Basic Computer Information
Many of the problems that occur with your computer are easily fixed yourself, but if you don’t have a good grasp of the basics, coming to grips with any challenges outside of your computing comfort zone will be beyond you.
If you’re new to computing and want to get a good grounding in the basics, such as using the Internet, email and Windows, you should head to the Basic Computer Information site.
On the home page, you’ll find a list of the most recent posts and the categories for which the site provides information. If you’re unsure what category your problem falls into, you can search using a keyword to see if the subject has been covered yet on the site.
The site covers many basic computer topics in a step-by-step format using accessible language that even inexperienced users will be able to follow.
And the site is not just useful for the newbies. Most people tend to have a technology comfort zone that they don’t stray far from, hence the length of time they have been using a computer doesn’t necessarily reflect their depth of knowledge. So, even if you have some computing experience, there’s bound to something here you can learn.
And if you’re one of those put-upon people who finds themselves constantly at the beck and call of friends and relatives to solve their computer problems, this site could be a saviour. If you refer them to the site instead of rushing to their aid in the first instance, you’ll be doing them (and yourself!) a good turn — you get some peace and they get to expand their computer knowledge.
Visit Basic Computer Information.
Gail Lipscombe has worked for some of Australia's hottest tech magazines for over 10 years. In her blog, she focuses on demystifying technology, gadgets and the web for average consumers.