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Bank	online
Buy	a mobile phone
Buy	IT equipment and software
Chat	online
Check	the latest IT and technology news
Check out	new gadgets and technology
Contact	a phone company
Contact	an internet service provider (ISP)
Create	a website
Decipher	computer jargon
Download	free software
Download	music
Get	a digital TV package
	an email address
	broadband internet access
	help with your computer
Improve	your IT skills
Join an	online discussion group
Manage	net access for children
Play	games
Protect	your PC
Read	a weblog
Send	a text message
Throw	my computer out of the window
Use	a search engine or portal

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Computing & Technology > Create a website (the links below will take you online)
Decipher computer jargon
	FOLDOC The Free Online Dictionary Of Computing is a simple dictionary of computing terminology and jargon. Simply type in a word or acronym and the dictionary will show you a basic definition of the term.
	Jargon Lexicon A simple way to find explanations of common computing and IT related terminology. Either type in a word or search through the alphabetical lexicon of jargon.
	VERA This is the website of the Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms. It is a site on which you can find explanations for computer and IT based acronyms such as CPU or RGB. It's not a pretty site but can help explain strange technology jargon.
	What is - Technology Dictionary This is a fantastic site that can provide you with comprehensive explanations of technology and computing related terms. You can use the site in over 20 different ways to find the knowledge you require and the results are very comprehensive. Excellent.
Download flashy extras for your site
	Cool Text Cooltext allows you to create logos, buttons or titles for your page without even having to touch an art program. The images are completely royalty-free and the selection is wide and creating your logo is quick and easy.
	DHTML Central Dynamic HTML describes a recent ability in web browsers to be able to make HTML more interactive, dynamically generated and altered. This site has loads of useful and capable examples and downloads showing what can be done with this flexible technology.
	Flashkit Gallery Flashkit’s gallery is a huge repository of great free Flash animations, pictures and posters for you to download. With any site like this, you should always read the guidelines regarding copyright and usage before putting the images into your own work.
Download web creation software
	Evrsoft Evrsoft are the creators of an extremely useful HTML editor, 1st Page 2000. The program has four levels of use depending on your ability, and includes numerous useful Javascript and Dynamic HTML content for you to freely include in your site.
	HTML Tidy Many programs like Microsoft Word are capable of creating web pages, however the code is often untidy and contains many unwanted artefacts. HTML Tidy is a program devised to clear up all your messy code and produce nice, neat HTML code. Get it here.
	Macromedia Dreamweaver has long been considered a leader in visual HTML editing. This site offers a 30-day free test download and although the actual price of the package is quite high, the program is packed with expandable features and a competent interface.
Find a host
	Geocities Geocities is a mature hosting service that has been on the Internet for many years, and has built up a huge catalogue of users. They offer basic hosting for free, although your website will be forced to carry banners, which may repel some visitors.
	Ghoulnet Hosting Ghoulnet offer very affordable and up-to-date services to host your website. A good choice to host your first serious website without having to worry about banner adverts or other monstrosities on free hosts.
	Redrival An established web hosting company offering free hosting for websites on the condition that you carry adverts. A small fee allows you to move up to advert-free hosting and extra facilities. Also offers some scripting options, unusual amongst free sites.
Get syndicated content
	News Now News Now is a prominent web news service, which also offers low cost syndication which allows you to carry their news on your site, therefore keeping your content fresh and your readers engaged.
	News Watch Newswatch offers a large variety of feeds to cater for your personal requirements. Based in the UK Newswatch can provide news more relevant to your readers than many American news sources.
Learn how to write code
	Davesite A hands-on approach teaching you how to create your own website from the basic introduction to more advanced techniques. The site itself is clear and well written although the pop-up adverts are a real nuisance.
	HTML Goodies HTML Goodies is a very useful, although cramped site with plenty of ‘getting started’ tutorials for you to start learning the various aspects of HTML code. It also contains plenty of copy-and-paste resources that you can include in your own site.
Make money from your website
	Commission Junction Offers a large list of UK-based companies that are willing to pay you money if you show their ads on your site and people click them. Even though ad money has dried up a bit, you can still get something for your interesting web creations.
	Pay Pal PayPay have developed systems to transfer money electronically between users. It also offers websites the chance to accept credit/debit card payments for a small fee. The system is available in 38 countries, including the UK.
	Tradedoubler Trade Doubler is another website where you can become an affiliate of a number of well known and popular UK shops and companies. If people follow links from your site to theirs, they will pay you commission on any sales made, and all for free.
	UK Affiliates By signing up with UK Affiliates (for free), you can become an affiliate partner of many well known shops on the web. By placing links to these shops on your site, you will earn commission on any sales made after people click through to them.
	World Pay A good company for websites that sell goods online. If you’ve developed a site and want to sell goods online through the site, this is the way to do it. WorldPay is highly skilled and has a variety of options to suit your needs.
Promote your site
	Google Adwords Allows you to place an ad for your site whenever anybody searches on Google for related words. They are an easy way to generate interest in your site, but some of the more popular search terms are highly competitive environments and could be very costly.
	UK Banners This free banner exchange program is a great way to build up publicity for your site. It works on the basis that each participating member shows another banner on their site, in exchange for their own publicity through other people’s sites.

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