To use the Internet, you'll need two things: a web browser and an Internet connection. If you can view this page, then you already have a web browser. If you don't have an Internet connection at your home, see the Getting Connected section.
Please note that these links are off-site and are not the responsibility of UALR. UALR does not endorse any of the following organizations and any content they may contain. They have been linked simply because they provide useful information.
Web Browsers
The following is a list of the most popular web browsers. All are available for free download.
Internet Tips, Hints, & Terms
Not up-to-date on your computer vocabulary? Use the following sites to learn everything you need to know.
NetLingo: Dictionary of Internet jargon: a glossary with definitions of online terminology and words. NetLingo has thousands of Web definitions and online jargon terms! Look up whatever you need to know about cyberspace.
The Complete Internet Guide and Web Tutorial: From the basics of browsing the World Wide Web to the details of banking online, the Microsoft Product Insider Internet Guide delivers the knowledge you need to venture onto the Internet, explore its vast offerings, and make it work for you.
Search Engines
A good place to start on the web is a search engine. These tools let you type in keywords on a subject you're looking for, and then return matching websites.
Anti-Virus Programs
Computer viruses can destroy your files, freeze your system, and generally make your life more difficult. Protect your computer with an anti-virus program to save yourself a headache.
UALR makes McAfee VirusScan Software available to all enrolled students for personal, non-commercial use. Follow this link for instructions on how to obtain your install.
Listed below is information on other Anti-Virus software packages.
Symantec: Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content security solutions to individuals and companies.
Sophos Anti-Virus: Sophos Anti-Virus, leading anti-virus developer, provide information and software designed to counter computer viruses, trojan horses, and virus hoaxes. Software available for download.
AVG Anti-Virus: Revolutionary virus detection technology. AVG provides a free anti-virus program to all single home and office end users Worldwide.
Netiquette
Netiquette is a set of guidelines for proper online behavior. It ranges from e-mail to chat rooms and message boards. Follow our brief list of rules, or take a look at the following sites to make sure you avoid any social blunders.
UALR Information Technology Appropriate/Acceptable Use Policy: A faculty/staff/student guide to UALR's standards for appropriate/acceptable use of technology.
The Core Rules of Netiquette: Know thy Netiquette! The Core Rules of Netiquette are excerpted from the book Netiquette by Virginia Shea.
The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette: A list of guidelines by Arlene Rinaldi from Florida State University.
Cool Tools
Get lots of useful programs to enhance your computing experience.
PC Pitstop: Free online PC tests and help to fix Windows crashes, security
and improve PC performance; Anti-Virus scan, disk health, internet connection and bandwidth tests.