If you are new to computers, don’t be daunted by them. Nobody is born with the skills to operate a computer. Okay, some pick up computer skills faster than others but everyone has to start from the same place; the beginning.
If you are new to computers then you might now of someone (a friend or family member), that could help you learn the basics. If not, you may want to enquire at your local college, or university, to see if they have any evening computer courses available. If attending a class isn’t an option for you then perhaps consider a private computer tutor.
Another great resource for learning about computers is the internet. There are literally thousands of PC tutorials, guides, and how-to’s out there for every conceivable subject. Whether you want to become a budding programmer or learn how to produce music on your computer, there’s a guide out there to help you do exactly that. Best of all, most of these Internet resources are completely free.
One of the best resources on the Internet for finding out anything, related to computing, or any other subject, are discussion forums. Discussion forums are places where people post and answer each others questions. Forums are a great place to get answers to your technical questions and also to meet other people interested in the same subject.
If you are looking for comprehensive study material then visit your local bookshop or library. They have entire sections dedicated to computing with computer books covering all computer subjects, for all user abilities; from the complete novice (idiot guides) to experienced user.