Certified - CompTIA Tech+ Audio Course
Episodes
Welcome to the Tech+ Certification Course
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 58: Wireless Security Settings: SSID, WPA2, and WPA3
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the essential security settings for configuring a small wireless network. We explain how to change the default SSID, set strong pa...
Episode 57: Encryption Use Cases: Data at Rest vs. Data in Transit
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explains how encryption protects data in two primary states—when stored (data at rest) and when moving across networks (data in transit...
Episode 56: Password Management: Complexity, Rotation, and Managers
18 Aug 2025
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This episode examines best practices for creating and managing secure passwords. We explain why password length, complexity, and uniqueness are essent...
Episode 55: Safe Browsing: Certificates, Sites, and AI Risks
18 Aug 2025
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This episode focuses on safe browsing practices to protect user data and system integrity. We explain how to verify website security using valid certi...
Episode 54: Software Practices: Licensing, Sources, and Updates
18 Aug 2025
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This episode covers the best practices for managing software, from verifying licensing compliance to ensuring secure sourcing and regular updates. We ...
Episode 53: Device Security: Phishing, Malware, and Hardening
18 Aug 2025
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This episode addresses key strategies for securing devices against common threats. We cover security awareness measures, such as recognizing phishing ...
Episode 52: Authentication and Authorization: Models and Logging
18 Aug 2025
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This episode focuses on the processes of authentication and authorization, explaining how they verify identity and determine permissions. We outline c...
Episode 51: Security Concepts: CIA, Privacy, and Frameworks
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explores the foundational concepts of information security, beginning with the CIA triad—confidentiality, integrity, and availability. ...
Episode 50: Security: Domain Overview
18 Aug 2025
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This episode introduces the Security domain, which covers essential principles, best practices, and protective technologies for safeguarding systems a...
Episode 49: Backup Strategies: File, System, and Storage Locations
18 Aug 2025
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This episode covers the principles of data backup, including file-level backups, full system backups, and restore procedures. We explain different sto...
Episode 48: Database Structures: Relational and Non-relational Explained
18 Aug 2025
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This episode compares relational and non-relational database structures, explaining when each is most effective. We define relational components such ...
Episode 47: Databases in Action: Usage, Speed, and Structure
18 Aug 2025
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This episode focuses on the practical uses of databases, including creating, querying, and generating reports. We explain the advantages of databases ...
Episode 46: Data Value: Analytics, Reporting, and Monetization
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explains how organizations treat data as a valuable asset, exploring its role in decision-making, reporting, and revenue generation. We c...
Episode 45: Data and Database Fundamentals: Domain Overview
18 Aug 2025
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This episode introduces the Data and Database Fundamentals domain, explaining how it addresses the value of data, database structures, and backup conc...
Episode 44: Code Organization: Pseudocode, Flowcharts, and Logic
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explains organizational techniques used in programming, including pseudocode, flowcharts, and logic structures. We describe how pseudocod...
Episode 43: Programming Concepts: Variables, Functions, and Objects
18 Aug 2025
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This episode covers the core concepts of programming, focusing on variables, functions, and objects. We explain how variables store and manipulate dat...
Episode 42: Data Types: Char, String, Integer, Float, Boolean
18 Aug 2025
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This episode reviews the fundamental data types used in programming, including characters, strings, integers, floating-point numbers, and Boolean valu...
Episode 41: Programming Language Types: Interpreted, Compiled, and More
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explains the different categories of programming languages, including interpreted, compiled, scripting, markup, and query languages. We d...
Episode 40: Software Development Concepts: Domain Overview
18 Aug 2025
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This episode provides an overview of the Software Development Concepts domain, outlining the skills and knowledge areas it covers. You will learn abou...
Episode 39: AI in Tech+: Chatbots, Generative Tools, and Smart Systems
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode introduces artificial intelligence concepts relevant to the Tech+ exam, including AI chatbots, assistants, and generative AI tools. We ex...
Episode 38: Browser Configurations: Extensions, Privacy, and Sync
18 Aug 2025
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This episode focuses on configuring web browsers for security, efficiency, and personalization. We cover the use of extensions and add-ons, private br...
Episode 37: Software Use Cases: Productivity, Collaboration, and Support
18 Aug 2025
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This episode reviews the main categories of software you will encounter in the exam, including productivity tools, collaboration platforms, and suppor...
Episode 36: OS Roles: Application, Task, and Device Management
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explains the primary roles of an operating system, focusing on how it manages applications, tasks, and connected devices. We detail how t...
Episode 35: OS Components: Filesystems, Drivers, and Interfaces
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explores the core components of an operating system, including filesystems, device drivers, and user interfaces. We explain how these com...
Episode 34: Applications and Software: Domain Overview
18 Aug 2025
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This episode provides an overview of the Applications and Software domain, explaining how it addresses operating systems, productivity tools, browser ...
Episode 33: Wireless Capabilities: Standards, Speeds, and Interference
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the essential aspects of wireless networking, focusing on standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.11ax. We discuss the speed ...
Episode 32: Network Types and Models: LAN, WAN, Client-Server, P2P
18 Aug 2025
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This episode introduces the most common network types and architectures, including Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, client-server models, and ...
Episode 31: Network Services: Web, File Transfer, Email, and Devices
18 Aug 2025
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This episode examines the essential network services you will encounter in both the exam and real-world IT environments. We cover secure web browsing,...
Episode 30: Networking Basics: Addressing, Ports, and Communication
18 Aug 2025
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This episode covers the fundamental concepts of network communication, including IP addressing, MAC addresses, and port numbers. We explain how these ...
