AARP Computer and Technology - an excellent introduction for beginners.

actden - an excellent introduction to using MS Office, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, FrontPage etc. It's designed for children but don't let that put you off.

Annoyances.org - the most complete collection of information assembled for and by actual users of Microsoft Windows.

At Home With Your PC - explore the web, learn about computers, send a postcard, look up computer jargon, find out the latest news and weather.

Backflip - a free Internet service that lets you categorise your bookmarks and favourites into your own private Yahoo!-like directory and go back and search through them later. They are stored online so you can access them anywhere.

BBC ICT Portal - a rich source of information on technology, communication, application and learning from the BBC and the Open University.

BBC Webwise - this BBC question-and-answer site specialises in internet-related queries and offers a mix of technical solutions and more general user and consumer issues.

Bob Cerelli's Windows Page - the main goal of this site is to provide clear, accurate and easy to understand information regarding Windows95/98/ME/2000/XP.

Build Your Own PC - from preparing the case to installing the operating system.

Compu-KISS - good basic advice, ideal for beginners.

Computers, Health & Safety, Ergonomics and Internet Addiction - Support 4 Learning's links to some excellent computer and IT health-related web sites.

Cyberwalker - hundreds of very useful guides and tutorials on all aspects of computing from the basics to the advanced aspects.

Digital Studio - PowerPoint tutorials, downloads and templates.

DriverGuide - find that driver fast. Username is driver, password is all.

Drivers HQ - download the latest drivers for your hardware.

Driverzone.com - the place to find device drivers.

Education Online for Computer Software - the best free desktop and office tutorials on the Web - free computer education, training and tutorial resources.

eHows: Applications and Activities - lots of help with computing and software.

eLook Computing Reference - a fully interlinked database and search engine with more than 14,000 entries.

Fabalou Web - get free help for Microsoft Access and other Office applications.

Freeanswers.com - ask a question just as if you were talking to a support technician.

Freebyte! - guide to free anti-virus software.

FOLDOC - free on-line dictionary of computing. Instant computing glossary.

Glossary of Internet terms - good, quick explanation of all the Internet jargon and technical terms.

Happy Hacker - discover how to protect your computer from hackers.

HardwareCentral - your source for in-depth computer hardware information.

Help.com - dedicated to solving all your computer problems.

Homestead - build your own web page for free.

HouseCall - if you haven't got an up-to-date virus scanner program then try this free online scanner.

How Do I...? - computing help sheets for Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and the internet. Includes the Word 97 screen, editing your document, moving and copying, formatting your document, inserting page breaks, working with tables, saving your document, introduction to using PowerPoint, getting started, advanced PowerPoint, introduction to the Internet, using the internet, searching for information on the internet. Provided by the School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield.

How To Search The Web - a guide to search tools by Terry A. Gray.

IconBAZAAR - a rich source of free high quality icons.

ICT Advice - ICT advice site provides information, services and tools for those who use, implement and manage ICT in schools.

In and Out of the Classroom Tutorials - practical tutorial guides for students, teachers and administrators - how to use Microsoft software in the classroom.

JavaScript Source - an excellent JavaScript resource with tons of "cut and paste" JavaScript examples for your Web pages. All for free!

Jungo - makes USB, PCI and ISA driver development tools, including WinDriver and KernelDriver that automate and simplify the development of device drivers for the Windows, Linux, Solaris, and VxWorks operating systems. Click HERE to see the many free resources available.

Karbosguide.com - Michael Karbo's online-magazine has more than 500 illustrated computer-related articles for the critical reader.

Learn That - an excellent step-by-step tutorial explaining how to build a computer.

Learn the Net - how to use the internet and save time and money.

Lycos Computers - downloads, software and hardware advice, buying guides and more.

MailWasher - sick of spam? Then download MailWasher, a powerful email checker with effective spam elimination. Discover the safe way to stop unwanted viruses and e-mails before they get to your computer.

