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## Tools

### IT Support Software
* Computer Diagnositics & Repair
* Reviewing System Logs _(Windows)_
* Task Manager
* Resource Center
* Event Logs
* Malware Removal Tools
* Microsoft Defender
* MalwareBytes
* RogueKiller
* AdwCleaner
* JRT _(Junk Removal Tool)_
* Windows Recovery Tools
* chkdsk
* sfc /scannow
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* System Restore
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* **Hardware Diagnostic Utilities**
* MemTest86
* HDtune
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* **Network Troubleshooting**
* ipconfig
* ping
* tracert
* nslookup
* dig
* whois
* netstat
* Putty
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* Speed Test
* [[Computer Diagnositics & Repair]]
* [[Reviewing System Logs _(Windows)_]]
* [[Task Manager]]
* [[Resource Center]]
* [[Event Logs]]
* [[Malware Removal Tools]]
* [[Microsoft Defender]]
* [[MalwareBytes]]
* [[RogueKiller]]
* [[AdwCleaner]]
* [[JRT _(Junk Removal Tool)_]]
* [[Windows Recovery Tools]]
* [[chkdsk]]
* [[sfc scannow]]
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* [[Safemode]]
* [[System Restore]]
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* **[[Hardware Diagnostic Utilities]]**
* [[MemTest86]]
* [[HDtune]]
* [[Benchmarking Tools]]
* **[[Network Troubleshooting]]**
* [[ipconfig]]
* [[ping]]
* [[tracert]]
* [[nslookup]]
* [[dig]]
* [[whois]]
* [[netstat]]
* [[Putty]]
* [[arp -a]]
* [[Speed Test]]

### IT Support Equipment
* **Basic Must-Have Equipment**
* Screwdrivers
* Portable Laptop
* Thermal Paste
* SATA Cables
* PSU Cable Converters
* Molex to 8-Pin PCIe
* Molex to SATA Power Adapter
* c13 Power Cords
* USB A-to-B Printer Cables
* USB Flash Drives
* External CD-Rom Drive
* USB-C Converter
* Universal Laptop Charger
* USB WiFi Dongle
* USB-to-Ethernet
* USB-to-SD
* USB-to-Bluetooth
* CMOS Batteries
* External Speakers _(Testing sound)_
* External Webcam
* **[[Basic Must-Have Equipment]]**
* [[Screwdrivers]]
* [[Portable Laptop]]
* [[Thermal Paste]]
* [[SATA Cables]]
* [[PSU Cable Converters]]
* [[Molex to 8-Pin PCIe]]
* [[Molex to SATA Power Adapter]]
* [[c13 Power Cords]]
* [[USB A-to-B Printer Cables]]
* [[USB Flash Drives]]
* [[External CD-Rom Drive]]
* [[USB-C Converter]]
* [[Universal Laptop Charger]]
* [[USB WiFi Dongle]]
* [[USB-to-Ethernet]]
* [[USB-to-SD]]
* [[USB-to-Bluetooth]]
* [[CMOS Batteries]]
* [[External Speakers _(Testing sound)_]]
* [[External Webcam]]

* **Basic Networking Equipment**
* Out-of-Box Router _(for testing)_
* Box of Cat5e Cable
* Ethernet Cable Crimpers
* RJ45 Modular Plug Tester
* RJ45 Wire Tracer (Tone & Probe)
* Drywall Saw
* RJ45 Wall Jacks
* RJ45 Wall Mounts
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* [[Out-of-Box Router _(for testing)_]]
* [[Box of Cat5e Cable]]
* [[Ethernet Cable Crimpers]]
* [[RJ45 Modular Plug Tester]]
* [[RJ45 Wire Tracer (Tone & Probe)]]
* [[Drywall Saw]]
* [[RJ45 Wall Jacks]]
* [[RJ45 Wall Mounts]]

### Recommended Certifications _(Entry Level)_
* CompTIA A+
* CompTIA Network+
* CompTIA Security+
* [[CompTIA A+]]
* [[CompTIA Network+]]
* [[CompTIA Security+]]
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**AdwCleaner** is a **free, lightweight tool** specifically designed to **detect and remove adware, spyware, and other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)** from your Windows PC. It focuses on targeting these specific types of threats that can infiltrate your system and disrupt your browsing experience by:

- **Injecting unwanted ads and pop-ups into your web browsing sessions.**
- **Tracking your online activity and collecting personal data without your consent.**
- **Bundling with other software installations or hijacking your default browser settings.**

Here's a breakdown of **AdwCleaner's key features**:

- **Targeted Scanning:** Focuses on identifying and removing adware, spyware, PUPs, and browser hijackers, making it efficient for addressing these specific issues.
- **Easy to Use:** Offers a user-friendly interface with straightforward instructions, making it accessible even for non-technical users.
- **Lightweight and Portable:** Doesn't require installation, allowing you to run it directly from a portable storage device.
- **Quarantine and Removal:** Isolates and removes identified threats, restoring your system to a cleaner state.
- **Registry Cleaning (Optional):** Optionally scans and cleans your Windows registry for entries related to detected threats.

