An approach worth trying here is to find a friend at the office who knows more than you about things generally, then ask them privately. You can spur this on by

An approach worth trying here is to find a friend at the office who knows more than you about things generally, then ask them privately. You can spur this on by offering your help when they seem to be stuck, but doing so without making a big scene or talking loudly about it. If you are seen as someone that quietly helps people when they need it, you will reap immediate rewards when you run into problems.