This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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Looking for ways to improve your computer skills? Becoming tech-savvy is not an impossible task, but it requires time and energy to master the basics. In this article we go over how you can become more tech savvy in a variety of areas. Read on to learn more.
Ways to Become More Tech Savvy
- Learn how to use a wide variety of useful software, like word processors.
- Understand how hardware works in a computer.
- Learn how to efficiently Google a topic.
- Teach yourself some basic programming, like HTML or CSS.
- Study a wide variety of tech topics, then delve deep on subjects that interest you.
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How Can Someone Become More Tech-Savvy?
Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow do I teach myself to be tech savvy?Luigi OppidoLuigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
Computer & Tech SpecialistThere are so many great videos and resources on YouTube nowadays! It's an easy place to get to—everyone knows what YouTube is and how it works—, so that would be my recommendation. It's free and there are hundreds of thousands of videos on computers and the way they function. -
QuestionHow do I sync contacts on my phone?Community AnswerIt depends on the type of phone you have and where you're trying to sync your contacts from. For example, if you have an old iPhone and you want to transfer your contacts to a new iPhone, you could do so through either an iCloud backup or by having an Apple store employee transfer the data. Without more specifics, it's impossible to give a detailed answer.
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QuestionCan I become a technician if I'm tech savvy?Community AnswerMost companies require certification in specific areas, but being savvy will definitely help you.
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Tips
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Choose easy topics to learn about or start with something you already know about.Thanks
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Becoming tech-savvy won't happen overnight, and staying savvy requires work. Technology is always changing!Thanks
Warnings
- Avoid using your computer all day, every day. This can be painful to your eyes, so take breaks now and then.Thanks