Practice the IT Skills Essential for Your Success 115+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary In this lab manual, you'll practice Working with CPUs, RAM, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components Installing, partitioning, and formatting hard drives Installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista Troubleshooting PCs and implementing security measures Installing video and multimedia cards Working with portable PCs, smartphones, PDAs, and wireless technologies Managing printers and connecting to networks and the Internet Understanding safety and environmental issues Establishing good communication skills and adhering to privacy policies Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCP, is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, and the bestselling author of seven editions of CompTIA A+ All-in-One Exam Guide. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world, and a member of CompTIA.