
Apple Computer, Inc.. Mac OS X Server. 2003. Apple Computer, Inc.. 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.apple.com/server/>.
Apple Computers creates the hardware, operating system and many built-in applications for their computers. The Mac OS X Server Web page provides an overview of the main features of Mac OS X server. It also includes links to training manuals, installation guides and upgrades.
Apple Computer, Inc.. Tame Your Devices: Your Mac as a Digital Hub. 2003. Apple Computer, Inc.. 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.apple.com/hotnews/articles/2002/11/heid/>.
This Web site describes Apple's initiative for making it easy for people to integrate music, photographs, movies and DVD through their computer. Although this is an Apple specific site, the same principles also apply to PC using a variety of software titles and supporting hardware.
CNN. Napster: Stealing or Sharing. 2001. CNN. 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/napster/>.
CNN.com is a leading online news service that provides its readers with the most up-to date information on a variety of topics. The in-depth article takes a look at legal problems that are facing Napster.
Cornell Information Technologies (CIT). Choosing An Operating System. 2003. Cornell Information Technologies (CIT). 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.cit.cornell.edu/computer/system/whichos>.
This Web site is designed to guide you through choosing an upgrade for the operating system on your Macintosh or Windows based computer. It also provides minimum and recommended hardware requirements for each operating system.
HowStuffWorks Inc. . How Computer Monitors Work. 2003. Convex Group, Inc. . 12 Nov. 2003 <http://computer.howstuffworks.com/monitor.htm>.
The tutorial How Computer Monitors Work is an easy to understand guide on monitor technology and specifications. It covers a variety of topics such as display basics, display technology, viewable area, resolution, dot pitch, refresh rate, colour depth, and power consumption.
HowStuffWorks Inc. . How Digital Cameras Work. 2003. Convex Group, Inc. . 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.howstuffworks.com/digital-camera.htm>.
The tutorial "How Digital Cameras Work" is a comprehensive look at how a digital camera works. The tutorial covers topics such as: the basic workings of a digital camera, resolution, compression formats, software and a frequently asked question section. The student requires no special equipment to view the information on this Web site.
HowStuffWorks Inc. . How Flash Memory Works. 2003. Convex Group, Inc. . 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.techweb.com/tech/networking/20020412_networking>.
The tutorial How Flash Memory Works is an easy to understand description of how memory cards that are used in digital cameras, video games, and PDAs work.
HowStuffWorks Inc. . How Hard Disks Work. 2003. Convex Group, Inc. . 12 Nov. 2003 <http://computer.howstuffworks.com/flash-memory.htm>.
The tutorial How Hard Disks Work is an easy to understand description of how a computer's hard disk works.
HowStuffWorks Inc. . How LCDs Work. 2003. Convex Group, Inc. . 12 Nov. 2003 <http://computer.howstuffworks.com/lcd.htm>.
The tutorial How LCDs Work discusses what liquid crystals are, how they are used in displays, and LCD advantages.
HowStuffWorks Inc. . Operating Systems. 2003. Convex Group, Inc. . 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm>.
The tutorial "Introduction to How Operating Systems Work" is an easy to understand guide on how an operating system works. It covers a variety of topics such as: basic operating systems, processor management, memory management, user interface and much more. No special equipment is required to view the information on this web site.
IBM. Consumer Voice Systems, Speech Recognition. 2003. IBM. 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www-3.ibm.com/software/speech/>.
The IBM Via Voice is the latest voice recognition system that has been released for both PC's and Macs. The Web site provides an overview of the product in addition to various resources regarding speech recognition systems.
Joss, Molly W. Looking Good in Presentations. Third Edition. : The Coriolis Group, 2000.
This is a great book for beginners and those who are seasoned pros. Molly Joss teaches you all the structural basics on creating presentations from all media types through layout and design. The book provides pointers on the best fonts, colors, and layouts to use. The book concludes with an appendix on 3-D objects, image-editing and animation software, computer hardware and peripherals, presentation equipment and free images, and clip art.
Linux Online. Linux Operating Systems. 2003. Linux Online. 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.linux.org/>.
The Linux operating system is a free system that was created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world. The Web site provides information on Linux and how to download the latest version of Linux. If you are downloading a copy of Linux you will require a high-speed Internet connection (T3, T1, cable modem, ISDN).
Lucent Technologies. Unix Operating Systems. 2003. Lucent Technologies. 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/>.
Lucent Technologies is a world leader in optical, data and wireless technologies. This article summarizes the invention of the UNIX operating system that was developed at the world famous Bell Labs. It traces its early history in the 60ís up to the present day.
Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Operating Systems. 2002. Microsoft Corporation. 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.microsoft.com/windows/WinHistoryIntro.mspx>.
This article summarizes Microsoft's decade long effort to evolve Windows from a single, one-size-fits-all desktop operating system for everyone into a robust family of server and desktop operating systems. The student requires no special equipment to view the information on this Web site.
Microsoft Corporation. Windows 2000 Operating Systems. 2003. Microsoft Corporation. 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/default.asp>.
This Web site provides an overview of the various Microsoft operating systems that available. It includes links to product reviews, security information, training & events and case studies. The student requires no special equipment to view the information on this Web site.
Serber, Ellen. Desktop Yoga. . . 18 Nov. 2003 <http://www.mydailyyoga.com/yogaindex.html>.
Ellen Serber is a regular contributor to The International Journal of Yoga Therapy. This Web site provides simple exercises that anyone can to do to prevent RSI. The student requires no special equipment to view the information on this Web site.
Server Watch. Servers. 2003. Jupitermedia Corporation . 12 Nov. 2003 <http://www.serverwatch.com/>.
Server Watch is a central location that provides the latest news, reviews and downloads for servers. This informative site provides information on a variety topics related to servers including tutorials, server types and a server directory.
Tech Web: The Business Technology Network . Storage Should Spark IT. 2002. Tech Web: The Business Technology Network . 7 Nov. 2003 <http://www.techweb.com/tech/networking/20020412_networking>.
The article "Storage Should Spark IT" provides a brief overview of the latest developments in data storage. To supplement this resource there are various articles on data storage including a very interesting article on Holograms: A New Storage Medium? The Web site also provides several links to additional resources including reviews, workshops, special features and opinions.
Williams, Robin. The Little Mac Book. Seventh Edition. Berkeley, CA : Peach Pit Press , 2001.
If you are a new MAC OS user than this book is for you. It provides a clear and precise overview of how to use a MAC. This book has 36 chapters that are jammed full of useful information. Some of the topics include: Getting Started, The Desktop, Folders, Opening Folders, Word Processing and the World Wide Web.