If you want to enjoy entertainment instantly, just turn on the computer. There are a variety of options to try, regardless of what you enjoy doing for fun. Have fun on the computer by trying new games, chatting with friends, learning new things, exploring computers as a hobby, watching funny videos, or even creating your own content to share. As long as your computer is working properly, you will never feel bored again.
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Method 1 of 7: Watching Videos and Listening to Music
Step 1. Watch original shows or content on YouTube
The YouTube site offers videos of a wide variety of topics/content you may want to watch, from silly videos of cats making weird noises to recordings of the Apollo missions. Choose a topic you are interested in or visit and subscribe to popular YouTube channels.
- YouTube is also a great platform to watch music videos. Search for your favorite songs, artists and albums to see their music videos.
- If you like video games, visit the YouTube Gaming site at https://gaming.youtube.com. On this site, you can find a variety of content related to video games, including live streaming of users playing your favorite games.
Step 2. Create your own YouTube videos
Want to be a viral figure? One of the fun ways to have fun on your computer is to record videos yourself and upload them to the internet. Here are some suggested video content you can try:
- Create vlogs.
- Review your favorite food or drink.
- Sing, dance and play musical instruments.
- Make funny videos with friends.
- Read poetry.
- Unpack your wallet or bag and explain what's in it.
- Record videos of the haul or hunt while describing the items you get from the convenience store, library, or mall.
- Teach the audience easy everyday tips.
Step 3. Watch movies on the internet
The best sites usually charge for a wide selection of quality films. However, you can still find fun videos without having to spend money.
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Some of the popular paid video/movie streaming sites include:
- Netflix
- Hulu
- Amazon Prime
- Disney+
- HBO Now
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Some free streaming sites that contain a collection of documentaries, news, and other content:
- Folkstreams
- MetaCafe
- Vimeo
Step 4. Listen to music from the internet
Computers have changed the world of music significantly. From the recording process to how to enjoy it, music and digital technology are as important aspects of the music business as musical instruments like guitars. Some free or affordable platforms that you can try to listen to music from the internet include:
- Pandora Radio
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- SoundCloud
- bandcamp
- DatPiff
Step 5. Listen to a broadcast or podcast
Broadcasts are similar to free radio shows that cover a wide variety of topics. You can search for broadcast content on streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. However, you can also search through PodcastOne or PodBay for a variety of free broadcasts to enjoy. Today, everyone seems to be listening to broadcasts a lot, from Stone Cold professional wrestler Steve Austin to novelist Bret Easton Ellis. Some of the most popular broadcasts include:
- PORD (Raditya Dika podcast)
- Rapot (RezaAnkaRadhiniAbigail Potkes)
- Pursue Smart Packages
- Viewpoint
- Early Week Podcast
- Meaning of Talks
- Pandemic Talks
- Podkesmas
- DESTA Who?
Method 2 of 7: Playing the Game
Step 1. Find a fun online game
When you're bored, one of the best things you can do for fun is play online games. Regardless of the type of game you enjoy, you can find fun games to enjoy for free. Some free online games need to be downloaded and installed on your computer. However, some games can be played directly through the browser.
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If you like three-dimensional RPG games with an immersive look, try:
- Fortnite
- Minecraft
- World of Warcraft
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Visit online databases of free games such as:
- Steam
- Addicting Games
- Miniclip
- ROBLOX
- andkon
- 8bit
Step 2. Try playing the game on Facebook
As long as you have a Facebook account, you can access a wide variety of games (both single-player and multiplayer) in a variety of genres and levels of complexity. Most games on Facebook can be enjoyed for free thanks to ad support, but the items and upgrade content offered in some games are paid content. To find and play games on Facebook, visit and log in first.
Some of the games that are popular on Facebook include: Words with Friends, Candy Crush, and Farmville
Step 3. Use Steam to install the game to the computer
If you want to install more free games, use the Steam program which is available for free from steampowered.com. Click here to read the Steam installation guide. Here are some popular games from Steam that you can install:
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- Team Fortress 2
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Playerunknown's Battlegrounds
- Dota 2
Step 4. Create your own video game
If you're feeling ambitious, try designing a simple game yourself using the MIT Scratch site which you can access by clicking this link. The Scratch site allows you to create games that you and others can enjoy. You can also chat with other people, play games with each other, and create a game studio. This site is great fun, especially if you are a video game enthusiast or gamer.
