We hold back when we are faced with something new and different. And that means, of course, that if we keep doing that, the new computer we purchased with high hopes will always be daunting and different-and unused. The learning curve, as many of you already know, can be so steep that it's a wall. From that point on, it will start to be easy, and it may even begin to be fun. Second, there are a lot of ways to learn more about computers.
Many colleges have evening courses, and user groups are extremely helpful.
Books about computers are getting better all the time. So I'd say the first step is toward the closet. Take that unused home computer off the shelf and plug it in. Then do something with it. Give it a try.