computer literacy

Basic tech skills

Computer literacy is basic competence with computers—knowing how to operate them, navigate software, and perform common tasks like sending email, browsing the web, or creating documents.

The term emerged as computers became essential tools, distinguishing those comfortable with technology from those who struggle with it.

The job requires computer literacy.

Opposites
technological competence

computer literacytechnophobia

Dread of modern devices

Luddism

digital inclusion/exclusion

computer literacydigital divide

Unequal access to computers/internet

digital poverty

Family

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