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CompTIA A+ 220-801 Training Videos

Section 0: Introduction

0.1 – Introduction CompTIA A+ Training Course Overview (14:13)

Section 1: PC Hardware

1.1 – BIOS Settings How to Install BIOS Upgrades (7:04) Working with Your Computer’s BIOS (7:02) Configuring Your BIOS Settings (6:06) 1.2 – Motherboard Components An Overview of Motherboard Types (6:22) Motherboard Expansion Slots and Bus Speeds (16:51) Motherboard RAM Slots (7:52) CPU Sockets (6:24) | Motherboard Chipsets (7:13) Motherboard Jumpers and Connectors (5:21) 1.3 – RAM An Overview of Memory Types (13:04) Understanding PC Memory (9:56) 1.4 – Expansion Cards Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards (7:32) 1.5 – Storage Devices An Overview of Storage Devices (10:10) External Storage Device Connection Types (9:02) Understanding PATA (8:09) | Understanding SATA (4:04) Understanding SCSI (9:36) | An Overview of RAID (8:48) 1.6 – The CPU An Overview of CPU Socket Types (8:38) Understanding CPU Characteristics (9:21) | CPU Cooling Techniques (6:16) 1.7 – Interfaces Computer Interface Speeds and Distances (7:18) 1.8 – Computer Power PC Power Connectors (6:14) Computer Power Specifications (9:21) 1.9 – Computer Components Designing Custom Computer Systems (10:49) 1.10 – Display Devices An Overview of Display Device Types (5:46) Display Specifications (7:51) 1.11 – Connector Types Display Connectors and Cables (7:55) | Device Connectors and Cables (16:09) 1.12 – Computer Peripherals An Overview of PC Input Devices (6:49) | Multimedia Devices (3:53) Computer Output Devices (1:42)

Section 2: Networking

2.1 – Network Connectors Network Connector Types (9:59) 2.2 – Network Cabling Network Cabling (10:28) 2.3 – TCP/IP TCP/IP Subnets (9:11) | An Overview of IPv4 and IPv6 (9:52) TCP/IP Addressing (5:34) 2.4 – Common Network Ports Common TCP and UDP Ports (14:23) | Common Network Protocols (12:55) 2.5 – Wireless Networking Standards An Overview of Wireless Networking Standards (7:07) Wireless Encryption Standards (5:14) 2.6 – Installing a Wireless Router Installing a SOHO Wireless Router (14:39) 2.7 – Internet Connection Types Internet Connection Types (13:01) 2.8 – Network Types Network Types (3:34) | Network Topologies (3:58) 2.9 – Common Network Devices Network Devices (9:33) 2.10 – Networking Tools Common Networking Tools (8:19)

Section 3: Laptops

3.1 – Laptop Hardware Laptop Expansion Options (5:59) Replacing a Desktop with a Laptop (13:19) 3.2 – Laptop Displays Laptop Displays (5:54) 3.3 – Laptop Features Laptop Features (9:43)

Section 4: Printers

4.1 – Printer Types Understanding Laser Printers (9:47) | Understanding Inkjet Printers (5:00) Understanding Thermal Printers (2:13) | Understanding Impact Printers (3:13) 4.2 – Installing Printers Installing and Configuring Printers (8:31) 4.3 – Printer Maintenance Laser Printer Maintenance (6:29) | Thermal Printer Maintenance (2:40) Impact Printer Maintenance (3:34)

Section 5: Operational Procedures

5.1 – Computer Safety Procedures Managing Electrostatic Discharge (4:25) Computer Safety Procedures (7:15) 5.2 – Environmental Controls Managing Your Computing Environment (11:26) 5.3 – Communication and Professionalism Communication (9:45) Professionalism (8:11) 5.4 – Dealing with Prohibited Activity Dealing with Inappropriate Activity (3:20)

