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Week 12, Securing Computers/ Operational Procedures.

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       This week I learned how to secure computers and operational procedures through chapters 27 and 28. It is essential to protect data from cyber-attacks and system failure. The first chapter described common threats to computers and data, such as unauthorized access, social engineering, denial of service, data distribution- accidental or deliberate, administrative access, hardware failure, physical theft, malware, and environmental threats. It also explained key security concepts and technologies and detailed how to protect computers from network threats. From chapter 28, I learned documentation best practices, managing change management processes and implementation, and disaster prevention and recovery.   Finally, it discussed the difference between cloud storage and local storage. Overall it was an outstanding learning experience.      The weekly blogging was a new experience, and I like blogging for future courses because it summarises week...
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Week 11, Printers and Multifunction Devices.

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  This week I learned about printers and multifunction devices through chapter 26. It explained current printers and multifunction device technologies such as all one printer/scanner/fax machine/copier/iPhone docks, impact printers, inkjet printers, dye-Sublimation printers, thermal printers, laser printers, and 3-D printers. In addition, the chapter provides an overview of the different printer’s printing processes, components, and default techniques. It helped me to understand the installation of local and network printers, configure the print setting, optimize print performance, managing publicly shared network devices with network security and data privacy. Finally, it explained the common issues of different printers and troubleshooting techniques. Overall it was a great learning process.      
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Week 10, Understanding Mobile Devices / Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices

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  In week 10, the topics were mobile devices and the care and feeding of mobile devices through chapters 24 and 25. The first chapter explained the different mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, E-readers, smartwatches, and fitness monitors, their features, and their capabilities. The chapter described the characteristics of major mobile operating systems, Apple iOS, and Google Android. It also explained configuring mobile devices and installing and configuring mobile applications. The second chapter describes troubleshooting common mobile device issues, application issues, and how to secure and configure mobile devices. The weekly discussion was about mobile operating systems, mainly Apple iOS and Google Android. Apple iOS is a closed secure mobile operating system that is compatible only with Apple devices. Android is an open-source mobile operating system, and it is compatible with different manufacturers’ mobile devices. Overall it was a wonderful learning experience...
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Week 9, The Internet and Portable Computing.

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  In week 9 I learned topics such as the Internet and portable computing through chapters 21 and 23. The first chapter explained the connection concept, how the internet works, connects to the internet, uses different internet application protocols, and troubleshoots the internet. In addition, it explained remote desktop and Virtual Private Network (VPN). The second chapter described different types of portable computing devices such as notebook computers, MacBooks, and laptops. It detailed different input devices, display types, expanding portable computers, and expansion slots. The chapter gave insight into managing and maintaining portable computers, upgrading and repairing laptops, and explained troubleshooting portable computers. Finally, the weekly discussion was about portable computing applications, which help to understand different portable applications and their features. Overall, it was a good learning experience.
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Week 8, Essentials of Networking, Local Area Networking, and Wireless Networking

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In week 8 I learned topics such as essentials of networking, local area networking, and wireless networking through chapters 18 to 20. The first chapter explained the importance of the network, its functions, the basic roles of various networks, network technologies, different cables, structured cabling, and implementation of ethernet, The second chapter detailed local area networking, standards, configuring switch and router, installation and configuration of wired networks, troubleshooting, and network organization. In addition, it describes TCP/IP, configuring, setting, and tools. The third chapter described wireless networking components such as infrared transceiver ports, wireless PCI add-on cards, external USB wireless NIC, smartphone wireless capability, wireless switch and router, and Bluetooth keyboard and tablet. It also explained wireless networking standards, the installation and configuration of wireless networks, security, and their troubleshooting. Finally, the weekl...
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Week 7, Troubleshooting OS, Display Technologies, and Virtualization.

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  This week the learning was informative and it discussed the common issues of an operation system, display technologies, and virtualization. Chapter 16 was about troubleshooting boot, GUI, and different application problems. Chapter 17 explained display technologies such as monitors, projectors, and headsets, their functions, components, and troubleshooting. Chapter 22 detailed virtualization, creating a virtual machine, and cloud computing. The weekly discussion was about the blue screen of death (BSOD) and system lockup. It was interesting to know the various reasons for BSOD and system lockup, and how to identify and troubleshoot them. In BSOD, the system will show an error code on the screen, which will help to fix the issues, whereas in the lock screen we should find out the reason to fix the issue.
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Week 6, Windows Users, Groups, and permission, Operating system maintenance, and Command-line Interface

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This week I gained knowledge in configuring and managing users in different windows operating systems. The learning detailed different user groups and how to set security and permissions on them. The chapter explained about NTFS file system and features. I understood the ideas of the maintenance of the operating system through patch management, managing temporary files, registry maintenance, disk maintenance, backups, task manager, MMC, and optimizing operating systems. Installing and removing software in different operating systems such as windows, macOS, and Linux. Chapter 15 explained the operation of the command line interface, and fundamental commands, it describes commands of windows, macOS, and Linux. The FileZilla practical lab test was interesting and it gave me some practical experience. Overall this week gave me a lot of knowledge about Windows Users, Groups, and permission, Operating system maintenance, and Command-line Interface.  
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