want to learn all i can about pc but were i start?

[Drogos]

i have been using computers for many years i learned how to fixed some problems even replace and build on my and by
researching how to fix the problems that i had but ill like to take it farther but i can't afford to pay for school and i 'll have to do it on my own for now so were i start what books should
i read? there is so much material out there but i don't know were i should begin i ask here because this is an amazing site
i learn quite a few things here and the help you get from here is great i hope someone can point me in the right direction

thanks in advance

[peterhuang913]

Have you read all the stickies in all the sub-forums?

[superdave1984]

Start with an A+ cert book, then a Net+, then move up to whatever Microsoft and Cisco certs interest you. Studying for the certs will give you a vast knowledge of computers. SOme of it is so boring it makes watching pait dry seem fun, but it is very usefull info to have. And the certs look good on the resume. More framed paper on your wall means more benjamins in your wallet.

[carnageX]

Also just read up on tech news sites. Books aren't really a primary source, because they get outdated much too quickly. Just try to lurk around the forums and post in various discussions to get more of a feel for things. That's about all that I've done, and in the last few years, my knowledge of things had grown quite a bit.

[Ste]

Start with wikipedia.
And when you come back, members will correct you on any misinformation wiki gave you.
Not that it usually does..

[jaeusm]

Books aren't really a primary source, because they get outdated much too quickly.

That's only true for books that have a narrow focus on a specific technology. The fundamentals have been around for a long time.

[Drogos]

sweet thanks now i i know were to begin my learning experience thanks a lot guys

[carnageX]

Originally Posted by Ste

Start with wikipedia.
And when you come back, members will correct you on any misinformation wiki gave you.
Not that it usually does..

Tell that to my teachers . They think wiki is evil, because anybody can go in and edit it...I, and other numerous other students have told 'em that it flags the system tho, and people go and check it out to see what was edited.

That's only true for books that have a narrow focus on a specific technology. The fundamentals have been around for a long time.

True, but I meant more like the general-use ones. And sometimes the books on specific technologies (processors could be considered one) can become outdated, as newer technology is updated.

[murdocsvan]

for your sake, i am going to consolidate all of my computer knowledge into a few single pixels

are you ready? here they come:

..

there, there was my selection of pixels. i hope you find my pixels of knowledge useful.

[Drogos]

lol i use gogle for almost everything lol that was funny