Let’s start!

The start of ITCareerGeek – thanks to a friend.

Well, I finally can start with this site – a good friend of mine, faced with a prospect of not having a job after the first of 2023, has asked me to help with getting into IT. It all starts where you are – desktops, laptops, mobile device, wi-fi, and even Internet connectivity. Understanding how things work around you is a huge leg up in understanding the enterprise versions of these items.

With my 30+ years in computing, I learned how to assemble Intel 286-based machine (even with 286SX!) and have grown my skill set from there. Now, I’ve rebuild my PC 3 times and even helped friends build theirs. I consider myself an almost wifi expert, and have been in corporate IT for 25+ years.

So, as an effort to help him, I’m going to document the contents of an A+ book framework, and I’ll even add videos from time to time. Here’s the order:

Motherboards, processors and memory
CPU
RAM
BIOS
Expansion cards, Storage devices, Power supplies
HDD/SSD/Flash/SD
Capacities
Form factors
PSU sizing
Peripherals, Cables and connectors
Internal/external
cables
connectors
Printers and multifunction devices
Printing technology
installations
maintenance
Networking Fundamentals
Network cable types and connectors
Network devices
Networking tools
Network topologies
Intro to TCP/IP
Structure
addressing
IPv6
protocols
Wireless and SOHO networks
Wireless networking
Standards and security
Setup of small office, SOHO network and Internet connectivity
Network Services, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing
Servers on a a network
Use of virutalization
Cloud Computing
Laptop and Mobile Device Hardware
Components in laptop
Mobile device features
Mobile Connectiivty and Application Support
Mobile device formats
Connectiivty options and app support
Troubleshooting Methology and Resolving Core Hardware
Framework for resolving computer problems
Troubleshoot core hardware: mobo, CPU, RAM and power
Hardware and Network
Hardware troubleshooting
Storage device
Video
Mobile
Printers
Networking

Operating System Basics
Fundamentals of Oses
Support applications
Windows 10 editions, features
File Management
Windows Configuration
Control Panel
MMC
Windows Settings
Registry
Disk Management
Windows Administration
Installation and Upgrade
Command line tools
Windows networking
Working with MacOS and Linux
Features and tools
Command line tools
Security Concepts
Physical security
Social Engineering
Wireless networking
Best Practices
Data destruction
Securing Operating Systems
Secure Windows and mobile
Revent and remove malware
Configure network security on wired and wireless
Troubleshooting Operating Systems and Security
Common OS issues
Security challenges
Scripting and remote access
Access network systems remotely
Scripting networking tasks
Safety and Envorionmental Concerns
People effects
Environmental effect
Damage control
Proper disposal
Documentation and Professionalism
Propoer communication
Showing professionalism
Best practice for documentation
Change management