Basic computer skills

Many assume you know how to operate a computer that is connected to the Internet but these skills might be completely new to some. Ensure you have these bases covered before progressing.

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• Understand what basic computer skills are

• Learn how to really type
• Get a computer you can modify with admin access
• Install software on major user operating systems
  1. Safely install software on a Windows
  2. Safely install software on a Mac
     1. Gruvbox for Mac terminal
     2. Get brew for your Mac
• Understand how to use the Internet
  1. Know just enough networking to describe how the Internet works
  2. Purchase and setup a home Internet modem/router/firewall
  3. Install and learn the best web browser for work
  4. Learn to search the Internet efficiently and effectively
• Understand your developer/editor options
  1. Edit (and preview) on GitHub with github.dev
  2. Choosing the right text editor for you
  3. Install Microsoft Visual Studio Code
     1. "What about VSCodium?"
     2. Install Microsoft Visual Studio Code on Windows
     3. Install Microsoft Visual Studio Code on Mac
• Create a free ProtonMail account for personal use
• Create a free Google/YouTube/Gmail account for personal use
• Forward multiple Gmail accounts to ProtonMail
• Document your learning
  1. Create a GitHub account and private notes repo
  2. Create a CodeBook lab repo
• Develop search-centric user interface habits
  1. Learn the universal Alt-Tab technique (avoid hyper-specific alternatives)
  2. Master the search field hotkey for your computer operating system
• Learn ChatGPT and pay for full version
• Learn how to scan books and content quickly
• Leverage AI assistants to your advantage