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Optical Media
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There’s several different optical standards and it’s critical to know that a certain optical drive supports a certain optical technology.
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USB Standards
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The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is the main peripheral interface these days, and it’s important to be aware of different USB standards and USB connectors.
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Understanding USB
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Dig into the USB standards to learn things like why are there USB “A” and USB “B” connectors and why modern systems still provide older USB connectors.
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Configuring USB
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For those USB devices that don’t work fresh out of the box, it’s important to have a proper USB configuration process.
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Thunder and Lightning
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A good tech recognizes when Thunderbolt and Lightning technologies are used, their unique connectors, and the benefits/weaknesses they have compared to USB.
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Keyboards and Mice
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Keyboards and mice are often some of the most ignored peripherals on our systems; change that by understanding how to install and fully configure these important devices.
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Sight and Sound
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Make sure you know how to get sound devices and cameras installed and working properly.
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Readers and Scanners
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From flatbed scanners to barcode readers and card readers, scanning devices make our users’ lives easier and more convenient.
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Using Expansion Cards
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One of the most powerful features of a PC is the ability to install expansion cards that add abilities our system may lack.
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Course description
There’s more to a workstation setup than just a tower, monitor and keyboard. In this course, you’ll take your knowledge of essential peripherals to the next level with in-depth focus on optical media, USB devices, Thunderbolt ports and the Lightning stand
Meet the author
Mike Meyers, affectionately called the “Alpha Geek,” is the industry’s leading authority on CompTIA certifications. He is the president and co-founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a provider of PC and network repair seminars, books, videos and courseware for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike has been involved in the computer and network repair industry since 1987 as a technician, instructor, author, consultant and speaker. He has sold over a million IT and certification books, including the best-selling CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He has personally taught thousands of students, including U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, members of the United Nation, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, many branches of the Department of Justice, hundreds of corporate clients and academic students at every level.
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We use Infosec Skills to provide continuous training to our technicians and to prepare them for various certifications. Infosec Skills allows us to create personalized training programs that focus on each of our technicians’ particular roles and see their progress as they take courses. We also, recommend it to clients to make their IT support teams better.
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This has been utilized to bridge the skills gap across our cyber team and to aid them as they prepare for their various certifications. It also has provided a nice learning foundation for our various cyber team members to utilize as we continue to find ways for cross-utilization with operations while minimizing the downtime needed to ensure everyone’s knowledge is the same.
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