Starting Point Websites for Beginners
We’ve heard that the Internet can seem a bit overwhelming for newcomers. To help overcome this “where do I start?” feeling, we’ve highlighted a few good places to begin your exploration, including where to go to make sure your Windows is updated, and a list of the more common anti-virus software makers.
Portal/Search Sites
Yahoo - A massive web portal including free email, news, games, search, chat, and just about everything else.
MSN - Microsoft’s portal on the web including email, news, search, etc.
Google - The quintessential internet search site.
Knowledge / History
Wikipedia - An encyclopedia anyone can add to or edit.
The History Net - Online articles from History Magazines.
Microsoft Sites
Microsoft - The main page for Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft Windows Update - Where to check if your Windows software is up to date.
Microsoft Security at Home - A great place to learn more about viruses and internet safety.
Anti-Virus Software Makers
McAfee - Home page for McAfee
Norton - Home page for Norton
Trend Micro PC-cillin - Home page for Trend Micro
Product Reviews
Cnet - Great tech product reviews.
Health
Healthfinder - A U.S. goverment website with links to health news and information.
WebMD - Numerous tools and resources for specific health information.
Entertainment
PBS Online - Portal for companion websites to PBS television shows and specials.
PBS Online - Companion to the Discovery Channel.
Space / Science
Mars Exploration Rover Mission - Details on the Mars rovers.
Exploratorium - The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California. Online since 1993, the Exploratorium was one of the first science museums to build a site on the World Wide Web.
