I want to be a GeeK! where do I start?
- Thread starter Tarka Dal
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Your Power User badge is a good beginning, it proves there's a geek in you 
Some good articles and sites for you to start with:
Kari
Some good articles and sites for you to start with:
- How to Learn a Programming Language - wikiHow
- C programming.com - Your Resource for C and C++ Programming
- Programmingtutorials.com - Free Online Programming Tutorials
- 10 Programming Languages You Should Learn Right Now - IT Management from eWeek
Kari
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor6 GBATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP ENVY 17-1150eg
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
- CPU
- 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
- Sound Card
- Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
- Screen Resolution
- 1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
- Hard Drives
- Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
- Cooling
- As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
- Keyboard
- Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
- Mouse
- Logitech Performance Mouse MX
- Internet Speed
- 50/10 Mbps VDSL
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
- Browser
- Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
My Computer
At a glance
Win 7 Ultimate x64FX-8350 @ 4.6 GHz so farADATA XPG V1 Series Black 8GB DDR3 1600Sapphire R9 270x Dual-X
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Me
- OS
- Win 7 Ultimate x64
- CPU
- FX-8350 @ 4.6 GHz so far
- Motherboard
- Asus M5A97 EVO
- Memory
- ADATA XPG V1 Series Black 8GB DDR3 1600
- Graphics Card(s)
- Sapphire R9 270x Dual-X
- Sound Card
- Xonar DGX w/ Corsair Vengence 1300
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer S232HL Abid
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 120 GB OCZ Vertex 3
500 GB Seagate 7200.12
- PSU
- Antec Earthwatts 650W Green
- Case
- Antec Three Hundred
- Cooling
- Cooler Master 212 EVO
- Keyboard
- Logitech G510
- Mouse
- Logitech G500s
- Internet Speed
- 35000/3000
Hahah, nice... A geeks world is truly a beautiful place...
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8 Professional 64-bitIntel Core i3-21004GBGeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-2100
- Motherboard
- ASRock Intel Z68M/USB3
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- GeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- PSU
- 750w
A geek is born, not made!! :roflmao:
My Computer
At a glance
64-bit Windows 8.1 ProCore(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz12.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
- CPU
- Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
- Motherboard
- LENOVO
- Memory
- 12.00 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel(R) HD Graphics
- Sound Card
- Intel HD integtrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- HP 25' ISP Monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1900/1020
- Hard Drives
- (1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
- Internet Speed
- 100mb down/10mb up
Very well said! Hmm, what certifies a person being a Geek? :sarc:
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8 Professional 64-bitIntel Core i3-21004GBGeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-2100
- Motherboard
- ASRock Intel Z68M/USB3
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- GeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- PSU
- 750w
- Local time
- 4:03 AM
- Messages
- 8,608
Sometimes I think it has to do with OCD, meaning "obession" ... clearly me 
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2400 MHz4 GBATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Bruce ... somewhere in his 40's
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2400 MHz
- Motherboard
- INTEL/D975XBX2
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 914v
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 1024
- Hard Drives
- 2/500GB each ... ST3500630AS ATA Device.
One is not connected
- PSU
- Rocketfish 700 W
- Case
- G.Skill Gigabyte Chassis
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
- Internet Speed
- DSL
- Antivirus
- Avira Internet Security
- Browser
- IE 11
- Other Info
- ATI HDMI Audio
Sometimes I think it has to do with OCD, meaning "obession" ... clearly me
That certainly helps!
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bitIntel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz2.50 GB RAMNVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Home built
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
- CPU
- Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
- Motherboard
- ASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
- Memory
- 2.50 GB RAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
- Sound Card
- SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- ViewSonic VX 1962 wm
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 X 1050
- Hard Drives
- Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB
- Cooling
- Fan based
- Keyboard
- Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB
- Mouse
- Logitec optic USB
- Internet Speed
- 3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload
I really want to know what defines a Geek... I wonder if I qualify one when in public.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8 Professional 64-bitIntel Core i3-21004GBGeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-2100
- Motherboard
- ASRock Intel Z68M/USB3
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- GeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- PSU
- 750w
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 10 Pro x64Intel Core i5 7400 @ 3.00GHz8GB 2133Mhz DDR4 (OEM supplied)Gygabyte Windforce GTX 1050Ti (Factory Overcl...
