Get The Best From The Web
This section is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to get the best out of the web:
Finding health information on the Web
Locating information on the Internet can be tricky - there's so much of it! It's also not always clear whether you can believe what you read. This area will teach you how to evaluate websites and hopefully leave you more clued up on how the Internet is organised.
Googling for Health Information
More and more people are talking about "Googling". This means using the Google search engine to find answers to our query. However anyone who's used Google will tell you that it's often as not accurate as they would like. Read on for some tips to on how to "Google" your way to happiness!
Staying safe online
Staying safe online means protecting your privacy, keeping intruders out of your PC and ensuring that your children are safe while they surf.
- If you'd like learn more about computers and the Internet, why not try a class at your local library. Alternatively, visit the BBC's WebWise site where you can take a computer tutorial, read up on Broadband and get answers to your Internet questions.
- You'll also find books on a variety of computing topics at your local library. Check the library catalogue to find something at your nearest branch.