Method 3 of 7: Looking For Fun Things
Step 1. Take a look at the various items for sale (window shopping) on the internet
Want to get rid of boredom, but don't have the money? Try visiting buying and selling sites, but don't shop. You can buy almost anything from the internet, and it's fun to browse and compare prices for anything from clothes to shoes to land and condos. Make a list of the items you want. However, make sure you don't make a broken credit card bill.
Step 2. Plan your dream vacation
Use Google Maps to explore cities you don't know about and search for landmarks in those cities via Wikipedia. After that, go to sites like Tiket.com or Traveloka and start checking flight ticket prices, great offers from Airbnb, or ads on CouchSurfer. After knowing the destination you want to go to, you can start saving money to make that dream vacation come true.
Step 3. Learn magic tricks
Want to impress your friends when you meet them? Try learning a coin or card magic trick. There are various sites on the internet (including wikiHow) that provide step-by-step magic tricks so you can learn them to the best of your ability. One of the most popular sites is GoodTricks. You can also find various magic trick guides on YouTube.
Step 4. View the artworks
If you're looking for inspiration, check out art websites like DeviantArt (alternative art), Behance (graphic design), Flickr (photography), and Juxtapoz (contemporary art blog).
Step 5. Create your own artwork
Feeling creative? There are a variety of online drawing and painting services that offer simple to professional features. Online services like this are very convenient because you don't need to install any programs. Some options you can try are:
- Over the web: Sketchpad is a free option for drawing various designs, while Sketchup is specifically designed for creating three-dimensional models.
- To download: Gimp is a free full-featured photo and graphics editing program on par with Adobe Photoshop. Meanwhile, Krita is more designed for drawing and painting.
Method 4 of 7: Learning New Things
Step 1. Search Google Earth
Google Earth allows you to get up close to almost any place you want to see. With the Street View feature, you can explore the streets of Tokyo or search for the home of the famous musician, Drake in Calabasas. Try to find your own home and check if any windows are still open.
If you want to test your geography skills, visit GeoGuessr. This site presents various street images from Google Earth at random and asks you to guess their location. The closer to the guess you give, the more points you get
Step 2. Read the listicle
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Step 3. Read local news from internet
For news that you think is important, search local news sites or sources from and read articles that you feel are important. Today, more and more people are less interested in reading local news. This means that the average internet user knows more about what's going on in the lives of celebrities than the government of the city where they live. Therefore, use the internet to find out the latest events in the city where you live.
Step 4. Take a free online course
Develop skills and increase self-knowledge while having fun. Massively open online courses (MOOC) you can take easily and for free. It's like taking a lecture in a cool classroom at Harvard University, but from the comfort of your own home. Try searching for online courses by visiting database sites like this one.
Step 5. Read blogs that cover a particular culture or field
No matter what topic or field you are interested in, chances are you can find an online community that is also deep in or passionate about that topic or field. Do you like video games? Visit PC Gamer or IGN for the latest games. You like music? Visit sites like Complex, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Bandcamp, or Brooklyn Vegan. Try searching and finding similar interest groups or communities so you can interact with their members or, at the very least, explore the available content.
Step 6. Visit the internet world of the past
If you want to know the world of the internet 10-15 years ago, there is a handy platform that you can use to go back in time or travel back in time. The Internet Archive site offers tools that allow you to access older versions of various websites.
Step 7. Read articles and make your contribution to Wiki sites
Since you've been to the Wiki site, you can join and start contributing! Wiki sites like wikiHow and Wikipedia rely on content from users, as well as users who are willing to take on a variety of basic tasks to keep the site running. From patrolling the latest changes to creating new articles from scratch, contributing to a Wiki site can be both rewarding and fun.
Method 5 of 7: Using Social Networks
Step 1. Chat with friends
Yes alright. You've probably thought about this, but there might be a new chat method you haven't tried. Visit UberFacts and guess which can reveal the most unique facts to discuss. Share links, photos, and videos that can make your friends laugh.
- Facebook Messenger, Skype, WhatsApp, and Kik are some of the popular platforms for chatting online.
- If you're feeling lonely, try video chatting with friends. You will feel like you are meeting him in person. However, don't make video calls with people you don't know well. Message an old friend and meet them via video chat on Facebook or Skype.
