I am the Dude, and I am dumb as hell

[dudeigothadbydell]

This is my hello to all,

I am probably going to bombard everyone with questions, the funny thing is I work on multimillion dollar helicopters, but I have no clue what to do on a computer. So I figure if you guys will help me with computers I'll be glad to help you with your helicopters.

Seriously, can anyone recommend any books on learning about PCs? I guess I'm looking for something that has the very basics and then can take to the advanced stuff later on.

Thanks a bunch

 

[Ku-sama]

PC's for dummies
A+ for dummies
C++ for dummies

there are alot

 

[pcmagic]

one other way is if you have a little read about computer forums ..

 

[Verve]

wow, I don't know if I'd like you building my helecopter! J/k, Welcome the the forum

 

[Yeti]

I work on multimillion dollar helicopters,

That's cool, what kind? I have some friends that work on MH-53 Pave Lows.

Seriously, can anyone recommend any books on learning about PCs?

What aspect do you want to learn about? Really, just browsing the forums and reading the 101's are a good way to get a broad understanding.

 

[Holiday]

I work on multi-million dollar helicopters,

Don't they have computers?

 

[elmarcorulz]

Don't they have computers?

Depends what he does with them. If he's a cleaner then he doesnt really need computer experience.

 

[Trizoy]

What aspect would you like to learn about? The best way to learn is read a little into one subject, and then play with windows... Get used to it.

Right click is the most powerful button on the PC. Try it everywhere...

 

[4W4K3]

Well, we have a few guides here that cover the CPU, Overclocking, and I though a video card one.

http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13239 - CPU101

http://www.karbosguide.com/ - Look at the "PC Architecture" section. It's pretty good.

Really, jsut being active on the forums, reading here, and asking loads of questions...will sharpen your PC skills

 

[Raditz]

Go to Books a million. They have all different kinds of books there.

 

[The Astroman]

I'll explain to you everything you need to know, if you'll convince your boss to give me a helicopter and a free flying course!

 

[OS Dragon]

Dude, just get down to you local major book store and look at the computer section. Depending on what area of computers your looking into they'll probably have it.

 

[super_xero]

i recomend looking through the web ect much cheeper and you normally get the same info as a book and sometimes more.

 

[alanuofm]

Don't they have computers?

he could be in the eletrical engineering aspect which requires little computer experience depending on which school you go to.

 

[shupola]

i took an info tech class in college and i really think this forum has taught me more than that class did even though i did learn a lot in it.

 

[OS Dragon]

You could go for computer lessons for beginners if you have the time and the money.

 

[Archangel]

I'll explain to you everything you need to know, if you'll convince your boss to give me a helicopter and a free flying course!

aw... trail and error is the best way of learning it...

 

[shupola]

aw... trail and error is the best way of learning it...

yeah thats true. most people are scared to play with computers cuz they are afraid to mess something up. but in reality you can really only do this if you intend to.