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Internet Service Providers
for the 847 Area Code
A listing of companies providing dial-up and broadband connections. Can be searched by type of services offered. Fees are
listed, but some information appears to be dated.
The Internet Archive
Information on the history of the Internet. Use the "Wayback Machine" to
see old versions of a website and how that site has evolved. "Special
Wayback Collections" provide a sense of how events such as September 11, 2001,
were recorded online.
Search Engine Watch
Tips and information about searching the web, analysis of the search engine
industry and help to site owners trying to improve their ability to be found in
search engines. Search engine listings, reviews, and search tips are just some
of the things found here.
WiFi Cafes
A community-driven listing of cafes and other places with wireless Internet
access. Browse listings, share reviews and ratings, and add your own cafes.
Anti-Phishing Working Group
"The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is an industry association focused on eliminating the identity theft and fraud that result from the growing problem of phishing and email spoofing." Phishing attacks use
'spoofed' e-mails and fraudulent websites to fool recipients into divulging personal financial information and user names and passwords. This website includes how to avoid phishing scams, what to do if you've
given out personal information, recent phishing attacks (a good place to check if that email from your bank is really from your bank), a place to report phishing, and more.
Highland Park Public Library Internet
Policy
Library policy and procedures regarding the use of the Internet.
Internet Safety Awareness
This site, developed by the Ela Area Public Library, the North Suburban Library
System, and local police departments highlights online safety issues for kids
and adults. There is also a glossary of common Internet terms and a netiquette
guide.
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
A guide from the F.B.I. to help parents understand the complexities of on-line child exploitation and how to keep your
children safe while surfing the web. Available in English or Spanish.
Keeping Children Safer
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children offers Internet safety tips
for teens and children, NetSmartz workshop for children, parents and educators,
and a link to their CyberTipline.
Bare Bones 101: A Basic
Tutorial on Searching the Web
This instructional site from the University of South Carolina covers search
engines, search directories, evaluating web sites, and tips to be more
proficient in your searching. Good for the beginning searcher as well as the
experienced researcher who wants to get more out of search sessions.
Exploring the Web
"Very friendly, gently-paced, and non-intimidating introduction to the web."
WebTeacher Tutorial
Designed for teachers to enhance their use of the Internet in the classroom, the
"web basics" section offers a thorough introduction to web browsers, email, chat, distance learning, and basic HTML.
Annoyances.org
Finding Windows®
annoying? This site, sponsored by O'Reilly, offers tips for using and
customizing Windows 95® through XP. Instructions for reducing clutter, setting
up networks, troubleshooting, and some Microsoft humor are all found here. Also
available are some downloadable programs for things like renaming your recycle
bin and customizing your icons.
CNET
Help for consumers to make the most of their computers. Articles, advice, and
product reviews. Lots of advertising here, but lots of good information, too.
Dave's Guides
Basic guides to selecting and purchasing computers for home use by Dave Krauss, instructor
of the Introduction to Home Computing course at Michigan State University. Also
guides to upgrading and maintaining your PC.
The Essential Mac
Guidance for new and intermediate Macintosh users.
Healthy Computing
An "office ergonomics" website with information on carpel tunnel syndrome and
how to use your computer and avoid injuries.
Macfixit
Troubleshooting tips and solutions for problems with Macintosh hardware and software.
PC World Online
Best resource for up-to-date hardware and software reviews.
SWALCO
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County offers these links to help you recycle or
dispose of that old computer.
Tech Encyclopedia
More than 20,000 IT terms with graphics and clear definitions.
Webopedia
Online dictionary of computer and Internet terms.
Association of Shareware Professionals
Invaluable for finding less well-known collections of shareware. Here you will
find the latest try-before-you-buy software programs designed exclusively by
developer members.
Children's Software Review
Search for children's software by name, age level, platform, or subject.
Subscription only.
CNET Download.com
Links to available software in easily searchable categories.
File Formats and how
to deal with them
A handy alphabetical arrangement of the three or four
letter codes that appear after file names and what applications to use with
them.
Happy Puppy
Hints and cheats for Game Cube, Nintendo 64, Play Station, Play Station 2,
Dreamcast, Xbox, Windows, Mac, Web games and handhelds.
Mac Update
Comprehensive site for Macintosh programs and software reviews.
Microsoft Knowledge Base
Support and information about all things Microsoft. Also the place to link to
software upgrades, service patches, drivers, etc
Shareware.com
Search for shareware programs & free software for all operating systems
including handheld computers.
Superkids Educational Software Review
Reviews and ratings of educational software from pre-school thru SAT prep.
Written by impartial teams that include educators, parents, and children from across the
United States.
Virus Information,
The National
Institute of Standards and Technology provides this directory devoted to
fighting viruses. Links to virus resources and anti-virus software vendors,
A
beginner's guide to HTML
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of
Illinois offers this guide as a helpful starting point.
DevEdge Online
Netscape's site for developers with guides on how to program everything from basic HTML to
JAVA and XML.
LayoutLand.net
Free resources for web designers including layouts, graphics, generators, fonts,
web design software, etc.
Slashdot
A place for developers to post and read articles as well as get into great discussions
Webmonkey
Articles on everything from coding to design of a web site.
World Wide Web Consortium
Founded in 1994, the W3C was founded to promote the evolution of the web. It
provides articles, reports, and specifications.
These tools provide software to use for collaboration and the ability to reach your documents from any Internet connected computer. They offer software for word processing, spreadsheets, and/or presentations.
Google Docs & Spreadsheets
Formerly Writely, this is a free
web-based word processing and spreadsheet program.
Ajaxwrite
Word processing, graphic editor, spreadsheet editor, presentation editor, and
music editor. Requires Firefox browser.
Zohowriter
A word processor with templates and also a wiki, presentation software, virtual
office, database applications, and more.
ThinkFree
Includes ThinkFree Write (word-processing), ThinkFree Calc (spreadsheet), and
ThinkFree Show (presentation)
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