**However, it's important to consider:**

- **AdwCleaner is not a comprehensive antivirus solution.** It focuses primarily on adware and PUPs, so you'll still need a traditional antivirus program for overall protection against other malware threats.
- **Registry cleaning carries potential risks.** While AdwCleaner offers an optional registry cleaning feature, modifying the registry can lead to unintended consequences if not done cautiously. It's recommended to only use this feature if you're comfortable with potential risks and understand how to troubleshoot issues if they arise.
- **Limited real-time protection.** AdwCleaner primarily functions through on-demand scans. While it can remove existing threats, it doesn't offer real-time protection against new infections.

**Here's when AdwCleaner might be a good choice:**

- You're experiencing **excessive ads, pop-ups, or browser redirects** that disrupt your online browsing.
- You suspect your system is infected with **adware, spyware, or PUPs** but don't want to invest in a full-fledged antivirus suite.
- You need a **quick and easy way to scan and remove** these specific types of threats.

**Remember:** Always **exercise caution** when using tools that modify system settings, like the registry cleaning feature. Back up your important data before making any significant changes and thoroughly research the potential risks and benefits involved.

**Here are some additional tips:**

- **Combine AdwCleaner with a reliable antivirus program** for comprehensive protection against various types of malware threats.
- **Practice safe browsing habits** to minimize the risk of encountering adware and PUPs in the first place.
- **Be cautious when downloading software** and only install programs from reputable sources.
- **Read software license agreements carefully** before installing any program to stay informed about potential bundled software or unwanted features.

By adopting a combination of proactive security measures and utilizing specialized tools like AdwCleaner, you can effectively maintain a cleaner and safer browsing experience on your Windows PC.
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Benchmarking tools are specialized software applications designed to **measure the performance** of various components or your entire computer system. They provide **quantitative data and comparisons** to help you:

- **Evaluate the performance of your hardware:** Assess the processing power, graphics capabilities, storage speed, and overall system responsiveness of your computer.
- **Compare different hardware options:** When making purchasing decisions, benchmark results can help you compare the performance of various CPUs, GPUs, or other hardware components.
- **Monitor performance changes:** Track your system's performance over time to identify potential degradation or the impact of hardware upgrades or software changes.
- **Identify performance bottlenecks:** Benchmarking can reveal which components are limiting your system's overall performance, allowing you to prioritize upgrades or optimize settings.

Here are some **key categories of benchmarking tools**:

**1. CPU Benchmarks:** * Measure the processing power and performance of your central processing unit (CPU). * Popular options include: Cinebench, Geekbench, CPU-Z.

**2. GPU Benchmarks:** * Evaluate the graphics processing capabilities of your graphics card (GPU). These are crucial for tasks like gaming, video editing, and graphic design. * Popular options include: 3DMark, Unigine Heaven, FurMark.

**3. Storage Benchmarks:** * Assess the read and write speeds of your storage devices, including hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). * Popular options include: CrystalDiskMark, AS SSD Benchmark, HD Tune.

**4. System Benchmarks:** * Provide an overall evaluation of your entire system's performance, often encompassing CPU, GPU, memory, and storage. * Popular options include: PCMark, PassMark PerformanceTest, UserBenchmark.

**Choosing the right benchmarking tool depends on your specific needs and goals:**

- **Consider what you want to benchmark:** Identify the specific hardware component or overall system performance you're interested in testing.
- **Ease of use:** Choose a tool with a user-friendly interface that suits your technical expertise.
- **Reliability and credibility:** Opt for reputable and well-established benchmarking tools with a history of accurate and reliable results.

**Important considerations when using benchmarking tools:**

- **Benchmarking results can be influenced by various factors:** Hardware configuration, software versions, background processes, and environmental factors can all impact the results.
- **Compare results cautiously:** Benchmarking scores should not be the sole factor in making purchasing decisions or other judgments. Consider real-world usage scenarios and your specific needs.
- **Focus on trends and comparisons:** While absolute scores can be informative, comparing your results to established benchmarks or tracking changes over time can be more valuable.

