Comments on: PC Questions and Answers

By: theresa

theresa — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:20:30 +0000

it is more or a question I have a laptop that ia purchased recently. I was told that I had to go to this websight and find pcp port to snap it into the side of the laptop so I can download music do you understand this question i hope so

By: MrBen

MrBen — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:11:03 +0000

I wonder if a couple of books along the lines of ‘Internet for Dummies’ and ‘Webcams for Dummies’ might be a good start for Helen. I’ve not tried them, but these sorts of books tend to be a good way of learning the basics of a subject, which would make reading sites such as this seem much less daunting as she would have an understanding of the jargon involved.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:58:49 +0000

I know this may seem trite or possibly even evangelistic, but what platform (as in computer and operating sytem) you start with will make a big difference as to the kind of effort required to get to any level of competence i nwhat you are trying to achieve.
I have been using PCs, UNIX systems and Macs since each of these existed (exception: UNIX only since ‘96), and I can assure you that if you go with a Mac, a fairly new, reasonably powerful Mac (MacBook Pro, which is a laptop – teh greatest affordable laptop in existence), a lot of teh rest will fall into place for an intelligent person like yourself.
Forgive me for stopping at this, but that is really all I have to say. I really don’t want to start a flame war, but I think anyone who has used both PCs and Macs a significant amount of time willnot in good conscience disagree that you will have less barriers if you choose Mac.
After that, read whatever comes up of interest, double click things that look like they might lead somewhere you want to go, and the connected universe will be your oyster. I do not gaurantee it – I just know it to be true.
And you will encounter a lot of helpfull people who love their Macs. That I can absolutely gaurantee.

By: stue13

stue13 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:05:50 +0000

Wow, you sound exactly like I did several years ago. I too did not know anything about computers at all. As well, my computer would always be going nuts and slowing down and would eventually stop working. The way I started to learn everything was to start using my computer more often and using the web for help. Google is a terrific site for answer all your questions, as well as Yahoo Answers (answers.yahoo.com). If I can’t find a question I have on my mind using Google, I usually go to Yahoo Answers and look for the question, or ask it myself. But Google and Yahoo Answers still didn’t answer my question of why my PC would start breaking down a month after I bought it. So thats when I decided to get a Mac. At first I thought it would take me forever trying to learn how to use it, but I caught on really quick. It was so simple, and so smooth that I couldn’t believe it. Of course, it didn’t come cheap though, as most of us know that Apple charges a hefty amount for their machines, but It was a well worth investment. I still have and use my first Mac that I got and that was 3 years ago, and its still going strong today. If you do decide to get a Mac, then I would recommend getting a refurbished one (Google, if you don’t understand what refurbished means). You save a lot money, and your basically getting a new machine. I ordered a refurbished iMac a month ago and you wouldn’t be able to tell if it had been used. Thats all I have to say for now, trying to answer your question is like trying to teach someone a whole new language! I could go on forever!

By: skinnymg1

skinnymg1 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:31:25 +0000

Hey guys, I’m not leaving any answers to ?’s or thoughts on them but i do know sign language would gladly offer any help i could with on this situation if she knows it herself

By: Jeremy M

Jeremy M — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:14:43 +0000

Much like Chris, I too am a bit overwhelmed as where to start addressing questions — not that I am incapable of answering, but am distracted by my initial response: why doesn’t this community construct an easy-to-navigate, comprehensive Wiki of computer knowledge? More than ever, being able to use a computer is as important a skill as reading and composition; being that there is no greater tool than global informational connectivity.

Those who are unfamiliar or even intimidated by computers and the internet would greatly benefit from a Wiki created and moderated by geeks. Tech term definitions, tutorials, virus/malware protection, hardware advice, and other vital information, presented in an easy-to-understand format would be invaluable for novice users. Moreover, this encyclopedic implement could expand to include more intermediate and advance computing, podcasting, even programming information, developing into a one-stop center for tech knowledge [much like the community is now, just designed to be more inclusive of the computer novice].

If we’re able to teach people how to save money on a new computer by fixing their current one, send emails to friends and family, connect to social networks, protect themselves from fraud and vicious programs, and utilize the internet as a creative outlet, the effort is unquestionably justified.

-Jeremy M.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:00:26 +0000

Wow. That question is so all-encompassing, that I don’t know where to start. Let’s see; I’ll choose…

“I know that you must be extremely popular and exteremly busy, but any bit of time, recommendations, referrals, or help you could give me, would be extremely appreciated.”

Let me just speak up and say that Chris isn’t busy at all. Quite to the contrary. You can go to http;//live.pirillo.com anytime and see him just sitting there in front of his three massive monitors – which, seriously Chris, Have to be compensating for something – doing, God knows what. Presumably his thumbs twiddle incessantly.

and…

“2. Learning how to build or install, and operate my own website, and who I need to contact to get on the “WWW”? Who’s in charge and oversee’s the entire “WWW”?”

Nobody is in charge of the “WWW”. That’s its single biggest strength – unless you are a Maoist.

For a quick and easy (and free) first step onto the Internet, I’d recommend Wordpress. As your skilz gain phatness, you can grab a custom domain name from GoDaddy and pay Wordpress a measly $10 per year to have it used as your Wordpress site. That way http://helensworld.wordpress.com becomes http://helensworld.com (already taken by a squatter, but you get the point.)

Another option is a political blog site like Townhall.com. Where you can get a political blog set up among a sea of others. Also free.

By: Seth Smith

Seth Smith — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:15:20 +0000

Hey Chris great post so long didnt have enought time to read it! I have a website to BTW . With your amazing wordpress theme wicketpixie!
Thanks
The Mac Wizard

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