Connecting to the Internet
Your first steps on the Internet
Internet User's Guide
Your own Web presence
Software this month's CD-ROM
School PC Australia
Internet site library

Connecting to the Internet

	How to get on the Internet. A basic guide for beginners.
	Choosing an Internet Service Provider. Decoding the ISP price maze and other tips on what to look for in an ISP.
	Australian ISP Directory. A comprehensive listing of Internet Service Providers.
	ISP information. Three Internet Service Providers explain why you should sign up with them!
	Choosing Internet software. What you should look for, plus our recommendations.
	Setting up a modem. Step by step guides for Windows 95 and 3.1 users.
	Internet connection tips. Step by step guides for getting onto the Net with Windows 95, 3.1 and OS/2.

Your first steps on the Internet

	Introducing the Internet. Take our crash course to learn about the basic Internet tools and lingo.
	Coming to terms with the Net. Just what do those complicated Internet addresses mean? And what about those strange symbols and abbreviations? Our guide will set you straight.
	Using the World Wide Web. Without question, the Web is the best place to start on the Net. Our guide will get you surfing -- fast.
	Using e-mail. Sending and receiving messages from anyone on the Internet is easy with our guide.
	How to download files. A step by step guide to saving Internet files onto your hard disk.
	Netiquette. Worried about making a fool of yourself? Yes, the Internet has it's own social etiquette, but it's easy to follow with our guide.
	Learning the ropes. Still got some questions? There are plenty of other ways to learn about the Internet.
	Internet sites for beginners. Ready to hit the Net? These sites are your best place to start.

Internet User's Guide

	Using the World Wide Web. The basics of using a Web browser, including guides to Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer.
	Using search engines. Introducing the super Web sites that can find what you're looking for in a flash.
	Using plug-ins and ActiveX. These mini-applications can make your browser do some amazing things!
	Browser error messages. What they mean.
	Using e-mail. A comprehensive guide to sending and receiving messages over the Internet.
	Using mailing lists. Make the Internet come to your Inbox!
	Using newsgroups. The bulletin boards of the Internet offer an abundance of infomration and people to meet.
	Using Net phones. Phone inter-state or another country for price of a local call, use a virtual whiteboard, and more!
	Getting into RealAudio. How to turn your Web browser into a radio.
	Internet games. It sure beats playing by yourself!
	Using IRC. Internet Relay Chat basics.
	Using FTP. When it comes to transferring files, there are some things your browser just can't do.
	Internet sites galore! Our huge library includes lots of new reviews this month.

Your own Web presence

	Do-it-yourself Web page basics. An introduction and rundown on what you need, including our recommended authoring tools.
	Naming your Web site. How to go about getting your own domain name.
	Using HotDog & tables: HTML coding using this great editor, with particular attention to tables.
	Using graphics in your pages. How make your Web pages look great but not slow to a crawl.
	Creating GIF animations. No, you don't have to be a programmer to create great animations.

Software on the CD-ROM

	Online tools. Internet software and other utilities for PC communications.
	Other Utilities. Tools to protect your system and other must-have utilities.
	General and business applications. Shareware and demos to help you get productive.
	Games. The latest shareware, playable demos and video previews.
	Software for education. Shareware and useable demos of the latest educational software.
	Patches, drivers, updates & runtime files. Having trouble running a particular program? These files might help.
	PC User Interactive. Exclusive multimedia versions of PC User's own tutorials.

School PC Australia

An updated preview of our new Web site for teachers, students and parents.