The CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Audio Course is your step-by-step guide to building a rock-solid foundation in IT, covering hardware, software, networking, databases, and security in a way that’s clear and approachable. Designed for beginners and those looking to prepare for more advanced certifications, each episode turns exam objectives into practical lessons you can follow with confidence. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, this series gives you the knowledge and momentum to pass the exam and launch your IT journey.
This episode explores optical storage media such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, alongside cloud storage solutions, all of which are part of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. Yo…
In this storage-focused episode, we compare hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), NVMe drives, and flash storage as required for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. Y…
Here, we clarify the differences between volatile and non-volatile storage for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. Volatile storage, like RAM, loses its contents when power is remo…
Network connectivity is a core topic for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, and this episode examines network interface cards (NICs) and related components. You’ll learn about wir…
This episode covers specialized internal components that play a vital role in system performance and configuration for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. We’ll explain the role of…
In this deep dive, we look at three of the most essential internal components — motherboards, CPUs, and RAM — and their importance to the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll lea…
This episode focuses on home automation systems and wearable technology, which are increasingly relevant in both consumer and enterprise contexts — and are covered in the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF…
In this episode, we examine the unique role of AR, VR, and IoT devices in modern IT systems and their coverage on the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll learn the differences b…
Here, we focus on mobile and smart devices, which play a significant role in today’s IT environments and in the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam objectives. We’ll discuss the capabil…
In this episode, we examine the wide variety of devices you’ll need to recognize for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, from smartphones and tablets to laptops, desktops, servers,…
The final troubleshooting episode focuses on the importance of documentation for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll learn how to record findings, actions, and outcomes so t…
In this follow-up on troubleshooting, we cover the mid-to-late stages for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll learn how to test your theory, implement a resolution, and veri…
Troubleshooting is a critical skill for IT professionals, and this episode focuses on the first stages of the methodology for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll learn how t…
Processor speed is a key performance metric, and this episode explains it in detail for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll learn what megahertz (MHz) and gigahertz (GHz) me…
In this episode, we break down throughput measurements for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, from bits per second (bps) all the way to terabits per second (Tbps). You’ll learn ho…
This session focuses on the units of measurement you’ll need to understand for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, from the smallest bit to the massive petabyte. You’ll learn how b…
In this episode, we expand your number system knowledge by covering decimal and octal notation for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. Decimal, the base-10 system, is the one most …
Here, we dive into binary and hexadecimal, two number systems that are essential for anyone preparing for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll learn why computers rely on bin…
This episode covers one of the most fundamental concepts in IT — the input, output, processing, and storage model — and its role in the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll learn…
In this episode, we explore the foundations of computing as they relate to the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll learn what defines a computing device, the differences between…