Directory of Beginners Resources

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Websites are listed here if they provide free help, tutorials, or general information for new Internet users. If your site offers help for a specific topic, please use the Open Directory Project's "search" feature to find the appropriate category.

Subcategories

• Internet Related Courses
• Searching the Web
• Web Page Development

Resources in This Category

• About-the-web Internet Guide

  http://about-the-web.com/
  Free information about browsers, e-mail programs, newsgroups, search engines, and simple tips for a more enjoyable surfing experience.

• Basic Web Lessons

  http://www.aarp.org/learntech/computers/basic_web/
  A straightforward overview of key internet concepts from the AARP.

• Helpwithpcs.com

  http://www.helpwithpcs.com/
  Offers online computer courses, tips, and configuration help, including a jargon buster, and HTML tags.

• Internet 101

  http://www.internet101.org/
  Basics on using the Net for those who don't like reading long manuals. Includes tips on searching, using email, newsgroups and chatting.

• Learn the Net

  http://www.learnthenet.com/english/animate/animate.htm
  The site makes understanding the Internet easy, teaching everything novices need to know. How the Web works, getting the most from web browsers, sending e-mail, protecting privacy, keeping kids safe.

• Making a website

  http://www.make-website.com/
  Information for beginners who want to make their own website.

• Newbie

  http://www.newbie.org/
  The newbie friendly home of help for the newbie of all stages and ages. Tutorials, trainers, online lessons, and reference.

• Phil Bradley: Internet for Beginners

  http://www.philb.com/
  Articles on Internet basics such as search techniques, and web-page design.

• The Newbie Web

  http://www.angelfire.com/pa4/newbieweb/
  A starting point for those new to the net. Includes many helpful links and descriptions to often sought resources.

• The Unofficial Smiley FAQ

  http://newbie.net/SmileyFAQ/index.html
  List of common emoticons used by Web users to convey emotion in written text.

• WebMajestic's Webmaster Wanna-Be Guide

  http://www.webmajestic.com/
  Covers topics ranging from designing your first Web site, to information on domain names, and Web site promotion.

• WebWise

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/
  The BBC's guide to using the Internet.

 

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