StopBullying.Gov for KidsContributed by: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://stopbullying.gov/kids/index.html This site can help you figure out what you can do if you are being bullied, if someone has called you a bully, or if you have seen bullying. |
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National Broadband MapContributed by: National Telecommunications and Information Administration Link: http://www.broadbandmap.gov/ The National Broadband Map (NBM) is a searchable and interactive website that allows users to view broadband availability across every neighborhood in the United States. The NBM was created by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), in collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and in partnership with 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia. The NBM is a project of NTIA's State Broadband Initiative. The NBM will be updated approximately every six months and was first published on February 17, 2011. |
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Seattle's Community Technology ProgramContributed by: Link: http://www.seattle.gov/tech/indicators/ Report from 2009 on Seattle's residential information technology survey. |
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Online NetworkingContributed by: ISEEK Link: http://www.iseek.org/jobs/online-networking.html Social and career networking sites are the latest tool for job seekers and employers. Learn which networking sites are most common. Also, learn how to best use them for your job search. |
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Basics of Text Messaging FAQsContributed by: CTIA-The Wireless Association Link: http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10... Provides answers to common questions asked about text messaging. |
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How to Browse and Delete Your Web HistoryContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... The browsing history is a list of the sites you’ve visited recently and can be used as an easy way to navigate back to that cooking web site you enjoy visiting so much. For safety purposes, knowing how to clear your browser history is an important step in maintaining your privacy and security, especially on shared computers. |
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10 Ways to Spot a VirusContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/beg... Your computer can act funny or slow down for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s something simple like a problem with a program. But other times it may be a virus. Viruses can damage your computer and let other harmful programs into your system that steal important information. Knowing how to recognize a virus can help you protect your computer and personal information. |
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Setting up Virus ProtectionContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... Learn how to install antivirus software which is used to prevent, find and remove viruses, worms, spyware and other harmful programs on your computer. |
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Opening Email Attachments SafelyContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/beg... Learn how to recognize safe attachments and which precautions to take can help you protect your computer and most personal information |
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Setting up a Free Email Account with GmailContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/beg... Learn how to create an email address using google mail. |
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How to Create a Strong PasswordContributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/beg... How to create a strong password. |
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How to Write a Business EmailContributed by: Adult Literacy Media Alliance (ALMA) Link: http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/writing.cfm?str=w... A tutorial on how to write a business email. |
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How to Create an Adobe IDContributed by: Link: http://www.midyork.org/_pdf/How%20to%20Create%20an... A one-page reference guide that explains how to create an Adobe ID. |
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Microsoft Word BasicsContributed by: Link: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/curri... A one-page reference guide on Microsoft Word. |
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Interview TipsContributed by: Link: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/curri... A one-page reference guide for job interviews. |
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Cover LettersContributed by: Link: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/curri... A one-page reference guide on cover letter rules. |
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AIGA Design for DemocracyContributed by: Design for Democracy Link: http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/design-for-democra... Seeks to make government more accessible by making information, instructions, forms, websites and service centers easy to find, understand and use. Design for Democracy has access to specialists in information, interaction, environmental and graphic design, as well as experts in usability, plain language, ethnographic research and branding. |
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South Carolina Digital LibraryContributed by: Institute of Museum and Library Services Link: http://www.scmemory.org/index.php The South Carolina Digital Library (SCDL) is a collaborative effort that includes South Carolina’s schools, libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions. SCDL’s mission is to encourage our collaborators to create, maintain, and promote digital collections that represent South Carolina's historical and cultural resources while following state-level guidelines that are based on national standards and best practices. Currently there are over 80,000 primary resources available in the database from approximately 30 cultural heritage institutions around the state. The primary resources include photographs, books, manuscripts, maps, audio and video files. |
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Things to Know about Evaluating Medical Resources on the WebContributed by: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Link: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/webresources This short guide contains questions to consider when searching for health information online. |
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A Parent's Guide to Internet SafetyContributed by: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Link: http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/par... FBI's guide to help parents begin to understand the complexities of online child exploitation. |