All Episodes
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Episode 81: Core 2 Overview — Operating Systems, Security, Troubleshooting, Procedures
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. W...
Episode 82: Domain 1.0 Operating Systems — Overview
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 operatin...
Episode 83: Windows Editions — Home, Pro, Enterprise
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 con...
Episode 84: Feature Differences — Domains, UI, BitLocker, RDP
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 dom...
Episode 85: Upgrade Paths and RAM Support
This episode dives into the rules and limitations surrounding Windows upgrades and memory capacity. You’ll learn about supported upgrade paths—for example, which versi...
Episode 86: Command Line Basics — Navigation and Syntax
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...
Episode 87: CLI Networking Tools — ipconfig, ping, tracert
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 inform...
Episode 88: Disk and File Tools — format, xcopy, robocopy
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...
Episode 89: MMC Tools — Device Manager, Event Viewer, Scheduler
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...
Episode 90: System Utilities — msconfig, regedit, resmon
This episode covers critical system utilities that allow deep access to Windows configurations and diagnostics. We begin with msconfig—the System Configuration tool—an...
Episode 91: Control Panel Utilities — Firewall, User Accounts, Mail
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...
Episode 92: File Explorer and Power Options
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...
Episode 93: Windows Settings — Update, Privacy, Devices, Apps
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 u...
Episode 94: Workgroup vs. Domain Setup
Understanding the difference between workgroups and domains is essential for both configuring and supporting business environments. In this episode, we define what a w...
Episode 95: IP Configuration — Static, DNS, Subnet, Gateway
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...
Episode 96. VPN, Proxy, Wired, Wireless, WWAN
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 Network...
Episode 97. Application Requirements and Compatibility
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...
Episode 98: Installation Sources and Distribution Methods
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 co...
Episode 99: App Impact — Device, Network, Business
This episode focuses on the broader implications of application use and performance in business environments. We begin by analyzing how resource-hungry applications ca...
Episode 100: O S Types — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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—stil...