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Other

Red Herring: The Business of Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Monthly magazine covering the business of technology. Includes tracking of financial markets, articles, research and newsletters.
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Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: Microprocessors

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Triumph of the Nerds

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

The Digi Barn Computer Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site chronicles the innovations in computer technology including computer hardware, computer software and computer advertising.
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Website
Other

Old Computers Rare, Vintage and Obsolete Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a listing of old computer hardware as well as old computer ads.
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Website
PC Technology Guide

Pc Tech Guide: Input Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about using input devices with computers.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: 100 Ways to Use Digital Cameras

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource presents 100 different ways to use a digital camera in the classroom.
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Cleaning Computer Components

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Floppy Drives

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Cd Rom Drives

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Hard Disk Drives

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Printers

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Cd R Drives

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: Timeline of Computer History

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: History of Computing Hardware

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a Wikipedia description of the history of computing hardware.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Peripheral

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Cd R

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Yale University

Yale University: Pc Lube and Tune

For Students 9th - 10th
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.