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Certified - The CompTIA A+ Audio Course — 140 episodes
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Episode 138: Scripting and Remote Access — .bat, RDP, SSH, Risks
Episode 137: Handling Confidential Materials
Episode 136: Communication and Customer Service Skills
Episode 135: Data Privacy and Licensing — DRM, Chain of Custody
Episode 134: Environmental Controls — Ventilation, Disposal, MSDS
Episode 133: Safety Procedures — ESD, Handling, Fire Safety
Episode 132: Backup and Recovery Methods — GFS, 3-2-1, Testing
Episode 131: Change Management Process
Episode 130: IT Documentation Types — AUP, SOP, Diagrams
Episode 129: Asset and Inventory Management
Episode 128: Documentation and Ticketing Systems
Episode 127: Domain 4.0 Operational Procedures — Overview
Episode 126: Mobile Malware — Rooted Devices, Data Leaks, Ads
Episode 125: Mobile App Issues — Crashing, Connectivity, Updates
Episode 124: Malware Removal Steps — Quarantine, Clean, Restore
Episode 123: PC Security Symptoms — Alerts, File Changes, Redirection
Episode 122: Repair Techniques — SFC, Reimage, Rollback
Episode 121: Windows Symptoms — BSOD, Boot Issues, Low Memory
Episode 120: Domain 3.0 Software Troubleshooting — Overview
Episode 119: Data Disposal and Destruction Techniques
Episode 118: Mobile and Embedded Device Security
Episode 117: Workstation Security Best Practices
Episode 116: User Account Controls and SSO
Episode 115: OS Security Settings — Defender, BitLocker, NTFS
Episode 114: Threats and Vulnerabilities — Zero-Day, SQLi, XSS
Episode 113: Social Engineering — Phishing, Impersonation, Tailgating
Episode 112: Detection and Prevention — Antivirus, Firewalls, Education
Episode 111: Malware Types — Virus, Worms, Keyloggers, Rootkits
Episode 110. Authentication — RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos
Episode 109: Wireless Protocols — WPA2, WPA3, TKIP, AES
Episode 108: Active Directory — Group Policy, Scripts, Domains
Episode 107: Logical Security — MFA, ACLs, Tokens
Episode 106: Physical Security — Locks, Guards, Surveillance
Episode 105: Domain 2.0 Security — Overview
Episode 104: Partitioning, Formatting, Feature Updates
Episode 103: Installation Methods — USB, PXE, Network, ISO
Episode 102. OS Life Cycle and Compatibility Concerns
Episode 101: Filesystems — NTFS, exFAT, ext4, APFS
Episode 100: O S Types — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Episode 99: App Impact — Device, Network, Business
Episode 98: Installation Sources and Distribution Methods
Episode 97. Application Requirements and Compatibility
Episode 96. VPN, Proxy, Wired, Wireless, WWAN
Episode 95: IP Configuration — Static, DNS, Subnet, Gateway
Episode 94: Workgroup vs. Domain Setup
Episode 93: Windows Settings — Update, Privacy, Devices, Apps
Episode 92: File Explorer and Power Options
Episode 91: Control Panel Utilities — Firewall, User Accounts, Mail
Episode 90: System Utilities — msconfig, regedit, resmon
Episode 89: MMC Tools — Device Manager, Event Viewer, Scheduler
Episode 88: Disk and File Tools — format, xcopy, robocopy
Episode 87: CLI Networking Tools — ipconfig, ping, tracert
Episode 86: Command Line Basics — Navigation and Syntax
Episode 85: Upgrade Paths and RAM Support
Episode 84: Feature Differences — Domains, UI, BitLocker, RDP
Episode 83: Windows Editions — Home, Pro, Enterprise
Episode 82: Domain 1.0 Operating Systems — Overview
Episode 81: Core 2 Overview — Operating Systems, Security, Troubleshooting, Procedures
Episode 80: Network Outages — Slow Speeds, Port Flapping, DNS Failures
Episode 79: Network Troubleshooting — Interference, Jitter, Latency
Episode 78: Printer Hardware Failures — Rollers, Fuser, Transfer Belt
Episode 77: Printer Symptoms — Jams, Ghosting, Faded or Garbled Output
Episode 76: Mobile Connectivity Problems — Bluetooth, Charging, Ports
Episode 75: Mobile Battery, Overheating, and Display Issues
Episode 74: Projector and External Display Failures
Episode 73: Display Problems — Burn-In, Dead Pixels, Input Mismatch
Episode 72: RAID Troubleshooting — Degraded and Rebuild Issues
Episode 71: Drive Failures — Boot Errors, Data Loss, S.M.A.R.T
Episode 70: Power Supply Issues — No Boot, Reboot Loop, Noise
Episode 69: CPU and RAM Failures — Overheating, Freezes, Crashes
Episode 68: Motherboard Issues — POST Codes, No Power
Episode 67: Verifying Full System Functionality and Documenting
Episode 66: Creating and Implementing a Resolution Plan
Episode 65: Establishing and Testing a Theory of Cause
Episode 64: Identifying and Verifying the Problem
Episode 63: Troubleshooting Methodology — The Six-Step Process
Episode 62: Domain 5.0 Troubleshooting — Overview
Episode 61: Client-Side Requirements — CPU, RAM, Security
Episode 60: Application Virtualization and Legacy Support.
