1 How People Use Computers

System Hardware

Device Ports and Peripherals

Data Storage and Sharing

Setting Up and Configuring a PC

Setting Up and Configuring a Mobile Device

Managing Files

Using and Managing Application Software

Configuring Network and Internet Connectivity

Computer Maintenance and Management

In this episode, Scott describes power management tools and best practices.

IT Troubleshooting

In this episode, Scott discusses a fundamental methodology all users can employ to troubleshoot problems.

Understanding Operating Systems

IT Security Threat Mitigation

In this episode, Scott explores threats to local networks, such as social engineering and tailgating.

Understanding Databases

In this episode, Scott describes the purpose and functions of databases, information gathering and querying tools used every day by millions of people. The episode provides a motivation for why we use databases (rather than flat-file documents or spreadsheets) once the amount and variety of information desired gets . . . big.

Developing and Implementing Software

In this episode, Scott introduces concepts and terminology about programming, the skill that enables talented individuals to add functions to computing devices. You’ll learn about varieties of programming languages, such as Assembly and Java, used by programmers for various tasks.