How did you learn how to understnd the computer?

Answer 1

I got a really basic system and several books. I was on the computer as I read and taught myself to maneuver around. When I had that mastered, I got a good system and went from what I'd taught myself. I don't think you can learn without making alot of mistakes. There really is no right or wrong way. The good thing about computers now as compared to my first one, you really can't mess much up. There's usually a way to fix it now.

My Dad never used a computer until he was quite advanced in years. I gave him one of my old systems so that we could talk on the Internet and such. He went to school for reasonable price and learned all the basics. I was amazed at how well he did. He liked it so well, he went back to learn basic upgrades and such. Now he only calls me when things just really are not going his way. I'm proud of him.

Don't give up and don't be afraid to make mistakes. There really isn't much that can't be fixed. Keep asking questions too....the only "dumb" question is the one not asked.

Answer 2

I first started 10 years ago when I was 8. Computers back then weren't as complicated I believe. I just played games with the one cd I knew. The esc key was my answer to everything until one day it was so slow and freezed up that I learned how to use the task manager.

I think over the years I just explore and read a lot of help pages that come with the program or computer. It adds on to today where I can make movies, websites, DVDs, and almost anything with a manual. I believe the internet is the ultimate manual for all your techno needs.

Answer 3

When I discovered that I could get on a computer, and easily do research and learn about anything, that's exactly what I did. Just type and click...type and click...Now I own two internet clubs that I do extensive research for, and have a part time job doing research for someone that I have never even met, and I read and learn and laugh, on Yahoo Answers.

I also ask alot of questions of people who know more than me...and I listen to what they say!

Answer 4

First I had to buy one and I very carefully started trying to learn on my own. I only had to reinstall windows one time but that was after I had learned quite a bit. I accidentally deleted something from the registry that I wasn't supposed to. My best advice to someone who doesn't understand the Registry is that if you ever see a window open that says Registry Editor at the top is to close the window immediately. I have learned the most from a friend of mine who designs computer games. That's one heck of a friend to have.

Answer 5

self taught with alot of passion. I started in high school when some geek knew how to access cool games and I didn't. I had to know so i studied and back then learned the dos operating system and some other computer fundamentals. From there just lots of time on them has taught me the rest.

Answer 6

learning how to make DOS games work, then books, classes, trial and error, going out in the field and fixing up computers, but books, classes, and plenty of time to study and learn what each thing is, none of it comes overnight, and there is always something new, but the basics mostly stay the same.

Answer 7

I learned by messing around with my computer and go online to check what some option or menu is for when I think it is really to dangerous to hit that menu. But mostly, I try and test it not caring what will happen. And if something does go wrong, you can always reinstall you computer. programing will not damage your hardware and ina computer, hardware is that really matters.

Answer 8

Years of trial and error, erasing hard drives, trying again, and finally, marrying someone who is more proficient than I am. LOL! Actually, along the way, I got a job in a BIG company's tech support department and after many trainings, I was pretty proficient myself.

Answer 9

I crashed quite a few before a friend tutored me on the fine art of computer repair-he got tired of fixing the ones I crashed. lol

Answer 10

Playing videogames. And gradually getting more familiar and interested over a matter of years.