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Upgrading the BIOS in your computer doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are some best practices for making the process work smoothly. In this video, you’ll learn about these best practices and I’ll demonstrate a BIOS upgrade on my computer. << Previous Video: BIOS Security Next: CPU Features >> When you’re performing an upgrade […]

The BIOS in our computers includes a number of security features. In this video, you’ll learn about BIOS passwords, full disk encryption, LoJack for Laptops, and Secure Boot. << Previous Video: BIOS Options Next: Installing BIOS Upgrades >> There are a number of different options inside of your BIOS that can help keep your system

Configuring a computer’s BIOS is very similar across different systems. In this video, you’ll learn some of the more common configuration options and how to configure them in a BIOS. << Previous Video: BIOS Next: BIOS Security >> If you’ve never looked at the BIOS configuration on your computer, you may be surprised at all

The BIOS handles the startup process and overall management of the PC. In this video, you’ll learn about the BIOS startup process, the difference between a legacy BIOS and a UEFI BIOS, and much more. << Previous Video: Motherboard Connectors Next: BIOS Options >> The BIOS of your computer is the Basic Input Output System.

There are numerous connectors on a motherboard that can be used for CPUs, storage devices, and other peripherals. In this video, you’ll learn about CPU sockets, storage interfaces, and integrating your computer case with your motherboard. << Previous Video: Motherboard Expansion Slots Next: BIOS >> One of the most significant connectors on any motherboard is

The expansion slots on a motherboard provide us with almost unlimited options for customizing our computers. In this video, you’ll learn about the PCI bus, the PCI Express bus, and riser cards. << Previous Video: Motherboard Form Factors Next: Motherboard Connectors >> You can extend the functionality of a motherboard by adding adapter cards. In

There are many different motherboard form factors that provide the best starting point for any project. In this video, you’ll learn about the differences between the ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX form factors. << Previous Video: RAID Next: Motherboard Expansion Slots >> The motherboard is the foundation of many computing devices. And in this video, we’ll

Our business and home storage devices contain some of our important and irreplaceable information. In this video, you’ll learn how RAID can be used to provide data redundancy when a drive failure occurs. << Previous Video: Storage Devices Next: Motherboard Form Factors >> Our hard drives store an amazing amount of information. And this is