Computer newbies: What does it all mean
What does it all mean
by jeffersxface - 4/19/09 10:15 PMHi this is my first post and i was looking to expand on my knowledge of computers. So i would like to know if anyone knew of a thread or site with definitions on all computer components/ peripherals.
Re: site
by Kees Bakker
- 4/19/09 11:30 PM
In reply to: What does it all mean by jeffersxface
Try Wikipedia for a start.
More specific on computers: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/
Kees
Welcome, welcome
by RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM]
- 4/20/09 8:30 AM
In reply to: What does it all mean by jeffersxface
Welcome to the forums! I think you’ll find that there are people here who will be able to answer most of your questions, but kudos to you for taking the initiative to get yourself spun up on the topics.
I’d agree with Kees that Wikipedia would be a good (although not perfect) place to get most the info you’re looking for.
Again, welcome and feel free to reach out if you have any Windows-specific questions.
Cheers,
Ron
Windows Outreach Team
CNet is great as well
by RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM] - 4/24/09 9:57 AM
In reply to: Welcome, welcome by RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM]
I mean, you're already here, and I'm guessing that you recognize the wealth of knowledge on this site.
I think CNet is a great place to start your searches.
Multiple sources
by mjd420nova - 4/24/09 10:50 PM In reply to: What does it all mean by jeffersxfaceMagazines and books abound at the bookstores along with a huge selection of the popular "For dummies" books. I have found many online sources like PC Magazine, PC World, Tech Radar and Tech Republic to be excellent sources of "White Papers and blogs. If you have particular questions, any of the above have very helpful forums with specific categories and very knowledgable and experienced members more than willing to help.
Computer knowledge
by Zouch - 4/25/09 1:58 PM In reply to: What does it all mean by jeffersxfaceAll great suggestions from previous posters. I'd add subscribing to SYSOPT Technical Notes and Windows Secrets Newsletter (you might want to start WS with a free subscription and if you like it, upgrade to paid content for a wealth of additional information - on Windows, obviously).
You could also read one of the many books available on building and maintaining PCs. You don't need to build one necessarily, but the description of how to do it should explain how the various components fit together and what they do. Try your local library to see if they have any to loan.
Later on, you might want to try a Linux distribution. It can be a bit daunting at first but because it is more open and transparent than a proprietary operating system, such as Windows or Unix, you can learn as much or as little as you want to know about how software is built and how the various services interact.
Have fun!
Additional resource
by jeff_windows_team - 4/28/09 8:59 AM
In reply to: What does it all mean by jeffersxface
Hi Jeffersxface and welcome to CNET Forums. Another good resource to tag onto the list already provided for you is this one: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-laptop-scout/
At the site click on the "PC Fast Facts" tab at the top and you will see explanations of various functions, features, parts etc that go into making a PC.
Jeff
Windows Outreach Team
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