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Hey. So, I'm 33, and I am pretty much a novice when it comes to computes. Obviously, I know the basics, like the internet and plugging things in, but I'd like to start a career in IT and/or computer maintenance. I'm interested in fixing computers, networking, and basic programming. So, is it too late to start? If not, WHERE should I start? Any books? Online resources? Thank you.
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No it is never too late to learn something new.
If you want to learn something like programming or computer repair then it would be best to contact your local college to find out which courses you should take for computer programming or PC Repair
For example there are many community (2 year) colleges that offer Associates Degrees in Informaton Technology, PC Repair and etc...here are a list of community colleges in the US you can contact to get more information
http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/
You can use Google.com find find many free tutorials, ebooks, forums and etc. for learning many things
HomeandLearn has free tutorials for learning Java, Visual Basic, Web Design and etc...they also show you how to get free software to create these programs
http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk
xoax.net is a really good website to learn about C++ because it shows you how to download the FREE Microsoft's version of their Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Visual C++ 2008 Express and use it to create C++ programsâ¦and they also include many video tutorials for learning C++:
http://xoax.net/info/sitemap.php
Inpic.net has tutorials on how to create a web page and upload it to a Web server and etc.
http://inpics.net/htmlcss.html
Teach ICT has a whole bunch of free information about computers and also they have video tutorials on how to use applications like Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Flash animation, and etc.:
http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse/gcse_topics.html
Professormesser.com has many good video tutorials for PC Repair and Computer Networking:
http://www.professormesser.com/2008/03/15/professor-messers-free-comptia-a-certification-training-course
Mr. Messer is a computer repair expert and you can contact him at the above website to get advice on how to become a computer repair or network technician
Top-Windows-Tutorials is a good website for learning about Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7; how to protect your computer with antivirus and firewall programs; backing up your files and data, and etc.
http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com/Backup-tutorial.html
You can also go to your local library or store or an online store like Amazon.com to find books, DVDs, and etc. for learning many things
http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1266189153/ref=sr_st?rs=&page=1&rh=n%3A%211000%2Ci%3Astripbooks%2Cp_28%3AA%2B&sort=relevanceexprank
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Computer+Repair
Basic Electronics by Bernard Grob is a good introductory book for learning electronics
YouTube also has many tutorials for fixing and maintaining computers, setting up and maintaining computer networks, Windows XP, Microsoft Office, and almost anything else you want to learn:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Computer+Troubleshoot&search_type=&aq=f
I hope this helps!
No it is never too late to learn something new.
If you want to learn something like programming or computer repair then it would be best to contact your local college to find out which courses you should take for computer programming or PC Repair
For example there are many community (2 year) colleges that offer Associates Degrees in Informaton Technology, PC Repair and etc...here are a list of community colleges in the US you can contact to get more information
http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/
You can use Google.com find find many free tutorials, ebooks, forums and etc. for learning many things
HomeandLearn has free tutorials for learning Java, Visual Basic, Web Design and etc...they also show you how to get free software to create these programs
http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk
xoax.net is a really good website to learn about C++ because it shows you how to download the FREE Microsoft's version of their Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Visual C++ 2008 Express and use it to create C++ programsâ¦and they also include many video tutorials for learning C++:
http://xoax.net/info/sitemap.php
Inpic.net has tutorials on how to create a web page and upload it to a Web server and etc.
http://inpics.net/htmlcss.html
Teach ICT has a whole bunch of free information about computers and also they have video tutorials on how to use applications like Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Flash animation, and etc.:
http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse/gcse_topics.html
Professormesser.com has many good video tutorials for PC Repair and Computer Networking:
http://www.professormesser.com/2008/03/15/professor-messers-free-comptia-a-certification-training-course
Mr. Messer is a computer repair expert and you can contact him at the above website to get advice on how to become a computer repair or network technician
Top-Windows-Tutorials is a good website for learning about Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7; how to protect your computer with antivirus and firewall programs; backing up your files and data, and etc.
http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com/Backup-tutorial.html
You can also go to your local library or store or an online store like Amazon.com to find books, DVDs, and etc. for learning many things
http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1266189153/ref=sr_st?rs=&page=1&rh=n%3A%211000%2Ci%3Astripbooks%2Cp_28%3AA%2B&sort=relevanceexprank
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Computer+Repair
Basic Electronics by Bernard Grob is a good introductory book for learning electronics
YouTube also has many tutorials for fixing and maintaining computers, setting up and maintaining computer networks, Windows XP, Microsoft Office, and almost anything else you want to learn:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Computer+Troubleshoot&search_type=&aq=f
I hope this helps!
What can I do to learn how to repair & service (including upgrading) computers/laptops?
Love+Luck
I want to get into the business of repairing broken/faulty computers & laptops, as well as general computer maintenance ie. upgrading, virus removal, restoring computers to their original settings, etc... I don't have any qualifications or experience. So what would be the best courses to go on?
Answer
Acing your A+ Certification exam would be a good start!
Contact a local Community College and look-up the info for the appropriate technical courses/fields.
Incidentally...playing with computers is dead simple...laptops are a pain in the posterior...even doing it correctly, you can cause "fatal" damage.
Good Luck
Acing your A+ Certification exam would be a good start!
Contact a local Community College and look-up the info for the appropriate technical courses/fields.
Incidentally...playing with computers is dead simple...laptops are a pain in the posterior...even doing it correctly, you can cause "fatal" damage.
Good Luck
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