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Professional Presentation Tips
This website features presentation tips put together by students in a classroom in Canada.
12 Tips for Creating Better Presentations
This link points to Microft's tips on using PowerPoint more effectively.
Robert's Rules of Order
The revised rules the govern Parliamentary Procedure from Rules Online.
ParliPro.org
Website promoting the study and teaching of Robert’s Rules of Order. This website has tutorials for motions and parliamentary procedure. It also has quizzes and scenarios to solve.
SkillsUSA Website
This is the official site of the Trade and Industrial Career and Technical student organization. This site has all the information needed for membership and leadership and skills competitive events.
CompTIA
The website of the Computing Technology Industry Association, which created and maintains A+, Network+ and other Information Technology industry certifications.
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IT Careers
Search online for available IT jobs.
CompTIA's A+ Certification
As you complete this course, you will be well on your way to preparing CompTIA's A+ Certification - the leading entry-level certification for IT technicians. With a little extra study and exam preparation, you should be able to take and pass the exams, and qualify yourself for a higher-level job as you enter the workforce or work your way through college. Find out more in this CompTIA Education to Careers video (high-speed broadband needed)..
CompTIA Strata Fundamentals Exams
A+ certification is the best industry credential for an entry level IT technician, but if you want to take a smaller first step, CompTIA's Strata Fundamentals Exams are a new way to enter the certification pathway and begin your journey. From this site, learn about the skills and knowledge you would need to earn this industry certificate.
ComputerWorld Careers
All the latest on computer industry job and career-related news from ComputerWorld.
Vocational Information Center
This web page lists scores of IT related jobs, plus information on basic and advanced or specialized skills needed to do them, and where to get the know-how.
Technology Review
The latest in what's new and upcoming in high tech innovation.
Resume Writing - CollegeGrad.com
Tips on writing an effective resume', with samples.
Resume Writing - JobStar.org
Another resume' writing site, with templates, resume samples and a resume' generator.
Nortel LearnIT
This site from the telecommunications company has a large selection of teacher materials including videos, lesson plans, and resources for IT careers, ethics, safety and more. The videos on 'soft skills' are very interesting.
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Wikipedia Definition for Problem Solving
This page also contains links to problem solving techniques
Mind Tools
Problem solving techniques from the Mind Tools web site
Problem Solving Tips
How to tackle a problem, step-by-step.
Communicating Effectively
This resource written for 4-H club members covers a lot of the bases on communicating well.
Effective Communication in the Workplace
A look at how communications in the workplace "can make all the difference between efficiency and ineptitude, success and failure, making money or losing it."
Soft Skills
An Association for Career and Technology Education paper on the importance of skills employers say are critical for all employees.
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Computer Ethics Scenarios
What would you do if...
Cyber Ethics
Links page for Cyber Ethics Resources.
What's Private?
US Department of State Computer Privacy Laws.
How Security Works
Security pages from the How Stuff Works web site
Browser Statistics
When building a website, seeing how it works in different browsers is critical. But which browseres are the most important and used the most widely? That changes over time. This site from w3schools has the latest statistics.
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The ESD Association
The ESD Association is a professional voluntary association focusing on the
effects and control of static electricity and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Literally everything you ever wanted to know about ESD and more.
How Van de Graaff Generators Work"
The ESD activities mentions fun electrostatic activities. You may want
to investigate Van de Graaff Generators as well.
Ergonomics
OSHA's "Effective Ergonomics: Strategy for Success" site.
Repetitive Strain Injury Page
A wealth of knowledge on computer-related RSI and plenty of resources for dealing with RSI.
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Environmental Costs of Computing
Article on the environment and the impact of computers.
Recycling and Extending Computer Life
The Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility article on the environment and computers. Information about recycling and extending the useful life of computers are a couple of the topics in this article.
Computer Radiation
Article that suggests harmful effects of computer radiation on human health.
The Environmental Impact on Computers
Computers can negatively impact the environment - but the opposite is also true. This PC Guide article discusses how humidity affects computers.
How Temperature Affects Computers
This PC Guide article outlines temperature's effect on computers.
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Kids Online - PCs
This site has great basic information on PC components.
Click on 'Dictionary' for a list of common terms or 'Click-n-Learn' for tutorials on PC hardware and other topics.
SiSoft Sandra
This diagnostic software comes in a free version for educational use.
Belarc Advisor
Another free tool that generates a list of hardware and software on a computer.
Upgrading Computers
Is that old computer worth upgrading? How would you do it?
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Troubleshooting PCs
This eHow website has a lot of how to articles on troubleshooting problems with PCs
Everything Computer Troubleshooting Guide
Just what it says...
