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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Installing and Troubleshooting RAM
Upgrading your RAM is one of the quickest tasks that you can do to immediately increase system performance. Whether you are doing a new PC build, or simply updating your system, you are going to need to know how to install and...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Virtual Memory
Running out of memory is something we try to avoid. All operating systems use virtual memory (or RAM), a part of your mass storage set, to act as (very slow) memory in case your real memory runs out. This clip is from the chapter "Book...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - RAM Capacity
Individual sticks of DRAM will have very different capacities. It's important to understand RAM capacities and how sticks work together to provide the total memory for a system. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 4 - RAM" of the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - CPU Generations and Architecture
By now you are probably wondering what that alphabet soup of letters and numbers alongside a CPU name means. Understanding the nomenclature of CPU models will ensure that you fully understand how they work. In this video, we are going to...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Choosing the Right CPU
Choosing a CPU that meets all your needs is one of the most important decisions you will make when building your PC. The wrong choice can mean a computer that does not perform the tasks needed or quickly becomes outdated. Since we have...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - 32-Bit Versus 64-Bit Computing
As technology evolves, the industry sets standards to define milestones. There is possibly no standard more prolific than 32-bit and 64-bit computing. Every piece of hardware and software released in the last three decades follows either...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Modern CPUs
The modern processor is loaded with features that you need to know in order to excel as a PC technician. Let's examine some of the modern CPU's abilities and get hands-on with a tool that has become a necessity when dealing with central...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - What Is a Computer?
Computers are everywhere if you know where to look! What are the parts and the functions of a computer? What do all these devices have in common? This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 2 - The Visible Computer" of the series...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Touring a PC
Learn the basic parts of a PC in this episode. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 2 - The Visible Computer" of the series "CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101)".In this section, we will focus on Core 1: 3.0—hardware—and...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Primary PC Components
Mike takes you on a tour of the primary PC components including the computer case, monitor, and various peripherals including the keyboard, mouse, speakers, and more. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 2 - The Visible Computer"...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Tools of the Trade
Technicians need the right tools to do their job. These tools include PC toolkits, mobile device toolkits, voltmeters, and circuit testers. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 1 - Safety and Professionalism" of the series...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - How to Use this Video Course
Steve shows you how to use this video course alongside the CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition. He also shows you helpful hints about the videos. This clip is from the chapter "All About the CompTIA A+" of the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - How to Pass the CompTIA A+ Exams
In this episode, Steve describes the CompTIA A+ exam process, plus explores a good strategy for prepping for the exam. Schedule the exam first! The pressure will have you hitting the books or videos in no time! This clip is from the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - What's On the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Exam?
The Core 1 (220-1101) exam tackles five big subject areas: mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and hardware and network troubleshooting. Steve dives into the sub-objectives in this episode, providing...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - How to Take the A+ Exam
In this episode, Steve walks through how to take the CompTIA A+ exam, including the at-home and in-person options through Pearson Vue. This clip is from the chapter "All About the CompTIA A+" of the series "CompTIA A+ Certification Core...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Why Get CompTIA A+ Certified?
Certifications power the IT industry. CompTIA A+ is the de facto entry point for IT techs, the first certification you should get. It provides a common language for people in IT and prepares you for work in the industry. This clip is...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - What Is the CompTIA A+?
CompTIA creates IT certifications that cover topics such as how to build and fix computers or how to secure businesses from internal and external threats. Every major IT manufacturer is part of CompTIA. The CompTIA A+ certification is a...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Troubleshooting Theory
The CompTIA A+ defines a very specific workflow process to troubleshoot any problem on a system. These steps will help you mentally break down the steps to diagnose and repair a computer problem. This clip is from the chapter "Book...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Working with DNS
When a user complains the Internet is down, what's often happening is that DNS isn't working. There are a few simple tools and procedures to diagnose and repair DNS problems. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 19 - Local Area...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - 3D Printing
3D printers use some material (such as plastic) to create a physical object from a 3D model file. This episode explores the concepts in 3D printing and provides examples of software for controlling the printer output. This clip is from...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Troubleshooting Printers
Good techs understand the many general issues with printers misbehaving. This episode covers a lot of these issues, such as permissions, connectivity (physical/wireless and configuration errors), and mechanical issues. This clip is from...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Installing Wireless and Cloud Printers
Many printers today come with wireless capabilities and can connect directly to an infrastructure or ad hoc 80 2.11 network. This episode looks at manual and automatic setup options, plus how to connect a printer for cloud-based...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Sharing Printers
It rarely makes sense for every computer in an office or lab to have its own dedicated printer. This episode looks at printer sharing and security options in Windows, so techs can set up, maintain, and remove shared printers. Mike also...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Installing a Local Printer
Installing a printer attached to a computer (a local printer) is a bread-and-butter task for techs. This episode describes the installation process using the Devices & Printers section of the Settings app in Windows. This clip is from...