Step 2. Use Facebook or create a new account
Facebook is an exciting platform for spending free time. You can upload cool content, see updates from other people, and chat with friends quickly. Facebook is also a great platform to connect with other people and have fun on the computer.
- If you're bored with the content or news that's on your feed page, get to know or explore someone you're not very familiar with. Your best friend's cousin's lover's Facebook profile page may have a variety of unique content that you've never seen before.
- Upload your own content. Several studies have shown that people who view other people's content more often and rarely upload their own content feel more depressed and bored than people who are diligent about uploading content. Upload status updates, post photos and leave messages on other users' walls.
Step 3. Upload the tweet
If you haven't already, create a Twitter account and follow interesting celebrities, friends, and other Twitter users so you can join and engage with the hashtag community. You can get tons of followers and cheer them on with silly tweets every day, as long as you can upload clever, short, and catchy tweets. After that, you can provoke an argument with Dedy Corbuzier. Sorry. Joking. Don't let you do that, okay?
Step 4. Review restaurants on Yelp
Have you ever been to a restaurant and have an opinion about it? Of course ever! Interested in sharing the review on the internet? Actually, sending customer critique is a fun activity to get rid of boredom and have fun. Let your voice or opinion be heard.
Step 5. Save interesting posts on Pinterest
The Pinterest site is a great platform where you can explore and share recipes, interior decorating, clothing trends, and lifestyle tips. You can see content on Pinterest quickly, so it's a great reference when you're having trouble thinking of something to do for fun on the internet. Create your profile on Pinterest and start saving interesting content to your profile!
Step 6. Look for forums or message boards specific to your area of interest
Without forums or message boards, we wouldn't understand the concept of memes, terms like "aowkawokawok," or quirky and intriguing animated GIFs. Sometimes it can be difficult to join forums or message boards and follow the existing "flow", but large communities are usually formed for every type of subculture, from punk rock music to anime to video games. Try searching forums or message boards related to your area of interest, create an account, and chat safely with forum members.
Method 6 of 7: Having Fun Without Internet
Step 1. Change the appearance of the computer desktop
Feeling bored? Make changes or do a makeover to your computer. Experts or computer activists call it the term desktop theme (desktop theme). Try right-clicking the Windows computer desktop and selecting " Personalize, or click " System Preferences ” if you are using a Mac computer. You can also modify other elements on your computer, such as window colors, sound schemes, mouse cursor, and desktop icons.
Browse Google Images or other wallpaper-only sites when you're looking for cool pictures for your computer from the internet. A picture of a shark wearing a birthday hat? Hmm… Unique too. You can also download a photo of your favorite celebrity or a cool pattern as your desktop background
Step 2. Change the computer screensaver
Browse the image collection on your computer and select a new screensaver or download new content. You can also create a slideshow of all your personal photos (ouch!) or choose a screensaver that looks like an animated Matrix (cool!).
Step 3. Flip the screen display
Press the {{keypress|Ctrl|Alt|Down} shortcut on your PC or Mac to reverse the display. This trick can be a fun prank! You can rotate the screen display back to its normal position by pressing the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+↑.
Step 4. Listen to music
If you have a music collection on your computer (and not a streaming service), create a playlist or compilation of songs that's great for dancing, meditating, or exercising. Play music in shuffle mode to randomly play songs and guess what song is playing. Turn on the visualizer feature in iTunes or Windows Media Player so you can watch something while your mind is wandering. You can also listen to great works if you want.
Step 5. Take a photo
If you have a webcam installed on your computer, try using it for selfie parties, taking photos of real objects in front of your computer, or simply experimenting with photo filters on your computer. Make your body look like a hunchbacked alien with a weird nose, or play around with filters or color compositions in photos until you look like you're seasick.
Step 6. Edit photos
If you have Photoshop or Gimp on your computer, crop the images and create new collages that are unique and suitable for memes. Photos of grandmothers or other family members pasted on Sule's face? Hmm… Seems to be a unique initial idea.
Step 7. Create a digital diary
In the old days (around the 1970s), people used to have a diary or diary that they used to write about their lives (usually beautifully and in detail). Surprising, right? Keeping a diary can be a great activity to spend time on your computer, especially when your computer isn't connected to the internet. Open a word processing file (in Word, Writer, Notepad, etc.) and write about your everyday life. Keep a continuous log or diary. Who knows you like it and can start blogging one day.