CompTIA A+ 220-802 Training Videos

Section 1: Operating Systems

1.1 – Microsoft Operating Systems An Overview of Windows XP (6:12) | An Overview of Windows Vista (4:08) An Overview of Windows 7 (7:40) | Windows Features (20:40) Windows File Structures and Paths (8:41) | Windows Upgrade Paths (12:47) 1.2 – Installing Windows Planning a Windows Installation (20:02) | Installing Windows XP (20:37) Installing Windows Vista (10:06) | Installing Windows 7 (8:45) 1.3 – The Windows Command Line Network Command Line Tools (32:36) Operating System Command Line Tools (31:47) Using the Windows Recovery Console and Command Prompt (13:50) 1.4 – Operating System Tools Using Computer Management (5:29) | Using Windows Device Manager (11:39) Windows Users and Groups (5:18) | Windows Local Security Policy (2:56) Using Windows Performance Monitor (10:00) Managing Windows Services (6:57) | Windows System Configuration (4:53) Using Task Scheduler (4:34) Understanding Windows Component Services (3:58) Windows Data Sources (2:41) | Windows Print Management (4:59) Windows Memory Diagnostics (3:11) | Using Windows Firewall (6:20) Using Windows Task Manager (4:36) | Windows Disk Management (3:26) Windows Migration Tools (5:33) | Windows Run Line Utilities (7:34) 1.5 – The Windows Control Panel The Windows Control Panel (9:41) | Windows XP Control Panel Options (5:09) Windows Vista Control Panel Options (5:32) Windows 7 Control Panel Options (4:49) 1.6 – Configuring Windows Networking Windows Homegroup (3:43) | Windows Network Technologies (8:46) Establishing Windows Network Connections (7:00) Windows IP Address Configuration (4:13) Configuring Network Adapter Properties (6:36) 1.7 – Windows Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Best Practices (9:20) Preventive Maintenance Tools (4:24) 1.8 – Windows Security Windows Security Settings (7:43) 1.9 – Client-Side Virtualization Client-Side Virtualization (7:17)

Section 2: Security

2.1 – Security Prevention Methods Physical Security Techniques (9:52) | Digital Security Techniques (9:52) Security Awareness (5:35) 2.2 – Common Security Threats Common Security Threats (10:37) 2.3 – Securing a Windows Workstation Workstation Security Best Practices (6:19) 2.4 – Disposing of Sensitive Data Disposing of Sensitive Data (4:16) 2.5 – Securing a SOHO Network Securing a Wired and Wireless Network (8:40)

Section 3: Mobile Devices

3.1 – Mobile Operating Systems Comparing Android and iOS (7:16) 3.2 – Network Connectivity and Email Mobile Device Networking (4:49) Configuring Email on Mobile Devices (5:54) 3.3 – Securing Mobile Devices Mobile Device Security Best Practices (6:47) 3.4 – Mobile Device Hardware Comparing Tablets and Laptops (5:18) 3.5 – Mobile Device Synchronization Mobile Device Synchronization (3:15)

Section 4: Troubleshooting

4.1 – Troubleshooting Theory Troubleshooting Theory (8:58) 4.2 – Common Hardware Problems Troubleshooting Common Hardware Problems (11:25) Hardware Troubleshooting Tools (4:24) 4.3 – Hard Drive Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Hard Drives (5:29) Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tools (4:06) 4.4 – Troubleshooting Video Troubleshooting Video and Display Issues (7:20) 4.5 – Troubleshooting Networks Troubleshooting Networks (11:58) | Network Troubleshooting Tools (9:20) Network Troubleshooting at the Command Line (14:33) 4.6 – Operating System Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Operating Systems (10:57) Operating System Troubleshooting Tools (12:49) 4.7 – Troubleshooting Security Issues Troubleshooting Common Security Issues (8:18) Tools for Security Troubleshooting (5:15) Best Practices for Malware Removal (8:07) 4.8 – Laptop Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Laptop Issues (7:19) Laptop Disassembly Best Practices (5:26) 4.9 – Troubleshooting Printers Troubleshooting Printer Problems (8:35) Printer Troubleshooting Tools (4:07)

Additional Study: Professor Messer’s A+ Study Group

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