What is the best way to learn all about computer repair and programming?

without taking expensive college courses? Are there any good books on these topics out there?

What is the best way to learn all about computer repair and programming?
Of course there are books out there . . . where do you think people in college get their information? You should take courses somewhere unless you're trying to satisfy your own curiosity, since you'd have to practically become world-renown before anyone would hire you without a certification of some sort. You usually don't learn about repair and programming simultaneously though . . . that's kind of unusual and probably unnecessary. Computer repair is cheaper to learn about than computer programming . . . you can get a two-year degree from a community college and be qualified to do that. Computer programming usually requires a four-year degree in computer science. Good luck!





Oh yeah, and I almost forgot to mention . . . I don't think it's a good idea to seek out online courses in anything. I don't know how many of those institutions are accredited or anything, and besides it's a good experience to go to school for something.