Episode 29: Internet Services: Fiber, DSL, Satellite, and Cellular
18 Aug 2025
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This episode reviews the primary types of internet services, explaining their technologies, capabilities, and limitations. We cover wired options like...
Episode 28: Deployment Models: On-Prem, Cloud, and Hybrid Compared
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explains the main deployment models for IT infrastructure—on-premises, cloud, and hybrid—and the scenarios in which each is most effe...
Episode 27: Cloud Delivery Models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
18 Aug 2025
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This episode examines the three primary cloud service models—Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Infrastructure as a Service—outlini...
Episode 26: Virtualization and Cloud: Core Concepts and Hypervisors
18 Aug 2025
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This episode introduces virtualization and cloud computing concepts, explaining how they enable more efficient use of computing resources. We define k...
Episode 25: Display Connectors: VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explains the features, capabilities, and differences between common display connectors, including VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C. You ...
Episode 24: Input/Output Interfaces: USB, Thunderbolt, RF, and Bluetooth
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the common input/output interfaces you will encounter, including USB variants, Thunderbolt, radio frequency connections, and Bluet...
Episode 23: Plug-and-Play vs. Driver Installs: Installation Types Explained
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explains the differences between plug-and-play installations, where the operating system automatically configures the device, and manual ...
Episode 22: Peripheral Devices: Common Installations and Setup Methods
18 Aug 2025
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This episode covers the installation and configuration of common peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, webcams, external drives, and display ...
Episode 21: Local vs. Network Storage: Flash, NAS, and Cloud Options
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explains the differences between local storage options such as USB flash drives, SD cards, and internal drives, versus network-based stor...
Episode 20: Storage Technologies: HDD, SSD, NVMe, and Optical Compared
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode compares the major types of storage technologies you need to understand for the exam. We explain the characteristics, advantages, and dis...
Episode 19: Internal Components: CPU, RAM, GPU, and Motherboards
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines the core internal components that power computing devices. We detail the functions of the CPU, RAM, GPU, and the motherboard, al...
Episode 18: Home and Connected Devices: From Doorbells to Medical Equipment
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the expanding category of connected devices, from home automation systems and video doorbells to medical monitoring tools and ...
Episode 17: Computing Devices: Smartphones to IoT and Their Purposes
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the wide range of computing devices covered in the Tech+ exam, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, workstations, servers, g...
Episode 16: Infrastructure: Domain Overview
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode introduces the Infrastructure domain, which makes up a significant portion of the Tech+ exam and covers the hardware, devices, and techno...
Episode 15: Troubleshooting Steps: The Structured IT Methodology
18 Aug 2025
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This episode outlines the standard troubleshooting methodology used in IT to systematically identify and resolve issues. We walk through each step, fr...
Episode 14: Measuring IT: Storage, Throughput, and Processing Speed Units
18 Aug 2025
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This episode covers the common units of measure used to describe storage capacity, data transfer rates, and processing speeds. We explain units such a...
Episode 13: Notational Systems: Binary, Hexadecimal, Decimal, and Octal
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explains the core notational systems used in computing, including binary, hexadecimal, decimal, and octal. We describe how each system wo...
Episode 12: Computing Basics: Input, Processing, Output, and Storage
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines the four primary stages of computing—input, processing, output, and storage—breaking down how each interacts within a comput...
Episode 11: IT Concepts and Terminology: Domain Overview
18 Aug 2025
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This episode introduces the IT Concepts and Terminology domain, outlining its purpose and how it fits into the overall Tech+ exam structure. We review...
Episode 10: Glossary Deep Dive: Security, Networking, and Cloud Concepts
18 Aug 2025
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This episode concludes the glossary series by covering essential terminology from the Security, Networking, and Cloud domains. We define critical secu...
Episode 9: Glossary Deep Dive: Software, Development, and Databases
18 Aug 2025
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This episode continues the glossary focus, shifting to terminology from the Applications, Software Development, and Data domains. We define terms rela...
Episode 8: Glossary Deep Dive: IT Concepts and Infrastructure Terms
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode provides a focused review of key terminology from the IT Concepts and Infrastructure domains. You will hear precise definitions of founda...
Episode 7: Practice Exams and Simulations: Effective Use and Timing
18 Aug 2025
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This episode focuses on using practice exams and simulations as critical tools for assessing readiness. You will learn how to approach these resources...
Episode 6: Building Your Learning Plan: Study Scheduling and Checkpoints
18 Aug 2025
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This episode guides you through creating a structured learning plan that keeps you on track from your first study session to exam day. We begin with t...
Episode 5: Domain Mapping: How Objectives Align with Exam Performance
18 Aug 2025
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This episode explains the concept of domain mapping and how understanding it can directly influence your exam performance. Each domain in the Tech+ ex...
Episode 4: Study Smarter: Tools, Resources, and Success Habits
18 Aug 2025
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This episode focuses on building an efficient and sustainable study plan by using the right tools and adopting habits that lead to long-term retention...
Episode 3: Exam Format: Types of Questions, Time Limits, and Scoring
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the key structural elements of the Tech+ exam, enabling you to walk into the testing center with a clear understanding of what to ...
Episode 2: Certification Strategy: Navigating the Tech+ Exam Pathway
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines how to strategically approach the Tech+ exam by understanding its structure, objectives, and role as a pre-professional IT certi...
Episode 1: Welcome to the Tech+ PrepCast: What to Expect and How to Begin
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode introduces the CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) PrepCast and provides a clear starting point for candidates new to the certification process. You ...