The links below will take you to short Internet-based lessons on various topics, generally related to computer software. Several of these pages will require that you install "plug-ins" (ex. Flash, Shockwave, Quicktime). All are free unless otherwise noted.
Dreamweaver Tutorials
- CBTCafe Dreamweaver 4 Tutorials
http://www.cbtcafe.com/dreamweaver/
This site contains excellent short tutorials over a variety of topics. Most can be viewed in either HTML or Quicktime format. Tutorials for other software including Photoshop, Flash, Fireworks are available (even eBay).
- Tutorialfind Dreamweaver Tutorials
http://www.find.com.au/tutorials/macromedia/dreamweaver/
Excellent Australian site that is actually a search engine for tutorials on all sorts of topics. Their Dreamweaver pages list over 30 different tutorials.
- Sitebuilder Dreamweaver Tutorials
http://www.sitebuilder.ws/dreamweaver/tutorials/
A relatively small number (6) of tutorials but many additional viewlets.
- Project Seven (pvii) Tutorial Central
http://www.projectseven.com/tutorials/
Tutorials that accompany Dreamweaver Extensions that are available on this site, and other topics. A few of the Extensions require a fee.
- Webmonkey Dreamweaver Walk-through
http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/98/27/index1a.html
Assumes a basic knowledge of web-design issues.
- Internet Journal Dreamweaver 4 Tutorial: A Guide for New Users
http://www.intranetjournal.com/articles/200103/dw1b.html
Describes features unique to Dreamweaver for users familiar with other software.
Microsoft Office Tutorials
- Tutorialfind Microsoft Office Tutorials
See note above under Dreamweaver
- Outlook
http://www.find.com.au/tutorials/microsoft/outlook/default.asp?ct=2&ob=3
- Word
http://www.find.com.au/tutorials/microsoft/word/default.asp?ct=2&ob=3
- Excel
http://www.find.com.au/tutorials/microsoft/excel/default.asp?ct=2&ob=3
- PowerPoint
http://www.find.com.au/tutorials/microsoft/powerpoint/default.asp?ct=2&ob=3
- Outlook
- Microsoft Office Assistance Center
http://office.microsoft.com/Assistance/default.aspx
Includes links to tutorial files for each of the Office product.
- Product Support for Microsoft Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/office/support/
Select the product that you're interested in, and then pick "Instruction/How-tos"
"How to use the Internet" Tutorials
- A Beginner's Guide to Effective Email
http://www.webfoot.com/advice/email.top.html?Yahoo
Focuses on the content of your email messages - how to say what you want to say.
- Builder.com: Solutions for Site Builders
http://builder.cnet.com/
Many tutorials and lessons on a variety of topics related to web construction. One of the c|Net family of sites.