Techssentials
 A Guide to Implementing the NETS

Tech Support

Standards

Tutorials 

Internet Basics

Search Tools

Tech Integration 

Activities

WebQuests

Multimedia

Educational Software

Tech Support 

Ed Tech Journals

Trouble Shooting Computer Problems

Have you heard of Murphy's Law? :-) These links should  help you prepare for the eventual "glitches". 

• Beginner's Guide to Trouble Shooting
• Network Trouble Shooting
• PC Tech Guide
• Connectors and Cables -- photos of what they look like
• Computer to Television Hook-ups
• Basic Troubleshooting
• Star Support Resources free tech support, tips, tutorials 
• PC Help Links
• Mac Tutorials
• Mac Fixit
• PC Mechanic
• Hardware, Operating System, and Networking for Educators   link collection
• Strategies for Managing Computer Labs
• Managing a Computer Classroom -- many resources
• Computer Hope
• About.Com Computer and Technology Videos
• TechSkills Videos

Hardware Resources

• Hardware Central
• Beginning Computer Hardware Guide
• Hardware
• Tech Reference  great resources from TechTutorials
• Tom's Hardware Guide
• Computer Parts
• Computer Hardware Links huge list of hardware related links
• How to Build Your Own Computer
• Presenters Online -- multimedia presentation resources

Virus and Security Information

• Latest Virus Threats -- Symantec
• Virus Map from TrendMicro
• HouseCall -- free online virus scanner 
• Semantic Security Check go online and check your computer/network
• McAfee Virus Alert

More Tech Tools

• Net Day Compass Guide to Ed Tech Resources
• Tech Tools
• An Educator's Guide to School Networks
• Beginners Tutorials Free on-line IT tutorials
• Every File Format in the World
• Freeskills Tutorials
• TechTutorials
• Obsolete Computer Museaum 
• Microsoft Training Overview
• Certification Zone -- Cisco
• Linux Links open source, the less expensive alternative.