At the age of 13, I would suggest either learning some basic programming, learning how to use a particular piece of software very well, or learning about computers in general.
--Computer programming. Find yourself a book you can understand that teaches you how to use a certain programming language. Visual Basic is decent to start on, but you might want to go for a language that's specifically geared towards learning programming, like Pascal or Basic. In any of those cases, you can find books in your library, but you will probably have to download or buy the compilers or interpreters necessary to use the languages.
An alternative to computer programming is learning HTML to make web pages. These days, many web pages are created with programs, but learning HTML from scratch can make you a more creative web page designer, since you know how everything works and can make minute changes instead of dealing with a necessarily limited web page design program.
--Software. I suggest learning PowerPoint slide presentations, because they'll come in handy later on during college and in a career; you'll make a lot of presentations with PowerPoint. Learning the more minute aspects of using spreadsheets can also come in handy, especially if you're into science or business applications. Or you can learn how to manipulate graphics with a program like Photoshop.
--General computer knowledge. If you are simply interested in computers and want to build a good foundation for later learning, just go to the library, check out whatever looks interesting, and read it. A good search engine can help you find similar data on the Internet, but it will be mostly geared towards adults. A tip: When you are starting out on a completely new subject, start with the elementary-age books and work your way up. As soon as you find a book that doesn't look painfully simple, stop and start reading there.
Other things you should work on which relate to computers indirectly:
Math, especially algebra and logical reasoning
Logic--anything that helps you learn to think in a concrete manner
Science--physics for the hardware aspects of it, biology/neurology/anatomy to understand the human brain
Keyboarding--so you don't get hung up on typos when you begin learning to program
And of course take any computer classes your school offers.
Good luck!
PS--Lots of kids are hyper; don't worry about it. Just take breaks while you're learning and use lists of things to do to organize yourself. The less mental energy you have to spend on trying to figure out what to pay attention to, the more you can spend on doing what you're interested in.
2006-11-03 18:43:20
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answered by lisa450 4
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This is a really interesting and loaded question at the same time... My personal belief? Satan/Lucifer/Beelzebub is an angel, just with a mission different from Michael or Gabriel. He and his 1/3 of "fallen" angels have a tougher job - they are meant to challenge people and to present the opposite of what the second third (Michael, etc.) present. Why? Because we learn from that contrast. We always have choices to make - Satan and his "horde" provide the contrast. We, over time, learn what is good and bad through that contrast and, by extension, what we should do (often the harder path, of course). So, if you wish to worship Satan, from my perspective, he is The most vilified personage ever. He has sacrificed all for us...kind of an interesting perspective, eh?
2016-03-19 03:07:49
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answered by Anonymous
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Learn skills on how to be a genius and work on computers learn more
2006-11-04 11:20:04
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answered by T-Pow Frizz Girl 2
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what do you have in mind? are you hoping to invent something, or hook up with Bill Gates?
It's cool that your so good with computers, maybe you could work on making your own software or something, i don't know much about computers...
good luck!
2006-11-03 10:28:17
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answered by ? 5
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It sounds like you want to be special in general. If you want to do something big, think of some way you can help other people and do it in a big way.
2006-11-04 02:55:27
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answered by Twin momma as of 11/11 6
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sign your self up ti computer programs
2006-11-05 03:59:25
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answered by nadine 1
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If you don't know the answer to this question, I'm sorry you don't have what it takes!
2006-11-04 03:22:43
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answered by nangari 3
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