How to Become a Computer Master

If you are passionate about learning new things, especially computers, and love to solve problems, you can become a computer master. Don’t worry if you can’t make it to a specialized degree. You can develop your computer expertise by combining strong background knowledge and hands-on experience, processing skills, and finding useful information about computers.

Table of Contents

Learn the basics of hardware

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Find reading books for beginners. Even if you already know how to use a computer, reading a beginner’s book is a great way to fill in gaps in your knowledge. Ask the librarian for books for beginners, search the website of the booksellers for “beginner computers” or try one of the following:

Any title in the “For Dummies” series, such as PCs for Dummies or Macs for Dummies (Thai Ha publishing house).
A Beginner’s Guide to Computers by Hoang Gia Tuan
Upgrading and Repairing Laptop Hardware by Nguyen Duong Ha Nam

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Learn the name of the hardware in the computer. To become an expert, you need to understand how the different parts of a computer work.

Everything inside the computer connects to the motherboard, including the CPU, which acts as the “brain” of the computer.
RAM stores the data being used. You need to understand how RAM works and connects to the motherboard.
Peripherals add functionality to the computer. Learn about sound cards, networking, and graphics.
Memory and disk drives are where data is stored. Research hard drives, CD/DVD-ROM drives, and removable media like USB sticks or SD memory cards.

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Go to the computer store and experience the latest technology. Each hardware device will be shown on a label or description located near the product. Look out for different RAM specifications, brands, CPU speeds, and screen resolutions.

Try opening the same program on multiple computers and feel the difference in processing speed.
Ask the salesperson about the type of computer that is geared towards different tasks. For example, “Which of these computers play games well?” or “If I only need to do word processing, what kind of computer would be suitable?” Then analyze the difference in components between different types of computers.

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Watch a YouTube video on how to remove the computer. Watch other geeks install RAM or replace a failed hard drive to understand the demands these things entail. ^{[1] X Research Sources} Listen carefully to what they describe as they proceed.

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Remove the computer and locate each hardware component. If you’re confident, you can take a look inside your computer to see the connections between different hardware components.

If you have any doubts, ask someone who knows more about computers to help you through the process.
You should only proceed when you have properly grounded yourself and the computer is on a stable surface.

Luigi Oppido

Computer Repair Technician & Owner, Pleasure Point Computers

Luigi Oppido is the owner and operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, CA. He has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, antivirus and upgrade.

Luigi Oppido
Computer Repair Technician & Owner, Pleasure Point Computers

Try disassembling broken computers to see how they work. If you want to be a computer expert, buy damaged devices and try to fix them. Everyone has a broken computer – you can go to a computer repair shop, maybe even ask your friends if they have a broken computer. When you take them off, you’ll learn a lot through trial and error.

Using a variety of software and operating systems

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Learn about the differences between operating systems. Windows, Mac OS X, Linux or Chrome OS, and so on all have their own pros and cons. You can visit each operating system’s website to familiarize yourself with their features. Then, search the web for blogs dedicated to users of the particular operating system. Reading user blogs is a great way to discover how people use computers.

Windows comes pre-installed on most computers, and businesses use it on both servers and workstations. Windows is also popular among home users and gamers who enjoy tinkering with hardware.
Mac OSX is known for its beautiful interface and aesthetic, so it is very popular with artists. With a familiar design that is slowly becoming popular, the operating system runs almost exclusively on Apple hardware (though you can also install Mac OSX on modern desktop computers).
Linux is characteristic of “Unix”, this operating system is (usually) freely available and used by experienced computer users. Highly customizable and secure, Linux can be used on basically any piece of hardware to perform any kind of function.
Chrome OS is the simple operating system on the Google Chromebook. This operating system is aimed at people who are particularly interested in using the web (and web applications).

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Take every opportunity to work with a variety of operating systems. To become a full-fledged computer master, you need experience using all operating systems and as much software as possible.

It’s not hard to find Windows computers at public libraries. Most universities provide both PCs and Macs for student use. Or you could try asking a friend or relative if they can lend a computer.
Try performing the same type of task (such as browsing the web) on a Windows, Linux, or Mac computer and feel the difference.

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Discover the operating system your computer is using. Both Mac and Windows have built-in System panels that provide detailed information about the computer. Every day, you can discover new information in the Contrp Panel (Windows) or System Preferences (Mac). Just looking around and clicking to see the different options will also add the necessary information to your young talent brain.

To open the Contrp Panel on Windows, launch the search bar by pressing ⊞ Win + S , then typing contrp panel . Click on “Contrp Panel” from within the results that appear, then browse through the various panels.
To access System Preferences on Mac: Click the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of the screen and then select “System Preferences”.

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Install new software. If this is your first time, you should start with something as simple as a new web browser. If you have experience, you can try to install Linux. Linux is a popular operating system with geeks (like you!) and can be installed on a variety of hardware configurations.

Because Linux is so familiar to computer lovers, there is an entire community active on discussions and forums. In the process of learning about Linux, you will surely make new friends and maybe even find a teacher.

Gain advanced skills

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Learn programming languages like Java, SQL, Ruby on Rails or PHP. Once you’ve mastered the foundation, you need to make the determination to move up the ladder. The ability to code is what separates computer masters from ordinary users. Research the differences between programming languages and pick one to learn.

