Technology Resources
Links to information and software that will help you use your computer and our website.
Enable Javascript in Opera Browser
Enable Javascript in Opera Browser
Nowadays almost all web pages contain JavaScript, a scripting programming language that runs on visitor's web browser. It makes web pages functional for specific purposes and if disabled for some reason, the content or the functionality of the web page can be limited or unavailable. Here you can find instructions on how to enable (activate) JavaScript in Opera browser. |
Feed Validator
Feed Validator
This is the validation service offered by the World Wide Web Consortium that checks the syntax of Atom or Rich Site Summary feeds. |
Free Online Internet Training Course
Free Online Internet Training Course
Are you new to the internet? Are you wondering what is so important about being connected online? Maybe you would just like to know what's new and how it can benefit you. This introductory course will guide you through the basics, while providing up-to-date information on the latest online tools and technologies. |
Functional Accessibility Evaluator
Functional Accessibility Evaluator
Functional Accessibility Evaluator analyzes web pages for requirements defined by the World Wide Web Consortium. The rules support not only accessibility, but also usable web design for people with disabilities by enforcing coding practices that use the latest accessibility technologies. |
Getting Started with the Internet
Getting Started with the Internet
This page on the British Broadcasting Corporation website offers information about the internet (connecting, downloading, searching, and other useful tips). |
Increase Web Browser Text Size
Increase Web Browser Text Size
This page on the British Broadcasting Corporation website offers guidance on how to increase the text size in your operating system. |
Magnify Your Screen
Magnify Your Screen
This page on the British Broadcasting Corporation website offers guidance on how to increase the text size on your operating system or web browser magnify the screen. These guides explain how to use the magnification software that is built in to your operating system. |
Make Text & Background Colors Easier to Read
Make Text & Background Colors Easier to Read
This page on the British Broadcasting Corporation website offers guidance on how you can change the text and background colours in your operating system and browser to better suit your needs. |
Make Your Mouse Easier to Use
Make Your Mouse Easier to Use
This page on the British Broadcasting Corporation website offers guidance on how to customise your operating system so that you can use the mouse more easily with your left hand, as well as how to slow down the mouse pointer and increase the delay between clicks when you want to double-click the mouse. |
Markup Validator
Markup Validator
This World Wide Web Consortium webpage acts as a validator which checks the markup validity markup of Web documents in different formats. |
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Occasionally we offer information in Microsoft Excel format. If you do not have the Microsoft Office suite installed on your computer, you will be unable to view these files without this additional software. |
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
We recommend you install Compatibility Pack to add support for a wider variety of office file formats. |