Yesterday we had to know how to copy a CD/DVD, today we continued that, as well as we had to use a program called "ISO to USB" to turn the CD/DVD copy that we made into a bootable (if needed) USB copy of the disc to use on a (theoretical) computer with
We had to come up with a simple PowerPoint of 5 questions that we should ask people if they call us about IT problems to see about fixing it over the phone.
One of the things I am really looking forward to is the networking section of the course. I have always found connecting multiple computers together really interesting.
In Teksyndicate's newest video, they do a short segment about CompTIA A+ Certification, if you want to see it, here is the link to the section where they talk about it: http://youtu.be/CzbKTpcFsIo?t=27m51s
When you know your motherboard is fried or missing, its when your computer is running, but you have no signal with the monitor and its plugged in, you also know when your mouse is plugged in and keyboard and if they light up when their are on they are lighting up. This means that the motherboard is most likely fried.
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ReplyDeleteWhen copying CD's or DVD's it is important to make sure that you don't put the disk upside-down. http://imgur.com/gfbzKAP
ReplyDeleteIf your computer seems to be frozen wait. Give the computer a few minutes to process, sometimes a computer may appear to be froze but is really just slow or busy processing a complex task.
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Did you know one of the most common computer problems is the power isnt actually on?!?! Crazy!
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ReplyDeleteNot every USB stick is bootable. A lot of cheaper ones cant be made to boot from and no one really is sure why, they just don't work. If you mess around and test all your usb sticks you will know which ones you can boot from and which ones you cannot which may save your hide int the future or at least prevent frustration.
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