Go with the Flow
Troubleshooting manual with flowcharts.
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Webopedia's Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your PC
This page has great advice on keeping your PC trouble-free.
Preventive Maintenance
PC Guide article on stopping problems before they start.
Complete Preventive Maintenance Guide
Article from PC World on keeping a mean, clean machine inside and out.
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Laptop Basics
Wikipedia article on laptops.
How Laptops Work
How Stuff Works article on what makes laptops tick.
Laptop Terminology
Glossary of terms for laptops from Laptopshop.
Laptop Display Types
How to choose between the three types of laptop displays from eHow.com
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Upgrading Laptops
How to bring an aging laptop computer up to speed.
Installing Laptop Memory
A how-to guide, with pictures.
To Upgrade, or Not to Upgrade...
That is the question. This Computer Hope article outlines what can be cost-effectively upgraded in a laptop.
New Use for a Boat Anchor
Don't toss that old laptop - turn it into a digital picture frame!
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Laptop Troubleshooting
Answers to common questions about laptop problems.
Longer-Lasting Batteries
eHow web site tells how to get the best battery life for a laptop computer
Batteries on the Go
Web page devoted to batteries for portable devices.
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Varieties of Printers
On this page you can access a list of links showing how different types of printers work.
Scanner Resolution
An explanation from How stuff Works.
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Printer Memory Issues
Article on adding memory to your printer to speed up print jobs.
DriverGuide.com
Drivers for installing printers and scanners.
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Printer Issues
Duxcw.com article on how to troubleshoot printer problems.
HP - Printer Troubleshooting
HP document on troubleshooting printer problems.
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Cleaning a Laser Printer
eHow Guide to the Laser Printer Cleaning Process
Cleaning a Laser Printer
Techrepublic Guide to the Laser Printer Cleaning Process
Scanning Tips
The fundamentals of scanning a digital image.
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Wireless Networking Mini-Tutorial
Amazing site on the basics (and links to information beyond the basics) of wireless networking. Even includes excellent activities which will help students explore the realm of wireless networking.
TCP/IP Tutorial
Nice introduction to the TCP/IP protocol stack and its uses in networking. While brief, it covers the essentials of this critical set of protocols.
Internet Protocol Tutorial
Excellent guide to the use of the IP protocol in networking. Includes an understandable section on the basics of IP addressing and subnet masks. also.
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Get Connected with Windows XP Networking
Great how-to site for setting up, securing, using, and maintaining a Windows XP network. Explanations are clear, and graphics are nothing short of excellent. A real must-see.
Networking
Nearly encyclopedic site on networking. Covers Ethernet, wireless, Internet connection sharing, Windows network configuration, etc. In short, an excellent all-purpose guide to practical networking.
How Ethernet Works
Comprehensive guide to Ethernet networks. Also includes material on network devices and a brief bit on Token Ring.
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Command Line References
What's the command for...? This Microsoft Technet page lists command line references.
Gammadyne Software
Free
Windows Command Line Tools/Executables from Gammadyne.
Network Diagnostics Tools
Network diagnostics from Windows XP TechNet site.
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Reilly Guide to Network Design & Failure
This article discusses types of network failure and ways to diagnose it.
GrantsCloset.com - Wiring
A good overview of a network wiring closet.
Network Cabling Protection
At the GlobalSpec "Engineering Search Engine," find an article about network cabling protection.
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How Operating Systems Work
How Stuff Works article on the OS and how it does its job.
Wikipedia definitions related to Operating Systems:
Windows XP Quick Reference
A quick reference of Windows XP tools and tricks, from O'Reilly.
Windows Vista Quick Reference
A quick reference of Windows Vista tools and tricks, from CustomGuide.
Windows Registry Quick Reference
A quick reference of Windows Vista tools and tricks, from CustomGuide.
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TrendMicro Virus and Risk Page
The latest assessment of various virus and other risks from TrendMicro.
Spyware Sites:
Wikipedia - Spyware
About.com - Net for Beginners: Spyware
Optimization sites:
ExtremeTech on Optimizing Windows XP
Petri IT Knowledge Base - Optimizing Virtual Memory (page file)
BeemerWorld - Optimizing XP Services
Microsoft - Four Steps to Protecting Your Computer
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Security Docs
Here you'll find white papers and articles about security.
Window Security
This web site has a number of services and articles on security.
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Web Quest on Security and Privacy
This web quest explains what's at stake when protecting an organization's resources, and leads you to research issues and concepts.
Security Tracker
Site for reporting on vulnerabilities.
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IETF
The Internet Engineering Task Force.
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CIAC
The Computer Incident Advisory Capability site.
Intrusion Detection Site
Incident handling articles and incident response.
