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Developing a Backup Strategy
"Having a good data backup strategy can guard against data loss, support
compliance with Data Protection regulations and protect your organisation from
disaster. However, knowing where to start and what to buy can often be
confusing. In this guide, we show how to develop a backup strategy, analyse the
pros and cons of backup hardware and take a brief look at some of the software
utilities out there to help you manage the backup process."
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044374
Backing Up Your Data
"Overview of options available for backing up your data."
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044431
Oh no! My Laptop Was Stolen and I Lost All My Critical Data!
This short guide from Kabissa looks at "a few simple things you can do to
keep your important computer files safe, at little or no cost to your
organization."
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044768
SANS Top-20 Internet Security Attack Targets (2006 Annual Update)
"SANS has released its Top 20 Internet-based attack vectors rankings. Important
trends in threats include targeted attacks, such as zero-day attacks and spear
phishing, and evidence that governments are employing people to conduct cyber
espionage. Also of concern are attacks on Internet-based phone systems and
exploitation of security holes in web-based applications."
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044555
Five Tips for Secure Wireless Web Surfing
How to stay safe when using a public wireless hotspot.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044704
Windows Support Centre
Trouble starting up or shutting down Windows? James Eshelman provides
advanced Windows tips and troubleshooting advice.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044598
Five Steps to Extend Your Computerīs Life
John Avellanet sets out a five step routine to help keep your computer healthy.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5045172
Buying a Printer
"Every organisation needs at least one printer. However, with massive choice
spanning a wide range of options, how do you find your way to the right printer
for the job?" This article by the Lasa Information Systems team will help you
make an informed choice.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044371
Peter's Online Typing Course
"By the time you finish this course, you will be able to confidently type all
the letters, numbers and the most common symbols, with proper ten-finger touch
typing technique."
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044252
Borrowing Images from the Web: An FAQ
"If you take pictures from other Web sites without permission, you may be
violating copyright law, putting your organization at risk for fines or even a
lawsuit. We'll show you when it's acceptable to borrow an image and when you
need to get an OK from the copyright holder first." Although directed at users
in the United States this article will be helpful to a wider audience.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044234
Open Clip Art Library
Large bank of clip art in the public domain.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044240
Where to Find Free Images and Visuals
"Sites and search engines for finding high-quality free pictures".
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044351
Creative Commons
"Creative Commons licenses provide a flexible range of protections and freedoms
for authors, artists, and educators." Choose one of the Creative Commons
licenses to publish your own work so that it can be freely used and adapted by
others, or let a Creative Commons search help you to find images, text or audio
to use on your own site.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044237
Commissioning an Open Source Content Management System
Steve Cowie looks at key issues to take into account when adopting an open
source content management system and surveys some of the most popular systems.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044365
Reading Web Statistics
This article by the Lasa Information Systems Team will help you understand your
web site's usage statistics.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044368
The Power of the Social Web for African Civil Society
This brief Kabissa article offers an overview of the promises and pitfalls of
the "social web" or Web 2.0.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044765
Code of Good Practice: Blogging
Paul Caplan provides some good practice guidance for creating and using blogs.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044358
Top Ten Tips for Blogging and Podcasting
"Blogging and podcasting are useful ways voluntary organisations can interact
with their audiences. This article provides tips for success."
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044360
Our Office 2.0 Experiment
This case study describes how one small organization attempted - with mixed
success - to move from proprietary desktop-based software to web-based and open
source solutions.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044825
Explore the Way You Want to
"Do you like your internet browser but wish it were just a little bit different
- better, smarter or feature rich? One alternative is Firefox, to which can be
added many extra functions."
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5045068
Llave en Mano para ONG - Edicion de seguridad CD
Version castellana de un conjunto de herramientas de seguridad en informatica,
especialmente orientado a las organizaciones sociales.Si bien la pagina esta en
castellano, los recursos referidos son en ingles. Sin embargo, navogar a traves
del recurso nos brinda una orientacion general sobre el tema, y si lees ingles
obtendras un conjunto importante de guias sobre seguridad.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044420
Cursos de Auto-Estudio, de Microsoft
Un muy nutrido paquete de materiales de auto-estudio, a nivel introductorio.
Incluye temas en:- Diseņo Web- Medios Digitales-Procesamiento de Texto-
Presentaciones- Hojas de Calculo-Aplicaciones con Microsoft Visual Basic.NET-
Habilidades de Informacion, Comunicacion y Tecnologia- Bases de Datos- Internet-Redes
Basicas- Soporte Tecnico
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044409
Diseņo de Interfaces Graficas
El diseņo de interfaces graficas ha adquirido una importancia decisiva en el
exito de los sistemas de informacion y las comunicaciones electronicas. El buen
diseņo de la informacion (textual, visual y sonora) y su presentacion son
indispensables para lograr una mejor comunicacion entre el usuario y el sistema
con el que interactua.
http://www.itrainonline.org/r/?cmd[1024]=x-1024-5044418
Polymorphe.org
"Ce site regroupe de nombreux supports de cours informatique portant sur divers
domaines. Les cours et formations informatiques que vous pourrez trouver ici
sont toutes ā telecharger gratuitement et sous divers formats".
http://www.polymorphe.org/
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