Microsoft Knowledge Base - thousands of known problems with Windows, together with other software and hardware conflicts.

Microsoft Office Template Gallery - Microsoft's templates for staffing and management, letters to customers, marketing and legal, stationery and labels, events and projects, finance and accounting, education and more.

MrExcel.com - your one stop for Excel tips and solutions.

MyBookmarks - another free Internet service that allows you to keep your browser bookmarks and favourites online so you can access them from anywhere.

.net Magazine - the Internet magazine.

PC Hell - the place to visit when your computer is driving you insane. Tips, hints, and troubleshooting remedies to help you get out of PC Hell.

PC-helper.net - find the answers to all your PC problems and questions.

PC Mechanic - step-by-step instructions on how to build, or upgrade, your own computer. It's easier than you think.

PC Pitstop - test your computer, check for viruses, ask for help and lots more.

PCsupport.about.com - a network of information sites that offers help and advice provided by volunteer experts.

PowerPoint - ideas, resources and links.

Protonic.com - free fast technical support.

RDN Virtual Training Suite - a set of online tutorials designed to help students, lecturers and researchers improve their internet information skills.

Reading Email Headers - general information on reading the headers of unsolicited e-mail (spam).

Reallybig.com - the complete resource for all web builders.

Scanit Browser Security Test - this free test is designed to show up any vulnerabilities that may allow someone to hack into your computer via your browser.

Smart Computing - a computing magazine written in plain English. It features computer articles, tutorials, and hardware and software comparisons, along with reviews, tips, and troubleshooting advice.

Software Tutorials - learn how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, FrontPage Express and more with these online tutorials.

The Access Web - free code, utilities, and addins for Microsoft Access users and developers.

The PCman Website - your source for fun, free games-services-software.

The PC Technology Guide - PC technology explained using cut-away illustrations.

Tom's Hardware - news, reviews and up-to-date information about the latest computer hardware.

Training Downloads - download free training samples for Word, Excel, Access and
PowerPoint for Office 97, 2000 and XP.

Trish's Escape from Hardware Hell - computer help and support

UK Technical Support - here you will find a free archive of home computer support help, fixes and solutions for many of the computers available in the UK. There is both hardware and software help for Packard Bell, Acer, Compaq, Advent, Apricot and some of the more obscure machines.

Using MS Word - a comprehensive tutorial on how to do most things in MS Word.

VirtualDr - a highly-rated site which offers masses of tutorials, discussion forums and lots more to help in every area of computing.

Web Developer's Virtual Library - become a web designer and learn everything you need to know to set up an e-business.

Webmonkey - learn all about website building, for beginners and advanced users.

Webopedia - the only online dictionary and search engine you need for computer and internet technology with no-nonsense definitions of common and not-so-common computing terms plus a set of handy links to see the things in action.

WebWise - learn how to use the Internet with this excellent BBC site.

WhatIs - the ultimate, online, technical dictionary. If you have a computer term you don't understand, WhatIs will explain it.

Wim's BIOS Page - everything you want to know about the BIOS.

Windows Support Center - support for Microsoft Windows operating systems and leading application software.

Windows XP Update - tips, news, secrets, advice and information.

Woody's Office Portal - the unpronounceable WOPR is a huge collection of the most useful Office tools these people could assemble - tools to help you work smarter, faster, better, day in and day out. And as you're probably using Office every day in the shape of Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint or Access, that could be quite handy, couldn't it?

Woody's Watch - advice, tips and news on Microsoft's products including Windows, Office, Access, Project and Windows XP from Woody Leonhard and friends.

Yahoo! Briefcase - Yahoo! claims that this is still the easiest way to put your files online and share them with friends or co-workers. Get 30 MB of space absolutely free, access your important files from anywhere, save Yahoo! Mail attachments directly to your Yahoo! Briefcase. Registration required but it's free.

Yahoo Directory - the encyclopaedia of information technology and it's all online.