The video explores the history and impact of the USB, which has become a common and essential item for computer users. It discusses how the USB revolutionized connectivity by providing a standardized port for various hardware devices,...

Thermal printers use heat to mark text on special thermal paper. They’re used in many point-of-sale systems and kiosks. Mike describes the features of thermal printers and what techs need to know to maintain and service the machines....

Use these basic settings to make it harder for attackers to Windows hardware. Let us know what you’d like to see in a future Windows Security Tips video in the comments.

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...

Impact printers use a mechanical print head with print wires that strike a ribbon to print on paper. Impact printers are common in many offices and techs need to know how they work for maintenance and service. Mike describes the pieces...

This video explains the concept of the SNMP protocol. This clip is from the chapter "Network Monitoring" of the series "CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-007: The Total Course".In this section, you will learn about SNMP, system...

Laser printers provide excellent print output on paper in both black and white and full color. Laser printers use a fairly complicated printing process that techs should understand. This episode details the processes and components for...

This video explains how to resolve some network service issues. This clip is from the chapter "Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP Applications" of the series "CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-007: The Total...

Installing a printer attached to a computer—installing a local printer—is a bread-and-butter task for techs. This episode describes the installation process using the Printers & scanners section of the Settings app in Windows. This clip...

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...

In this episode, Mike shows how virtual private networking (VPN) works 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...

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 (through WPS), plus how to connect a printer for...

Inkjet printers offer relatively inexpensive color printing for everyone. Techs need to understand how inkjets work for maintenance and troubleshooting. This episode covers all the components and processes involved. This clip is from the...

Surely engineers design their products to be awesomely reliable right? Well, not exactly as these 10 casing examples prove. We've all heard the myth that iPhones are made to break, but is there actually proof of it for this and other...

This video provides an overview of the history and functionality of printers, highlighting their importance in daily tasks for students and professionals. It covers various types of printers, such as laser printers and inkjet printers,...

Printers, often a forgotten target in the enterprise, are vulnerable to all the usual cyberattacks. Watch as IDG TECH(talk) hosts Ken Mingis and Juliet Beauchamp and CSO Online’s J.M. Porup discuss the threats to these devices, plus how...

Learn how to enable Google Cloud Print on your Mac or PC then print using your Chromebook. Setup must be done in the Chrome Browser. When you are printing to a "classic printer," a computer must be on and connected to the printer.

This video explains how to design and 3D print your own flexible fabric ! When we think of 3D printing, we usually think of solid, rigid parts, but with a few clever tricks you can also print flexible fabrics.

Joshua Brooks teaches us all about TinkerCAD, a free and easy to use browser based software for 3D Modeling and Simulation.

This video begins the Introduction to 3D Printing series by covering some basic safety precautions. References: Thomas Sanladerer on Fire Preventionttps://www.youtube.com/wTestingVK_K6fp4BIk' target='Tipsnk' rel='nofollow'>PrevSafety...