Certified - The CompTIA A+ Audio Course

Not all operating systems are created equal, and this episode explores the strengths, purposes, and distinctions among the most common ones. We start with Windows—still the dominant OS in enterprise …

This episode focuses on the broader implications of application use and performance in business environments. We begin by analyzing how resource-hungry applications can affect system performance—lead…

Installing software isn’t just about double-clicking an installer anymore—it can come from a wide range of sources and methods. In this episode, we explore the most common installation types: local s…

Before installing software, it’s essential to confirm that a system meets the application’s requirements. This episode explains how to assess compatibility based on OS version, architecture, memory, …

This episode explores a variety of network connection types and how they're configured or supported within a Windows environment. We begin with Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)—how they provide secure…

IP addressing is the foundation of network communication, and this episode provides a deep dive into how it's configured on Windows systems. We explain how to assign a static I P address manually, in…

Understanding the difference between workgroups and domains is essential for both configuring and supporting business environments. In this episode, we define what a workgroup is—typically a decentra…

This episode moves into the modern Windows Settings interface, highlighting how it’s used to manage essential system configurations. We start with Windows Update—how updates are delivered, paused, an…

Windows File Explorer is the graphical gateway to your files, drives, and folders, and this episode focuses on how to use it efficiently and troubleshoot common issues. We cover view settings, file e…

This episode explores the legacy yet still-relevant Control Panel utilities that continue to play an essential role in Windows system management. We begin with Windows Firewall, explaining how to all…

This episode covers critical system utilities that allow deep access to Windows configurations and diagnostics. We begin with msconfig—the System Configuration tool—and explore its tabs for managing …

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) tools are central to system diagnostics and configuration, and this episode walks through the most exam-relevant ones. We start with Device Manager—how to identify …

File and disk management are critical skills for any support technician, and this episode covers the tools you’ll need to manipulate files, drives, and directories via the command line. We begin with…

This episode focuses on essential command-line networking tools that appear regularly on the A Plus exam. We begin with ipconfig—how it displays network adapter information, shows current IP configur…

In this episode, we return to the fundamentals by exploring command-line usage, especially within Windows environments. We start with basic navigation commands like CD, DIR, and CLS, explaining how t…

This episode dives into the rules and limitations surrounding Windows upgrades and memory capacity. You’ll learn about supported upgrade paths—for example, which versions of Windows can be upgraded i…

Building on the previous episode, this one zooms in on specific Windows features that frequently appear on the exam. We explain domain membership and why joining a domain is essential for centralized…

This episode focuses on the different editions of Microsoft Windows and the specific features each version provides. We begin by exploring Windows Home—its role in consumer devices, its limitations i…

Operating systems form the backbone of every computer environment, and this episode gives you a high-level tour of the first domain in Core 2. We explain what operating systems do—managing files, mem…

This episode introduces the second half of the A Plus certification—Core 2—and provides a roadmap of the topics you’ll encounter throughout this portion of the exam. We begin by outlining the four Co…