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400+ CompTIA A+ Q & A. Computer hardware chart. Computer Ports - Learn The Name and Location of the Connections on your Desktop Computer or Laptop. For those of you who do not know what the connectors or connections on the back of your computer are called or where they are located… We have created a number of Computer Port Charts and other computer peripheral charts to help you identify the common connectors and ports on the back of your desktop computer or laptop.

Computer Ports - Learn The Name and Location of the Connections on your Desktop Computer or Laptop

The charts include location for sound, audio, video, usb, serial and parallel ports. Included are separate charts for hard drives, desktop ram memory, laptop ram memory and a chart that explains everything on the back of your computer by name, location and illustration. Computer ports are connecting points or interfaces with peripheral devices that work to communicate with your computer. Computer Ports Identification Chart Most Common PHYSICAL computer ports: - USB Port (Universal Serial Bus): Created in the mid 1990’s to standardize communications between computers and peripheral devices. .

- TRS Ports: Used for receiving and transmitting analog signals mainly audio. Computer acting funny? It may be infected with a virus! One great thing about computers is that they often warn us when something is wrong.

Computer acting funny? It may be infected with a virus!

Sometimes they suddenly slow down to a crawl, other times they start to freeze up or even crash for what seems to be no reason at all. Most of the time though, there is a reason why our computers start to act funny. One of those reasons is due to malware and viruses. No one likes to have a computer virus, but if you do happen to catch one, it’s important to know the warning signs so that you can take care of the problem as soon as possible. Below, you’ll find 10 signs to look out for on your computer that may prove your computer is infected with a virus.

If you have noticed one or more of the above symptoms on your computer, it’s time to take immediate action. Be sure to share this infographic so that others can benefit as well. Abby Ryan Design | PC Ninja Featured photo credit: Graphs.net via graphs.net. CompTIA A+ Certification - IT Certification Master. The CompTIA A+ certification is one of the most popular certifications on the world.

CompTIA A+ Certification - IT Certification Master

During the last few years almost one million people decided to start their career or prove their skills with the CompTIA A+ certification. The certification measures necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional. You must understand the fundamentals of computers, operating systems, networking and security. The exams (two) measure the necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional who has a hands-on experience in the IT industry. The new versions (220-801 and 802) are on the horizon, but let’s look what you should do to achieve the actual CompTIA A+ certification.

Do not forget to read our QA session with Rick Bauer from CompTIA. What Exams You Must Pass to Become a CompTIA A+ Certified You must pass two exams 220-701 (CompTIA A+ Essentials) and 220-702 (CompTIA A+ Practical Application) Format of the Exam Both exams are computer-based tests. Assessmentpage1.