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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Mobile Connections
Mobile devices connect to other devices via wired or wireless. Wired connections are used for power and data transfer. Wireless options include NFC, Bluetooth, infrared, or 80 2.11 (Wi-Fi). These connections are used for a variety of...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - What Is a Mobile Device?
Mobile devices come in a variety of sealed forms and run mobile-specific operating systems. Devices include smartphones, tablets, wearables, e-readers, and more. OSes are Android, iOS, and a few others to a lesser extent. This episode...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Touring Your Laptop Display
Replacing a laptop monitor requires careful connectivity for the many internal components. Aside from the display, the laptop monitor can have a Wi-Fi antenna, webcam, touch screen sensors, and more. This clip is from the chapter "Book...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Laptop Hardware - CPU and Motherboard
Laptops have many technician-replaceable parts. Check for online documentation before starting and proceed with caution. Mike explores laptop dissection in this episode. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 23 - Portable...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Laptop Hardware - Core Hardware
Laptops have many technician-replaceable parts. Check for online documentation before starting and proceed with caution. Mike explores laptop dissection in this episode. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 23 - Portable...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Laptop Hardware Troubleshooting - The Tools
Laptops have many technician-replaceable parts. Check for online documentation before starting and proceed with caution. Mike explores laptop dissection in this episode. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 23 - Portable...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Laptop Features
Portable computers use the function key (Fn) to activate alternative features. These include screen sharing, power settings, audio options, and more. The Settings app in Windows enables you to adjust a host of laptop settings (which...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Cloud-Based Applications
In this episode, Mike looks at applications in the cloud. Cloud-based storage enables access to files from any connected device. Cloud-based applications enable easy configuration and management. Virtual desktops create a consistent...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Cloud Computing
In this episode, Mike looks at the benefits of cloud computing (or moving virtual machines out onto the Internet). The cloud VMs enable benefits such as rapid elasticity and on-demand scaling, so you can quickly support any Internet...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Advanced Virtualization Setup
Mike describes the process of changing one or more VMs, such as modifying the number and size of mass storage available. You can use a VM to explore the many options available in Disk Management with multiple drives. The episode also...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Your First Virtual Machine
In this episode, Mike walks the viewer through the process of setting up a new virtual machine. The host OS is Windows 10; Oracle VM VirtualBox is the type 2 hypervisor. The VM Mike installs runs Ubuntu Linux. During the setup, Mike...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Understanding Virtualization
In the first virtualization episode, Mike explores the concepts behind virtual machines. He discusses virtualization vs. emulation, how modern VMs work, and the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors (the different hosts for...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Troubleshooting Internet Connections, Part 1
The CompTIA A+ exams have many network troubleshooting scenario questions. The Great Mikestrami gives you a few rules to help you get through these questions. In addition, a few basic tools and preparation makes troubleshooting most...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Internet of Things (IoT)
Mike explores some of the latest and greatest networking technologies with the Internet of Things (IoT). He describes the three common wireless technologies used to connect to IoT devices, 802.11, Zigbee, and Z-wave. Mike finishes with a...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
In this episode, Mike shows how Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) work and why people use VPN connections. He discusses the types of protocols and clients that make this work today and walks through a generic VPN setup. This clip is from...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Proxy Servers
In this episode, Mike describes how proxy servers work to block certain web sites and filter outgoing or incoming content. The episode shows how to set up a browser to connect to a proxy server. This clip is from the chapter "Book...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - E-Mail
Continuing with the Application-layer protocols, this episode explores e-mail. Mike covers the three classic e-mail protocols, SMTP for sending and POP3 and IMAP4 for receiving. The episode covers typical client configuration using the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Firewalls and Servers
In this episode, Mike begins the discussion of Application-layer protocols. Starting with a review of the interaction between IP packets and servers, the episode analyzes the functions of local and server-based firewalls. This clip is...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Broadband Connections
In this episode, Mike explores common always-on broadband connections to the Internet. Starting with DSL, the episode looks also at fiber, cable, satellite, and 80 2.11 Wi-Fi. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 21 - The...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Internet Tiers
In this episode, Mike discusses the structure of the Internet. Starting with the Tier 1 carriers, he shows how carriers at each layer relate to their peers and also how they interact with Tiers above and customers below. This episode...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Troubleshooting Wireless Connections
There are few worse feelings than a wireless connection that just doesn't...connect. In situations like this, good techs will have the right tools and skills to diagnose and repair the issue. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Beyond Wi-Fi
The 80 2.11 standard isn't the only wireless out there today. Standards such as Bluetooth, RFID and NFC also need the support of good techs. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 20 - Wireless Networking" of the series "CompTIA A+...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Enterprise Wireless
There's a big difference between the 80 2.11 network in your home and small office vs. 802.11 in larger organizations such as businesses, schools, and government offices. Multiple SSIDS, advanced technologies, and more aggressive...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - It's a Huge Mesh
Mesh networking is here and gaining in popularity daily. But what does mesh networking do for your 80 2.11 network? Where do you use it and how is it deployed? This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 20 - Wireless Networking" of the...