Read books about programming languages. Books for beginners will build a great foundation for in-depth study.
Find classes that offer hands-on coding experience. You will have to pay for some reputable courses available in coding schools, but there are also occasional free classes (in English) through Coursera and Khan Academy. ^{[2] X Research Source}

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Network setup. Having a computer connected to the Internet is simple, but what about configuring the computer’s entire network? Challenge yourself by learning different ways to connect computers to the Internet, share data across systems, and set up firewalls.

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Learn and learn how to protect yourself against computer, code, and network threats. Knowing how to set things up is a good start, but protecting your own building from security threats is a whole new playing field. Do your research on areas like denial of service attacks, security holes, database hacks, and malware types to prepare for potential threats.

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Connect with other computer enthusiasts. A community of computer experts (or knowledge aspirants) provides the opportunity to ask and answer questions, and learn about new technology that interests you.

Find out about local computer groups.
Explore chat rooms and forums with 24/7 access to all PC users.

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Study, learn more, learn forever. Becoming a computer guru is not an overnight thing. This is a process that takes hard work, dedication, quick problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for information.

Technology evolves every day, so you have to stay up to date. Information that you know now may become obsolete next year. Read technology magazines, follow popular computer blogs, and get acquainted with the latest software technology.
Upgrade the operating system as soon as the latest version is released.
Join beta testing groups for various operating systems and apps to be among the first to get a hands-on experience with the latest technology.

Become a Troubleshooter

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Identify the problem. When you run into problems, your outstanding computer skills will be demonstrated through troubleshooting. Troubleshooting is one of the important skills required in the IT industry. ^{[3] X Research Sources} When having a computer problem, start by determining exactly what is going on.

For example, the “mouse not working” error is very broad, you need to narrow the problem down to a specific error message or action to ask or look for, such as: “When connecting the mouse to the USB port, the message is displayed. “This IRQ is assigned to the keyboard” appears.

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Hone your Google skills. One of the important skills that any master in any field must learn is information retrieval. Finding accurate information about computer errors on Google is an art.

You can use double quotes (“) around the exact word and phrase ( “this IRQ is assigned to the keyboard” instead of irq assigned to keyboard ) to make sure you find a match that matches what you’re looking for . ^{[4] X Research Sources}
Use Google to find a certain page. If you’re looking for information about wireless networks and want to see results from Microsoft.com, type mouse problems site:microsoft.com instead of mouse problems microsoft .
Filter results by date (required because computers change from day to day) by clicking “Search Tops” above the top of the search results and changing “Any time” to frame another time. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

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Read through the search results, not just the first page. While the manufacturer’s product page is often among the first results, some of the most effective troubleshooting information comes from user forums.

It won’t take you long to determine which pages contain the right search results and which ones to avoid. If the page that pops up doesn’t seem relevant to the information you’re looking for, the source isn’t helpful to you.

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Join the forums to better understand the problems users like you face. Don’t be afraid to ask, but before you ask, you should use the forum’s “search” feature to avoid asking a question that has already been answered.

Many online forums do not allow users to search for content until they register for an account.

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Fix computers for family and friends. As you practice your troubleshooting skills, look for opportunities to get real. Ask people around you if anyone has problems with their computers and offer to fix them. You can use your skills to find people with similar problems online and apply the suggested fixes.

Upgrade your computer yourself

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Run system updates. You need to make sure you are using the most complete and latest version of your operating system by checking for system updates.

Updating the operating system software may cause the old application to fail. It’s annoying, but by dealing with such problems, your troubleshooting skills will improve dramatically!

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Think about what you can add to make your computer work better. Ask yourself some questions: What do you not like about this computer? What can other people do with their computer that you can’t? Once you have the answer, you will determine the type of hardware or software that needs to be addressed to improve the user experience.

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Browse computer-specific forums to see how others have upgraded their devices. Even if you’re not planning to upgrade, you can still learn about different configurations for your computer.

Learn all about computer topics

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Select the area of computing that you want to learn. Is it web design, video editing or Python programming? Becoming an expert in a single field is a great way to establish yourself as a computer master.

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Read more articles online in this area. Use the Google search skills above to find the latest articles on topics that interest you. In addition, you can:

Find and follow blogs dedicated to that topic.
Join forums for users who share similar interests on the topic.

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Watch video tutorials on YouTube. Are you interested in learning about setting up WordPress or fixing broken motherboard components? You’ll find a lot of how-to videos on YouTube.

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Find classes that specialize in topics that interest you. If you’re applying to college, you might want to see if there are classes available in this area. Don’t ignore community colleges, they offer a wide variety of courses with cheaper tuition than college.

If you prefer to study at home, there are also many online courses available on different topics.
Even sites like Khan Academy, Coursera and even YouTube have free courses available.

Advice

You should bookmark websites that contain useful information so that you can easily find them in the future.
Set goals, such as creating a website or writing some small, useful program. Don’t give up until you reach your goal.
Seize volunteer opportunities to gain more hands-on experience. Look for computer recycling programs, set up classroom workstations, or even volunteer at your local library.

Steps