**In conclusion, benchmarking tools are valuable resources for assessing computer performance, comparing hardware options, and identifying potential performance bottlenecks. However, using them effectively requires understanding their limitations, focusing on trends and comparisons, and considering other relevant factors alongside benchmark scores.**
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The basic **syntax** of CSS follows a **rule-based approach**, consisting of three main components:

1. **Selectors:** These identify the specific **HTML elements** you want to style.
2. **Property:** This defines the **aspect** of the element you want to style, like `color`, `font-size`, or `margin`.
3. **Value:** This specifies the **desired outcome** for the chosen property, such as `red`, `16px`, or `10px`.

These components are combined to form **declarations**, which are then grouped within **blocks** surrounded by curly braces (`{}`).

Here's a breakdown of the syntax:

**1. Selectors:**

- There are various types of selectors, including:
- **Element selectors:** Target specific HTML elements like `<h1>`, `<p>`, or `<div>`.
- **Class selectors:** Target elements with a specific class assigned using a dot (`.`) followed by the class name. (e.g., `.main-content`)
- **ID selectors:** Target elements with a unique ID using a hash symbol (`#`) followed by the ID name. (e.g., `#navigation`)
- **Combinators:** Combine selectors to target elements based on relationships (e.g., child elements, descendant elements) using symbols like `>`, `+`, and `~`.
- You can also use **pseudo-classes** and **pseudo-elements** for more specific targeting.

**2. Properties:**

- These define the **specific characteristic** you want to change, like `color`, `font-size`, `background-color`, `margin`, `padding`, and many more.
- Each property has a specific set of **valid values** it can accept.

**3. Values:**

- These assign the **desired outcome** for the chosen property.
- Values can be:
- **Keywords:** Predefined options like `red`, `bold`, or `center`.
- **Numbers:** Often used with units like `px` (pixels), `em` (relative to font size), or `%` (percentage).
- **Colors:** Represented in various formats like hex codes (`#ff0000`), RGB values (`rgb(255, 0, 0)`), or HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness).
- **URLs:** Used for referencing external resources like images or fonts.

**Example:**

CSS

```css
h1 { /* Selector: targets all <h1> elements */
color: blue; /* Property: defines the color */
font-size: 2em; /* Property: defines the font size */
text-align: center; /* Property: defines the text alignment */
}

p { /* Selector: targets all <p> elements */
font-family: Arial, sans-serif; /* Property: defines the font family */
line-height: 1.5; /* Property: defines the line spacing */
}
```

In this example:

- The first block styles all `<h1>` elements to be blue, have a font size twice the default, and be centered horizontally.
- The second block styles all `<p>` elements to use the Arial font or a similar sans-serif font and have a line spacing of 1.5 times the font size.

Remember, this is a basic overview of CSS syntax. There are many advanced features and nuances that you can explore as you learn more about CSS.
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**CSS** stands for **Cascading Style Sheets**. It's a **style sheet language** used to define the **presentation** and **styling** of a document written in a **markup language** like **HTML** or **XML**. It's considered a **cornerstone technology** of the **World Wide Web**, alongside HTML and JavaScript.

Here are some key aspects of CSS:

**Purpose:**

- **Separates presentation from content:** CSS allows you to **style your web page** (colors, fonts, layout, etc.) **independently** from the content itself (text, images, structure). This makes your code cleaner, easier to maintain, and reusable across different web pages.
- **Controls various aspects:** Using CSS, you can control:
- **Font styles and sizes**
- **Text colors and backgrounds**
- **Layout and positioning of elements**
- **Margins, padding, and borders**
- **Responsiveness and adaptation to different screen sizes**

**Syntax:**

- CSS uses a **rule-based syntax** consisting of **selectors** and **declarations**.
- **Selectors:** specify the **HTML elements** you want to style (e.g., `h1`, `.main-content`, `#navigation`).
- **Declarations:** define the **style properties** you want to apply to those elements and their corresponding **values** (e.g., `color: red`, `font-size: 16px`, `margin: 10px`).

**Example:**

CSS

```
h1 {
color: blue;
font-size: 2em;
text-align: center;
}
p {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
line-height: 1.5;
}
```

This code defines two styles:

- The first styles all `<h1>` elements to be blue, have a font size of 2 times the default, and be centered horizontally.
- The second styles all `<p>` elements to use the Arial font or a similar sans-serif font and have a line spacing of 1.5 times the font size.

**Benefits of using CSS:**

- **Improved website appearance and user experience:** Well-styled websites are visually appealing, easier to read, and provide a better user experience.
- **Increased maintainability and reusability:** Separating styles from content makes code easier to maintain and allows you to reuse styles across multiple pages.
- **Responsive design:** CSS is essential for creating responsive websites that adapt to different screen sizes and devices.

Overall, CSS is a powerful tool for **web developers** and **designers** to create visually appealing, user-friendly, and adaptable websites.
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