While this site has expanded to offer computer-related online tutorials for sale, their Free Learning area still has hundreds of illustrated tutorials on how to do things that are useful in daily living, from how to poach an egg to how to avoid junk mail to how to remove a tick. The tutorials can be searched or browsed by broad subject category. Ne …
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To
Howcast
An extensive online video library of how-to videos. Some examples include: how to knit socks, how to play the bass guitar, how to improve your focus, how to score big at yard sales, how to use social media to boost your brainpower, plus “quick tip” videos such as how to get a song out of your head, how to get rid of ants, and how to open a stuck j …
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To
Hostel Management
“The mission of HostelManagement.com is to provide a resource for hostel managers/owners, and people who are interested in information about how to open new backpacker hostels. This web site is intended to promote international hostels and hostelling, especially in places where hostelling is underdeveloped.”
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism; Business & Economics–Small Business & Entrepreneurship; Reference–Experts & How-To
Designing Small Business Websites Tutorial
Designing Small Business Websites Tutorial
Provides a succinct tutorial on the basics of designing, uploading and publishing your small business website. Includes descriptions of the internet, the world wide web, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine indexing, submitting your site, must have pages on your website and more.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Reference–Experts & How-To
AllExperts.com
A directory of experts in the areas of television, music, legal, medical, software, cars, sports, love & romance, and miscellaneous subjects who have volunteered to answer e-mail questions in their subject of expertise. Click on a subject area and you’ll get a list of volunteers in that area, which includes notes on each person’s specific area of …
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To
The Virtual Chase
This site will only be active until May, 2009. Until then it offers advice on how to conduct legal research. It is aimed at lawyers and others with a legal background.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law; Reference–Experts & How-To
The Wood Whisperer TV: Woodworking Videos
The Wood Whisperer TV: Woodworking Videos
Great for the new and experienced woodworker! Includes traditional woodworking projects as well as advice on selecting and maintaining tools and shop safety.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Hobbies; Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; Reference–Experts & How-To; Hobbies
Kitchen Table Computers
Here is an illustrated, step-by-step guide in simple language to help you build your own do-it-yourself computer. Use the resources and information here to build your own pc. Check out the tools, components, software, assembly, and more.
Our goals are to present an illustrated, step-by-step guide that presents basic information in simple la …
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Computers & Internet
FindHow: The How-To Search Engine
FindHow: The How-To Search Engine
Want to know how to install a toilet seat? How to cultivate geraniums? How to tour Aruba? How to write a will? Find out how to do all this and more through this search site.
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To
Just the Facts: Baby
Provides information for new and expecting parents. Contains sections about baby care, pregnancy, and parenting. Site features include a panel of experts answering common questions, a due date calculator, and pregnancy birth plan.
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Health & Medical Sciences–Women’s Health–Pregnancy & Birth
Basic Web Page Layout and Design
Basic Web Page Layout and Design
A tutorial by the University of Albany Libraries that provides basic layout and design pointers for different types of web pages.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Reference–Experts & How-To; Technology–Design
InventorSpot
This site features the latest inventions, innovations and interesting ideas from around the world. The website is listed in the top 1000 sites in Technorati since its inception in mid-2008.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Fashion; Science & Technology–Engineering; Science & Technology–Communications; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Reference–Experts & How-To; Science & Technology–Transportation; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Computers & Internet; Science & Technology–Science & Technology News; Science & Technology–Electronics; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Graphic Arts & Design
Researching Companies Online
This website provides methods for obtaining “company and industry information” on the Internet.
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Business & Economics–Industry
How Stuff Works
Have you ever wondered how a car engine works? This site answers questions about the way all kinds of things work– from refrigerators to computers to the human body.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History; Reference–Geography; Health & Medical Sciences; Science & Technology; Reference–Experts & How-To; Entertainment & Leisure; Computers & Internet; Business & Economics–Finance–Personal Finance; Our World–History & People–Inventions And Inventors; Math And Science; Reference–Homework Help–Science; Technology; Money And Work; Health And Sexuality; School And Homework Help–Homework Help
Custom Guide: Free Quick References
Custom Guide: Free Quick References
This site provides quick access to training materials and quick references to a number of software products, particularly Microsoft products. These quick reference files can act as cheat sheets while using a particular product.
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Computers & Internet–Art, Imaging, & Multimedia; Computers & Internet–Platforms–Macintosh; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
Pointy Haired Dilbert: Learn Excel and Charting Online
Pointy Haired Dilbert: Learn Excel and Charting Online
Tutorials, tips, and how-to advice on creating spreadsheets, charts, and other visuals in Microsoft Excel. Offers formulas and free templates for downloads, along with examples that are clearly explained and illustrated.
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Computers & Internet–Computer Software; Computers & Internet–Desktop & Electronic Publishing; Science And Technology–Mathematics–Probability And Statistics
Animated Knots by Grog
Animated pictures and written instructions for tying boating, fishing, climbing, and other types of knots. Each section includes a description of common uses for the illustrated knots.
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Entertainment & Leisure–Outdoor Recreation
About.com
About.com hosts websites whose content and links are created and/or selected by hundreds of “Guides,” experts who provide articles, advice, and resources on a particular subject. Search by broad channels or more specific topics.
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Health & Medical Sciences; Science & Technology; Arts & Humanities; Business & Economics; Social Sciences; Reference–Experts & How-To; Entertainment & Leisure; Computers & Internet; Education; Law, Government & Political Science; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts; Technology; School And Homework Help; Money And Work; Health And Sexuality
I Will Knot
Discover how to tie twelve different knots, including stopper knots, hitches, loops, and bends. Easy step-by-step instructions are provided.
Subject: Reference–Experts & How-To; Fun Stuff–Knots And Splices; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Games And Quizzes–Puzzles
Dive Into Accessibility
An e-book about making web sites more accessible to those with disabilities.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)