Internet Basics

NeoPets is a virtual fantasy where you collect items, neopoints, play games and the stock market, trade and auction, join guilds and fight battles. Keep your virtual pet in a home of it's own, designed by you. Become a tycoon and then lose it all. It's all free to play. Just ...

You've found an amazing link on someone's website, the problem is the page won't load on your browswer. All you get is an error message. How rude! Here's what you can do about it.

Anyone can have original and unique graphic art to illustrate their websites. It just takes a little imagination and creativity. Be bold, daring and display your art for the world to see.

Who can resist the window shopping experience of online dating? The hard part comes when you sit down to advertise yourself. Can you compact everything about you into an online profile others will remember and respond to?

Could you be a web writer? The Internet is a huge showcase for those who want to write. Pick and choose where you write but go ahead and grab your byline!

Online personality quizzes can be a lot of fun, if you don't take the results too seriously. Which kind of quiz tempts you? Have you created a quiz yourself?

Using toolbars with your web browser can be a blessing or a curse. Know what you are getting into. But, don't ignore these great online short cuts. They are real handy.

You can be god-like, run the course of people's lives, twist fate around your little finger and all with people you know well. Fan fiction writers take established characters from TV shows, books, games and movies and write it themselves.

Get more out of your favourite games from the Internet. Find game cheats and FAQs if you're stumped. Download updates, new levels, scenarios and patches. Play your game online against real people.

The Internet is a big place with websites, newsgroups, chat and email. Start to finding your way around, one step at a time.