Computers and the internet
Ask Jeeves Kids
[External Site]
Search engine for kids.
PIN - Parents
Information Network
[External Site]
Evaluations of educational software and websites to help you find the right
content for your children.
Adobe Acrobat
Reader
[External Site]
The Adobe Acrobat reader allows you to read downloadable .pdf files often used
on websites.
Lycos Mail
[External Site]
Free webmail sign-up from Lycos.
Yahoo Mail
[External Site]
Free webmail from Yahoo.
Hotmail
[External Site]
Free webmail from Microsoft.
Macromedia - Flash
Download
[External Site]
Easy to download, this plug-in will allow you to see some of the most
interactive sites on the internet.
Shockwave
Download
[External Site]
This small plug-in enables you to see some of the more interactive sites
online.
Internet Watch
Foundation
[External Site]
IWF is the only organisation in the UK that provides an internet hotline for
the public to report their exposure to potentially illegal images online. The
site also features safe surfing tips, advice on filtering and links to useful
organisations.
Java Plug in for
Windows XP
[External Site]
Windows XP users do not have automatic access to JAVA applications.
Download JAVA VM here and you will be on your way.
Yahooligans
[External Site]
Child-friendly search engine.
Google.co.uk
[External Site]
Search engine that lets you search by UK-registered websites only.
BBC Webwise
[External Site]
Take an online course and learn to use the internet, get your internet
questions answered by Bruce. Webwise is a great place to start your web
life.
RealPlayer
[External Site]
Listen to internet radio and much more with the free RealPlayer
download.
text.it
[External Site]
A big texting site dedicated to the UK with info on the language of text, text
for grown-ups, games and a lot more besides.
