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Basic Computer Skills for Generation Z

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My brother wants a PC for gaming. He's a Gen Z in 2021. Many Generation Z kids lack basic computer skills despite having lived with technology their entire lives. This is a common problem reported by teachers, IT pros, and parents.

I'm getting him a computer, but I want to teach him to use it. This a list of basic computing proficiencies I want him to learn (I will teach him)

How to install/uninstall software
How to not get your computer infected
How to get help on the internet
What a filesystem is and how to store and retrieve files
How to use the internet
Recommended browser extensions
How to search the internet using Google or other search engines
How to think critically
How to use a password manager
How to install updates
How to turn your computer on and off
How to plugin your computer
How to use the task manager
How to read
Basic keyboard shortcuts
Common misconceptions about computing
Difference between apps, programs, software, hardware, applications,
How to use your computer effectively for school (you'll be taking this machine to college)
How to avoid video game/computer/internet addiction
How to play games
How to use Steam
How to stream on Twitch
How to stream on YouTube
How to record video of gameplay
(optional) how to edit videos
What is Internet?
How to send/receive email
What is an email?
What is the difference between Gmail and email?
How to use Gmail?
(optional) How to use other email services
How to spot signs that your computer might be infected
How to use Discord
Why phones and tablets are stupid and doing things on a desktop will improve your life
How to use a mouse
How to use Microsoft Windows
Every single button on your keyboard and what it does
Why RGB is a gimmick
How to find good things on YouTube
How to make YouTube not terrible
How to buy things on ebay
How to find cheap things on ebay and amazon that aren't complete garbage
What is the cloud?
How to backup files and not lose them
How to submit a job application
How to submit a college application
How to use Google Calendar
How to use Google maps
How to use a browser
Difference between "the internet", a browser, Google chrome
How to save/open a file
Basic overview of the parts inside your computer case
(optional) How to troubleshoot hardware problems
How to troubleshoot problems

Maybe this list will help others know what to teach their tech dolt GenZers

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