Computer knowledge

[SimpleSimon]

Alright, I've been trying to get more into computers lately and I still have trouble understanding things here and there. I plan on building my own computer to replace the one I already have, but at the same time I don't want to be building something that I already have similar parts to that do the exact same thing. I've looked at the 101 posts and while I understand what I believe to be the basic's, I still feel like I'm floating in limbo with a bunch of info that doesn't connect? How did you guys learn so much? How did you come about this knowledge? What can I do to become more computer savy? I've opened up my current rig and I've learned a lot just in that I feel, but I know there is more that I don't understand? Can anyone help?

 

[PC eye]

Community colledges, career training centers, and other schools as well as practical "hands on" experience are the best tools. Working with custom builds is quite a bit then being "book wise" in that sense.

 

[jasonz]

Man, there is so much you could do. It is just about what you will put into it and if you have the money in case you mess up. There are probably a billion websites that will tell you anything from how to build a comp, what hardware/software you need, stuff like that. There are probably a crapload of forums such as this one that will propably be more that happy to walk you through it. If your town has a library, Im sure there is a lot there. My university has probably a zillion books on all aspects of computers. We have like a whole asile dedicated to XMl, another one and a half for OS. I know you could find something at a library. Also, if your town has one and if you have the time and money, take some classes at a community college. They are really good for learning stuff like that. Somebody would actually be helping you personally(kinda) and you probably get some hands on experience. Lastly, if you are rich, just buy what you need and try to put it together (using some resources) and keep trying till it works. I know i joined this forum in like Nov? and I knew nothing, but i have learned a hell of a lot, from research, books, and a lot on this forum.

Good luck on your quest mate.

 

[PohTayToez]

Working with custom builds is quite a bit then being "book wise" in that sense.

I disagree. I went into my first build never having had a class, just having tinkered with computers on my own. The very best motivation for learning is to realize that if you can't get it to work, you just threw away a few hundred dollars.