Research Guide: Technology

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Library Collection

Selected Subject Headings

Computers

Inventors

Technology

Selected Print Sources

Electronic Gaming Monthly. Magazines

Encyclopedia of Technology and Applied Sciences. R603 Enc

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology. R503 McG

PC Magazine. Magazines

Popular Mechanics. Magazines

Popular Science. Magazines

Technology Review. Magazines

eBooks

Dictionary of e-Business a Definitive Guide to Technology and Business Terms.

Reference Resources

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Access Newspaper Archive
Access Newspaper Archive is a database containing tens of millions of searchable newspaper pages, dating as far back as the 1700s.

FindArticles
LookSmart's FindArticles is a vast archive of published articles that you can search for free.

FirstSearch
Databases: ArticleFirst, Electronic Collections Online, ERIC, GPO, MEDLINE, PapersFirst, Proceedings, RILM Music Abstracts, UnionLists, WorldAlmanac, and WorldCat.

Gale InfoTrac
Includes General Reference Center Gold and OneFile - Full-text news and periodical articles.

Grolier Online
Grolier Online includes Encyclopedia Americana and Nueva enciclopedia Cumbre en línea.

NewsBank
Full-text articles from national and international newspapers, includes: America’s Obituaries & Death Notices, America’s Newspapers, and Access World News.  Orlando Sentinel archives.

ReferenceUSA
Detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses and 102 million U.S. residents. Login help.

ThomasNet
Online version of directory listing 165,000 US and Canadian manufacturers and their products.

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Google Scholar searches for peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts, and articles.

Internet Guide

Audio and Video

About Home Theater - Audio and video articles by subject, essentials, discussion, and links.

DVDFILE.com - Disc reviews, sneak previews, now playing, top stories, disc news, departments.

DVD Review - News, coming releases, vault, reviews, hardware reviews, hidden features, and more.

Sound & Vision Online - Hot topics, equipment reports, entertainment guide, buying tips, forums.
 

Computers

About Palmtops/PDAs - Search by subject, articles by subject, essentials, discussion, links.

About Web Design - Web design articles by subject, essentials, discussion, and links.

Apple - Store, products, news, events, hardware, software, education, and where to buy.

Central Florida Computer Society - Local club with articles, links, happenings, tips, education.

ConsumerPrivacyGuide.org - "How to" guide, top things you can do, kids, FAQ, glossary, more.

Hoaxbusters - Computer hoax search and index, recognizing hoaxes, history of hoaxes, and links.

HTML Helper - Learn HTML code to make webpages in 20 lessons.

Internet.com - IT network with channels, news, events, features, media kit, and newsletters.

Internet World - Global sites, news, resources, press, business intelligence news, magazine.

Learn the Net - Learn about the Internet with How To, online shopping, resources, and more.

Linux Online - Linux news, Linux 101, books, opinion, applications, documentation, distributions.

Microsoft - Products, information, resources, news, events, downloads and support, and MSN.

Netscape Gadgets & Tech - Download, news, hardware, software, developer, help/how to.

Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows - Windows FAQs, reviews, news, and links.

PC Magazine - First looks, reviews, downloads, news & analysis, solutions, tips, opinions, more.

The PC Technology Guide - What's new, guides by hardware type, glossary, reviews, forums.

PCWorld.com - News, reviews, how-to, features, downloads, tools, product finder, magazine.

Smart Computing - Articles, reviews, tips, and advice in plain English, Q & A, dictionary, and more.

Vmyths.com - Search or browse computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends and hysteria, news.

JiWire Wi-Fi Hotspot Directory - Search by name, address, location type, provider, and more.

Windows Security - Computer security, discoveries, Center for Virus Control, news, FAQ, more.

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) - Activities, technical reports, index, W3C A-Z, and news.
 

News and Television

CNET News.com - Enterprise, e-business, communications, media, personal technology, investor.

G4TV - TV channel shows, news, products & reviews, help, business & money, entertainment.

Geek.com - Reviews, chips, PDAs, jobs, games, wireless edition, Macs, new files, and newsletter.

Slashdot - "News for Nerds", FAQ, the courts, technology, movies, features, interviews, more.

Wired News - Technology, culture, business, politics, Wired magazine, animation, and top stories.

ZDNet - News, tech update, white papers, downloads, reviews & prices, enterprise news and tools.
 

Resources

High-Tech Dictionary - Find definitions to more than 7,000 high-tech terms, alphabetical index.

NetLingo - Dictionary of Internet words with search and alphabetical index, smileys page, more.

TechDictionary.com - Search computer terms and technology words, emoticon list.

Webopedia - Computer and Internet technology online dictionary and search engine, news links.
 

Video Games

About Video Games - Search by subject, articles by subject, essentials, discussion, and links.

Nintendo - Games, systems, news, Nsider, downloads, code bank, game finder, featured sites.

PlayStation - Sony games, news, 989 Sports, PlayStation Underground, support, message boards.

Sega - Games by system, headlines, featured game sites, Sega sports, coming up, new releases.

XBOX - Microsoft system news, games, hardware, community, My XBOX, feedback, and support.
 

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