ITO-Announce August 2004

The following resources were added to ItrainOnline during August:

1. Computer and internet basics
2. Community radio
3. Online security
4. Suggest a resource

COMPUTER AND INTERNET BASICS

INTERNET EXPLORER TUTORIALS
Series of guides on topics such as Internet Explorer Favorites, customizing IE 6.0's Search Assistant, printing and saving with Internet Explorer web pages, customizing toolbars and the appearance of Internet Explorer 6.0.
http://www.internet-explorer-tutorials.com/

BACKING UP YOUR DATA
This guide from One NorthWest outlines the hardware, software and procedures necessary to effectively and efficiently back up the key data from your computers.
http://www.onenw.org/bin/page.cfm/pageid/8

COMMUNITY RADIO

"COMMUNITY RADIO - THE PEOPLE'S VOICE"
A "How to" guide for radio practitioners working in community media from ABC Ulwazi.
http://www.abculwazi.org.za/jsp/gui/Ebooks/book_download.jsp

ONLINE SECURITY

SAFE COMPUTING - BEST PRACTICES
Guides on updating your operating system; using good passwords, "Don't Open Unexpected Attachments", installing and updating antivirus software, using secure programs, and installing a personal firewall. Although developed for users at the University of Chicago these guides will be of wider relevance.
http://safecomputing.uchicago.edu/practices/

HOW FIREWALLS WORK
Short guide to what firewalls are and how they work.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/firewall.htm

SUGGEST A RESOURCE

If you would like to suggest a resource for inclusion in ItrainOnline, please visit http://www.itrainonline.org/itrainonline/english/submit.shtml or e-mail mmtk@apc.org.