Episode 59: VDI and Remote Desktop Virtualization
Episode 58: File Sync and Cloud-Based Storage Use Cases
Episode 57: Key Cloud Features — Elasticity, Metering, Redundancy
Episode 56: Cloud Service Models — Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service
Episode 55: Cloud Deployment Models — Public, Private, Hybrid, Community
Episode 54: Domain 4.0 Virtualization and Cloud — Overview
Episode 53: Motherboard Interfaces — SATA, PCIe, Power Connectors
Episode 52: CPU Sockets and Chipsets — Intel and AMD
Episode 51: Motherboards and Form Factors — ATX, Micro ATX, ITX
Episode 50: Optical Drives and Media Types
Episode 49: Flash Drives and Memory Cards
Episode 48: RAID Configurations — Zero, One, Five, Ten
Episode 47: SSD Interfaces — SATA, PCI E, M.2, and M SATA
Episode 46: HDD and SSD Speed, Form Factor, and Features
Episode 45: RAM Channel Configurations — Single through Quad
Episode 44: RAM Types — DDR Three, DDR Four, DDR Five, SODIMM, ECC
Episode 43: Adapter and Connector Types — RJ45, USB C, Molex, SC
Episode 42: Hard Drive Interfaces — SATA, SCSI, NVMe, IDE
Episode 41: Peripheral and Video Cables — HDMI, VGA, DVI
Episode 40: Fiber Optic and Direct Burial Cables
Episode 39: Shielded, Coaxial, and Plenum Cabling
Episode 38: Ethernet Cabling — Cat 5 through Cat 6a
Episode 37: Domain 3.0 Hardware — Overview
Episode 36: Network Tools — Crimper, Punchdown, Toner, Analyzer
Episode 35: SOHO IP Configuration — Static, Dynamic, Gateways, APIPA
Episode 34: Internet Appliances, SCADA, and IoT Devices
Episode 33: Networked Host Services — DHCP, DNS, Print, AAA
Episode 32: Bluetooth, NFC, RFID, and Long-Range Wireless
Episode 31: Wi-Fi Standards — 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Episode 30: Wireless Frequencies and Channels — 2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz
Episode 29: Cable Modems, DSL, ONTs, and Interfaces
Episode 28: Firewalls, NICs, SDN, and PoE
Episode 27: Access Points, Hubs, Patch Panels
Episode 26: Routers and Switches — Managed vs. Unmanaged
Episode 25: TCP vs. UDP — Connectionless and Connection-Oriented
Episode 24: Common Ports and Protocols — FTP, HTTP, DNS, RDP
Episode 23: Domain 2.0 Networking — Overview
Episode 22: Touchpads and Drawing Pads
Episode 21: Docking Stations and Port Replicators
Episode 20: Peripheral Setup — Headsets, Pens, Speakers, Webcams
Episode 19: Mobile Ports and Connectors — USB, Lightning, Bluetooth
Episode 18: Internal Display Components — Inverters, Cameras, Digitizers
Episode 17: Mobile Display Technologies — LCD, OLED, IPS, TN, VA
Episode 16: Physical Security Features — Biometrics and NFC
Episode 15: Laptop Wireless Card Replacement
Episode 14: HDD and SSD Upgrades and Migration
Episode 13: Laptop Batteries, Keyboards, and RAM Installation
Episode 12: Domain 1.0 Mobile Devices — Overview
Episode 11 – Core 1 Overview — Hardware, Networking, Mobile, Virtualization, and Troubleshooting
Episode 10 – Glossary Part 3
Episode 9 – Glossary Part 2
Episode 8 – Glossary Part 1
Episode 7: Core 1 vs. Core 2 — What’s the Difference?
Episode 6: Choosing the Right A Plus Study Resources
Episode 5: How to Study for the A Plus Exams
Episode 4: Exploring the A Plus Core 1 Exam Domains
Episode 3: Understanding the A Plus Core 1 and Core 2 Exam Structure
Episode 2: What Is the CompTIA A Plus Certification?
Episode 1: Welcome to the A Plus Prep Cast