Sequoia High School
Computer Repair and Maintenance
Links Page
A+ Exam Prep Links
You may find the following links useful. If you find a site that should
be added to this list please let me know. Thanks.
Learning Resources | Tools and Utilities | DOS Links | Computer Shopping | Career Links | Open Source Software | Articles about Sequoia IT | Fun | Virus Information | Networking | Linux | Laptops
Learning Resources:
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https://msdn06.e-academy.com/shs_bit/ |
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www.webopedia.com |
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http://pcwizkidstechtalk.com/ |
Well done site with lot's of cool info |
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www.pcguide.com |
Exhaustive site with detailed information and instructions |
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pcmech.pair.com |
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www.pctechguide.com |
Clear explanations of how computers work with nice graphics |
www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm |
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www.tekzilla.com |
The latest in tech stuff |
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Silent PC Review |
www.silentpcreview.com |
How to make your system silent |
LearnThat |
www.learnthat.com |
Good A+ Exam tutorial |
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www.whatis.com |
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reviews.cnet.com |
Check out these weekend project videos. |
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www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/processor.asp |
Good reference chart comparing various processors |
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http://www.esupport.com/biosagent |
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http://www.computerhope.com/sfdisk1.htm |
Practice using FDisk with this simulator. |
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http://users.erols.com/chare/sockets.htm |
So what is the difference between socket 478 and Slot 1? |
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www.komando.com |
Kim has a radio show and also some good Tips of the Day. |
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www.tomshardware.com |
Good reviews of new technologies |
http://techreport.com/ |
Get the latest news about computer hardware |
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www.comptia.org |
This is the organization that developed the
A+ exam. |
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If you have questions about motherboards here
are some places to start |
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http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/registry | Good intro to the Windows Registry |
Tools and Utilities:
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How fast is your Internet connection? Is your IP providing the speed you pay for? Run this test to find out. |
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Sandra is an acronym for System analyzer/Diagnostic and Reporting Assistant |
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Spyware has become such a problem that Microsoft provides a free antispyware program. |
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Another free antispyware program |
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Free Registry Cleaner, Defragger, File Recovery and Specs tools |
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Want a password that cannot be hacked, then this is the site for you. Remember, the more characters the harder the password is to crack. |
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Trace the path of your information around the world |
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This tool will identify processes running on your system, be careful with this tool, read the review |
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Removes the CoolWeb Hijacker and other web hijackers |
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Viruses:
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Networking:
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Laptops:
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Linux:
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DOS Links:
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Good resource for learning more about DOS commands |
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Very nice DOS tutorial |
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How to create a startup disk for Win98, 2K and XP |
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Batch File Tutorial |
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Batch file to open mutliple programs at once. |
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Computer Shopping:
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Excellent site for comparison shopping |
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Another great site for good deals |
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If it is electronic it is here |
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Mostly computer hardware |
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Mostly computer hardware |
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Sunnyvale store located next to AMC 20 |
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San Jose store |
If you need to buy memory this is a very helpful site |
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Fry's on-line store |
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See the current adds for Fry's Electronics |
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Electronics available from Amazon.com |
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Large selection of items |
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Another site with lots of selections |
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Just too many on-line stores to list them all |
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Store web site |
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Store web site |
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Good site for putting together that gamer system |
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Funny name but good site |
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Take a look at the cases they have for sale. |
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Large selection |
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If it is a USB device then you can find it here. |
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Career Links:
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Provides Salary Survey Results - what can you make as an IT professional? |
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Good resource for IT career information |
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These are the words you should include in a resume |
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These are the words you should include in a resume |
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Occupational Information from the Dept. of Labor |
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Try the college finder to find colleges that suite your needs. |
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Open Source Software:
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www. blender.org/ |
Program for 3D effects |
www.mozilla.com/en-US/ firefox/ |
Alternative Web Browser |
www. gimp.org/ |
Photo editing program similar to Photoshop |
www. jahshaka.org/ |
Jahshaka - a high end video editing program |
Jet Audio - audio recording program. |
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Similar to office but free |
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PDF Creator - if you can print it you can PDF it. |
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ZD Soft Screen Recorder |
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Unzipping Program for Windows |
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Web page text editor similar to Dreamweaver |
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A suite of applications that you can take with you anywhere on your USB flash drive. |
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The Best Free Software |
Not all open source but all free - PC Magazine article |
480+ Open Source Software Programs |
The name say's it all. |
liveusb-creator |
Create a LiveUSB Drive - run Fedora 9 from your USB device. |
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Articles about Sequoia's Business/IT Program:
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Article featuring Denise Sandoval |
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Description of our IT program and how it began |
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Features the very first Cisco Networking class at Sequoia |
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Brief article about Bush's visit to Sequoia, go to the bottom of the page |
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Just for Fun:
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See what MIT students do with their spare time |
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Making networking kids stuff |
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You have got to see it to believe it |
Top 500 Supercomputer Site |
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Site of the Day: www. Komando.com
Cisco Student Site Link to Cisco Student Site
Webopdia Great site for technical definitions and further links.
Sept. 12, 2000 Read about a former Computer Networking student and the
opportunities this class opened for her.
Extensive site with lots of information
PC Mechanic Great site for PC hardware information.
PC Tech Guide .
CPU Website Use this site to find out more about CPUs.
CPU Comparison Chart Compare various aspects of CPUs
Memory Installation Instructions Learn how to install memory.
Everything Computers Another computer site
Sequoia High School Web Site Visit Sequoia's web site to find out the
latest news about what happening at
Sequoia.
BIOS Web Link Use this website to complete the BIOS worksheet.
Floppy Drive Troubleshooting Steps Where to look when you are havingfloppy
drive problems.
Sequoia High School Web Site Check out Sequoia's web page, itis the best
in the district.
Toastmasters Improve your public speaking skills and increase your employability.
SF Exploratorium Instead of playing games why not use the web to explore
something new?
Examnotes.com Excellent site for preparing for theA+ exam. Lets you narrow
your study down.
JobStar Help with Resumes, Job Searches and much more.
WetFeet.com Another Job Search site.
DOS Web Site Use the instructions on this site to create a batch file.
Acronymfinder.com Find out what all of those acronyms stand for
PC Socket Chart A comprehensive chart of sockets and slots for PC motherboards
Warehouse.com – if you are looking to buy something computer related
check out this site.
PCConnections.com - if you are looking to buy something computer related
check out this site.
Just For Fun