Hello, looking to learn more about computers!

chr4us · 08-13-2009, 03:37 PM

Hey all,

My name is Chris, and I'm from New York.

I am new to the Tech Support Forum here. I am looking to learn more about computers - everything from hardware to programming - and this seems as good a place as any to start.

I know some basics, enough to get by on, but I want to start working with more advanced aspects of computing, and I am interested in replacing my old HP computer with something I can build myself.

Just wanted to introduce myself. If anybody has any advice as to where and how I can best begin my journey into the world of computers, I would be much obliged! I am looking for any sort of websites or blogs, especially tutorials, where I can learn more about computers!

I believe my desktop HDD is giving out, since it has been operating very slowly and making some "unpleasant noises," so right now I work on my Acer Aspire 3680 - Windows Vista - 512MB RAM (yck!), nothing special.

That's about it, glad to be here!
Chris

**Glaswegian** · 08-13-2009, 03:57 PM

Hi and welcome to the TSF family - glad to see you here.

**simpswr** · 08-13-2009, 04:51 PM

and welcome to the Forum

Tumbleweed36 · 08-13-2009, 05:53 PM

Hello and Welcome to the forum, nice to see you here.

JohnthePilot · 08-14-2009, 05:54 AM

Hi Chris. Welcome aboard.

TJ Belfiore · 08-15-2009, 02:51 AM

Hello and welcome to TSF, chr4us!

chr4us · 08-16-2009, 02:00 PM

Thanks, glad to be here!

**carsey** · 08-19-2009, 02:37 PM

Welcome to TSF

**kodi** · 08-20-2009, 09:30 PM

Welcome to Tech Support Forum, hope you enjoy it here

dai · 08-21-2009, 09:01 PM

hi and welcome to the forum

08-13-2009, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
chr4us Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 20 OS: Vista	Hello, looking to learn more about computers! Hey all, My name is Chris, and I'm from New York. I am new to the Tech Support Forum here. I am looking to learn more about computers - everything from hardware to programming - and this seems as good a place as any to start. I know some basics, enough to get by on, but I want to start working with more advanced aspects of computing, and I am interested in replacing my old HP computer with something I can build myself. Just wanted to introduce myself. If anybody has any advice as to where and how I can best begin my journey into the world of computers, I would be much obliged! I am looking for any sort of websites or blogs, especially tutorials, where I can learn more about computers! I believe my desktop HDD is giving out, since it has been operating very slowly and making some "unpleasant noises," so right now I work on my Acer Aspire 3680 - Windows Vista - 512MB RAM (yck!), nothing special. That's about it, glad to be here! Chris

08-13-2009, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
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chr4us Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 20 OS: Vista	Re: Hello, looking to learn more about computers! Thanks, glad to be here!

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