Mr. Fords Guide to the A+ Certification Exam

Ep_20_RAM

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:51:54 -0500

RAM. Had some problems with the mic around the end of the podcasts. I am looking into it.

Ep_19_Were_have_you_been

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:08:36 -0500

I have been gone for about 2 months. I tell you what I have been up to.

Ep_18_CPU_Models_pt_03

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:07:55 -0500

This is the last podcast for CPUs. In this episode we take a look at 64-bit CPUs and Dual-Core CPUs

Ep_17_CPU_Models_pt_02

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:28:23 -0500

5th generation CPU to 7th generation CPUs. We look at the Pentium to the Pentium 4.

Ep_16_CPU_Models_pt_01

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:20:50 -0500

In this episode we take a look at the terms we need to know when discussing CPUs. We also take a look at CPU BP (Before Pentium). Check out www.mrfordsclass.com/wordpress for show notes

Ep_15_Introduction_to_Microprocessor

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:18:58 -0500

This netcast kicks off the CPU topic. In this episode we look at some of the basic functioning of the CPU. Be sure to check out the show notes for supplemental materials.

Ustream_04_09_08_How_to_Answer_Software_Questions

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:44:07 -0500

Just a quick video about how to answer software related questions on the A+ exam.

Ustream_Topic_13_Printer_Install

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:40:12 -0500

We take a look at how to install printers: local, network, and TCP/IP. The video quality is a little low but that appears to be normal for Ustream.

Ustream_Topic_13_Laser_Printers

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:46:43 -0500

Continuing on with printers, this video discuses laser printers, how they work and the order of operations. Recorded 04/03/08

Ustream_Topic_13_Types_of_Printers

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:59:30 -0500

Kicking off a new topic, Printers. In this netcast we take a quick look at some of the printers on the market.

Ustream_Topic_12_03_Speakers

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:46:18 -0500

This complete the sound topic for the A+ exam. This is a very short show.

Ustream_03_27_08_certification_vs_education

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:40:05 -0500

Many students want to know which is more important in the IT world, education or certifications. In this show we talk about what you should get.

Ustream_Topic_12_part_02_Sound_Cards

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:23:29 -0500

This is part 2 of the sound discussion. In this Ustream movie we discus sound cards.

Ustream_Topic_12_part_01_Sound_Fundamentals

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:21:46 -0500

This video was recorded on Ustream . It discuses some of the basic principles of sound.

Ustream_Mr_Ford_Rant_01

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:20:51 -0500

We discussed user not updating their computer and how much Vista stinks

Ep_14_Common_Connections.mp3

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:37:21 -0500

This is the last discussion within the connections topic. In this netcast we look at the more common types of connections. Be sure to check out www.mrfordsclass.com/wordpress for the show notes, including handouts, and pictures.

Ep_13_IEEE_1394

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:33:43 -0500

FireWire or IEEE 1394 is an alternative to USB. In this netcast we take a look at the technology. We look at basic information, connections, and standards.

Ep 12 Troubleshooting USB

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:00:28 -0500

In Episode 11 we discussed how USB works. In this episode we looks at 4 possible trouble areas: 1) Compatibility, 2) BIOS, 3) Power consumptions, 4) Bandwidth consumption. Be sure to go to mrfordsclass.com/wordpress for show notes.

Ep 11 Basic USB

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:48:16 -0600

In this episode we look at the fundamentals of USB, We also announce our brand new blog, yes we now have show notes!!!!

Ep 10 Introduction Connection and Ports Video

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:00:34 -0600

We cover the basics of serial ports, parallel ports, and what are bits, and bytes.

Ep 10 Introduction Connections and Ports

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:12:15 -0600

We cover the basics of serial ports, parallel ports, and what are bits, & bytes.

Ep 09 Mr Ford @ TCEA 2008 w/ Mike Meyers :)

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:51:11 -0600

A must watch. I got to meet with Mike at TCEA and we talked about the Uber-Tech/ User Advocate. Lot of fun check it out. Also thanks to LearnKey for letting us use their booth, you guys are the awesome!

Ep 08 Mr Ford @ TCEA 2008 LearnKey (Video)

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:34:58 -0600

I got to spend some time at TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association) last week. I meet with Jeff and Jared from LearnKey. This video introduces us to the A+ materials available from LearnKey.

Ep 07 Safety

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:36:27 -0600

In this netcast we discuss how to keep yourself safe when working on the computer as well as how to keep the PC safe. Topics discussed are capacitors, fire, ESD, Dust, Electricity (brownouts, blackouts, power surges) UPS, Surge Suppressors, and EMI

EP 06 Troubleshooting 101

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:29:35 -0600

Basic and important methods of troubleshooting a computer

Ep 05 The Uber-Tech

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:37:30 -0600

What is the Uber-Tech. Learn about what it takes to be a great tech, tools for the job, both hardware and software.

EP 04 A brief history of the modern computer

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:23:05 -0600

In this podcasts we talk about how the modern computer came about. Topics discussed are the Altair, Ed Roberts, Dr. Gary Kildall, CP/M, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Dan Bricklin, VisiCalc, Apple 1, Apple 2, and the IBM PC

EP 03: Rules of the Job

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:22:59 -0600

Learn about some basic rules you should follow in order to be a great tech.

EP 02: What is the A+ thing

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:22:40 -0600

What CompTIA is, what is A+ and what are some other certifications

EP 01: Need help to pass

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:21:51 -0600

In this episode we talk about what type of study aids you should get to prepare for the A+ exam.

EP 00 Welcome to my podcasts

mrford@mrfordsclass.com (Scott Ford) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:02:42 -0600

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