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Hardware: CPU, Storage, Peripherals, and Devices

with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn about the hardware that can be found in every computer system. We'll be exploring processors, hard disk drives, solid state drives and other storage media, partitions, drivers and peripherals.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of computer components
Familiarity with computer hardware terminology and concepts
Ability to navigate basic computer systems

Related certifications

Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials

Related Job Functions

IT support technician
System builder/assembler
System administrator (Linux)

James got his start in IT by becoming the de facto IT professional for a nonprofit organization — and the rest was history. He has over three decades of IT experience.

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Skill Outline

1. Hard Disk Drive Characteristics (8:16)
2. Hard Disk Drive Performance (5:57)
3. M.2 Storage (3:00)
4. Drivers and Device Files (4:35)

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