Certified - The CompTIA A+ Audio Course

By Dr. Jason Edwards

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The A+ Audio Course is your full-spectrum audio study guide for the CompTIA A+ certification (Core 1 and Core 2). Whether you're brand new to IT or brushing up before exam day, this Audio Course breaks down every topic in the official exam objectives into clear, structured, and accessible episodes. Each lesson focuses on what matters most, helping you understand, retain, and apply essential IT concepts—from hardware and networking to operating systems, security, troubleshooting, and professional procedures. The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry’s foundational credential for launching a career in information technology. It validates the hands-on skills needed to support, configure, and maintain modern computing environments across a range of devices and operating systems. The exam covers critical areas such as mobile and desktop hardware, networking fundamentals, cloud computing, security best practices, and troubleshooting workflows. Earning the A+ demonstrates to employers that you can think critically, solve real-world technical issues, and provide professional IT support. Recognized globally and required by many organizations, A+ serves as a gateway certification leading to advanced pathways such as Network+, Security+, and Cybersecurity Analyst. Designed for listening on the go, the A+ Audio Course covers more than 130 exam-focused episodes, including detailed walkthroughs, glossary deep dives, and domain-specific overviews. Each episode is carefully developed to align with the latest CompTIA exam version and to make complex material easy to follow and remember. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or studying between classes, the A+ Audio Course turns every spare moment into steady progress toward your certification success.

