The Power to Switch
Your laptop AC adapter states that it is “auto switching.” What does this mean?
power
More ports, more power
What kind of device can you add to your laptop to provide a modular connection to your desktop keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals?
Where’s my juice?
Which of these devices will maintain the operation of a computer in the case of a power outage?
Microsoft 70-680: 7.6 – Performance Settings – Part 2
The performance of Windows 7 can be based on a number of different settings. In this video, you’ll learn how to configure your desktop environment, optimize the performance of service and programs, discuss mobile computing performance issues, and configure power performance settings.
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Microsoft 70-680: 7.5 – Performance Settings – Part 1
There are many options to optimize the performance of Windows 7. In this video, you’ll learn how to configure page files, hard drive caching, networking performance, processor scheduling, and much more.
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Microsoft 70-680: 6.3 – Configuring Windows 7 Mobility
If you’re running a mobile device with Windows 7, there are a number of built-in features that can make your life much easier. In this video, we’ll detail the operation of offline file policies, discuss transparent caching, and the configuration of power policies.
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What kind of power supply should you buy?
You need to replace the power supply on an old computer, but the power supply has a unique shape that you’ve not seen before. What’s the best way to handle this replacement?
Click. Click. Click.
One of your customers has brought in their computer for repair. They are complaining that the computer makes clicking noises when it is powered on. The noise is constant and it doesn’t appear to ever stop while the computer is operational. The computer appears to be working normally otherwise. What of these would be the most likely cause of this odd noise?
CompTIA A+ 220-702: 1.2 – Troubleshooting Power Supplies
Troubleshooting power supplies requires some specialized tools and some common troubleshooting techniques. In this video, you’ll learn about circuit testers, the value of a good multimeter, and how to use these tools to troubleshoot power outlets and power supplies.
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