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IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software

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134 Hands-On LiveLabs

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01 / Lessons & labs

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Lessons

7 Interactive Lessons · 83 topics

01 Motherboards, Processors, Memory and Storage Devices 7 topics · 29 LiveLab

Understanding Motherboards
Understanding Processors
Understanding Memory
Understanding Cooling Systems
Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards
Understanding Storage Devices
Understanding Power Supplies

29 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

02 Connectors, PC Configurations, Printers, and Networks 8 topics · 14 LiveLab

Understanding Cables and Connectors
Understanding Uses of Peripheral Devices
Exploring Custom Configurations
Thin Clients
Understanding Print Technologies and Imaging Processes
Installing and Maintaining Printers
Understanding Networking Principles
Identifying Common Network Hardware

14 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

03 TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, and Laptops 10 topics · 13 LiveLab

Understanding TCP/IP
Understanding Wireless Networking Technologies
Installing and Configuring SOHO Networks
Understanding Network Services
Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Working with Laptops
Input Devices
Internal Expansion
Laptop Displays
External Peripherals

13 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

04 Mobile Devices, Troubleshooting Hardware and Network 9 topics · 8 LiveLab

Understanding Mobile Devices
Understanding Network Connectivity and Email
Configuring Mobile Device Synchronization
Using the Troubleshooting Best Practice Methodology
Troubleshooting Core Hardware Issues
Troubleshooting Storage and Video Problems
Troubleshooting Common Mobile Device Issues
Troubleshooting Printer Problems
Troubleshooting Networking Problems

8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

05 Operating System 20 topics · 42 LiveLab

Understanding Operating Systems
Preparing for the Exam
Interacting with Operating Systems
Administrative Tools
Disk Management
Introduction to Windows 10
Installing Windows 10
Booting the Windows 10 Operating System
Windows Applications
Networking in Windows 10
Windows Editions
Installing Windows 8
Windows 8 Boot Methods
Windows 7 Editions
Installing Windows 7
Booting the Windows 7 Operating System
Windows 7 Features
Windows 7 Administrative Tools
Windows 7 Control Panel Utilities
Networking and Windows 7

42 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

06 MacOS and Linux, Remote Access, and Security Concepts 18 topics · 23 LiveLab

Best Practices
Tools
Features
Basic Linux Commands
Scripting
Remote Access
Physical Security Concepts
Logical Security
Network Policies
Common Security Threats
Common Software Threats
Mitigating Software Threats
Destruction and Disposal Methods
Securing a SOHO Network (Wireless)
Securing a SOHO Network (Wired)
Workstation Security Best Practices
Working with Windows OS Security Settings
Mobile Device Security

23 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

07 Troubleshooting Operating Systems and Documentation 11 topics · 5 LiveLab

Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows OS Problems
Troubleshooting Security Issues
Best Practices for Malware Removal
Troubleshooting Mobile Issues
Troubleshooting Mobile Security Issues
Documentation and Change Management
Disaster Prevention and Recovery
Demonstrating Professionalism
Understanding Safety Procedures
Understanding Environmental Controls
Understanding Policies, Licensing, and Privacy

5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

Hands-On Labs Our edge

134 LiveLabs

Installing a PCI Sound Card
Identifying a PCI-Bus Slot
Assembling Computer Components
Installing Motherboard Components
Providing Cooling and Ventilation to a Motherboard
Identifying a CPU Socket

Installing a processor
Enabling Hardware Virtualization
Accessing BIOS Setup in Windows 10
Viewing the Processor Information
Disabling a Device Driver
Enabling a Device Driver
Setting Up a Boot Device Priority
Verifying RAM Usage
Installing Memory Modules
Installing a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (2.0 x4)
Installing an Optical Drive and a PCI Sound Card
Installing Firewire Cards
Installing Expansion Cards on a Motherboard
Installing a NIC
Creating a Swap Partition
Connecting the Motherboard to the Internal Hard Drive
Inserting a CD on a Laptop
Copying Files to a Disc Using File Explorer
Inserting a Pen Drive into the USB Port
Removing a Pen Drive from a Computer
Installing SMPS and Connecting it to the Motherboard
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the Battery of a Smartphone and Inserting a Memory Card
Supplying Power to a SATA Drive
Connecting a USB Printer to a Computer
Connecting the Hub with Different Devices Using USB Cables
Adding a Keyboard Layout
Configuring Mouse Settings
Connecting Speakers to a Computer
Inserting Ink Cartridges into a Printer
Installing a Printer
Configuring a Router
Configuring Port Security on an Access Port
Examining an Intrusion Detection Policy
Connecting Systems to the Internet Through a Firewall Router
Connecting a Router to the Laptop
Connecting the Cable Modem to Access Internet
Configuring SSH in a Router
Configuring VLANs
Configuring an IPv4 address
Configuring an IPv6 address
Installing a DHCP Server
Assigning Different Classes of IP Address
Connecting a Workstation to the LAN and Configuring IPv4 Properties
Scanning using Wireshark
Using OneDrive
Configuring OneDrive
Installing Ubuntu
Installing Windows 10
Installing Laptop Components
Removing an Account from Android
Configuring an Email in Android
Viewing the iOS Version of an iPhone
Setting Up a VPN in Android
Turning on Airplane Mode of an iPhone
Configuring the Screen Resolution Setting
Changing the Resolution Setting
Configuring a Power Plan
Adding an MMC snap-in
Displaying Windows PowerShell snap-ins
Creating a Restore Point
Using Task View
Enabling BranchCache
Implementing EFS File Sharing
Using Windows Event Viewer
Disabling a Service
Configuring Computer Management Services
Using MSConfig
Using Task Manager to Start an Application
Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
Setting Automatic Windows Update
Creating a Loop in PowerShell
Creating and Running a ps1 File
Creating Variables
Executing the Basic Commands through a ps1 File
Uninstalling a Program
Entering Commands at the Command-line
Observing the Control Panel options in different views
Using the nbtstat command
Using the netstat Command
Using the nslookup Command
Using the ping Command
Tracing Route Using Tracert
Mounting a Drive to a Folder
Managing NTFS Permissions
Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS
Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
Viewing the Status of a Disk
Editing a Drive Letter
Displaying Windows Versions
Joining Workgroups or Domains
Changing Network Locations
Managing Offline Files
Sharing a Printer
Sharing Folders
Using the net Command
Creating a Dial-up Connection
Connecting to a Remote Computer using a Remote Desktop Connection
Creating a Remote Access VPN Connection
Configuring a Proxy Server
Using Basic Linux Commands
Listing Files in a Directory
Verifying the Working Directory
Working with Directories
Performing a Text Search
Using a Symmetric Encryption Algorithm
Using an Asymmetric Encryption Algorithm
Identifying Virus Threats
Reviewing the Top 10 OWASP Attacks
Conducting a DoS Attack using Smurf Attack
Performing a MITM Attack
Conducting IP Spoofing
Using Windows Security
Stopping Permissions Inheritance
Propagating Permissions
Removing a Credential
Configuring an Audit Group Policy
Configuring an Account Password Policy
Disabling AutoPlay
Configuring Screensavers
Securing User Accounts
Creating a New User
Using BitLocker
Locking an iPhone with a Password
Backing up Files
Restoring Files
Setting Up a Surge Protected Computer System
Using a UPS to Power the Computer Components and Ensure the Network Connectivity

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