1. Computer Hope. (2004). Retrieved October 8, 2004 from http://www.computerhope.com/cleaning.htm.

This website provides detailed instructions on how to care for and clean peripherals. Quite often people think that hardware is somehow indestructible or should last forever. This site enlightens us as to how to prolong the life of our peripherals.

2. DC Webwomen. (2004). Retrieved October 8, 2004 from http://www.dcwebwomen.org/.

The DC Webwomen.com site provides valuable resources for women in business today. The website enables women to network, attend workshops, post resumes, and discover current events relating to women in business.

3. DSL/Cable Webserver. (2004). Retrieved October 8, 2004 from http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/fr_index.html?/main/server-hardware.html.

The above referenced site is useful for those interested in creating a server at home. This site is particularly useful to someone who has never set up a network.

4. Dummies. (2004). Retrieved October 13, 2004 from http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2264.html.

Dummies.com has an informative page that explains the OSI model. It offers mnemonic devices to assist in remembering the various layers. The site does an excellent job of explaining OSI in layman's terms.

5. Infoweblinks.com (2004). Printer Buyer's Guide. Retrieved October 12, 2004 from http://www.infoweblinks.com/content/printerbuyersguide.htm.

Infoweblinks.com provides links to educate oneself about features, models, manufacturers, etc. The site includes a 'Top Ten Printer Buyer’s Tips' section to help avoid common pitfalls and draw attention to some undisclosed cost issues that need to be considered prior to making a purchase.

6. The Karbosguide. (2004). Retrieved October 8, 2004 from http://www.karbosguide.com/.

Karbosguide.com lists and catalogs many publications realting to Hardware and software. This site allows the user to search an index to locate the article desired. The site also provides a dictionary of technology terms which proves very useful when you encounter an unknown term. The most useful aspect of the Karbosguide site is the extensive selection of guides to assist and educate the individual searching for help an any given topic.

7. National Center for Supercomputing Applications--A Beginner's Guide to HTML. (2003). Retrieved October 12, 2004 from http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/General/Internet/WWW/HTMLPrimerAll.html.

This HTML site has been very valuable to me. This is my first attempt at HTML, and I was able to refer to this site repeatedly during site formatting. It will be a great asset as I further my coding skills.

8. O'Connell, Kim A.. (2002). Computing the Damage. Retrieved October 8, 2004 from http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0CYQ/is_2002_Oct_1/ai_92810208.

O'Connell's article sheds new light on the environmental concerns of computing, and computing waste. The article decribes what e-waste consists of; plastics, lead, cell phones, and how it affects our enviroment.

9. Smartcomputing.com. (2004). Retrieved October 12, 2004 from http://www.smartcomputing.com/.

Smartcomputing.com encompasses many features including; articles, software reviews, website directory,computing chat room,computing dictionary and encyclopedia, virus alerts, product reviews and a daily tip archive. This comprehensive site is an excellent resource for both hardware and software.

10. TechSoup-The Technology Place for Non-profits. (2004). Retrieved October 8, 2004 from http://www.techsoup.org.

Techsoup.com is an excellent site boasting a wealth of knowledge. Current events, featured products, message boards, how-to guides and free downloads are just a few of the many features you will find on this site. Techsoup also has a section for non-profits devoted to discounted technology products.

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