Speaking Computer is about learning a foreign language and culture called computers. It describes the abstract world of technology in familiar human terms. By using colorful metaphors, pop culture references, and real life examples, it explains many fundamental computing ideas.
The Bio
Scott Shui is your friendly neighborhood technologist. He was the one friends and coworkers would ask about their computer instead of calling technical support. Although Scott secretly does not like computers, he hates it even more when they are slow, broken, or confusing.
The Basics
*Computer literacy is a constant process.
*Anything you want to know can be learned from the "hive" mind.
*Being clear starts with having the right vocabulary.
*When there's not a solution, there are often workarounds.
*Ask, listen, and try it.
