2006-12-01 21:34:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
DON"T PANIC!- the first rule..
For starters, pick simple stuff like word processing, balancing your checkbook (who uses checks anymore?) - ok, tracking credit card.
Take a class for introduction to computers if you have the time.You will need to study a manual or textbook at some length.
Adjust to logical thinking: there is a cause-effect answer to everything.
Keyboard skills- much time is wasted correcting t&pos. There are many keystroke combinations built-in to minimize mouse useage- much faster.
Pick a project, one that requires text, line drawings, photos, maybe even a spreadsheet, all in same document, then print it out. Think term paper, recipes, photo library of friends and things with accompanying notes and references, you get the idea. A tough method, sometimes, but also the best learning process, especially if working to a deadline.
2006-12-01 22:16:56 · answer #1 · answered by hurtin' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are refering to a desktop computer with a Windows OS.
First of all, must familiarise yourself with the desktop and the startmenu. Try experimenting with the objects on the desktop, start menu, desktop settings, wallpaper, screensaver etc. during this practice handling the mouse, clicking and also double clicking.
This should keep you busy for 2-5 days.
Do this only if you stay home and have a lot of free time. And there is a person who knows about computers at hand. Otherwise, as already suggested, go to a cyber cafe and ask them to teach you the comp basics.
2006-12-02 05:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Moo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The computer is just a machine. It has no mind of its own. Don't be intimidated by it. Start using the system and check out Help whenever you have a problem. It is so simple. It's only software and hardware that needs skills. So just go ahead. The fact that you have posted this answer itself is an indication that you are not all that computer illiterate.
2006-12-02 05:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
clear cookies and Internet files now and then.
Get fire wall and AV.
Be careful with personal info...i.e birthdate, ss#, credit card number.
Get good computer book.
I have old w98...not the second edition....W98!
I have "windows 98 unleashed" book.
Written in clear language ...not that riddlesome Microsoft gibberish.
Haven't had major computer probs.
2006-12-02 05:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe making sense would be a good thing to learn.
2006-12-02 05:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by morningstar 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Spelling!
2006-12-02 05:36:29 · answer #6 · answered by John D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First things first. Typing.
2006-12-02 05:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by GiGi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to a netscafe
2006-12-02 05:36:17 · answer #8 · answered by baboo b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