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.
- Learn how to really type
- Get a computer you can modify with admin access
- Install software on major user operating systems
- Safely install software on a Windows
- Safely install software on a Mac
- Understand how to use the Internet
- Know just enough networking to describe how the Internet works
- Purchase and setup a home Internet modem/router/firewall
- Install and learn the best web browser for work
- Understand your developer/editor options
- Edit (and preview) on GitHub with github.dev
- Choosing the right text editor for you
- Install Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- "What about VSCodium?"
- Install Microsoft Visual Studio Code on Windows
- 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
- Develop search-centric user interface habits
- Learn the universal Alt-Tab technique (avoid hyper-specific alternatives)
- Master the search field hotkey for your computer operating system
- Learn how to scan books and content quickly
- Leverage AI assistants to your advantage