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Which computer is right for me?

BROWSERS

Internet Explorer v9 - Internet Explorer is the world's most popular Web browser. Security, ease of use, and improvements in RSS, CSS, and Ajax support are Microsoft's priorities for Internet Explorer. This version of IE runs on the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.

Internet Explorer v8 - Windows XP does not support IE9 and this version is the most recent version of Internet Explorer that it supports.

Mozilla Firefox - The Web is all about innovation, and Firefox sets the pace with dozens of new features to deliver a faster, more secure and customizable Web browsing experience for all.

Need help with Firefox? Good place to find information on how to use Firefox.

SECURITY

Advice from Microsoft: Basics for safer downloading - Whenever you download a file—whether you open a spreadsheet attached to an email message, grab a cool little screensaver or mouse cursor from the web, or download music or video files from someone else's computer—you could be putting your computer at risk.

How To Avoid Facebook Fraud - Keeping your details safe on Facebook may not be as simple as you think. Here's why.

Ten Ways To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of ID Fraud - Identity fraud is a growing problem in the UK, and all of us are in danger of becoming the next target. Here’s how to prevent it from happening to you….

Block scripts in Firefox - The NoScript add-on will give you some extra control and protection against malicious scripts and ads.

ENTERTAINMENT

Introducing BBC iPlayer for Television - Introduces the new BBC iPlayer website features focusing on television content.

Super Mario Bros 3 : Mario Forever 4.4 - Super Mario Forever is really a classic Mario remake. Once again you strap on your wrench and hardhat and guide the chubby plumber through many skillfully made levels.

Free Online Mahjong Games - Plenty of free Mahjong games.

MAINTENANCE

Speed Up Windows XP - Windows is noticeably slower than when you first installed it. Don't panic -- there are a number of things you can do to get your XP system running faster.

Windows Starter Kit - The Windows Starter Kit is a collection of some of the best and most essential freeware to get your new PC going.

UTILITY

FreeRIP 3.45 - FreeRIP is an easy-to-use Windows application that can convert audio from CD to MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV and WMA. It is also an MP3 converter, so it can convert MP3 to WAV, OGG to MP3, WMA to MP3, WAV to FLAC, etc. FreeRIP also integrates an MP3 tag editor that can handle both ID3 v1 and v2 tags, supports CD-Text and online CD databases for automatic metadata downloading.

Hiren's BootCD (HBCD) is a completely free bootable CD that contains a load of useful tools you can make use of in a variety of situations like analyzing, recovering and fixing your computer even if the primary operating system can not be booted.

Windows XP Chinese Pinyin Setup - This page is for anyone who needs the Pinyin input method to type Chinese characters into Western versions of Windows XP.

LEARNING

Your BBC guide to IT learning resources and online courses

Getting Started with Office 2007 - Learn what is new. Watch relevant videos.

Download Office 2010 training New tutorials from Office 2010

Still images, moving images and sound advice - JISC Digital Media exists to help the UK’s FE and HE communities embrace and maximise the use of digital media

Learn how easy it is to help someone get online - Discover how you can share your online skills with a beginner.

Windows XP Help & How-to - Get to know your XP Operating System

Be a Digital Champion - Join the Digital Champion network today and inspire people to Go ON, get more out of life online.

FUN

Free Printable Coloring Pages. More than 3,000 coloring pages...

Family Tree Templates. 50 family tree templates you can download and print for free.

Flyer Templates. Dozens of free flyer templates that you can download, customize, and print.

Canon Creative Park. Lots of free papercraft ideas and resources.

National Geographic Photographs to inspire

Giveaway of the Day - Free Software

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS

Digital Unite - providers of digital skills learning. Plenty of useful links.

GENERAL STUFF

Should you store treasured data on disks?
Preserving precious data, such as pictures and home videos, on CDs and DVDs could do more damage than good in the end.


community-based adult learning Last Updated: December 7, 2011
Useful Links Which computer is right for me? BROWSERS Internet Explorer v9 - Internet Explorer is the world's most popular Web browser. Security, ease of use, and improvements in RSS, CSS, and Ajax support are Microsoft's priorities for Internet Explorer. This version of IE runs on the 32-bit version of Windows Vista. Internet Explorer v8 - Windows XP does not support IE9 and this version is the most recent version of Internet Explorer that it supports. Mozilla Firefox - The Web is all about innovation, and Firefox sets the pace with dozens of new features to deliver a faster, more secure and customizable Web browsing experience for all. Need help with Firefox? Good place to find information on how to use Firefox. SECURITY Advice from Microsoft: Basics for safer downloading - Whenever you download a file—whether you open a spreadsheet attached to an email message, grab a cool little screensaver or mouse cursor from the web, or download music or video files from someone else's computer—you could be putting your computer at risk. How To Avoid Facebook Fraud - Keeping your details safe on Facebook may not be as simple as you think. Here's why. Ten Ways To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of ID Fraud - Identity fraud is a growing problem in the UK, and all of us are in danger of becoming the next target. Here’s how to prevent it from happening to you…. Block scripts in Firefox - The NoScript add-on will give you some extra control and protection against malicious scripts and ads. ENTERTAINMENT Introducing BBC iPlayer for Television - Introduces the new BBC iPlayer website features focusing on television content. Super Mario Bros 3 : Mario Forever 4.4 - Super Mario Forever is really a classic Mario remake. Once again you strap on your wrench and hardhat and guide the chubby plumber through many skillfully made levels. Free Online Mahjong Games - Plenty of free Mahjong games. MAINTENANCE Speed Up Windows XP - Windows is noticeably slower than when you first installed it. Don't panic -- there are a number of things you can do to get your XP system running faster. Windows Starter Kit - The Windows Starter Kit is a collection of some of the best and most essential freeware to get your new PC going. UTILITY FreeRIP 3.45 - FreeRIP is an easy-to-use Windows application that can convert audio from CD to MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV and WMA. It is also an MP3 converter, so it can convert MP3 to WAV, OGG to MP3, WMA to MP3, WAV to FLAC, etc. FreeRIP also integrates an MP3 tag editor that can handle both ID3 v1 and v2 tags, supports CD-Text and online CD databases for automatic metadata downloading. Hiren's BootCD (HBCD) is a completely free bootable CD that contains a load of useful tools you can make use of in a variety of situations like analyzing, recovering and fixing your computer even if the primary operating system can not be booted. Windows XP Chinese Pinyin Setup - This page is for anyone who needs the Pinyin input method to type Chinese characters into Western versions of Windows XP. LEARNING Your BBC guide to IT learning resources and online courses Getting Started with Office 2007 - Learn what is new. Watch relevant videos. Download Office 2010 training New tutorials from Office 2010 Still images, moving images and sound advice - JISC Digital Media exists to help the UK’s FE and HE communities embrace and maximise the use of digital media Learn how easy it is to help someone get online - Discover how you can share your online skills with a beginner. Windows XP Help & How-to - Get to know your XP Operating System Be a Digital Champion - Join the Digital Champion network today and inspire people to Go ON, get more out of life online. FUN Free Printable Coloring Pages. More than 3,000 coloring pages... Family Tree Templates. 50 family tree templates you can download and print for free. Flyer Templates. Dozens of free flyer templates that you can download, customize, and print. Canon Creative Park. Lots of free papercraft ideas and resources. National Geographic Photographs to inspire Giveaway of the Day - Free Software RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS Digital Unite - providers of digital skills learning. Plenty of useful links. GENERAL STUFF Should you store treasured data on disks? Preserving precious data, such as pictures and home videos, on CDs and DVDs could do more damage than good in the end. Back to Home Page
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