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Basic Computer Skills for Generation Z


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My brother wants a PC for gaming. He's a Gen Z in 2021. Many Generation Z kids lack basic computer skills despite having lived with technology their entire lives. This is a common problem reported by teachers, IT pros, and parents.


I'm getting him a computer, but I want to teach him to use it. This a list of basic computing proficiencies I want him to learn (I will teach him)


How to install/uninstall software

How to not get your computer infected

How to get help on the internet

What a filesystem is and how to store and retrieve files

How to use the internet

Recommended browser extensions

How to search the internet using Google or other search engines

How to think critically

How to use a password manager

How to install updates

How to turn your computer on and off

How to plugin your computer

How to use the task manager

How to read

Basic keyboard shortcuts

Common misconceptions about computing

Difference between apps, programs, software, hardware, applications,

How to use your computer effectively for school (you'll be taking this machine to college)

How to avoid video game/computer/internet addiction

How to play games

How to use Steam

How to stream on Twitch

How to stream on YouTube

How to record video of gameplay

(optional) how to edit videos

What is Internet?

How to send/receive email

What is an email?

What is the difference between Gmail and email?

How to use Gmail?

(optional) How to use other email services

How to spot signs that your computer might be infected

How to use Discord

Why phones and tablets are stupid and doing things on a desktop will improve your life

How to use a mouse

How to use Microsoft Windows

Every single button on your keyboard and what it does

Why RGB is a gimmick

How to find good things on YouTube

How to make YouTube not terrible

How to buy things on ebay

How to find cheap things on ebay and amazon that aren't complete garbage

What is the cloud?

How to backup files and not lose them

How to submit a job application

How to submit a college application

How to use Google Calendar

How to use Google maps

How to use a browser

Difference between "the internet", a browser, Google chrome

How to save/open a file

Basic overview of the parts inside your computer case

(optional) How to troubleshoot hardware problems

How to troubleshoot problems


Maybe this list will help others know what to teach their tech dolt GenZers


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