All About Computers, Internet and Web
Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhDThe following information is in regard to small computer systems, the type of computers most likely to be used by small organizations. The following information is listed in the order in which a new computer user might learn about and buying a new computer, and then connect it to the Internet and Web.
Sections of This Topic Include:
Planning and Buying a Small Computer SystemSoftware for Small Computer Systems
Learning About Small Computer Systems
Basic, Technical Support and Maintenance of Small Computer Systems
Computer and Network Security
All About the Internet
Intranets (Computer Networks Internal to the Organization)
Getting Connected to the Internet
Building, Managing and Promoting Your Website (including for disabilities & various browsers)
Computer and Network Security (including worms, virsuses, hoaxes and spam)
E-Commerce -- Doing Business on the Web
Polices about Using Computers and Networks
Additional Information Focused on Nonprofits
See the Nonprofit FAQ's about tech policiesNonprofit FAQ on databases
Nonprofit FAQ on Internet use
Extensive list of articles about nonprofits and technology
LINCProject: Low Income Networking and Communications Project
For the Category of Information Technology:
Related Library Topics
Recommended Books
General (For-Profit and Nonprofit)
General (For-Profit and Nonprofit)
The following books are recommended because of their highly practical nature and often because they include a wide range of information about this Library topic. To get more information about each book, just hover your cursor over the image of the book. A "bubble" of information will be displayed. You can click on the title of the book in that bubble to get more information, too.
The Accidental Techie:
Supporting, Managing, and Maximizing Your Nonprofit's Technology
- by Carter McNamara, published by Authenticity Consulting, LLC. This hands-on guide walks you through five projects that, when completed, will give you a comprehensive and usable support system, including for 1) conducting a technology inventory, 2) assessing and supporting staff, 3) assessing and buying technology, 4) protecting your organization from disasters and data loss, and 5) managing your role. Includes ready-to-use templates, worksheets and sample policies, and also 135 resources on topics such as funding, discussion groups, application service providers, web site development, donor management software, and a security policy checklist. Also explains steps for creating a database that gives you the reports you need. Includes a glossary of terms every techie should know.
Also See
E-commerce -- Recommended Books
