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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Upgrading macOS
Upgrading macOS is simple. Follow along with the author in this video to find out how to upgrade to the newest version of macOS. This clip is from the chapter "Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems" of the series "CompTIA A+...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Installing and Updating Linux
Linux is a fantastic open-source and free operating system that anyone can download and use. Let's discover how to install and update this wonderful OS. This clip is from the chapter "Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems" of the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Post-Installation Tasks
This video explains the several steps that must take place after the Windows operating system is installed to get the system up to speed and ready to work. This clip is from the chapter "Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems" of the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Installing and Upgrading Windows 10
There's more than one way to install Windows and a good tech understands all of them. Additionally, it's important to perform a few pre-installation tasks to make sure your system will work with your desired version of Windows. This clip...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Boot from Everything
This video explains bootable devices such as the OS installation media or a bootable diagnostic toolkit. This clip is from the chapter "Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems" of the series "CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Windows 11 Editions and Features
There are important differences between Windows 11 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Enterprise. This video reviews the versions and feature differences. This clip is from the chapter "Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems" of...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Windows 10 Editions and Features
There are important differences between Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Enterprise. This video reviews the versions and feature differences. This clip is from the chapter "Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems" of...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Webcams and Videoconferencing
This video gives a quick demonstration of Microsoft Teams and its screen-sharing function. This clip is from the chapter "Essential Peripherals" of the series "CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102)".This section explains essential...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Understanding USB
Why are there USB Type-A and USB Type-B connectors? Why do modern systems still provide older USB connectors when the latest USB perfectly supports older devices? It takes a good understanding of the USB standards to see how and why....
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Maintaining Storage Disks
Mass storage devices need ongoing maintenance to ensure optimal operation. Windows systems have automated tools to optimize performance and to check drives for bad areas. This clip is from the chapter "Implementing Mass Storage" of the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Encrypting Mass Storage
Securing mass storage is a critical aspect of system security. Make sure you know the many ways a system's mass storage can be encrypted. This clip is from the chapter "Implementing Mass Storage" of the series "CompTIA A+ Certification...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Software RAID in Storage Spaces
Microsoft's Storage Spaces feature provides a superb tool to configure many different RAID configurations on any Windows system. A good tech knows which types of RAID it supports and how to set them up. This clip is from the chapter...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - New Installation - First Drive
In this video, you will go through the process of setting up an initial drive and installing an operating system using bootable media. This clip is from the chapter "Implementing Mass Storage" of the series "CompTIA A+ Certification Core...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Dynamic Disks
Dynamic disks are unique to the Windows operating system. Make sure you understand why Microsoft uses dynamic disks and how to configure spanning, striping, and more. This clip is from the chapter "Implementing Mass Storage" of the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Popular File Systems
There are many file systems available for different systems, purposes, and types of storage. It's important to know the difference between files systems such as NTFS, ext3, FAT, and HFS+. This clip is from the chapter "Implementing Mass...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Understanding File Systems
A file system organizes data stored on mass storage devices. A tech should have a good understanding of multiple file systems, why they are used, and how to troubleshoot them. This clip is from the chapter "Implementing Mass Storage" of...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - GPT Partitioning
Globally unique identifier (GUID) partition table (GPT) partitioning is more modern and used by all operating systems today. It's important for a tech to understand the benefits of GPT as well as how to use it. This clip is from the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - MBR Partitioning
Master boot record (MBR) partitioning is the oldest way to partition mass storage. All operating systems still support MBR, so it's important for techs to recognize its limitations. This clip is from the chapter "Implementing Mass...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Understanding Partitioning
In this video, we will understand Partitions, which serves several critical functions beyond just storing our data. Specialized partitions support virtual memory, boot, and recovery functions. This clip is from the chapter "Implementing...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Boot Order
This video explains Boot Order on a system that has a lot of storage devices. This clip is from the chapter "Mass Storage Technologies" of the series "CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102)".This section focuses on mass-storage...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Power Protection
This video explains power protection. Electrical power from our grid is imperfect. We use tools such as surge suppressors and uninterruptible power supplies to protect our PCs. This clip is from the chapter "Power Supplies" of the series...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Touring Linux
This video explains that the free and popular Linux OS is taking over the world, though it's still rare on desktops. Linux's customization through distributions is perfect for IoT devices, routers, servers, and even desktops. This clip...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Touring the macOS
In this video, let's discuss macOS. Although it's a completely different operating system, macOS and Windows have a lot in common. This clip is from the chapter "The Visible Computer" of the series "CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Touring Windows 10 and 11
This video explains Windows 10 and 11 and looks at the similarities and differences between each. This clip is from the chapter "The Visible Computer" of the series "CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102)".This section explains the...