CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+ FC0-U61)

This episode introduces the viewer to ITProTV's CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) course and gives a brief overview of the topics that will be covered.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don define what a computer operating system is. They describe how operating systems function and explain many of the features provided by most common operating systems.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don explore the Microsoft Windows operating system. They demonstrate the core functionality of the OS and highlight some of the unique features available within Windows.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don explore the Apple macOS operating system. They demonstrate the core functionality of the OS and highlight some of the unique features available within macOS.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don explore the GNU Linux operating system. They demonstrate the core functionality of the OS and highlight some of the unique features available within Linux.

This quiz covers topics from the Operating Systems section of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie discuss some of the different requirements to use software. They take a look at costs, licensing agreements, and platform requirements. Keywords: Single-platform software, Cross-platform software, Licensing, Installation

In this episode, Don and Ronnie explain business and productivity software use. The team demonstrates different software and their purpose in the workplace. Keywords: Productivity, Business, Application Delivery, Application Architecture

In this episode, Don and Ronnie explain business and productivity software use. The team demonstrates different software and their purpose in the workplace. Keywords: Productivity, Business, Application Delivery, Application Architecture

In this episode, Don and Ronnie explain software use. The team discusses the purpose of collaboration software and how it's used in a business daily. Keywords: Collaboration, Application Delivery

In this episode, Don and Ronnie configure and use use features found in a web browser. They show how to enhance the browsing experience with add-ons, private-browsing, popup and script blockers. The team also shows how to check certificate validity. Keywords: caching, private browsing, proxy settings, certificates, popup blockers, script blockers.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie configure and use use features found in a web browser. They show how to enhance the browsing experience with add-ons, private-browsing, popup and script blockers. The team also shows how to check certificate validity. Keywords: caching, private browsing, proxy settings, certificates, popup blockers, script blockers.

This quiz covers topics from the Software and Applications section of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie give the viewers an introduction to application development. They start out by covering basic programming concepts and then demonstrate basic application design.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie give the viewers an introduction to application development. They start out by covering basic programming concepts and then demonstrate basic application design.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie demonstrate how to write an application using the Python development language. They start with a simple application and then add in elements like variables, functions and loops to create a more complex example.

This quiz covers topics from the Software Development section of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie dive into basic computing hardware. The team talk about some of the different types of computers and where they're found in daily life!

In this episode, Don and Ronnie examine what is common hardware between computing devices--smartphone, webcams, raspberry pi, desktop, servers.  They show the the motherboard and RAM of a system as well as two systems of various sizes.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie, take a look at what the BIOS does.  The explain and show the boot process.  Also, they demonstrate how to enter the BIOS and some of the settings found within BIOS.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie show various devices that are connected to the computer to enhance the function of the computer. They discuss how to connect the devices physically and how they may be configured to work with the computer.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie continue discussing various peripherals.  They spend time on IP-based peripherals like IP based printers. Using the connected webcam, they also show some devices will work without drivers and where to find drivers to make them work better.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie show some of the different display hardware IT techs are likely to support. They discuss the different types of computer display devices, Connectors and connection types available.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie discuss and show some of the computer storage devices an IT technician will work with on a daily basis.  They describe it's function, location and capacity.

This quiz covers topics from the Computer Hardware section of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie introduce basic networking concepts.  The team describe the basic packet transmission process, networking using names, addresses and basic protocols used.  They also mention of the different devices used to network computers together.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie introduce basic networking concepts.  The team describe the basic packet transmission process, networking using names, addresses and basic protocols used.  They also mention of the different devices used to network computers together.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don walk the viewers through the process of configuring a wireless router. They demonstrate how to access the management interface and show the required steps to configure the wireless network for use. They then cover some security best practices to ensure that the wireless network is secured from common attacks.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don walk the viewers through the process of configuring a wireless router. They demonstrate how to access the management interface and show the required steps to configure the wireless network for use. They then cover some security best practices to ensure that the wireless network is secured from common attacks.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie describe different internet connections available.

In this episode, Don and Ronnie describe different internet connections available.

This quiz covers topics from the Networking section of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don explore what makes up a modern database. They discuss the different types of databases, the advantages for using databases, and even some of the alternatives to using a database.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don explain how to communicate with a database using SQL queries. They then give multiple examples of adding, retrieving and modifying data in a SQL database.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don wrap up the database section by discussing how the actual data is stored in the database. They explain how relational data is stored and then discuss the various data types that can be assigned to better handle data storage.

This quiz covers topics from the Databases section of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don discuss common security concepts that apply to almost every IT related task. They explain the concepts of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability and provide examples of how your IT infrastructure works to ensure all three.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don discuss common security concepts that apply to almost every IT related task. They explain the concepts of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability and provide examples of how your IT infrastructure works to ensure all three.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don discuss the security best practices that all IT technicians should be applying to ensure their data is secure. Specifically, they demonstrate how to use anti-virus and anti-malware software to protect your computer.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don discuss the security best practices that all IT technicians should be applying to ensure their data is secure. Specifically, they explain how firewalls and routers can be secured to protect your network.

In this episode, Ronnie and Don discuss the security best practices that all IT technicians should be applying to ensure their data is secure. Specifically, they explain how important it is to perform regular software updates to ensure your systems are patched agains an attack.

This quiz covers topics from the Security section of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course.