About BleepingComputer.com
Bleeping Computer ® is a self-education tool for the novice user to learn basic concepts about Computer Technology. Our focus is to allow the novice computer user to be able to have a place that they can come and discuss computer/technology problems with their peers and at the same time have a rich resource in which to learn the "basics" about computers and technology.
We have found, with our extensive experience in helping users, whether they be family, friends, coworkers, or clients, that most problems lie not with the computer, but with the fact that the user does not know the "basic concepts" that underlie all issues of computing. These concepts include hardware, files and folders, operating systems, Internet, and applications. Once a user learns the basic concepts of these categories they will be able to express what problems they are having in a more understandable manner, making it easier to be helped by a more experienced user.
The basic concepts of computer technology do not only apply themselves towards fixing problems, but also to every day life. In today's age, computers are here to stay and are only going to be incorporated into our daily life more and more as time goes on. Understanding the basic concepts will allow you to communicate more intelligently about your computer and technology needs and allow you to use your equipment more efficiently.
This site is not geared towards any specific type of user. You will find that the knowledge of the basic concepts will allow you to communicate much more clearly whether or not you are an employer looking to describe the problems you are having to your computer consultant, to discussing with peers the latest and greatest things you are doing with your computer, or to going into a computer store and buying a new add-on or computer.
There is no reason why anyone cannot be knowledgeable about the technology that they use every day and to not feel intimidated by it. With the understanding of what you use and buy, you will find that you save money, have less headaches, and do not feel intimidated when speaking to people who may be more knowledgeable than you.
Our goal, is to turn your #$@!* computer that never does what you want it to do, to one that you praise as a well tamed tool.
In order to help you achieve these goals we have set up the following resources to both educate, save time, and help you with problems that you may be having. These resources are described below:
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Home Page
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The main page for the site will contain any recent news, links to the latest tutorials, links to the latest posts in the message boards, and our question of the week.
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Tutorials
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This page is an index of all tutorials currently on BleepingComputer.com. The tutorials are categorized by both difficulty level and subject matter.
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Discussions
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This page is where you can discuss with your fellow peers and the BleepingComputer staff what problems you may be having. Guest users can read the posts, but you must be registered to actually create a new one.
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The Computer Glossary
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A glossary/encyclopedia for Computer and Technology terms. If there is a topic that you feel should be added, please send us an email through the Contact Us page.
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Resources
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Resources to make your life easier in finding support for different manufacturer's products and for driver downloads.
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