Computers & Internet News

Recent happenings in areas related to computers and their connections.

Resources in this category:

About.Com: Internet for Beginners
http://netforbeginners.about.com/

"Features a weekly column designed to bring the best of the Internet to Net novices and all users alike. It also has an extensive resource list of the best links out there, an online bookstore, and more."

AltSearchEngines
http://www.altsearchengines.com/

Comprehensive, current coverage of alternative search engines. Great site for finding out about search engines for specific purposes or types of media. Reviews, news, debates, and a top 100 list provide a wealth of alternative search engine suggestions.

ASP News: News & Analysis for Application and Web Services
http://www.aspnews.com/

This site provides current and archived news about the application service provider industry. Includes discussion board, definitions, and ASP vendors.

CNET
http://www.cnet.com/

CNET provides authoritative information about technology. There are sections for News, Software Downloads, incredible Reviews, and CNET TV which is a technology news video site. The Reviews section provides expert lab-based product reviews in written and video format of thousands of popular tech gadgets, electronics and computer equipment, and software programs. Readers can browse by product category, or search for specific items.

eBoz
http://www.web.com/

"Directory of quality inspected websites and articles on e-commerce, web design and internet marketing. Free expert advice, tips and discussions on building a successful website."

1stHeadlines-Technology
http://www.1stheadlines.com/technology.htm

"'1stHeadlines-Technology' makes it easy to search the headlines and access current news stories from the Technology News sections of top US and International online news sources. 1stHeadlines is updated continuously to reflect the current headlines posted on each source."

First Monday
http://firstmonday.org/

First Monday is a peer-reviewed journal, which publishes original articles about the Internet and the Global Information Infrastructure. It has an outstanding search engine, covering many areas of information economics and social policy.

Gizmodo
http://gizmodo.com/

"Gizmodo is an online review dedicated to gadgets, gizmos, and cutting-edge consumer electronics."

The Internet Society
http://www.isoc.org/

The ISOC works to promote the future growth of the internet. It plays a leadership role in setting internet standards and spearheading internet-related educational initiatives throughout the world.

Internet World Statistics
http://internetworldstats.com/index.html

This site provides internet usage and population statistics for 233 countries in easily viewable formats. World-wide, regional, and national statistics are available. There are some commercial links at this site.

IT World
http://www.sun.com//

Open Source Software resources hosted by the International Data Group.

JISC Legal Information Service

"JISC Legal broadens the awareness of the issues and explains the implications of IT law by making available current legal information" for Information Technology workers in the United Kingdom. Read the newsletter, and get updates regarding your rights as an IT user.

Mobile Tech Today
http://www.wirelessnewsfactor.com/

"Real Time Wireless News from Around the World." Topics covered include: mobile phones, PDAs, wireless Web, Bluetooth, networking, 3G wireless, Satellite, M-Commerce, health and safety.

News.com
http://news.cnet.com/

Constantly updated news briefs from the world of computers and the Internet. Part of c|net.

OSTG | Open Source Technology Group
http://www.andover.net/

"OSTG is the leading network of technology sites for today's IT managers and development professionals. OSTG sites provide a unique combination of news, original articles, downloadable resources, and community forums to help IT managers, development professionals, and end-users make critical decisions about information technology products and services."

Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters
http://slashdot.org/

Slashdot features news and information about computers, operating systems, and programs for people who are passionate about computer technology. It also includes a discussion board to post computer-related questions and to provide a forum on a wide variety of topics.

Tech Blogs on ZDNet
http://blogs.zdnet.com/

Longtime technology watchdog and publisher Ziff-Davis's portal for blog-formatted commentary by ZDNet's impressive array of tech gurus.

TechNewsWorld.Com
http://www.technewsworld.com/

"Real-Time Technology News from Around the World." Sections covered include: wireless computing, digital tv, broadband, computer hackers, computer viruses, MP3, Internet privacy, Windows 2000, e-commerce, computer chips, Linux, telecom, databases, programming, netowkring, The Web, and Macintosh.

Wired News
http://www.wired.com/

Computer and technology news in business, entertainment, medicine, politics, and culture. Updated daily.