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Ask Jeeves for Kids ! v. Site by Ask Jeeves, Inc.
Size: - ALL 17-Oct-2002

Where can I find a map of the state New Mexico? Why is the sky blue? What is netiquette? What is the Internet? Where is a great kids site about map making? ASK JEEVES!

My First Download v. Site by Family Games
Size: - ALL 17-Oct-2002

An excellent tutorial. If you've never downloaded anything from the Internet before, or aren't sure how to go about it, this is a good place to start. Follow the step-by-step instructions to try out a quick sample download - it only takes a few minutes!

Net Basics v. On Line by BBC Online Education
Size: - ALL 17-Oct-2002

Lots of help for Internet newbies. Work your way through Getting Going, Getting Around, Finding Stuff, E-Mail, User Beware, The Lowdown, you'll soon be an expert on the Net! Kids, tell your parents about this site too :)

PC Webopedia v. 1.0 by Internet.com
Size: - ALL 17-Oct-2002

Does computer 'jargon' confuse you? Let the #1 online encyclopedia and search engine dedicated to computer technology help. Enter a search term or browse through the categories, and sail the Web!

Wotsit's Format v. 1.0 by Paul Oliver
Size: ALL 17-Oct-2002

Found an unfamiliar file on your computer? Save yourself from suffering further; solve the mystery! Links to descriptions and information on just about every file type can be found here. A very useful resource for budding (or experienced!) programmers or just anyone who wants to know "what IS this file?!". Information includes; Graphics Files; 3D Graphics Files; Movies/Animations; Archive Files; Binaries; Spreadsheet/Database; Font Files; Game Files; Text Files/Documents; Internet Related; Sound and Music; Windows Files; GIS Formats; Comms Formats; Printer Formats; Hardware Formats;

"How do you make WAV files?" v. 1.0 by Richard Brinklow
Size: 5 k ALL 17-Oct-2002

Does your favourite cartoon or TV program have a theme tune or a catch phrase that you'd like to have on your computer? Making your own WAV files is quite simple! All you need is a sound card and a video cassette recorder and, since you need a sound card to hear them, you probably have everything you need already.... Print out Richard Brinklow's FAQ page for full instructions. (Or you can check out his incredible collection of Looney Tunes sounds!)

MAC Computer Help v. On Line by Kidtastic
Size: - MAC 17-Oct-2002

Some useful help on MAC basics like, "How do I quit a program?" "How do I use Sherlock?" "How do I turn it off!!" and lots more.

WINDOWS Computer Help v. On Line by Kidtastic
Size: - Win95,Win98,WinNT 17-Oct-2002

Some useful help on Windows basics like, "What's the Windows Explorer?" "How do I play a music CD?" "How do I turn it off!!" and lots more.

WhatIs?com v. On Line by TechTarget.com Inc.
Size: - ALL 17-Oct-2002

WhatIs?com has the answer to almost every question you could ask! This is a site to bookmark and come back to time and time again. It covers everything from the @ symbol to Zipping a file, and there's even a page of links for finding phone numbers all over the world. An excellent site for Kids, Parents and everyone :)

Mouse Skills v. 1.0 by Lawrence Goetz
Size: 1.23 m Win95,Win98,WinNT 17-Oct-2002

Learn how to use the computer mouse, I've made some Java applets to help teach people unfamiliar with the computer mouse. If you like these applets and want more, download the Windows program that has games and drills to teach how to use the mouse.

Keyboard Explorer v. 1.0 by Rekenwonder Software
Size: 544 k Win95,Win98,WinNT 17-Oct-2002

Keyboard Explorer will train you to use all the common keys on the computer keyboard (it is NOT a typing tutor). You don't have to be new to computers to wonder what ALL the keys, not just the letter and number keys, are used for! Pssst! Kids, this could be useful for your parents or even your teachers ;) Runs on Win9x, WinNT, WinME, Win2K, WinXP.

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