CompTIA A+ 220-701: 1.2 – Processor Sockets
Processors come in many different shapes and sizes. In this video, you’ll learn about DIP sockets, Slot sockets, and PGA sockets.
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 1.2 – Memory Slots
There have been many different memory slot formats through the years. In this video, you’ll learn the difference between SIMMs, RIMMs, DIMMs, and SO-DIMMs.
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 1.0 – Introduction to Personal Computers
A personal computer’s combination of chips, circuits, and other components can be an intimidating device. In this module, we’ll deconstruct every piece of the computer and you’ll learn about interfaces, processors, hard drives, and the BIOS.
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Which optical technology is this?
Today’s optical technologies provide impressive storage capacities for personal computer users. Which optical technology provides up to fifty gigabytes of storage capacity on a single disc?
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 1.2 – Motherboard Form Factors
A personal computer’s combination of chips, circuits, and other components can be an intimidating device. In this module, we’ll deconstruct every piece of the computer and you’ll learn about interfaces, processors, hard drives, and the BIOS.
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What’s new in CompTIA A+ 220-70x?
Since the 2009 introduction of the latest CompTIA A+ exam, there’s been a slow migration from the old exam to the new. If you’ve not been keeping track, you’ll be interested in knowing that you’ve only got about a month before the 220-60x exams disappear forever!
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 1.1 – Storage Devices
Storage technology has changed dramatically through the years, from floppy disks through solid state drives. In this video, you’ll learn about the technology behind floppy drives, hard drives, solid state technologies, and optical drives. You’ll also learn about removable storage technologies, tape drives, and external storage options.
What is a S/PDIF?
One of your customers has called with a problem that’s related to their S/PDIF. To what kind of thing might they be referring?
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 1.2 – I/O Interfaces
If you look at the back of any computer, you’ll find many different ports staring back at you. In this video, you’ll learn to recognize some of the most common motherboard ports and connectors, including audio ports, video ports, and communication interfaces.
How is PCI Express different than PCI?
The PCI Express bus architecture sounds similar to the PCI bus architecture. What is the primary architectural difference between PCI and PCI Express?