What techniques can you use to keep your personal computer running in peak condition? In this video, we’ll show you some simple preventive maintenance techniques for your external case, display devices, input devices, and other PC components.
As technology professionals, we occasionally have to operate in environments where safety hazards may exist. In this module, we’ll show you how to avoid problems with high voltage computer equipment and environmental hazards, and we’ll discuss the best ways to dispose of hazardous materials. More importantly, we’ll show you how to handle accident situations that might occur when working in our high-tech environments.
If you’ve ever wanted to make sense of the jumble of chips, cables, and fans inside of a computer, this training module is for you! We’ll start the module with a tour of the outside of the computer, and then we’ll take off the cover and show you exactly what components you can expect to find on the inside of a computer. We’ll finish up the module with a primer on the operation of computer systems.
CompTIA A+ certified professionals need more than screwdrivers and multimeters to properly troubleshoot and maintain computing systems. To provide the best troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, they must also have the right software tools. In this module, we’ll discuss the primary categories of software tools and show you where to download some free software compilations that will make your job much easier.
Preventive maintenance of your computers is an essential component of the CompTIA A+ certification. In this module, we’ll show you how to clean both the outside and the inside of your computer, including the monitor, fan intakes, motherboard components, and connector contacts.
Static electricity can cause serious damage electronic components. Fortunately, there are some products and techniques that can help prevent electrostatic discharge. In this CompTIA A+ training module, we’ll learn about electrostatic discharge and discuss some products that can be used in your work environment to help prevent the buildup and discharge of static electricity. We’ll also compare ESD to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and show how troubleshoot and eliminate sources of EMI.
Every CompTIA A+ technology professional needs a tool bag with the right mix of diagnostic tools, specialty tools, and cleaning products. In this video, we’ll walk you through the must-have tools for everyday troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
As technology has become more pervasive, there’s been an increased emphasis across the IT industry on providing a professional work environment. In this CompTIA A+ video training module, we’ll provide you with seven essential skills that will help you maintain the highest levels of professionalism at every stage of your career.
If you thought the CompTIA A+ certification was only about all-things-technical, then you might be surprised at the latest exam objectives that focus on communication skills. In this video, you’ll learn about three techniques that will allow you to communicate better with customers, fellow technicians, and even people outside of your work environment.
Some troubleshooting techniques have universal appeal. In this module of Professor Messer’s Free CompTIA A+ Certification Training, you’ll learn the troubleshooting best practices used by IT professionals every day to solve difficult problems on some of the world’s largest computing environments.