Episode Date
New A+ V15 Audio Course is now available!
Apr 26, 2026
Welcome to the A+ Certification Audio Course
Oct 14, 2025
Episode 138: Scripting and Remote Access — .bat, RDP, SSH, Risks
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 137: Handling Confidential Materials
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 136: Communication and Customer Service Skills
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 135: Data Privacy and Licensing — DRM, Chain of Custody
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 134: Environmental Controls — Ventilation, Disposal, MSDS
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 133: Safety Procedures — ESD, Handling, Fire Safety
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 132: Backup and Recovery Methods — GFS, 3-2-1, Testing
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 131: Change Management Process
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 130: IT Documentation Types — AUP, SOP, Diagrams
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 129: Asset and Inventory Management
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 128: Documentation and Ticketing Systems
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 127: Domain 4.0 Operational Procedures — Overview
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 126: Mobile Malware — Rooted Devices, Data Leaks, Ads
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 125: Mobile App Issues — Crashing, Connectivity, Updates
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 124: Malware Removal Steps — Quarantine, Clean, Restore
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 123: PC Security Symptoms — Alerts, File Changes, Redirection
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 122: Repair Techniques — SFC, Reimage, Rollback
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 121: Windows Symptoms — BSOD, Boot Issues, Low Memory
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 120: Domain 3.0 Software Troubleshooting — Overview
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 119: Data Disposal and Destruction Techniques
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 118: Mobile and Embedded Device Security
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 117: Workstation Security Best Practices
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 116: User Account Controls and SSO
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 115: OS Security Settings — Defender, BitLocker, NTFS
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 114: Threats and Vulnerabilities — Zero-Day, SQLi, XSS
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 113: Social Engineering — Phishing, Impersonation, Tailgating
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 112: Detection and Prevention — Antivirus, Firewalls, Education
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 111: Malware Types — Virus, Worms, Keyloggers, Rootkits
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 110. Authentication — RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 109: Wireless Protocols — WPA2, WPA3, TKIP, AES
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 108: Active Directory — Group Policy, Scripts, Domains
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 107: Logical Security — MFA, ACLs, Tokens
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 106: Physical Security — Locks, Guards, Surveillance
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 105: Domain 2.0 Security — Overview
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 104: Partitioning, Formatting, Feature Updates
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 103: Installation Methods — USB, PXE, Network, ISO
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 102. OS Life Cycle and Compatibility Concerns
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 101: Filesystems — NTFS, exFAT, ext4, APFS
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 100: O S Types — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 99: App Impact — Device, Network, Business
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 98: Installation Sources and Distribution Methods
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 97. Application Requirements and Compatibility
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 96. VPN, Proxy, Wired, Wireless, WWAN
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 95: IP Configuration — Static, DNS, Subnet, Gateway
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 94: Workgroup vs. Domain Setup
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 93: Windows Settings — Update, Privacy, Devices, Apps
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 92: File Explorer and Power Options
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 91: Control Panel Utilities — Firewall, User Accounts, Mail
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 90: System Utilities — msconfig, regedit, resmon
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 89: MMC Tools — Device Manager, Event Viewer, Scheduler
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 88: Disk and File Tools — format, xcopy, robocopy
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 87: CLI Networking Tools — ipconfig, ping, tracert
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 86: Command Line Basics — Navigation and Syntax
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 85: Upgrade Paths and RAM Support
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 84: Feature Differences — Domains, UI, BitLocker, RDP
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 83: Windows Editions — Home, Pro, Enterprise
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 82: Domain 1.0 Operating Systems — Overview
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 81: Core 2 Overview — Operating Systems, Security, Troubleshooting, Procedures
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 80: Network Outages — Slow Speeds, Port Flapping, DNS Failures
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 79: Network Troubleshooting — Interference, Jitter, Latency
Aug 17, 2025
Episode 78: Printer Hardware Failures — Rollers, Fuser, Transfer Belt
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 77: Printer Symptoms — Jams, Ghosting, Faded or Garbled Output
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 76: Mobile Connectivity Problems — Bluetooth, Charging, Ports
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 75: Mobile Battery, Overheating, and Display Issues
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 74: Projector and External Display Failures
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 73: Display Problems — Burn-In, Dead Pixels, Input Mismatch
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 72: RAID Troubleshooting — Degraded and Rebuild Issues
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 71: Drive Failures — Boot Errors, Data Loss, S.M.A.R.T
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 70: Power Supply Issues — No Boot, Reboot Loop, Noise
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 69: CPU and RAM Failures — Overheating, Freezes, Crashes
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 68: Motherboard Issues — POST Codes, No Power
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 67: Verifying Full System Functionality and Documenting
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 66: Creating and Implementing a Resolution Plan
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 65: Establishing and Testing a Theory of Cause
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 64: Identifying and Verifying the Problem
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 63: Troubleshooting Methodology — The Six-Step Process
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 62: Domain 5.0 Troubleshooting — Overview
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 61: Client-Side Requirements — CPU, RAM, Security
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 60: Application Virtualization and Legacy Support.
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 59: VDI and Remote Desktop Virtualization
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 58: File Sync and Cloud-Based Storage Use Cases
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 57: Key Cloud Features — Elasticity, Metering, Redundancy
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 56: Cloud Service Models — Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 55: Cloud Deployment Models — Public, Private, Hybrid, Community
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 54: Domain 4.0 Virtualization and Cloud — Overview
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 53: Motherboard Interfaces — SATA, PCIe, Power Connectors
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 52: CPU Sockets and Chipsets — Intel and AMD
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 51: Motherboards and Form Factors — ATX, Micro ATX, ITX
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 50: Optical Drives and Media Types
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 49: Flash Drives and Memory Cards
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 48: RAID Configurations — Zero, One, Five, Ten
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 47: SSD Interfaces — SATA, PCI E, M.2, and M SATA
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 46: HDD and SSD Speed, Form Factor, and Features
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 45: RAM Channel Configurations — Single through Quad
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 44: RAM Types — DDR Three, DDR Four, DDR Five, SODIMM, ECC
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 43: Adapter and Connector Types — RJ45, USB C, Molex, SC
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 42: Hard Drive Interfaces — SATA, SCSI, NVMe, IDE
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 41: Peripheral and Video Cables — HDMI, VGA, DVI
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 40: Fiber Optic and Direct Burial Cables
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 39: Shielded, Coaxial, and Plenum Cabling
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 38: Ethernet Cabling — Cat 5 through Cat 6a
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 37: Domain 3.0 Hardware — Overview
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 36: Network Tools — Crimper, Punchdown, Toner, Analyzer
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 35: SOHO IP Configuration — Static, Dynamic, Gateways, APIPA
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 34: Internet Appliances, SCADA, and IoT Devices
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 33: Networked Host Services — DHCP, DNS, Print, AAA
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 32: Bluetooth, NFC, RFID, and Long-Range Wireless
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 31: Wi-Fi Standards — 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 30: Wireless Frequencies and Channels — 2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 29: Cable Modems, DSL, ONTs, and Interfaces
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 28: Firewalls, NICs, SDN, and PoE
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 27: Access Points, Hubs, Patch Panels
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 26: Routers and Switches — Managed vs. Unmanaged
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 25: TCP vs. UDP — Connectionless and Connection-Oriented
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 24: Common Ports and Protocols — FTP, HTTP, DNS, RDP
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 23: Domain 2.0 Networking — Overview
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 22: Touchpads and Drawing Pads
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 21: Docking Stations and Port Replicators
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 20: Peripheral Setup — Headsets, Pens, Speakers, Webcams
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 19: Mobile Ports and Connectors — USB, Lightning, Bluetooth
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 18: Internal Display Components — Inverters, Cameras, Digitizers
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 17: Mobile Display Technologies — LCD, OLED, IPS, TN, VA
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 16: Physical Security Features — Biometrics and NFC
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 15: Laptop Wireless Card Replacement
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 14: HDD and SSD Upgrades and Migration
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 13: Laptop Batteries, Keyboards, and RAM Installation
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 12: Domain 1.0 Mobile Devices — Overview
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 11 – Core 1 Overview — Hardware, Networking, Mobile, Virtualization, and Troubleshooting
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 10 – Glossary Part 3
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 9 – Glossary Part 2
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 8 – Glossary Part 1
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 7: Core 1 vs. Core 2 — What’s the Difference?
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 6: Choosing the Right A Plus Study Resources
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 5: How to Study for the A Plus Exams
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 4: Exploring the A Plus Core 1 Exam Domains
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 3: Understanding the A Plus Core 1 and Core 2 Exam Structure
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 2: What Is the CompTIA A Plus Certification?
Aug 16, 2025
Episode 1: Welcome to the A Plus Prep Cast
Aug 16, 2025