Computer & Internet Help

Computer Classes

• Niles Township Computer Classes

  5255 Main Str
  Skokie, IL 60077
  847-673-9300
  Basic computer skills classes. Only available to township residents.

• Oakton Community College Continuing Education

  847-982-9888
  

  A wide range of classes from basic computer and Internet skills to Web design. Classes also available in Polish and Spanish.

• SeniorNet

  Levy Center
  2019 W Lawrence Ave
  Chicago, IL 60625
  312-744-0784
  Select "Find a Learning Center" under "Education" for other locations. Basic computer skills classes.

• Wright College - City College of Chicago

  Center for Lifelong Learning
  4300 N Narraganset Ave
  Chicago, IL 60634
  773-481-8800
  Visit www.ccc.edu for other City Colleges of Chicago locations. Classes from computer literacy to professional certification.

Computer Support

• Computer Hope

  Do you need help troubleshooting your PC? This site offers free online help and has extensive information on computers.

• CompUSA

  Tech consulting avialable, see entry under Services.

• Geek Squad

  At home, in store or over the phone computer help available 24/7..

• L&A Computer Service

  In business since 1996, L&A offers on-site repair service for business and home users in the Chicago area, Lincolnwood, Skokie and vicinity.

• Nets to You

  Chicagoland on-site computer support for business, home, and anyone who has a problem using their computer.

• Plum Choice

  Support offered online, on-site or PC Lab.

Computer Terms, Downloads, etc.

• CNET

  Read product reviews, compare prices, learn tips and tricks, and more. A wide variety of electronics are covered, from cell phones, to laptops, to MP3 players.

• Techterms.com

  Computer and technology terms defined and explained.

• History of the Internet

  Informative site for background information on the Internet. Includes Internet glossary.

• Softpedia

  The encyclopedia of free software downloads. Includes Windows and Macintosh software.

• Tucows Downloads

  Download software from this site, just make sure to check what is freeware and what isn´t.

Tutorials

• actDEN (Digital Education Software)
  

  Software tutorials and online courses for educators, parents and students of all ages.

• Bare Bones 101: A Very Basic (University of South Carolina)
• Computer & Internet Tutorials
  

  A gateway to tutorials which includes everything from basic computer skills and Internet searching to using Microsoft softwares, such as Access, Excel and Word.

• Generations Online

  Learn how to surf the net, send and receive email, look up information and more.

• HowStuffWorks -- Computers

  Watch short, explanatory videos on computer topics in the following categories: Hardware, Peripherals, Security, Software and Internet.

• Internet Tutorials

  Basic tutorials on a variety of Internet topics compiled by a librarian at the University of Albany. Lists of search engines and subject guides also available.

• Keyword Searching in Library Databases (University of Missouri-St. Louis)

  Tutorial on searching libraries' electronic resources.

• The Living Internet

  The Internet, the Web, e-mail, newsgroups, mailing lists, chat relay are each examined in regards to background, how it works and how to use it.

• Microsoft Office Tutorials from Baycon Group
• Mousing Around

  This mouse exercise is provided by Palm Beach County Library System.

• Quick Reference Cheat Sheets

  Software cheat sheets for Microsoft, Mac, QuickBooks, Adobe and more.

• Research for Teens (Colorado State University Libraries)

  Help with developing research strategies for library and web resources.