New Computer Setup
Before you install anything, move anything, or click anything — a few things deserve your attention.
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Megabytes and Gigabytes
What these numbers actually mean — in terms you can picture.
Maintenance
The oil change you keep skipping. What home computer maintenance actually means, and how little of it there is.
The Invisible Grid
Every screen is built on a pattern. Once you see it, you can find your way around anything.
Internet Connection
The modem, the router, the wifi signal, the cable — four different things people treat as one.
Your Inbox Is Not a Filing Cabinet
Treating it like one is how important things get lost.
How To Call Tech Support
You already know it’s going to be unpleasant. Here’s how to stay out of your own way.
Fluids Under the Hood
What all these computer terms actually mean — in plain language, no jargon required.
Email as Identity Document
Lose access to it and you may lose access to everything connected to it.
Email Account vs. Email App
They are not the same thing. Confusing them causes a lot of unnecessary panic.