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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...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Thermal Printers
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....
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Impact Printers
Impact (or dot matrix) printers use a mechanical print head with print wires that strike a ribbon to print on paper. Impact printers are still around, and techs need to know how they work for maintenance and service. Mike describes the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Inkjet Printers
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...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Laser Printers
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...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Mobile Device Troubleshooting
Mobile devices can encounter problems ranging from unresponsive touchscreens to complete system lockout. This episode explores common symptoms, such as slow performance (caused by excessive app running) or overheating, and their...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Mobile Security Troubleshooting
A lot of symptoms point to potential attacks on a mobile device, such as connection loss, power drain, slow data speeds, high resource utilization, and unintended connections. Others point at attacks that have already happened, such as...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Mobile Device Security
Mobile device security starts with a lock screen but goes beyond multifactor authentication (MFA) and remote find, lock, and wipe. Corporate environments use mobile device management (MDM) services for even more control over mobile...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Mobile Synchronization
Synchronization keeps data up to date on each of your mobile devices and other connected devices. This episode explores syncing to the desktop, automobile, cloud, and more. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 25 - Maintaining and...