General Information Technology

•  CNET Networks The most recent information technology news CNET’s websites and links to other sources for news.  CNET has separate web pages for general information technology news, internet news, and news on business technology.
• Information Today, Inc. Publisher of Knowledge Management World and other information technology online publications and services offers weekly summaries of news events in the field of information technology.
• InformationWeek InformationWeek is the online version of a magazine for information technology professionals that provides news for the IT industry in general, as well as news related to the software and hardware industries.
• PC World The online version of a popular print publication has news highlights and can be searched by topic.
• TechNewsWorld An online-only news service where news can be selected by area of interest on information technology such as the wireless industry and the internet.
• TechWeb The current day’s news about information technology, networking, hardware and software.  Links to other websites that offer trends and analysis, editorials, and product reviews.
• Wireless NewsFactor A part of NewsFactor’s online news network specializing in news about wireless technology.  The site shows top stories and allows selection of wireless industry news by topic.
•  ZDNet This site provides news on hardware, software, and general information technology industries.  News can be searched using a search engine, by topic, and through blogs.

• CNET Reviews CNET’s website reviews all types of electronic products from gaming devices to desktop computers.
• PC World This online version reviews electronic devices such as cameras, cell phones, and computers.
• Smart Computing Hardware Reviews Online version of Smart Computing provides reviews of computer hardware for mobile computing, desktops, and peripherals.
• Smart Computing Software Reviews Online version of Smart Computing reviews software for a wide variety of electronic devices from speech recognition software to media players.
• ZDNet All types of hardware, software, and personal electronic devices are reviewed.

• Microsoft Knowledge Base The best site to search if you are having specific problems or receiving error messages with any Microsoft software products. 
• MSDN Library A good resource for anyone developing software using Microsoft tools, products or technologies.

• Dictionaries/Encyclopedias
  
  • Babel A list of abbreviations and acronyms used in computer science and information technology and their meanings.
  • Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing This online dictionary has an easy to use search feature for terms used in information technology.
  • Internet.com's Webopedia An online dictionary searchable by term or specific computing topic.
  • Network World The online version of the print publication Network World developed by IDG Network, a publisher of numerous IT print publications. The online version has news and other articles related to all aspects of networks.
  • Smart Computing's Dictionary & Encyclopedia Smart Computing provides a separate dictionary and encyclopedia definition for terms used in information technology in non-technical language.
  • Techweb Encyclopedia An encyclopedia/dictionary with over 20,000 information technology terms.  After the term’s definition is shown, there is an option to search for any news or other use of that term on Techweb’s site.
  • Webopedia Quick Reference The Webopedia’s links to web pages devoted to topics related to information technology from computer file extensions to digital cameras.

• CNET Download.com An enormous variety of software for computers and other electronic devices are available for downloading.  Many downloads are free or have free trial periods.

• Information Technology Association of America The largest national association of  U.S. companies involved in producing products and providing services in the field of information technology including major companies such as Microsoft, Intel, EBay, and Accenture.  The site has sections discussing the most important public policy issues and news from the perspective of the overall U.S.
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• The Internet Society (ISOC) A non-partisan international organization of individuals and organizations interested in all issues related to the internet.  ISOC holds conferences, programs, and develops technical standards for the internet.  There are links to sites discussing a wide range of public policy issues about the internet and technical standards.
• World Wide Web consortium - W3C The major organization involved in setting standards and guidelines for technology development of the internet.  The site has definitions of many Web languages and offers an indication on trends in internet development.

• Computer Information Center A comprehensive collection of links to websites organized by information technology topic.
• Internet Public Library's Blog Directory A directory to blog (web log) sites on a variety of subjects as compiled by the School of Information at the University of Michigan.
• University of Texas - Virtual Library A library of links to websites covering a range of resources for those interested in learning about the IT industry or monitoring industry trends.

• Federal Trade Commission Guide This is the Federal Trade Commission’s guide for consumers on how to detect fraud and protect their privacy on the internet.  The site emphasizes the need for consumer caution when conducting financial transactions through the internet.
• McAfee Virus Information Site McA fee provides information on the latest viruses and antivirus protection.  Virus removal tools and virus scanning is offered.  A 30-day free trial of their antivirus software is also available.
• New York Times - Privacy in the Digital Age Articles which have appeared in the New York Times about protecting privacy on the internet.
• Symantec Anti Virus Site Information on the latest viruses and antivirus software is available for download but only for removing specific viruses.
• Symantec Internet Security Database Symantec database covering a variety of internet-related security threats.
• Symantec Virus Encyclopedia An encyclopedia providing information on specific viruses as well as terms related to viruses and antivirus protection.