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Millions of newbies have their first computer experience every year. It can be exciting and challenging but, for many, it is also frightening and overwhelming.

But, fear not.

Need help with buying a new laptop? Securing a Wi-Fi network, or the best anti-virus programs? We've got it covered.

The Net is a virtual library of references offering computer glossaries and acronyms, as well as help with your Mac, insider info on computer hardware, backup software, and even do-it-yourself hard disk crash data recovery advice when all seems lost.

Around the Web, check out top sites that help help light the way as you wander into computerland with expert tips and tutorials, specific laptop troubleshooting help, and answers to questions you may not have even thought of yet ....

More information about computer help and basics around the Web:

Computer Help A to Z - The basics to PC's, hardware, software, the Internet, along with 'tech talk' buzz words and a glossary of computer terms, related resources.

CyberiaPC.com - What's new and cool, and fun to peruse with tutorials and FAQ's, along with a great collection of resources including a helpful forum, PC problems guide, utilities archive, a history of computers, motherboard basics, info on pocket PC's and more.

FixYa - A whole community of techies and "been there" experts ready to help with troubleshooting PC's, laptops, digital cameras, and more with a searchable index by product or question type.

TechIMO.com - Answer or pose your question in this busy online forum offering help with hard disk crashes, slow bootups, virus protection, computer seizes and freezes, stuck CD trays and lots more.

Help Site Computer Manuals - Facts at your fingertips in over a dozen categories including links to really useful info on DOS, hardware, programming, network, VAX/VMS, Linux, along with Windows and MAC user manuals, Internet surfing tutorials, and more.

Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101 - Get a handle on technobabble with a complete online beginner course to applications, input, processing, output, storage, software and programming, plus hands-on practice sessions.

Walt Howe's Internet Learning Center - Simple, clear explanations to the history of the Internet, surfing, searching and more including a glossary, along with an entire section devoted to Web publishing for the beginner.

UK Internet Guide - A wealth of clearly presented, common sense info on the basics, including popular terms, Internet languages, major Internet players, a safe shopping guide, virus protection, recommended programs and resources to get the beginner quickly up to speed.

Exploring the Internet - A good collection of resources to find out more about viruses, Usenet resources, FTP, gophers, e-mail, listservs, chat, security and virus protection, CGI programs, HTML and javascript.