Features of ComputersConfuseMe.com
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Search
Powered by Google and enhanced with AJAX, the search function displays related articles from this site and also the rest of the web. Our goal is to provided you with the most relevant information available for the topic you are interested in, even if that means pointing you to another site. Visitors with JavaScript enabled browsers will see their search results load on the same page without reloading and have the option to quickly switch their results between ComputersConfuseMe.com, the full web, news and blogs.
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Article Features
ComputersConfuseMe.com now offers a set a tools for all articles and How Tos. Along the right side of every article you will find links for a printer friendly view, related blogs to find out what people are saying about this topic now, and a link to share the article with friends, family and co-workers.
At the bottom of every article you'll find a list of hyperlinks to related articles from other sites throughout the Internet. The links in this section provide you easy access to more information if the article on this site leaves you confused or wanting more. ComputersConfuseMe.com does not receive money for linking to these sites, it's simply there because we like to provided as much information as possible.
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Tech Term
The tech term section found in the left hand column uses JavaScript to randomly display a technology term and it's definition. For browsers that do not support JavaScript or have it turned off, a list of random terms will be displayed with links to their definition on the TechTerms main page.
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Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs show where the page you are currently viewing fits within the structure of this site. For instance, if you're viewing the "Basic Spyware Guide" article you will see "Home > Articles > Basic Spyware Guide". This feature provides a visual display of where you are within the web and provides quick access to the current pages parents.
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Fixed or Fluid Layout
The links at the top left of every page give you the option to switch between a fixed or fluid width layout. A fluid with layout will expand and contract to fit your browser window whereas a fixed layout will remain at a size that fits an 800x600 screen resolution.
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Accessibility
- Computers Confuse Me now meets many accessibility guidelines with valid XHTML 1.0 Strict markup and CSS.