Without power, our computers aren’t very useful. In this video, you’ll learn about computer power supplies, power specifications, redundant power supplies, and power supply efficiency ratings. << Previous: Cooling Next Video: Multifunction Devices >>

One of the by-products of computing is the generation of heat. In this video, you’ll learn how we cool our computing systems using fans, passive cooling, heat sinks, thermal paste, thermal pads, and liquid cooling. << Previous: Expansion Cards Next Video: Computer Power >>

Our computers are designed for expandability through the use of expansion cards. In this video, you’ll learn about sound cards, video adapters, capture cards, network interface cards, and best practices for installing new drivers. << Previous: CPU Features Next Video: Cooling >>

Our modern CPUs include a number of valuable features. In this video, you’ll learn about the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit processors, the advantages associated with ARM processors, and how CPU cores can be a useful measurement of processing power. << Previous: HSM and TPM Next Video: Expansion Cards >>

The trusted platform module (TPM) is an important security feature on today’s motherboards. In this video, you’ll learn about the technologies and use cases of TPMs and hardware security modules (HSMs). << Previous: BIOS Settings Next Video: CPU Features >>

The BIOS configuration options provide extensive customization. In this video, you’ll learn about boot options, USB permissions,  << Previous: The BIOS Next Video: HSM and TPM >>