Step 8. Record a song
Most newer computers come with an internet microphone and a built-in program that allows you to record songs (or at least, sound) to your computer, and quickly edit them. You don't have to have great talent or even a musical address to record a song. Just record yourself humming, then enable distortion via the settings menu and listen to the “wild” sounds you create. Add a recording of your voice reading something (eg the news or, somewhat controversially, a Bible verse), then insert the sound of an animal purring (eg a cat or dog). You have successfully created an avant-garde masterpiece. If you have a Mac computer, try using Garage Band. On Windows computers, you can use Audacity.
- Record a stream or podcast like a radio host to discuss your favorite songs between tracks on a playlist. Choose songs based on a specific theme and create a playlist of those songs, then record a vocal track that includes your chatter between songs. You can record with a friend to make it more fun.
- Edit other songs (e.g. you can change the playback speed of Rihanna's songs to sound like death metal music, or experiment with death metal music until it sounds like ambient music accompanying drone videos. These days, tracks or songs are slowed down by 700% it can be used to accompany memes, from internet dial-up sounds to Nickelback songs.
Method 7 of 7: Exploring Computers as a Hobby
Step 1. Learn how to write code
If you are fed up with the usual activities of having fun with the computer, why not try taking your interests to a more serious level? By learning coding, you can design or create your own computer program from scratch. While it may feel like learning a new language and may be a little challenging, it can be a great rewarding activity (as well as a great addition to your resume.)
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There are many programming languages available. While there is no right way to learn programming, here are 5 programming languages that are usually recommended for beginners:
- Python
- C/C++
- Java
- Javascript
- Ruby
- Visit CodeAcademy.com to view free interactive coding tutorials in several programming languages.
Step 2. Learn how to design the web
Do you often spend a lot of time on the internet? If so, try learning the basics of the web design process so you can build your own site and contribute to the internet community. Some basic web design skills relate to the programming languages mentioned in the previous steps (eg some sites use Javascript.) On the other hand, skills like HTML coding offer you the opportunity to learn web-centric programming.
Step 3. Explore the new operating system
Did you know that you don't have to use your computer's built-in operating system? Yes, right! Mac computers can run Windows operating systems, PCs can run MacOS operating systems, and both computers can run Linux operating systems! The process of installing a new operating system is complicated. Therefore, consult the support pages for the operating system you want to use (or browse the help articles from wikiHow) if you run into problems.
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To install Windows on a Mac computer, use:
- Boot Camp (installed by default or can be downloaded for free)
- Parallels Desktop for Mac
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To install Mac OS on a PC, use:
- loadable or bootable USB drive
- Virtual machine applications such as VMWare.
- You can also try alternative operating systems like Ubuntu, Debian, and Haiku.
Step 4. Upgrade your computer
If you can't get the performance you want from your computer, try uninstalling and replacing the existing hardware. The process of replacing or upgrading a computer can sometimes be easy, depending on the changes you want to make (as long as you're using a PC as upgrades to devices or Mac computers are usually done by Apple). However, because you run the risk of damaging the vulnerable components inside your computer, it's important to remember that it's a good idea to replace or upgrade your device only if you understand how and are able to do it.
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Here are some components that you can modify or replace to improve computer performance:
- Graphics card
- Sound card (sound card)
- Fan/cooling system
- RAM
- Processor/CPU
- If you feel ambitious, make computer maintenance a hobby. Some people like to disassemble and reassemble their computers for fun. Meanwhile, there are also people who like to disassemble and tinker with their cars. The best thing is that practical skills like these give you the natural knowledge that most people want about the components in computers.
Tips
- If you are creative and love clothes, visit Polyvore, a site where you can experiment with clothing trends.
- If the steps described above don't give you the desired results, just Google fun programs and see if you can find something unique to try.
- If your kids use the same computer, try looking at their search or usage history. Sometimes, your little one's search entries can make you laugh out loud!
Warning
- Keep in mind that not all the information you get from the internet can be trusted. Information obtained from books can be said to be more secure and reliable!
- Be careful when looking for free games or software from unknown sites. Some “free” games contain viruses and/or malware. When in doubt, always check the general reputation of the site in question (Wikipedia usually has articles on malicious websites and software). You can also limit yourself to accessing or downloading only open source games.
