Easy to Understand Computer Tips

Anyone can be a computer genius. It only requires a couple qualities. One is dedication. Learning about computers has to be the most fun thing to do in your life. It is not true but it’s been said (by my ex) that all computer geeks are bachelors because they are married to their computers. You get the idea. Another quality is a natural ability to figure things out. To be recognized by people as an expert you have to exude self-confidence.

If you’re all that, then you’re ready to become a computer genius. It’s easy. As far as dedication goes, it means you will be learning while others are wondering. The answers are everywhere. Tinker with whatever equipment you have. The tinkering generates questions and you learn better when you are looking for answers. When you try to figure things out it sets goals for yourself that you can achieve. Then, when you read, search for answers, or ask questions you get a better understanding of what you find.

You should read everything you can find about things you are interested in. If you’re not interested you’re wasting the time you spend reading. Finding reading material is simple. In a minute we’ll cover searches but books can be useful too. Libraries are an affordable resource but you should visit several of them. Some are better at getting current material than others. Check the copyright dates to make sure you’re learning from the most current books.

Searching the internet will answer any question. Not true, you say. It is common for people to search for answers and not find them because there is a trick to using search engines. When your searches aren’t turning up the answer you’re looking for try different keywords or the way you use them. The order of your keywords can effect which pages come up first where you can find them. The page you are looking for may have used synonyms to the words you are using. Read internet articles on using search engines so you understand the use of keywords, nouns, phrases, punctuation, and Boolean because internet searches are a very important part of understanding computing.

Asking questions is an important part of learning and solving problems. If you have a problem, chances are someone else has already had it. Join online news and specialty discussion groups. You will learn the common problems people are having. Use multiple groups. It is very common for one group to be struggling with a problem or even come up with the wrong solution when another group or you yourself have learned the correct solution. You will seldom even have to post a question because your searches will turn up the question that someone else has already asked.

If you are looking at someone else’s computer there are certain questions you should always ask them. What was the last thing you did before you noticed the problem? Can you describe exactly what the problem is? What have you done to try to fix it? Depending on the situation you may have to ask questions about the age of the computer or what it has in it.

If you don’t have the natural ability to figure things out for yourself then figure out a different career path. It is frequently said that every problem is unique. Other solutions are clues or guides for solving your current problem. The usefulness of that saying is that it keeps you from assuming you already know the answer. Every problem is a puzzle. You need to figure out the pieces so you can ask the right questions. This is the one skill you have to already possess. You can’t learn it. I would never encourage anyone to try to learn mechanical reasoning. If you’re already good at it then you can study it to improve.

To succeed at anything you need to show self confidence. People are gullible. They may not want to believe what you tell them but they can’t help it. If someone were to tell you, “I’m not very good at this but I’ll see what I can do”, you would not have confidence in them even if they succeeded. On the other hand, if they said, “If I can’t fix this no one can”, you would believe they knew what they were doing even if they failed. Self confidence sells your ability and that is your most valued product.

This is the how-to. It’s up to you now. When people start believing in your genius, your self-confidence will have been self fulfilling.