Computers

Return to Internet Links Directory

Getting Started on the Web

Getting Started on the Web

ALA: Especially for Young People and Their Parents

Includes safety tips and links to an annotated directory of sites for children and teens.

Cyber Security Tips

A government site that describes and offers advice about common security issues for non-technical computer users.

The List 

Directory of Internet Service Providers listed by country, state and area codes.

Palatine SeniorNet Learning Center

The PSNLC offers computer classes designed for older adults (50 or over). Topics include word processing, creating spreadsheets, America Online (AOL), Quicken (home accounting), Family Tree Maker (genealogy), and the Internet.

Smart Computing Daily Tip

Browse or search the archive of daily computing tips.

Mouse Practice

Lyndsey's Mania

These free games are great mouse practice.

MouseProgram.com

Mousercise

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library.

Mouserobics

From the Central Kansas Library System.

Palm Beach County Library System Mousing Tutorial

Tutorials

AARP Learn the Internet 

CNET

Technology tutorials, tips, free online courses, and more.

Internet Tutorials

Information and tips on searching the web (from the librarians at the University at Albany, SUNY).

Peter's Online Typing Course

Requires Macromedia Flash Player.

SeniorNet:  Learn to Search the Web

Tech Tutorials

Webmonkey 

The web developer's resource.

Please Note: These pages contain links to non-library sponsored remote services and information. The Palatine Public Library District is not responsible for the content, reliability or availability of these services.