Other
Red Herring: The Business of Technology
Monthly magazine covering the business of technology. Includes tracking of financial markets, articles, research and newsletters.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Microprocessors
The invention of the microprocessor is a very important milestone in the digital age. This site presents a timeline that illustrates the history of the microprocessor from 1971 through 1996.
PBS
Pbs: Triumph of the Nerds
This page is the companion website to the PBS television special, Triumph of the Nerds. Coverage includes a history of the computer, a who's who, and a television transcript.
Other
The Digi Barn Computer Museum
This site chronicles the innovations in computer technology including computer hardware, computer software and computer advertising.
Other
Old Computers Rare, Vintage and Obsolete Computers
This site contains a listing of old computer hardware as well as old computer ads.
PC Technology Guide
Pc Tech Guide: Input Devices
This resource provides information about using input devices with computers.
Scholastic
Scholastic: 100 Ways to Use Digital Cameras
This resource presents 100 different ways to use a digital camera in the classroom.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Cleaning Computer Components
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. General cleaning tips, cleaning tools and specific...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Floppy Drives
Informative site detailing the use of computer floppy dirves. Content includes a focus on floppy drive ABCs, floppy history, floppy cable, creating a floppy boot disk, floppy disk definitions, and coverage of 3.5 and 5 1/4 floppy diskettes.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Cd Rom Drives
Informative site detailing the use of CD-ROM technologies. Content includes a focus on the basics of CD-ROMs, the different interfaces, various transfer rates, potential error codes, loading of CD-ROM drivers, and more.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Hard Disk Drives
Informative site detailing the use of computer hard disk drives. Content includes a focus on hard disk drive ABCs, hard drive specifications, hard drive interfaces, size information, debug routines, hard drive troubleshooting, hard disk...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Printers
A complete guide to computer printers including printers ABCs, types of printers, printer characteristics, printer interfaces, printer fonts, printer resolution, printer memory, printer definitions, and printer troubleshooting.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Cd R Drives
Informative site detailing the use of CD-R technologies. Content includes a focus on the basics of CD-Rs, CD recording tips, multiple sessions CD-R, technical support and more.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Timeline of Computer History
This site presents an interactive timeline of computer development from 1939 through 1994. Upon selecting a year, the site presents all of the major computer hardware and software developments that occurred during that year.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Computing Hardware
This site contains a Wikipedia description of the history of computing hardware.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Peripheral
This site from Wikipedia includes a basic definition for what a computer peripheral is. Also distinguished are items that are considered peripherals and items that are not. Links are provided for additional information.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cd R
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a definition of what a "CD-R," is. Includes an image, external links, and hyperlinked terms. A good site for familiarizing yourself with this storage device.
Yale University
Yale University: Pc Lube and Tune
The PCLT objective is to supply usable introductions, tutorials, and education on technical subjects to the large audience of computer users. These are articles that take technical topics and make them understandable for the beginner.