Most of us have experience using a computer, whether for school, work, or entertainment, but how many of us have actually had an expert teach us how to use it? This talk won't teach you how to troubleshoot everything, but it will give you insight to how media, programs, and data are encoded and used by computers so you can make more sense of why computers behave the ways they do and solve some of your problems with greater efficiency and less frustration. We will provide an approachable overview of how computers work by looking at their history and breaking one down to explain individual components, before highlighting some of the trade-offs to consider when buying a computer. We will provide practical, simple, and actionable advice about digital security and show you a few "pro tips" about how to make the most of your workstation, phone, or whatever device you use. Whether you have a lot or a little experience using digital technology, this workshop is for you if you want to learn how to use your devices more effectively!

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-basics-of-computers-tickets-230396350687