CompTIA A+ Study Notes (220-1101)

Installing Hardware and Display Components Hardware and Device Replacement RAM: system memory or desk of PC, fast access, low amount = lower access speeds, volatile. Storage: file cabinet of PC, slower access, static (non-volatile). Check MoBo user guide to ensure RAM amount, form-factor etc. GPU/Video Card: processes video and connects to external monitors. CPU: brain of PC. DC Jack Replacement Research – https://youtu.be/zFuu8LSaAQE Hard Drive Migration SSD: non-volatile flash memory for storage, faster, reliable, less power, quieter, smaller....

16/02/2022 · 6 min · 1181 words · Mr Ash

Basic Home Network Analysis - Beginner Cyber Sec Project

Are you a Cyber Sec student? Or just interested in the Cyber Sec space? Yes, and yes! Do you go to family and friends, hop on their network and poke around? It’s easy to do and you can quickly find vulnerabilities that someone could exploit. Recently, I stayed at my wife’s uncle and aunties house and I noticed a major network vuln. Imagine you put a lock on a door for home security but never lock it, robbers just come in every night to look around....

04/02/2022 · 7 min · 1398 words · Mr Ash

2021 Annual Review

Here we are again, another year come and gone. Let’s look back at the lessons learned and mistakes made. All up, it’s been a big year, we’ve all been redefining ‘normal’ post-2020. There’s been more division over the concern for safety and I genuinely hope you and your family are safe and well, thanks for reading this. Disclaimer, this is a self-indulgent article and will not be value-focused. Since 2019, I’ve written yearly recaps as an exercise to be more intentional and increase personal growth....

22/01/2022 · 6 min · 1070 words · Ash

Python Range Function • Quick Python Project Lesson

So you’re learning Python and want to understand the range function, welcome! The range function paired with a for loop is a great way to repeat code a number of times. Let’s learn the basics of the range function with Python and then it’s over to you for a little project. Basics Let’s have a simple counter go from 1 to 5, and show the results as it counts....

18/11/2021 · 6 min · 1150 words · Mr Ash

Homelabs 2023 Beginner's Guide To Homelabbing

You are probably new to homelabbing and need a bit of guidance. Building a homelab means building a computer network, or lab, at home. Homelabs can be anything from old laptops to expensive high-end enterprise equipment. Typically, you’ll find homelabs involve a lot of virtual computers, meaning they’re not physical. There’s little entry to get started and unlimited possibility as your homelab grows. You’ll find techies and sys-admins from all over the world who love to share their homelabs, projects and builds....

07/11/2021 · 3 min · 579 words · Ash