u/cbrother123

Hello, I am just someone who really enjoys learning stuff about computers. Given that I am 24 years old, I am not illiterate with computers necessarily since I’ve basically grew up in a very technological time. However, I don’t really know what the best resources are and the order to learn.

What I want to learn:
- How computers work (hardware, operating systems, file systems)

- Basic IT troubleshooting (PCs, phones, printers, TVs, smart devices)

- Networking fundamentals (WiFi, routers, IPs, DNS, home networks)

- Command line basics (Windows CMD/PowerShell + Linux terminal)

- Remote access tools and how they work

- Cybersecurity basics (malware, phishing, protection)

- Ethical hacking fundamentals (legal/ethical security learning)

- OSINT basics (open-source research techniques)

Goal:
- Be able to confidently fix common tech issues for family/friends

- Understand how devices, networks, and the internet connect

- Eventually build skills for IT/support or remote tech work

Thanks to everyone in advance! Majority of this is just for self interest/hobby when I learn to create a homelab

I bought the ONN Google TV 4K Plus Streaming Device a few months ago and was just curious to know if I’m using it to its fully abilities!

Here is what I know I have done so far with it:

1. Got the Downloader app (I don’t 100% understand it. I’ve seen other people talk about getting file managers and stuff and I didn’t understand the point)

2. I got the Projectivity Launcher and followed some steps on there. I’m not entirely sure what it can do.

3. I got Stremio and linked my RealDebrid account. I have noticed people talking about using different players like VLC Player and I didn’t understand that. I also don’t know what add-ons are must haves and why.

I’m not entirely sure what all else there is to do. I saw some people talking about downloading LocalSend on my phone and the streaming device itself but that kind of went over my head. I didn’t understand how people actually download stuff on their phone and transfer it over.

All in all, I would highly appreciate any tips/tricks/advice/suggestions/knowledge/etc on what to download, settings, to change, add-ons, or whatever else you can provide.

Sorry for the lengthy post, I’m a 24 year old newer to all of this stuff!