Do Cert Exams Make You Nervous?
As I’m getting close to the completion of my training - and closer to test time - I’m starting to feel a little bit anxious. I’ve never been calm and relaxed when it came down to taking an exam, no matter how hard I studied and how confident I was […]

Learning the A+ Language
I think I’ve reached a point in my CompTIA A+ training, where I feel like I’m learning a totally new language. I almost feel like I’m not speaking English anymore. The vocabulary is definitely my biggest hurdle and something that is consuming a lot of my time.
At the beginning, when […]

More Trouble with Troubleshooting??
Today I watched the more advanced video on troubleshooting and preventative maintenance which covers the PC technician exam objectives. And when I say “more advanced” — I mean they’re a lot more advanced. I had to do some extra reading, research and note taking to even start comprehending this stuff. If you’re […]

No Computer Guts, No Glory …
I know that in the past I raved about how much I love my laptop and how I will never want or need anything else … but right now I really wish I had a desktop PC :(
Today I learned about upgrading PC components: motherboards, memory, processors, power supplies, display […]

Since today is one of my favorite days of the year (Happy Halloween everyone!), I decided to break up the routine a bit. Instead of updating you on my CompTIA A+ progress, I will be talking about some simple strategies I’ve found and that I’ve been using to find motivation to study for my first […]