Computer Basics for Newcomers

Welcome to TechnologyTips’s Computer Basics pages. If you’re a newcomer to computers then you’re what’s called a “newbie”. That’s a colloquial Internet term meaning “new user”. So welcome newbie!

These pages may also be of use to non-newbies as well who want simple explanations of terms to help others.

We’ve put together some basic information to help you through the early stages of your computer usage. Check back often as we will add to this section of the site periodically.

Computer Basics Index

• [[Computer basics introduction]]
• [[What’s inside a computer?]]
• [[What are those gadgets attached to a computer?]]
• [[What are those connectors on the back of a computer]]
• [[How to buy a computer. We explain it in simple terms]]
• [[Recommended Beginner Books]]