Your computer knowledge

[viranimus]

Well. I have taught myself some programing languages like C++ and Javascript to a rudimentary level.

I am capable of reading and write HTML code to a limited extent.

Varying levels of proficiency with about 250-500 software programs ranging from AutoCAD to WYSE terminal.



I am capable of running linux as well as actually using the terminal in it. Have ran each of the big 3 OSs as well as several lesser known ones.

I have built 4 personal use computers and two corporate use computers from parts.

I can also identify what parts will work together.

I can also break most virulent programs in order to cause them to stop working so that they can be fully removed and cease infecting a computer.

I can read and understand most system resource processes.

I can modify specific program files in order to modify the way they would function. (Simple things like modifying the .ini file of an antiquated flat bed scanner so as to make it work in win7 without proper support)

A few other computing milestones. I would say I am certainly not a computer genius or a high level hacker, but I feel my computing skill far exceeds that of the average user. So on a scale of 1-10 on computer proficiency with 1 being the lowest, 5 being the average user and 10 being the highest, I would prolly be anywhere from a 7 to an 8. Perhaps dependent on who is judging, as high as 8.5.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

Spoiler: I believe my amount of computer knowledge can be summed up in one picture

Seriously though, I know how to run programs but as for the actual mechanics behind them? Mr. Google or tech support are my friends... :/

 

[maxmanrules]

I know how to fix a computer if it becomes a major problem and how to get rid of most viruses.(format XD) It's all fairly simple stuff, but I've never really got into programming anything.
I'm also an avid gamer, I play lots.

 

[maxmanrules]

Actually, gamers who play on PC generally know how PCs work, because they spend lots of time on them and need to get them to run the best for games. Also, the kind of people you find on Escapist would tend more to the harder-core of gamers, which would also be the geeky/techy kind of people.

 

[bobajob]

I built my own rig from the ground up (crysis 2 dx 11 & hi-res, WOOT) and have enough knowledge of command prompt and patience to fix most problems and help others when they need it. Can't write code for shit, though. Studying compTIA A+ cert and hoping to break in to an entry-level job next year or two. Coding just seems boring to me, but on the hardware side, I'm golden. BTW, I game A LOT

 

[farscythe]

i know not to wash my laptop with soapy water.

 

[goldfalsebond]

I am a freshman in college and am thinking about majoring in computer science or computer engineering. I am learning java right now in CSE, so my knowlege is increasing. this means that I am starting to know more about the software part of computers instead of the hardware.

 

[Braedan]

Not a thing about programming or code, but I love to build my PCs from scratch. I've never paid for tech support because I always just look on the internet if I don't already know. If I have any troubles I fix it myself.

I'm not always super current with the very latest hardware, but that's because technology is always moving so damn fast and I have nowhere near enough money to buy things every week. Looking at the cutting edge stuff just makes me sad because I can't have it.

No formal training, self taught hands-on.

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

I know how to build PCs and some very basic coding, and I'm considering getting a degree in Computer Science down the road. Computers are really fun to work with.

 

[minuialear]

Comp sci major, I know how to program/how computer logic and hardware works/etc. Have built computers before, so I know about computer hardware from a less theoretical (?) perspective. Also have worked in IT support, so I know a bit about networking/how to fix computer issues.

I also know what grep is (knowledge which is apparently a big deal, to some people)?

 

[Jodah]

Started college as a comp sci major. I'm very good with software use, hardware repair/assembly, and networking. If theres a problem with a computer I can usually figure it out one way or another. I've also assembled several computers.

Its the programming that turned me off. I thought it might when I first entered the comp sci program so I had backup plans (ended up going for Criminal Justice and Business Admin. I'm taking my LSAT Saturday and going to Law School next year).

I understand basic programming, computer logic, and such. I just couldn't keep focused on in depth programming.

 

[Denamic]

My knowledge is up there.
I know the fundamentals of how a computer works, how the hardware works, and such.
Comes with messing around with computers for 15 years.
But although I have picked up a few things about it, programming is not for me.
I can scan code and scripts and make simple changes and such, but I cannot create code from scratch.
Well, I guess I could, but I'm much too impatient to go through learning it.
Code and my brain do not mix well.
It only frustrates me.

 

[Tselis]

I would say I have average to above average knowledge about computers, because my father worked as a programer/computer engineer, my husband is a computer technician working with software and my father in law is a computer technician working with hardware. You can't hang around that much geekiness without learning something.

BTW: Geek Chic is so sexy!

 

[legendp]

difficult to answer, I consider myself to have enough knowledge to fix errors and stuff. but my specialty is hardware, I know a lot about hardware (enough to build my own gaming desktop from the very basics and understand what each thing does) but for programing my knowledge is limited to a basic understanding of visual basic and most problems I just google

 

[LordZ]

On the software side, I know several programming languages and I'm familiar with a lot of server and diagnostic software. I know enough to write pretty much any program I could want but I'm usually too distracted with other things to really commit to a project that I'm not passionate about and it's been a long time since I've had one I cared that much for.

On the hardware side, there's little about the home PC or related equipment that I don't know. I'd say I'm around entry level for enterprise hardware. I know the basics but I only recently started working with that type of equipment (and I'm sure not going to be buying that kind of stuff for myself).

Since I'm largely self taught, my knowledge tends to be all over the place. I'll know a great deal about certain things most people know nothing about simply because it interested me or I had a reason to want to know it. On the other hand, I miss out on a lot of details that you would normally learn in a class because it was never relevant to my interests or needs or I didn't know to look for information about it. My school training ends at entry level programming and A+ certification.

Honestly, I'd rather be playing games than making them. However, that wasn't always true and I haven't completely given up on my desire to make games. I certainly have the knowledge to pull it off. I just lack the dedication and desire at this point. I lost a lot of my motivation in the process of learning the things I needed to make them.

 

[Sightless Wisdom]

Avid user of technology, from DAW's(Digital Audio Workstations) to web coding to physical assembly I love it all and do it often. I know some simple install-based languages I.E Python basics, some C++, etc. I consider myself fairly knowledgeable when it comes to most technologies.

 

[Korolev]

I know how to use windows fairly well. Once upon a time I knew a bit of C++, but I've forgotten all of it. I know what some of the terms mean and I can put together a computer out of parts (which isn't anything to be proud of, I know). Oh, I know some HTML. That's about it.

 

[DanielBrown]

Nothing at all. I'm completely retarded when it comes to technical computer stuff.
The only thing I know is that the more RAM you have, the better... right?

 

[SpAc3man]

I'm a computer systems engineering student and I work part time as an IT assistant. My planned personal project for after I upgrade most of my gaming PC next year (waiting for Ivy Bridge) is to use my old parts for a ESXi VM server with lots of VMs to suite my personal needs. I recommend hardware and build computers for friends. I know Visual Basic and QBASIC. I use Matlab, R, C and C++ at university.

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