Computer Guides

Basics of Computer for the Over-50's

(An excellent guide with images covering topics like adding software, deleting and managing files,emailing, maintaining your computer.)

Beginner computer guide for Seniors

(Provides links to computer terms explained, the internet,email,privacy, search engines.)

Collection of handy computer &  internet links

(Covers major topics like Internet Browsers,downloading, Email,general computing, internet basics,searching and security.)

A Good computer resource

(This site has tutorial information on such topics as email, computer basics,hardware,software,windows.)

Glossary of Internet Jargon

(Detailed explanations of all the internet terms that confuse the best of us.)

Powerful resource for Seniors computing

(Covers computer basics, windows basics,email tutorials.This site will keep you searching through it's links for hours.)

Email

An Overview of Email

(Covers what Email is, how it works,with links to forwarding email, attachments in email and much more.)

Everything Email

(An extensive coverage of email tips,glossary of terms, software for email,fun stuff.)

Very Low Price Internet for the Aged and Disabled

This Internet Service Provider has one plan- $5.50 per month for the Aged and Disabled.

Hardware

Howstuffworks

(Offers excellent coverage for learning about the 'nuts and bolts' ofcomputers, software, the bits and pieces that you plug in to yourcomputer, about the internet, and security for your computer.)

Internet links

Adobe Acrobat Reader for PDF's

(When a site has a specialised document, going by the acronym 'PDF', you need a special bit of software called a PDF reader. Use this link to find Adobe's Acrobat Reader and install it on your computer, then PDF's will open for you to view.)

Common Internet File Formats

(Gives a basic description of the various types of file formats like jpg,mov etc.)

Finding Information on the Internet

(An excellent resource if you are looking for a straightforward explanation of what the Internet is and how it works, and how to find the information you are seeking online.)

Look for an internet plan to suit your needs

(This site is a list of Internet Service Providers (ISP's) around Australia,by state, to enable you to find an Internet plan for your needs.)

Major Search Engines

(If you need to search for a topic online you need to use a 'search engine', which is like a massive library catalogue of information.)

Software

Useful Software for your computer

(A list of links to many free software products for such things as, email,browsing the internet,anti-virus,media.)

Viruses

McAfee Anti-Virus Software

(Protect your computer with software to avoid nasty viruses disabling your computer.)

Norton's Anti-Virus Software

( For up-to-date protection for your computer.)

Viruses- What are they?What to do about them

(With a historical perspective of viruses, what they are, how to deal with them.)