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Medion Erazer (note to self: insert model number) - with custom additions
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 7400 @ 3.00GHz
- Motherboard
- OEM supllied with PC
- Memory
- 8GB 2133Mhz DDR4 (OEM supplied)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Gygabyte Windforce GTX 1050Ti (Factory Overclocked)
- Sound Card
- Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer Al1980 + HKC
- Screen Resolution
- 1360*768(HKC) / 1280*1024(Acer)
- Hard Drives
- 1TB Toshiba
1TB WD Caviar Green
120GB Samsung Evo 840
- PSU
- OEM supplied (no power rating on case)
- Case
- OEM Supplied
- Cooling
- Stock
- Keyboard
- Logitech Wireless
- Mouse
- Logitect Wireless
- Internet Speed
- 40Mb/s Down 10Mb/s Up
- Antivirus
- Defender
- Browser
- Firefox
I think what makes a GeeK is someone who is clever enough to be able to create something from nothing.
Oh no it's this:- Geek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A fool...?
So, I am one now then...I'm overly obsessed.
Bang goes 'Tews' thought for the day!
Oh no it's this:- Geek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A fool...?
So, I am one now then...I'm overly obsessed.
Bang goes 'Tews' thought for the day!
My Computer
At a glance
Stools
- OS
- Stools
やった！ Yes! This qualifies me publicly as a Geek... I knew I was a Geek but couldn't believe Wikipedia's definition was accurate or correct.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8 Professional 64-bitIntel Core i3-21004GBGeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-2100
- Motherboard
- ASRock Intel Z68M/USB3
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- GeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- PSU
- 750w
Get a plastic pocket protector and stammer a lot when you talk to girls.
That's the way I did it.
My Computer
At a glance
Main - Windows 7 Pro SP1 64-Bit; 2nd - Window...Main - Core i7 2600K; 2nd - Core i7 920Main - 16GB Corsair Vengeance; 2nd - 12GB Cor...Main - XFX Radeon 6870 1GB; 2nd - XFX Radeon ...
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Self
- OS
- Main - Windows 7 Pro SP1 64-Bit; 2nd - Windows Server 2008 R2
- CPU
- Main - Core i7 2600K; 2nd - Core i7 920
- Motherboard
- Main - Asus P8Z68-V Pro/Gen3; 2nd - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UDR3
- Memory
- Main - 16GB Corsair Vengeance; 2nd - 12GB Corsair Vengeance
- Graphics Card(s)
- Main - XFX Radeon 6870 1GB; 2nd - XFX Radeon 4870 1GB
- Sound Card
- Both: Onboard Realtek Azalia
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Main - Hann 25" + I-INC 25" + Acer 23"; 2nd - Upgrading Soon
- Screen Resolution
- Main - 1920x1080 (All Three Monitors); 2nd - Upgrading Soon
- Hard Drives
- Main - (1) Crucial M4 128GB (Boot)
Main - (1) Seagate 2TB 64MB Cache (Data)
Main - (1) Seagate 2TB 64MB Cache (Data Backup)
2nd - (1) Intel X25-M SSD 80GB (Boot)
2nd - (3) Seagate 1TB 32MB Cache (Data Backup)
2nd - (1) Seagate 320GB (Because)
- PSU
- Main - OCZ 600W Modular; 2nd - OCZ 600W
- Case
- Main - Thermaltake Element G; 2nd - NZXT something or other
- Cooling
- Main - Corsair H80; 2nd - Prolimatech Megahalems
- Keyboard
- Main - Razer Reclusa; 2nd - Old MS Keyboard
- Mouse
- Main - Logitech MX Revolution; 2nd - Old MS Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 20Mbps Time-Warner Cable
- Local time
- 4:33 PM
- Messages
- 4,772
Am I Geek 
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro -...Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 3,610QM (2.30Hz, 6M...8 GBNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M 2GB Graphics, Optimu...
