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Windows, macOS & Linux Fundamentals

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Windows, macOS & Linux Fundamentals

Instructeurs : Dakota Snow

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6 modules

Obtenez un aperçu d'un sujet et apprenez les principes fondamentaux.

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Expérience recommandée

6 heures à compléter

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6 modules

Obtenez un aperçu d'un sujet et apprenez les principes fondamentaux.

niveau Intermédiaire

Expérience recommandée

6 heures à compléter

Planning flexible

Apprenez à votre propre rythme

Ce que vous apprendrez

How to identify and describe the key features, interfaces, and management tools of Windows 10 and 11 for IT support roles.
How to work with macOS and Linux environments, including core system utilities and navigating each platform's unique interface.
How to understand the role of power supplies and mass storage technologies in a working computer system.

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This course introduces the three major operating systems covered on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam — Windows, macOS, and Linux — with a focus on how each is installed, configured, and used in real-world IT support environments.

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This chapter introduces the promotional and instructional content for CompTIA A+ (

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9 vidéos1 devoir1 plugin

9 vidéosTotal 29 minutes

About this video series1 minute
Introduction to A+3 minutes
What is the CompTIA A+?1 minute
Why Get CompTIA A+ Certified?3 minutes
How to Take the A+ Exam5 minutes
What's on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Exam?7 minutes
How to Pass the CompTIA A+ Exams7 minutes
Windows, macOS & Linux Fundamentals Introduction2 minutes
The Windows 10 Interface (Show)1 minute

1 devoirTotal 5 minutes

CompTIA Review5 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Windows 10 Interface (Click-through)5 minutes

This chapter explains the importance of strong communication, professionalism, and safety skills for technicians, including handling difficult customers and using proper protective procedures.

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4 vidéos1 lecture1 devoir3 plugins

4 vidéosTotal 23 minutes

Professional Communication, Part I6 minutes
Professional Communication, Part II6 minutes
Dealing with Difficult Customers4 minutes
Physical Safety7 minutes

1 lectureTotal 2 minutes

Safety and Professionalism Slide Handout2 minutes

1 devoirTotal 16 minutes

Safety and Professionalism Assignment16 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 9 minutes

Documentation (Challenge)3 minutes
Fire Extinguishers! (Challenge)3 minutes
Traits of a Tech (Challenge)3 minutes

This chapter introduces essential PC safety and hardware basics, then surveys the major operating systems—Windows, macOS, and Linux—focusing on their features, user accounts, and roles in modern computing.

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10 vidéos1 lecture1 devoir12 plugins

10 vidéosTotal 80 minutes

Common Safety Procedures6 minutes
What Is an Operating System?9 minutes
Users and Super Users5 minutes
Why Windows?7 minutes
Touring Windows 10 and 117 minutes
Touring the macOS, Part 110 minutes
Touring the macOS, Part II7 minutes
Touring the macOS, Part III13 minutes
Touring the macOS, Part III10 minutes
Touring Linux8 minutes

1 lectureTotal 2 minutes

Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems Slide Handout2 minutes

1 devoirTotal 18 minutes

Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems Assignment18 minutes

12 pluginsTotal 54 minutes

Mac OS Finder (Click-through)5 minutes
Mac OS Tech Utility Launch Points (Click-through)5 minutes
The Linux Interface (Click-through)5 minutes
The Linux Interface (Challenge)3 minutes
The Mac OS Interface (Click-through)5 minutes
The Mac OS Interface (Challenge)3 minutes
The Windows 11 Interface (Click-through)5 minutes
The Windows 11 Interface (Challenge)3 minutes
Window Settings at a Glance (Click-through)5 minutes
Windows Explorer Options (Click-through)5 minutes
Windows Important Folders (Click-through)5 minutes
Windows Tech Utility Launch Points (Click-through)5 minutes

This chapter explains that because electrical power can fluctuate and generate excess heat, systems rely on protection devices and advanced cooling methods to stay stable during demanding tasks.