learning about computers

[moderate_rock48]

Say where and how would i go about learning all about the computer, im not really talking about programming. Like learning all about the hardware and such, taking a class would be cool but in my little hick town they offer no such classes in high school. where exactly should i start?

[alc6379]

CompTIA's A+ Certification is a great place to start. There are books all over the place that prepare you for that. Also, a book or two that I like:

Upgrading and Repairing PCs
PC Hardware in a Nutshell

[jwenting]

get an older one and start taking it apart :)
Then put it back together and try figuring out where the leftover parts go ;)

[moderate_rock48]

lol i have done that with an older comp, and then i got confident enough to do it with the computer i use most and it all works! I also have a computer hooked up all together in my room without the case :cheesy: I like messing around with that stuff. It is just hard figuring out what different models of parts wont fit together.

[dlh6213]

Say where and how would i go about learning all about the computer, im not really talking about programming. Like learning all about the hardware and such, taking a class would be cool but in my little hick town they offer no such classes in high school. where exactly should i start?

DaniWeb threads and Google!! :) (Better than any classroom or book learnin' I got)