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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.

There are thousands of computer users who have been there before and can likely help with sticky CD trays, failed Internet connections, and even hard disk crash data recovery 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 & tutorials, specific laptop troubleshooting help, and answers to question you may not have even thought of yet ....

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 links.

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 links to find out more about viruses, Usenet resources, FTP, gophers, e-mail, listservs, chat, security and virus protection, CGI programs, HTML and javascript.

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