A+ Hardware/Software - 11/27/2007

Today we covered the last chapter in the book -- Chapter 13, which covers security and preventive maintenance. We learned about users and groups, about file encryption, viruses and spyware and that you're supposed to open your computer to blow out all the dust once a month. OK, maybe that's a little much, but still, blow it out every now and then, good grief people. Just make sure that you're away from other computers when you do it, since pounds of dust can leave one computer and land comfortably in another.

After all that hee-haw, we sat down to take Checkpoint Exam #2. There was only an 18 point curve (compared to 20-30 points in the past), which means you guys did an exceptional job. This is evidenced by the fact that I don't have to see anyone next week for a final!! Woo! Sleep in on Tuesday! (A first for A+ classes!)

Homework:

• Continue studying for your A+ certification. Just because you're finished with my class doesn't mean you're finished, ya know.
• Have a happy holiday! I'll see all of you on January 14.