Computer Basics at Internet Speed: An Introduction

The root of computer confusion is a missing definition — this course teaches the one idea that makes the rest click.

What you'll learn
- Start recognizing patterns in how devices work — which gives you confidence around any technology.
- Gain a mental framework — so you can organize anything you learn about computers and technology moving forward.
- Understand the core idea that computers and technology builds upon.
- Approach computers with more curiosity and less fear or frustration.
- Compare anything related to computers and technology to entire categories of similar things that you already know.
- Use computers more intuitively.
- Increase your clarity, confidence, and the desire to keep learning the basics of computers.

Requirements
- If you can use a mouse, you can do this. Seriously.
- This is just the first step, and it’s designed to meet you where you are.
- You won’t need any prior experience.

Description
Struggles with computers often come from one skipped step — a simple basic no one ever taught. Once you learn it, everything about computers becomes structured, clear, and easier to use.

What is this?

A brief, self-paced computer course that covers the missing definition of a computer in all of its parts.

End result:

This course takes you from where you are to a place of clarity, confidence, and the desire to keep learning — with a solid understanding of how to move forward.

What's this actually worth to you:

– You understand the core idea everything builds on.

– You start recognizing patterns in how devices work — which gives you confidence.

– You gain a mental framework — so you can organize anything you learn about computers and technology moving forward.

– You approach computers with more curiosity and less fear or frustration.

– You use computers more intuitively.

BIG promise:

By the end of this course, you'll have a broad, clear idea of how a Tesla self-driving car works — but only because we covered the basic simplicities.

What will this course do for you?

The course will start with a purpose so you know why you're studying it.

This helps give meaning and motivation for doing it.

You'll then go through a series of videos that will give you:

– A brief historical background

– What makes a computer a computer

– A lesson dedicated to each part of the definition of a computer

– A final summary

Each video uses real-world examples. There are plenty of images to make things visual and engaging.

After every video, you'll receive a visual summary called a cheat sheet to reinforce the main idea.

Then, you’ll complete an activity designed to:

– Repeat the idea in your own words

– Give your own examples

– Test your knowledge with a quiz

These activities make you an active learner — which helps the ideas stick.

Course format:

A step-by-step sequence of lessons — including videos, cheat sheets, and activities — that you can complete at your own pace.

How easy is it?

If you can use a mouse, you can do this. Seriously.

This is just the first step, and it’s designed to meet you where you are.

Each short video covers one clear idea. No fluff. No fast talk.

Just one basic, explained in a way that makes you say: Why didn’t anyone tell me this before?

You won’t need any prior experience. You won’t be memorizing terms.

You’ll just start the lesson — and walk away with something that finally makes sense.

Is this only for beginners?

Absolutely not. Most people — regardless of experience — have never been taught this foundational idea. Once they learn it, they gain tremendous clarity and confidence in how they use computers.

What Do You Need to Start:

– Access to a computer

– Pen or pencil and paper (for activities)

– A willingness to learn

Who this course is for:
- Absolute beginners who want a real starting point
- Everyday people who want to feel more confident with technology
- Adults and seniors who feel like they missed something early on
- Learners who’ve tried other tutorials but still feel like something doesn’t “click”
- Anyone who wants a simple, honest explanation of what a computer actually is — with no jargon, no memorization, and no fast talk
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