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Samsung NP550P5C-S02IN
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro - 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 3,610QM (2.30Hz, 6MB L3 Cach
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M 2GB Graphics, Optimus™ techno
- Sound Card
- SoundAlive™ JBL 3 Speakers (With sub-Woofer)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 39.62cm (15.6) SuperBright 300nit HD+ LED Display
- Screen Resolution
- 1,600 x 900, Anti-Reflective
- Hard Drives
- 1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5,400RPM)
- Local time
- 4:33 PM
- Messages
- 4,772
Ha after reading this i think i'm one How to Become a Real Computer Geek | eHow.com
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro -...Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 3,610QM (2.30Hz, 6M...8 GBNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M 2GB Graphics, Optimu...
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Samsung NP550P5C-S02IN
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro - 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 3,610QM (2.30Hz, 6MB L3 Cach
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M 2GB Graphics, Optimus™ techno
- Sound Card
- SoundAlive™ JBL 3 Speakers (With sub-Woofer)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 39.62cm (15.6) SuperBright 300nit HD+ LED Display
- Screen Resolution
- 1,600 x 900, Anti-Reflective
- Hard Drives
- 1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5,400RPM)
Well, judging from all of those reputation points, badges and a number of posts... Why not? 
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8 Professional 64-bitIntel Core i3-21004GBGeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-2100
- Motherboard
- ASRock Intel Z68M/USB3
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- GeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- PSU
- 750w
I meet 6/12 of those requirements :huh: I'm definitely a geek though.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 10 Pro x64Intel Core i5 7400 @ 3.00GHz8GB 2133Mhz DDR4 (OEM supplied)Gygabyte Windforce GTX 1050Ti (Factory Overcl...
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Medion Erazer (note to self: insert model number) - with custom additions
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 7400 @ 3.00GHz
- Motherboard
- OEM supllied with PC
- Memory
- 8GB 2133Mhz DDR4 (OEM supplied)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Gygabyte Windforce GTX 1050Ti (Factory Overclocked)
- Sound Card
- Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer Al1980 + HKC
- Screen Resolution
- 1360*768(HKC) / 1280*1024(Acer)
- Hard Drives
- 1TB Toshiba
1TB WD Caviar Green
120GB Samsung Evo 840
- PSU
- OEM supplied (no power rating on case)
- Case
- OEM Supplied
- Cooling
- Stock
- Keyboard
- Logitech Wireless
- Mouse
- Logitect Wireless
- Internet Speed
- 40Mb/s Down 10Mb/s Up
- Antivirus
- Defender
- Browser
- Firefox
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8 Professional 64-bitIntel Core i3-21004GBGeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-2100
- Motherboard
- ASRock Intel Z68M/USB3
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- GeForece GTX 550 Ti
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- PSU
- 750w
9/12, don't qualify on 5,6 & 11.
EDIT
Does this count: it's 5:25AM, I've been online since 5PM, only interrupting to get more coffee, chorizo, beer & Jägermeister, posting 53 posts?
EDIT
Does this count: it's 5:25AM, I've been online since 5PM, only interrupting to get more coffee, chorizo, beer & Jägermeister, posting 53 posts?
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor6 GBATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP ENVY 17-1150eg
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
- CPU
- 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
- Sound Card
- Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
- Screen Resolution
- 1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
- Hard Drives
- Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
- Cooling
- As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
- Keyboard
- Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
- Mouse
- Logitech Performance Mouse MX
- Internet Speed
- 50/10 Mbps VDSL
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
- Browser
- Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
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