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This is the homepage for the CNT-2300 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.
This is the homepage for the CNT-2300 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.


== General Course Information ==
= General Course Information =
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEpac0VPYkpsQTBReUZ5cFM2THpmT2c6MQ Course Sign-In 6/8/10]
* [[Franske CNT-2300 Syllabus|Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2300 SU10 Syllabus|Summer 2010 Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2300-61 SP13 Schedule|Spring 2013 Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2300-91 SU10 Schedule|Summer 2010 Evening Section Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2300 Assignments|Assignment List]]
* [[Franske CNT-2300 Labs|Lab List]]
* [[Franske CNT-2300 Lab Point Sheet|Lab Point Sheet]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]
* [[Franske Lab Report Format|Lab Report Format]]
* [[Franske Lab Report Format|Lab Report Format]]
* Assessments and online curriculum available at [http://cisco.netacad.net http://cisco.netacad.net]
* Assessments and online curriculum available at [http://netacad.com http://netacad.com]


== Projects ==
= Projects =
* [[Internal components of desktop P. C.]]
* [[Internal components of desktop P. C.]]
* [[A guide to cables, connectors, wires and ports]]
* [[A guide to cables, connectors, wires and ports]]
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* [[Abbreviations for CNT-2300]]
* [[Abbreviations for CNT-2300]]
* [[Windows XP File Sharing Lab]]
* [[Windows XP File Sharing Lab]]
* [[How to install Ubuntu on Windows XP using a virtual box ]]
* [[Extend your wireless network]]
* [[Extend your wireless network]]
* [[User:Nels1155]]
* [[How to Install Ubuntu on Virtual Box]]
* [[Protecting Data Through Encryption]]
* [[install audio card]]
* [[How to Install a Printer]]
* [[Cracking WEP]]
* [[Inside laptop]]


== Resources ==
= Resources =
=== System Diagnostics ===
== System Diagnostics ==
* [http://www.fonerbooks.com/pcrepair.htm Hardware Repair Flowcharts]
* [http://www.fonerbooks.com/pcrepair.htm Hardware Repair Flowcharts]
=== Reference Shelf ===
== Reference Shelf ==
* Wikipedia
* Wikipedia
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_prefixes Binary Prefixes]
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_prefixes Binary Prefixes]
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* [http://www.professormesser.com/ Professor Messer Videos]
* [http://www.professormesser.com/ Professor Messer Videos]


=== Computer News ===
== Computer News ==
==== General Computing News ====
=== General Computing News ===
* [http://news.google.com/news/section?pz=1&ned=us&topic=t&ict=ln Google Sci/Tech News]
* [http://news.google.com/news/section?pz=1&ned=us&topic=t&ict=ln Google Sci/Tech News]
* [http://www.slashdot.org Slashdot]
* [http://www.slashdot.org Slashdot]
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* [http://twit.tv/twit this WEEK in TECH]
* [http://twit.tv/twit this WEEK in TECH]
* [http://revision3.com/tekzilla Tekzilla]
* [http://revision3.com/tekzilla Tekzilla]
==== Hardware News ====
=== Hardware News ===
* [http://www.pcper.com PC Perspective]
* [http://www.pcper.com PC Perspective]
* [http://anandtech.com AnandTech]
* [http://anandtech.com AnandTech]
* [http://www.tomshardware.com Tom's Hardware Guide]
* [http://www.tomshardware.com Tom's Hardware Guide]
==== Gadget News ====
=== Gadget News ===
* [http://gizmodo.com Gizmodo]
* [http://gizmodo.com Gizmodo]
* [http://www.engadget.com Engadget]
* [http://www.engadget.com Engadget]


=== A+ Testing ===
==Videos==
==== Test Preparation Materials ====
===Printers===
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHgpmwIkIgg NEC Spinwriter Daisy-wheel style printer]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlEUrEVqDbo Dot Matrix Printer]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHurJcLBPYA How Inkjet Printers Work]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtXes1sgUb4 How Laser Printers Work]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEj0SsCstIM How Color Laser Printers Work]
===Support Calls===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Ph8zwpNyI IT Crowd: How NOT to act on support calls]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtXtIivRRKQ IT Crowd: The IT answering machine]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaxNnrXWab8 The Six Key Steps to Handle a Tech Support Call]
 
== A+ Testing ==
=== Test Preparation Materials ===
* ''Exam Cram CompTIA A+ Practice Questions'' book and exam simulation software. Make sure to get the book which matches the tests you will be taking!
* ''Exam Cram CompTIA A+ Practice Questions'' book and exam simulation software. Make sure to get the book which matches the tests you will be taking!
** For the 220-601, 220-602, 220-603 and 220-604 exams you want the older version of the book [http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Practice-Questions-Essentials-220-602/dp/0789735660 ISBN: 0-7897-3566-0]
** For the 220-601, 220-602, 220-603 and 220-604 exams you want the older version of the book [http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Practice-Questions-Essentials-220-602/dp/0789735660 ISBN: 0-7897-3566-0]
** For the 220-701 and 220-702 exams you want the newest version of the book [http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-701-220-702-Practice-Questions/dp/0789742578/ ISBN: 0-7897-4257-8]
** For the 220-701 and 220-702 exams you want the newest version of the book [http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-701-220-702-Practice-Questions/dp/0789742578/ ISBN: 0-7897-4257-8]

Latest revision as of 17:56, 1 April 2013

This is the homepage for the CNT-2300 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

General Course Information

Projects

Resources

System Diagnostics

Reference Shelf

Computer News

General Computing News

Hardware News

Gadget News

Videos

Printers

Support Calls

A+ Testing

Test Preparation Materials

  • Exam Cram CompTIA A+ Practice Questions book and exam simulation software. Make sure to get the book which matches the tests you will be taking!
    • For the 220-601, 220-602, 220-603 and 220-604 exams you want the older version of the book ISBN: 0-7897-3566-0
    • For the 220-701 and 220-702 exams you want the newest version of the book ISBN: 0-7897-4257-8