Want to learn

[XxX-HaCKer_SwAg-XxX]

How do l become tech savvy? I want to be knowledgeable on computers but don't know where to start. So many abbreviations and when l look up the definition to that abbreviation the definition contains many abbreviations l don't know the meaning to. Are their any websites l can go to that explain it in basic terms so a noob like me can understand? Thanks.

[_JohnB330ci]

10 minutes ago, XxX-HaCKer_SwAg-XxX said:

How do l become tech savvy? I want to be knowledgeable on computers but don't know where to start. So many abbreviations and when l look up the definition to that abbreviation the definition contains many abbreviations l don't know the meaning to. Are their any websites l can go to that explain it in basic terms so a noob like me can understand? Thanks.

Just watch a shit ton of tech youtubers that go in depth, a lot of it is common sense as well, that's how I learned a lot of the stuff i know.

[Scottonpc]

Techquickie Youtube channel

[c00face]

6 minutes ago, XxX-HaCKer_SwAg-XxX said:

How do l become tech savvy? I want to be knowledgeable on computers but don't know where to start. So many abbreviations and when l look up the definition to that abbreviation the definition contains many abbreviations l don't know the meaning to. Are their any websites l can go to that explain it in basic terms so a noob like me can understand? Thanks.

Start by just hanging out in the forums and reading what others have to say. You'll learn a lot from this alone. Build your first PC, and learn what different GPU can offer and different CPU can offer. Learn about different LGA sockets that are required for different CPU's. Small stuff like this is how you build your foundation, and you'll be able to pick up pretty quickly on the rest as they go hand and hand with each other.

 

I'm not really sure what you mean by Tech Savy as in, being able to just put a PC together and having knowledge on different components or being able to fix problems in OS.

[SageOfSpice]

There is no real shortcut. You start with one thing, and move up to the next.

 

Start with basic components, then examine the components that comprise those components, and move through the system until you have a basic understanding of the physical components. Once you do that, then you need to decide how far you want to invest yourself into them. You can learn about common practices, configurations, and why they are used. Past that, you're starting to get down to board level where you'll learn about the components, manufacturing processes, materials, and the like. After you learn that, you can move onto software interaction.

 

When you have questions, it's usually as simple as following the footsteps of people before you. Between Youtube and Google, you should have no problem finding explanations or new ways of understanding concepts.

 

When it comes to resources, typically resources only specialize in one area. Say, board level repair, apis, hardware configurations, new technologies, new materials, new manufacturing processes...

 

This is done because there is a ton of information to cover. It's why there's so very few objective "Computer Experts", and why there are experts for different fields instead.

 

So, know what you want to learn, and start with that. What aspect of computers do you want to learn about, and to what depth? I mean, depending on how far you want to go, you're going to have to learn programming languages, physics, mathematics, chemistry...

 

Computers are fairly broad, and tech even more so.

 

[c00face]

7 minutes ago, DEcobra11 said:

Just like IKEA, things that fit into things you only have to look where fits each thing. For performance look reviews and benchmarks.

 

Really, building PCs isn't that special and seems massively overrated in this forum... I can assure you not a lot of people here know how really a CPU works

 

Now they do...

 

 

[XxX-HaCKer_SwAg-XxX]

22 minutes ago, SageOfSpice said:

There is no real shortcut. You start with one thing, and move up to the next.

 

Start with basic components, then examine the components that comprise those components, and move through the system until you have a basic understanding of the physical components. Once you do that, then you need to decide how far you want to invest yourself into them. You can learn about common practices, configurations, and why they are used. Past that, you're starting to get down to board level where you'll learn about the components, manufacturing processes, materials, and the like. After you learn that, you can move onto software interaction.

 

When you have questions, it's usually as simple as following the footsteps of people before you. Between Youtube and Google, you should have no problem finding explanations or new ways of understanding concepts.

 

When it comes to resources, typically resources only specialize in one area. Say, board level repair, apis, hardware configurations, new technologies, new materials, new manufacturing processes...

 

This is done because there is a ton of information to cover. It's why there's so very few objective "Computer Experts", and why there are experts for different fields instead.

 

So, know what you want to learn, and start with that. What aspect of computers do you want to learn about, and to what depth? I mean, depending on how far you want to go, you're going to have to learn programming languages, physics, mathematics, chemistry...

 

Computers are fairly broad, and tech even more so.

 

Thanks man. I'm on techquickie now and l'm learning what cpu sockets are. I'm absorbing very little of it though. Maybe it's because l'm tired. I will go to sleep now and try again in the morning and we will see from there. 

[Grimwar]

Getting old! may also help, maybe not the fastest or recommended way to learn, but long term use will accustom a person to be more familiar. 

[BristolBrick]

Research parts of computing that interest you. Try things, small at first, like DOSBox, and making small programs. (Freebasic for example) Learn what all the ports do and how to kook them up. (Basically, for most stuff, if it fits it belongs there)

 

Maybe after order parts on ebay and (possibly with the help of a tech savvy person) mount them into your PC. Also, fix OS issues yourself. Don't get some-one else to. Google any issue you have. 98% the solution is in the first few search results. Also: when programming, if stuff flashes try clearscreen.

 

All this can be done on a minimal budget. I know because that is how I learned. Learning about retro tech is also a really good idea, because it (mostly) is simpler, and the fundamentals are the same. The 8BitGuy (youtuber) is a great source for this stuff.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Get a cheap old computer you're not worried of breaking and just dink around. Try out disassembling and assembling them yourself and doing OS installations. If you just get your hands dirty, you'll learn a lot quicker and retain that knowledge longer than just watching tutorials all day. Eventually work your way up to more extreme and exotic stuff.

 

As an aspiring I.T. Specialist, I have an old Pentium D system that I put Windows Server on just to try things out myself.

[Hackentosher]

I kinda just soaked everything up like a sponge. I started with a 2007 MacBook that wasn't aging too well after 5 years, built a hackintosh, then another, added a graphics card, and just learned tons along the way.

 

Ltt on YouTube is a great way to learn, just watch reviews and the older unboxings. Also, jayztwocents, Paul's hardware, awesome sauce network (about to go through a chanel name switch, not sure what to) are all great YouTube resources for component reviews and tutorials on how to do things such as build a computer.