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Q. I am a relatively tech savvy 20-something, I'm even a Software Analyst, but, I would really like to become more competent with computers as opposed to just the software I work with. I know the software on which I'm trained but our build is through a native interface and thus that skill is not transferable. I would like to learn more about:
1. Generally computer (PC) troubleshooting
2. Programming (what languages to investigate, what are the purposes of different languages)?
3. Hardware- what does what, differences, how do items interrelate?
I know this seems like a silly question, but, I don't know how else to phrase "learn more about computers". I would appreciate guidance on good resources to get started and if there are any other items I may be missing that are important.
1. Generally computer (PC) troubleshooting
2. Programming (what languages to investigate, what are the purposes of different languages)?
3. Hardware- what does what, differences, how do items interrelate?
I know this seems like a silly question, but, I don't know how else to phrase "learn more about computers". I would appreciate guidance on good resources to get started and if there are any other items I may be missing that are important.
Answer
Well Adam over the years i've taught myself alot of random crap..
On computers but alot of that crap comes in handy from time to time lol
1) I Suppose you could read all about it online..
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pc+troubleshooting+common+issues&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
But it would help alot if you could get your hands on an old pc.
One you could mess around with.. Mess up.. Fix.. Mess up.. And so on :)
Mess up -> https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ways+to+messup+computers&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
Fix -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvTyxTxO3-s
2) C# seems the most common, Python was recommended for a beginner..
Not sure why. Java is also one that seems vastly popular.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=best+coding+language+to+learn+and+why&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
3) See -> http://www.ramcomputersystems.co.uk/storepage1254567.aspx
More -> https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=computer+parts+explained+guide&btnG=Search&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&client=firefox-a
The best method i've found is to want to do something that badly..
You end up sifting through loads and loads of google searches for info..
Learning all this other random irrelevant stuff yet a roadblock never-the-less..
But in the end managing to complete the task you set yourself in the first place.
Hope it helps :)
Well Adam over the years i've taught myself alot of random crap..
On computers but alot of that crap comes in handy from time to time lol
1) I Suppose you could read all about it online..
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pc+troubleshooting+common+issues&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
But it would help alot if you could get your hands on an old pc.
One you could mess around with.. Mess up.. Fix.. Mess up.. And so on :)
Mess up -> https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ways+to+messup+computers&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
Fix -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvTyxTxO3-s
2) C# seems the most common, Python was recommended for a beginner..
Not sure why. Java is also one that seems vastly popular.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=best+coding+language+to+learn+and+why&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
3) See -> http://www.ramcomputersystems.co.uk/storepage1254567.aspx
More -> https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=computer+parts+explained+guide&btnG=Search&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&client=firefox-a
The best method i've found is to want to do something that badly..
You end up sifting through loads and loads of google searches for info..
Learning all this other random irrelevant stuff yet a roadblock never-the-less..
But in the end managing to complete the task you set yourself in the first place.
Hope it helps :)
What would be a good beginner's digital camera?
lilith
What would be a good, inexpensive digital camera for a beginer? I want something that could do cool stuff, not just for taking pictures at birthday parties, etc. Would it be a mistake to get a digital camera if I want to take cool pictures? Can you take black and white pictures with one? Please feel free to give me any info you have in detail, but I would appreciate if you had experience.
Answer
I have about 7 years experience using digital and four cameras since, I think I can give you some good advice. Get one with about 4 or 5 megapixels. Make sure it has a rechargeable battery. Most importantly make sure it has a smart or similar card, minimum 520 m.b. Make sure it has a 'cradle' or 'port' which connects to your computer via usb port. As soon as you put the camera into the cradle, it starts to recharge the battery without taking it out of the camera. You also get a disc which you load up and when you press the relevant button, the photos immediately appear on your computer. You should get a photos toolkit with the camera, such as Photostudio or Ulead. You save the photos from your screen onto your hard drive or delete them. (Make sure you save them as Jpeg format as it saves half the space compared with other formats). They will be in colour but there is a facility on the tools to change them to black and white. Just remembered, make sure the camera has a flash unit fitted. When you have the photo on your hard drive, copy one and put the original back in its file. Play around with the copy and experiment with the different tools. It makes no difference if you mess it up as you can dump it at any time and take another copy. Be careful when printing the photos as the paper, a good quality is expensive as is the ink for your printer. Make sure you don't waste the photo paper. If you try to print onto ordinary paper you will use up ten times as much ink. Have a go, you will love it....................
I have about 7 years experience using digital and four cameras since, I think I can give you some good advice. Get one with about 4 or 5 megapixels. Make sure it has a rechargeable battery. Most importantly make sure it has a smart or similar card, minimum 520 m.b. Make sure it has a 'cradle' or 'port' which connects to your computer via usb port. As soon as you put the camera into the cradle, it starts to recharge the battery without taking it out of the camera. You also get a disc which you load up and when you press the relevant button, the photos immediately appear on your computer. You should get a photos toolkit with the camera, such as Photostudio or Ulead. You save the photos from your screen onto your hard drive or delete them. (Make sure you save them as Jpeg format as it saves half the space compared with other formats). They will be in colour but there is a facility on the tools to change them to black and white. Just remembered, make sure the camera has a flash unit fitted. When you have the photo on your hard drive, copy one and put the original back in its file. Play around with the copy and experiment with the different tools. It makes no difference if you mess it up as you can dump it at any time and take another copy. Be careful when printing the photos as the paper, a good quality is expensive as is the ink for your printer. Make sure you don't waste the photo paper. If you try to print onto ordinary paper you will use up ten times as much ink. Have a go, you will love it....................
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