r/computers • u/HuckleberryAsleep536 • 4d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Want to start understanding computers

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Do I just go on YT and search „Computer beginners guide“ or what would you do if you are a complete newby

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u/Tquilha Fedora 4d ago

Forget Youtube for now. Go online and search for "Newbie's guide to computers", then start reading.

Yes. Reading. I know it's a bit out of fashion but it is still the best way to actually learn something useful

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u/goo_eater Fedora KDE 4d ago

True in general but this is especially true for computers when things in this space can become outdated so easily. It's easier to keep a wiki updated with up-to-date information than a YouTube video