I know how to operate a PC and that is it. I don't know what's in it or anything else about it. I'm horrible with numbers and systems. All this technological stuff just makes me dizzy. I just turned in the worst paper on business technology ever. I'm going to get a bad grade. I don't understand what they're talking about. My mind doesn't swim in it, it drowns.
Just venting. I hate being this bad at something. Seems odd cause I know probably about 99% of you guys here are computer people. :laugh:
Sorry little brother, but yes I am in school too and taking IT classes.
Just keep on swing, Sugar. You'll be fine.
Janet
Sorry Nero. :icon_hug:
Next time ask one of us, we can help.
Most of my IT stuff is specific to my past work experience. Database stuff, spreadsheets so on. All I can say is I am very happy I have completed all the computer classes I need for University. (It ranks right up there with managerial accounting in my book as most torturous classes ever taken)
Myles
Disclaimer: I grew up with technology and was encouraged to understand it by my mother who is a computer person.
I have worked in IT for 12 years doing what I consider to be everything from easy to very mildly challenging work. Here's my philosophy on consumer level technology.
Here's the good news: Someone/somecompany has already done their best to make whatever you're trying to do work. Someone on the internet has probably already ran into the same problem and a discussion, including an answer to your issue, is probably as close as a google search. Things are constantly improving, if you wait long enough your pc will one day be as simple to operate as a toaster.
Here's the bad news: There is plenty bad advice, harmful software, and thieves trying to steal your money when your trying to resolve an issue. There are sometimes red herrings, as we trust computers more we are less likely to realize that their lying to us when they fail in an unexpected way.
My advice: Build on your successes with technology and only worry about the parts that are important to you. And if all else fails, just stick around and its bound to get easier.