Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems
Completed by Michael David Jester
October 14, 2025
16 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Identify the hardware components of desktops, laptops, and other devices, plus operating system functions, settings, and troubleshooting processes
Explore ports, connectors, storage devices, and GPU architectures, and assess appropriate processing and hardware solutions for applications
Develop secure IoT integration strategies for wearable devices and smart tech, using effective device management and cybersecurity principles.
Evaluate VR and AR technologies for organizational use, assessing hardware requirements, deployment considerations, and practical applications.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
- Category: Computer Hardware
- Category: Computer Systems
- Category: Software Installation
- Category: User Accounts
- Category: System Configuration
- Category: Peripheral Devices
- Category: File Systems
- Category: Data Storage
- Category: Technical Support
- Category: Operating System Administration
- Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
