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Portable Computing, Mobile Devices & Printers

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Overview

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This course covers the support, maintenance, and security of portable computers, mobile devices, and printing systems — key areas of the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam that reflect the hardware diversity IT technicians encounter every day. Learners benefit from developing practical skills in diagnosing and repairing laptop hardware, configuring and securing smartphones and tablets, and supporting multifunction printers in office environments. Online labs provide guided experience with mobile device management and printer configuration tasks.

Syllabus

  • Portable Computing
    • This chapter covers essential laptop functions, hardware components, and power‑management features to help techs configure, repair, and optimize portable computers.
  • Mobile Devices
    • This chapter highlights key features of Android and iOS devices, including app ecosystems, account requirements, gestures, and customization options for managing mobile settings and permissions.
  • Maintaining and Securing Mobile Devices
    • This chapter explains essential mobile‑device setup, syncing, security, email configuration, and threat‑recognition skills needed to manage and protect smartphones effectively.
  • Printers and Multifunction Devices
    • This chapter explains how to install, share, secure, and manage printers in Windows so techs can support both local and networked printing environments effectively.
  • Course Assessment
    • Final graded assessment

Taught by

Dakota Snow and Mike Meyers

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