Technical Support & Knowledge Bases

Indiana University Computing Knowledge Base <http://www.kb.indiana.edu/>
This is an excellent resource that can be used by anyone.  Persons associated with Indiana University will find the Knowledge Base especially helpful.  To use the Knowledge Base type in a word or words in the Search box and a list of related topics will appear that can be printed.

Senior Corps Tech Center  <http://seniortechcenter.org/>  This is a technical support center for those involved with Senior Corps programs.  The site offers a great Reference Library addressing a vast range of computing topics.  The topics are addressed in the form of easy to read and helpful brief, download able articles.  The Reference Library can be accessed by  anyone.

Computing Support Sites For Older Adults

SeniorCyberNet <http://www.bloomington.in.us/~scn/index.html
SeniorCyberNet is a very successful senior computing program located in Bloomington, Indiana at the Older Americans Center.  If you live in Bloomington SeniorCyberNet is a great way to meet other persons interested in computing and/or take a computing class.  Visit SeniorCyberNet's web page < http://www.bloomington.in.us/~scn/index.html> to learn about their activities and programs.  The "Resource Links" <http://www.bloomington.in.us/~scn/links.html> section of SeniorCyberNet web page offers many useful links including information about locating online games or free internet service providers as well as many other sites of interest to older adults.

SeniorNet  <www.seniornet.org>
One of the oldest and most successful organizations devoted to senior computing.  The site offers computing help guides and tutorials for learning to use a computer, computing activities including book discussions, crafts & collectibles, topically based online chatting and many other opportunities for senior computer users.

"Computers & Technology"SectionAmerican Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
The "Computers & Technology" Section <http://www.aarp.org/comptech/news/news111401.html> of the AARP web site offers many computing resources.  Tips and How To guides are available for users of all skill levels, there are software guides, and a Computing Help Center Discussion Bulletin Board.  The site also is a good place to sign-up for a variety of e-newsletters and to learn about things to do on the internet..

FirstGov for Seniors <http://www.seniors.gov/computers.html>
A section of the FirstGov for Seniors web site, a site maintained by the Social Security Administration, is devoted to information about senior computing.  The section offers an extensive set of  links to web sites to support senior computer users including sites offering offer tutorials and guides for those who are new to computing.

Yahoo! Senior's Guide <http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Cultures_and_Groups/Seniors/>
Once in the site click on "Computers & Internet" for tips on navigating the Internet and other computer sites.

Basic Computing Skills Courses Online
Most of the sites in the above section, Computing Support Sites For Older Adults, offer online courses or information about basic through advanced computing skills.  Here are some other online computer courses.

Basics of Computing or Computer Help for People Over 50 <http://members.aol.com/shobansen3/index.html>
The site name says it all!  This site will be especially useful for those who use Windows 98.  The author attempts to provide step by step instructions for carrying out many basic computing tasks.

MicroSoft's Complete Internet Guide and Web Tutorial <http://www.microsoft.com/insider/internet/> A free online course for learning to use the internet.

Learn the Net.com <http://www.learnthenet.com/>
Offers free computing information such as how to guides and online activities.  Some low cost, online courses, in the $6-$10 range, are offered.  The online courses appear to be brief such as one to two hours.  A free e-newsletters is offered.

Computing News

Indiana University Computing Resources Web Page <http://www.iub.edu/compute/>
This is a page of the IU-B web site offering links to computing resources at IU.  Resources include various IU technology services, information about purchasing IU offered software, technology newsletters and news outlets, the IU computing Knowledge Base, and access to many internet search engines.