Are there any computer geeks out there that could help me?

Why or Where can I learn about the things on my computer? Like Acrobat Reader Java script what are they for and why don't they tell you what they are for. Another thing is how to use anti virus protection. I had Norton on my computer and couldn't figure out how to use it. it drove me nuts. So I bought McAfee and I couldn't install it at all cause Norton left files on my PC to block them. Well I'm fed up with this power struggle. I have it installed now and do not know how to use it either. I'm a senior citizen I don't want to and just couldn't go to school anyway. I cant remember 2 directcions at the same time. and they give you a list with 12 directions to fix this then you have a problem with that. I just want to enjoy my computer. Can't these people invent plain English a little check box yes or no or ask a question and have a real live person answer you. Any quick solutions to my problems? I never had any real lessons. It is very hard to figure this stuff out.

Are there any computer geeks out there that could help me?hp

Yes it is pretty hard. There is a lot to learn and people who have already learned it seem to forget how hard it was in the beginning.

The lists that they give you to solve problems are pretty useless because they have to cover every problem, even the most stupid ones. eg. Check that the device is plugged into a working power outlet. It takes forever to solve a problem using a list like that.