Computer / Net

NCSA Beginner's Guide to HTML

ABCs of HTML - lessons from NCSA

Frequently Asked Questions and Very Handy References
about HTML

John December's excellent guide to everything about Web development

webmonkey
Quick lessons on just about any web-tech topic, especially helpful on
advanced subjects. Code samples, browser feature compatibility chart.

EchoEcho
Lessons on just about anything web-related, more complete and in-depth than above (but beware of JavaScript
tricks in general because they often have negative effects)

Blooberry
Best reference all around after you've gotten started making a site

http://www.websiteoptimization.com/services/analyze/
Free Web Page Analyzer - speed up your site

Fastmail
Tired of your webmail provider? Get your mail from other accounts (even APOP, IMAP, hotmail accounts), wherever you are, with Fastmail.
Try it for free. Even the paid modes are cheap enough to be worth it.

Recycle your old computers