Computers

Computer Help

Use these helpful web sites and databases to develop new computer skills or enhance existing ones.

Buying Guides

Cnet.com
Learn about technology, the latest gadgets, how to purchase the right equipment and more.

PCMagazine
More than just PC reviews, it’s a buyer’s guide to technology, software and price comparisons.

InfoWorld
An online guide to information technology, the latest advances, product reviews and more.

Use a Program

The Library's computers have the following Microsoft Office programs:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher

Practice your skills today!
Go to Start » Click Programs » Mouse over the Microsoft Office Folder » Choose your program!

Learn Basic Skills

GCF Learn Free Computer Basics
Training and tutorial videos to learn computer applications and software.

Mousing Around
Online exercise for increasing computer mouse skills.

Discover New Technologies

What is Flickr?
Take a tour of the popular photo-sharing web site.

Which email to choose?
This article fleshes out the pros and cons of many different email services.

Onguardonline.gov
Internet safety, demonstrated though interactive quizzes and online videos, presented by the federal government.

Explore Tutorials and How-tos

GCFLearnFree.org
Whether you are new to the computer, returning for review or just want to gain more 21st century skills, these free computer tutorials can help.

Common Craft
Provides video-based explanations for software and Internet topics in “plain English.”

Video-Tutes
Free online video tutorials for many advanced software programs.

Find Help in the Library

  • 004 – Computers
  • 005.3 – Computer software
  • 004.67 – Internet
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