Most people don't know that computer savvy people have many advantages. In a high-tech society, computer science can be one of the highest paying jobs, and computer savvy people are highly sought after especially for network administrator jobs. By touching your inner intelligence, you can develop a most useful skill that will surely reap the rewards in the future.
Step
Step 1. Learn about hardware
Hardware is the physical items that make up a computer and the media used to connect one computer to another.
Step 2. Learn about the software
Software is what makes a computer work and includes applications, protocols, and operating systems.
Step 3. Study the specifications (technical specifications) of your computer
There are several programs that can be used to learn the specifics of a computer, if you don't know it at a glance. For example CPU-Z.
Step 4. Learn how to use the command line on your computer, but only use it when needed
Learning how to use the command line on your computer (MS DOS Prompt/Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal or Konsole on Linux) is essential to at least increase the efficiency of using your computer. On Windows, the DOS prompt isn't very useful, but it's good enough if you know how to use it. On the other hand, on Linux or UNIX, Mac or BSD, or any other Unix-like operating system, it's important to be able to use the command line so you can work more efficiently using bash scripts.
Step 5. Learn how to type without looking at the keyboard
It's not particularly important, but it will really increase your efficiency in using your computer and make you look more confident.
Step 6. Ask
If someone is doing something on the computer and you want to know about it, ask them.
Step 7. Learn a programming language
This is the most important thing to do. Don't be confused by certain types of programming languages one after another. Interpreted languages like BASIC aren't that great for real computer programming, but if you just want to write a simple computer game, that's enough. HTML or CSS is a language for web pages, knowing those programming languages is pretty good. However, in particular they don't actually program your computer. It is recommended that you learn a scripting language for your prompts (eg Bash) as it provides power and convenience for novice programmers and admins. However, you can learn any programming language you like.
Step 8. Start learning from the basics, namely the procedure for repairing a computer
This can be very helpful if your computer or someone else's computer crashes, as well as improve your reputation as a computer savvy person. You can learn advanced methods, but someone who is a real computer expert is needed to do this.
Step 9. Collaborate with others to diagnose computer problems
Interaction with other personal computer users can provide insight into things that other people know but don't know, and vice versa. However, as a person who wants to be computer savvy, you should know more about computers than your friends.
Step 10. Help someone else with their computer problem
Not only will you build a reputation for yourself, but it's a great way to help learn about situations and problems you've never encountered before.
Step 11. Learn how to install and upgrade drivers for different types of hardware
This step is useful when you are reinstalling the operating system.
Step 12. Learn how to spot malicious software (computer viruses, spy programs, and other nasty stuff) before running a daily antivirus/anti-spy program scan
Step 13. Use a fire wall that will make ordinary people cry because they don't know how to use it
Of course you have to know how to use it!
Step 14. Use an Open Source Operating System
Most computer savvy people will use an open source operating system like *BSD or Linux, because it is (usually) free and allows to do smart things like do programming, run servers and use command line interfaces (CLI).
Step 15. Use Shortcuts
It's important to understand shortcuts because they can save precious seconds of your time.
Step 16. Know how the internet works and how to use it
Step 17. Remember to keep things simple
Avoid ideas that are redundant or very complex. Instead, focus on learning the knowledge and skills you need to achieve big goals in the future.
Step 18. Expand your knowledge
Computer savvy people are not very good at learning new things about computers. True computer savvy are always learning, and when they don't understand, they will always ask for help. Gather knowledge. Summarize into one. Read articles on Wikipedia, join computer forums about programming languages or just regular forums, and ask questions. If you are having trouble studying, write down the problem and challenge yourself. Whatever the method, be sure to continually learn about computers.
Step 19. Certain areas of mathematics are very important for the computer savvy
One power bit is a binary digit - the number one or zero. Eight bits is one byte. Learn how many bytes are in kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and so on. While most people think that 1024 megabytes is one gigabyte, that's not really the case. In one gigabyte there are exactly 1000 megabytes.
Step 20. The things that most people talk about are gigabytes and megabytes
Do some research on the topic of data storage. If you already understand that, familiarize yourself with reading binary. From here, learn how to use octal and hexadecimal, and how to convert one base to another. When you understand why programmers always confuse Christmas and Halloween, you're on your way to true computer savvy.
Tips
- If you are using Windows, Mac, or GNU/Linux, have antivirus and anti-spy software to keep your computer trouble free. Make sure you watch out for downloaded antivirus and spy programs. Many of them turned out to be more dangerous than the problems they could have prevented.
- When repairing a software, that a USB containing at least 5 antivirus and anti-spyware products and operating systems is open.
- Always have a better cooling system when overclocking a computer. When overclocking is very high, it is recommended to use coolant.
- When repairing a computer, it is recommended to bring a flash drive or iPod to carry utility applications, diagnostics, or just a drive space to move files from/to the computer for diagnostic purposes.
Warning
- Don't misunderstand the meaning of computer intelligence. A computer savvy person is not one who speaks chat room language (using codes like ROFL, 1337, etc.), uses nothing but the command line to write groups of "fake virus" files (or create really destructive computer viruses).), but people who have a genuine interest and passion for computer technology to learn whatever they can. If you want to learn about computers and contribute and use them freely constructive, and willing to accept new knowledge, you are a true computer savvy.
- Attempting to fix computer problems (especially hardware problems) may void the software warranty.
