Computers & The Internet
Computers and the Internet have become integral parts of all our lives...
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Computers and the Internet have become integral parts of all our lives. Understanding how they work allows us to appreciate the tool for what it can (and sometimes cannot) do.
FactMonster provides a good, "easy read" overview of Computers and the Internet.
HowStuffWorks includes a number of good articles on the workings of computers. How Bits and Bytes Work describes the basic element of computer technology -- 1's and 0's. How Microprocessors Work talks about the magic chip that changed everything.
Using The Internet, from Victoria, Australia's Department of Education, introduces the Internet and includes animations of how it works.
Technical information -- most appropriate for High School students -- can be found at
Netcraft tracks the current state of the Internet. While much of their findings are of a technical nature, they track the current number of Internet Web Sites -- 50,550,965 sites as of May 2004!
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The Internet provides a wide range of resources -- especially for things technical. When searching the net, add the word "tutorial" or "introduction" to find introductory information.
