집에서 연결, 엔터테인먼트, 교육 및 생산성을 유지하는 방법

06/24 2020
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오늘날 컴퓨터는 대부분의 사람들에게 없어서는 안 될 삶의 일부이지만 대부분의 사람들이 컴퓨터를 최대한 활용하고 있지는 않을 것입니다. 신뢰할 수 있는 PC에서 더 많은 것을 얻을 수 있는 방법이 항상 궁금했다면 잘 찾아오셨습니다.

이 기사에서는 컴퓨터를 사용하여 친구와 연락을 유지하는 것부터 보다 효율적으로 일하고 즐기는 것까지 삶을 향상시킬 수 있는 몇 가지 주요 방법을 안내합니다. 대부분의 경우 완전히 무료로 더 많은 것을 달성하는 데 도움이 되는 최고의 팁, 웹 사이트 및 앱을 모았습니다.

이 불확실한 시기에 친구 및 가족과 연락을 유지하면서 노트북이나 컴퓨터로 긴장을 푸는 것이 그 어느 때보다 중요합니다.

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사랑하는 사람과 연결

With a computer and an internet connection, you have the world at your fingertips. This makes it easier than ever to stay in touch with friends and loved ones, and there are plenty of ways to do so without having to pay a penny.

One of the best options is Skype. It is a video-calling app that comes bundled with Windows 10, so you do not even need to download it to get started. You can call anyone else who has a Skype account for free, either as a voice call or a video chat (providing you both have webcams with your PCs).

If you would prefer to talk to your friends over text, you can do that too. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger may be better known for their mobile apps, but you can use both on a computer, too. 

Just download the WhatsApp Desktop app (opens in new tab) or use the messenger on Facebook (opens in new tab) and you can message your friends and relatives for free.

Elsewhere, Google has integrated a Hangouts chat box into its Gmail email service. If you have a Gmail account, you should see the option in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This lets you send a text message to any of your contacts, or to start a video call with them if you prefer.

Stay entertained at home

A lot of people primarily use their computers for work, but your PC can also function as an all-in-one entertainment centre, comprising music, TV, films, and games.

There are many popular music streaming services that let you play as much music as you like in return for a monthly fee. Services such as Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music are all options here. If you would rather pay for individual tracks or albums and keep them forever, Amazon’s Digital Music Store and Apple’s iTunes Store are both good choices.

As for TV shows and films, you do not need a television to enjoy the likes of Star Wars and Peaky Blinders at home. There is no shortage of streaming services available, from Netflix and Disney Plus to Now TV and Amazon Prime Video. Each one lets you watch as many shows and movies as you like for a monthly fee.

Finally, your computer can play host to a huge range of fantastic PC games. There are various online marketplaces from which to buy games, including the likes of Steam, Epic Games, Humble Bundle and more. 

You can play with a controller (like you would on a games console), or with a mouse and keyboard – this flexibility is a real benefit of playing games on your computer. Just make sure you check your PC meets the game’s requirements before you purchase.

Learn something new

One of the great things about owning a computer is it means you can learn pretty much anything from anywhere. There is no need to be in a classroom or enrol on an expensive college course – just sit down with your laptop and learn at a time and place that suits you.

There are two main options if you want to learn something on your computer: downloadable apps and online resources. When it comes to apps, there are lots of choices. If you want to learn a language, for instance, apps like Duolingo (opens in new tab) and Rosetta Stone (opens in new tab) are some of the best. They break language learning down into manageable chunks, helping you get to grips with the new tongue without feeling out of your depth.

If you are interested in online courses, on the other hand, there is a wealth of websites offering helpful tuition. The Open University (opens in new tab) is one of the more well-known names, while websites such as FutureLearn (opens in new tab) and edX (opens in new tab) are well-stocked with courses from the likes of Harvard University the University of Oxford.

And that’s not forgetting the huge number of free educational resources, including websites like Wikipedia (opens in new tab) and BBC Bitesize (opens in new tab). There are also loads of brilliant video tutorials for free on YouTube (opens in new tab). Learning something new does not have to cost you a thing.

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Ramp up your productivity

For many people, a computer is an invaluable tool that helps them be more productive than they have ever been. Whether you are working or getting creative, that can be the same for you, too.

When it comes to doing your work, getting a good office suite is often essential. These suites include word processors, spreadsheets, presentation apps, and more. One of the best-known is Microsoft Office, which you can either buy outright or pay for with a yearly subscription. There are free alternatives, too, including OpenOffice (opens in new tab) and LibreOffice (opens in new tab).

컴퓨터는 창의력을 발휘할 수 있는 좋은 방법이기도 합니다. Adobe Photoshop Elements (새 탭에서 열림) 로 사진을 편집하거나 , Lightworks (새 탭에서 열림) 로 무료 비디오를 만들거나 , Affinity Designer (새 탭에서 열림)Corel Painter (새 탭에서 열림) 와 같은 앱에서 상세한 일러스트레이션을 만들 수 있습니다. 새 탭) . 창의력이 샘솟는다면 컴퓨터는 완벽한 파트너입니다.

그리고 예술적인 길을 가고 싶다면 드로잉 태블릿과 스타일러스를 구입하여 디지털 페인팅을 더욱 자연스럽게 만들 수도 있습니다. Wacom (새 탭에서 열림) 은 선택할 수 있는 다양한 제품을 보유하고 있습니다. 예술을 산들 바람으로 만듭니다. 또는 태블릿으로도 사용할 수 있는 2-in-1 노트북 (예: Microsoft Surface Book 3 )을 구입하여 원하는 방식으로 작업할 수 있는 충분한 유연성을 제공할 수 있습니다.