Dear CertMag: What is the value of social media certifications?
Dear CertMag: I’ve heard a lot about social media certifications recently. It doesn’t seem like something that would be worth all that much. Honestly, who doesn’t know about using Twitter, Facebook, etc. …
Read ArticleA guide to cooling PCs for CompTIA A+ certification
The processor within a PC has evolved over the years, and with the addition of more processing power comes more heat in the case — and the need for more advanced cooling methods.
Read ArticleAddressing common cloud computing misconceptions
Would you like to store this on your cloud drive? Cloud drive? Honestly, I didn’t even know I had a cloud drive — but the question really wasn’t surprising. Whether we realize it or not, the cloud …
Read ArticleCertStudent: Perseverance pays off for energetic teaching assistant
At Mountainland Applied Technology College (MATC) in Lehi, Utah, Jed Patrick works hard at training his information technology students. Of those students, you will find no one more determined to succeed than Patrick’s lab assistant …
Read ArticleCompTIA wants to help you wow recruiters and land an IT job
Ever wondered what the top employers in the tech industry are thinking when searching for a new hire? That wondering seems justified when you think about everything that those employers …
Read ArticleSalary Survey: Tell us about your IT
IS IT MONEY, or the milk of human kindness that makes the world go ’round? Trick question: Information technology (IT) makes the world go ’round. And successful IT requires smart people …
Read ArticleWhy cloud data storage is secure — and why it might not be
Nude photos of well-known actresses certainly garner attention on their own, but this summer they drew attention to an unlikely subject: cloud security. Private photographs of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton …
Read ArticleA guide to Windows Registry basics for CompTIA A+ certification
One of the most important components of the Windows operating system is the Registry, yet documentation on it for those who support Windows is sparse. You are expected to know it …
Read ArticleDear CertMag: I suspect a colleague of intending to cheat on a cert exam. What’s next?
Dear CertMag: I’m in a bit of an ethical dilemma here. I work quite closely with a small team of developers. Over the past few months, a few of us have been pushing to get a mid-level cert.
Read ArticleSwitching IT career tracks: What to do when it’s time for a change
A large reason why people are drawn to Netflix, the movie theater or a sporting event every weekend is their need for entertainment and change. We seek such activities because we are looking for an escape from the mundane …
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