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Science and art combine to form web pages, graphics, machines and programs; this collection offers instruction and inspiration for anyone interested in technological creativity.

Resources in this category:

Barebones Guide to HTML :: http://werbach.com/barebones/
This site offers newcomers to HTML coding a listing of every tag in common usage. The codes all conform to HTML 4.0 specifications. The guide to these tags is available in a multitude of languages and in several formats.
Bobby: Web Accessibility :: http://www-306.ibm.com/software/rational/
"Bobby is a web-based tool that analyzes web pages for their accessibility to people with disabilities. Type in a URL to receive a report with suggestions for improvement. Downloadable version also available."
Builder.com: Beyond the Code :: http://builder.com.com/
This site is filled with resources that will help you develop a complex website. Some great features include a library of articles, a newsletter and forum.
Deliver Your Media :: http://www.deliveryourmedia.com/
Offers information on how to encode and stream sound and video files online.
Digital Trends :: http://www.digitaltrends.com/
Your "gateway to a hi-tech lifestyle," here you'll find product reviews on every type of electronic gadget out there, as well as news stories and a joinable community.
The Easter Egg Archive :: http://www.eeggs.com/
"In the context of software (get that Cadbury Bunny out of your head!), an Easter Egg is a hidden feature or novelty that the programmers have put in their software. This can be anything from a hidden list of the developers, to hidden commands, to jokes, to funny animations." This site reveals what has been 'hiding' in your favorite software packages.
HTML Goodies :: http://htmlgoodies.earthweb.com/
This site "contains hundreds of unique tutorials for HTML, XML, SGML and DHTML as well as one of the Web's most comprehensive repositories for JavaScript and other scripting languages."
Motherboard HomeWorld :: http://www.motherboards.org/
This is a good resource to find information on replacing and upgrading your motherboard. The author provides a section for newbies that gives detailed information about motherboards and where to start. There is a list of manufacturers and vendors to get information on purchasing or asking about your particular piece. There is also an article on chips and chipsets, and the author walks you through building your own PC. There is an FAQ and a search engine for the site.
Web Development Resources :: http://www.eborcom.com/webmaker/
Web Development Resources links you to informative guides on website creation and maintenance tools such as programming languages, use of graphics, and more.
Yahoo! Geocities :: http://geocities.yahoo.com/home/
Geocities offers free, basic webhosting and email services. If you are new to web design, they offer directions as well as options for more advanced features.
     
 
   
 
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